Local notices and market bids fill Story county pages
Best crack proof rubber goods at Mc Cune's A Putt line of fresh canned goods bought before the rise at Clark's You can save money by buying your shoots and shoes of McCune Examination at the north side school house tomorrow Be on hand prompt Bidding on lands sold for delinquent taxes last week was lively and spirited The twenty per cent boom has struck real estate dealers Tos claim that the narrow gauge road from here to Des Moines will be a broad gauge inside of six weeks we now think claim that is utterly groundless The packers strike in Chicago last week demoralized the hog market to some extent Buyers telegraphed shippers on Friday last to hold over until Monday of this week Heavy rains on Saturday Monday and Tuesday were received and welcomed in nearly all parts of the State Story county was not overlooked in a fair distribution of the showers Stoves Stoves Stoves Stoves to sell stoves to trade stoves to rent Come and look over the largest and best assortment of stoves that ever graced Story county Wateut CuiLp Barrier visitation of diphtheria to the city this winter by cleaning up all filth about your premises Spare no precaution in the matter as filth is the great breeder of that dread disease Often the only cause of sporadiac cases An court 50 was netted at the donation to Elder Reynold's family last Thursday Those who did not contribute on that day and who desire to give may leave their do nations with E W Brown down tows or with the family at their residence Our immense crop this year and the price being paid this fall by our buyers has virtually removed the skeletos from the crib of our farmers Merchants report that they pay their debts with better grace and buy goods in better humor
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Reynold
E. W. Brown
Tows
Ames area accepts scrap metal and warns on waste
Local notices urge residents of Ames to gather old iron zinc brass copper and rags for payment at the highest market price from Waiowr & Carco. A warning against dumping waste paper and rubbish follows, noting hazards to horses and teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Waiowr & Carco
Sunday School Convention in Fort Dodge
The Fretannie convention of the 9th Sabbath school district of Jews, covering Boone to Webster counties, will meet in Fort Dodge starting November 29, Thursday evening and continue over Sabbath. Many state workers are promised to attend.
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Boone
Calhoun
Carroll
Crawford
Emmett
Greene
Hamilton
Humboldt
Palo Alto
Kossuth
Pocahontas
Story and
Webster
Fort Dodge
Sermon by President Welch Praises and Guidance
The college sermon last Sunday by President Welch praised the theme Prove all things and hold fast that which is good. The graduates are urged to heed the message for a successful life. A Des Moines river bridge near Boone is nearly finished. Charles A. MecCune crossed first with a team. The McCune Bros. plan to offer boots and shoes cheaply as the bridge costs $14,000 for the county.
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Welch
Des Moines
Boone
Charles A. MecCune
C. A. McCune
McCune Bros
Sudden Death Strikes Local Woman Milking Snow
Mrs. Juno McNess of the Boone and Story county line southwest of town died suddenly while milking snow. She had heart disease for a year or two but nothing serious was expected. She was a sister of Jno J Judge. The note ends with details about a new postal card issued November 1, featuring a design titled Universal Postal Union and a Liberty head stamp.
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Juno. MceNess
Boone and
Story County
Eastern Iowa Horticultural Society Meeting in Muscatine
The Eastern Iowa Horticultural Society schedules its annual meeting in Muscatine starting Tuesday December 2 1879. President Suet Foster invites all horticultural enthusiasts to attend and discuss practical horticulture topics with Illinois members encouraged to join. The note also includes a corrected strike report from Squaw Creek miners about pay adjustments and cessation of work.
Card of Thanks and County Cattle Market Notes
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy shown after a donation event. The Burcaens note a scarcity of choice beeves in the county, with commentary on past feeding corn, grazing, and the potential profits from careful stock management as beef prices rise in spring.
Farmers Build Ice Houses for Summer Savings
Farmers who dairying at all can now afford to build an ice house. Ice is a winter necessity and a summer luxury. The expense is trifling and the payoff comes in savings during the hot months. Build this fall, store it full this winter, and it will pay for itself twice over next summer.
Boys Run Aground In Town Carriage Collision
During a college lecture a pair of students hijacked a team and buggy, returning to town late. At a railroad crossing the carriage capsized and broke, the forewheels detaching. The team and buggy owners are Nichols & Maxwell and Mr Hayden. The culprits face repair costs.
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Hayden
Post Office Records Show First Week Mail Totals
Mrs. Lucas provides the post office counts for the first week in November during start of college commencement. Letters mailed in plain envelopes 868. special government envelopes 29. card and request envelopes 288. official envelopes 41. postal ecards 684. total first class 1,910. transient printed books 196. merchandise 8.
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Lucas
Music House Ad Promotes Quick Sales On Hand Stock
A brief advertisement from Mus A C Hamiltox urges ladies to visit for fast turnover, highlighting a large stock on hand and weekly new arrivals with small profits as the selling motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mus
A. C. Hamiltox
Millinery Stock From Paris Modistes Offered At Low Prices
A local store announces a large collection of hats bonnets and novelties sourced from Parisian modistes. The owners M and A J Swarer invite friends and patrons to view and purchase the high quality styles at the lowest possible prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Swaarer
US coin and stamp busts listed by president and figures
The passage enumerates busts on various stamps and coins, naming Franklin on the one-cent, Jackson on the two cent, Washington on the three-cent, Lincoln on the six-cent, Stanton on the seven-cent, Jefferson on the ten-cent, Clay on the twelve-cent, Webster on the fifteen-cent, Scott on the twenty-four-cent, Hamilton on the thirty-cent, and Perry on the ninety-cent.
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Franklin
Jackson
Washington
Lincoln
Stanton
Jefferson
Clay
Webster
Scott
Hamilton
Perry
Cost of Criminal Prosecution in Cass County 1879
The county reports total prosecution costs for year ending Oct 31 1879 at 6744 57 dollars. Grand jury 570 40. trial July 0. witnesses before grand jury 399 20. district court prosecutions 4172 57. District Attorney paid 450.00. Also notes on concurrent college lectures, degrees conferred, and testimonials from local firms.
A Town that Advertises in The Manchester Press
A Del aware county town advertises through The Manchester Press with 25 columns of home ads. The piece argues Delaware is only slightly more populated than Story and urges local merchants to advertise to attract county trade, noting Manchester and Ames use the paper to invite customers.
Pure and Impure Well Water
A historical reflection on drought revealing how dry wells expose hidden filth and contamination. The piece warns wells should be cleaned yearly or twice if a pump raises water, urging caution and public health lessons from scarce water.
Personal mentions and tax notes from Ames 1879 page
Local notices report updates on residents. P L Stickney begins work at a Grand Junction drug store. Geo T Stebbins family returns to the city. multiple names moved, visited, or traveled from Illinois, Minnesota, Ontario, and Europe. tax levy figures and valuations for 1879 included with reductions noted for county taxes and details by township.
College Commencement Honors 21 Graduates
The college held commencement for 21 graduates last Wednesday. Papers read by the students drew favorable criticism from the audience. Topics included Road Making by Albert L. Hanson and Imagination in Common Life by Molinda, presented after an invocation by Prof. Wynn.
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Wynn
Albert L. Hanson
Allamakee County
Molinda
Estray steer taken up in Story County Iowa
Swan Johnson of Howard Township Iowa took up October 6 1879 one estray steer described as three years old white on belly and tail end and right horn lopping down valued at 22 dollars
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Swan Johnson
Howard Township
Story County
Iowa
Aken
Wm. Foster
Washington Township
Joan R. Hays
Lews
Nevada
Notice of Tax Sale Redemption for Land Held by N A Rainbolt
Notice to J M Laird & Co and all interest holders that the south half of the northwest quarter of section 6 township 82 range 23 west will have redemption period of 90 days from service. N A Rainbolt holds certificate of purchase. deed to issue if not redeemed.
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J. M. Laird & Co
P. M
Lowe
N. A. Rainbolt
N. A. Barnsour
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R. R
D. M. & M. BR. R. Eagles
Ameo Fe
Gallenen
Callanan
Chicago & Northwest
Des Des Moines
C. B. Atkins
Gen
N.W. RR
Atlantic Express
Acco
Mail & Express
Fairchild
Ysician
Bradley
Thomas & McLain
James Bradley
Ames, Lows
U.S
G. A. Meredith
Ann Beene Streets
South Side
G. A. Beverly
Bingham & Co
Onondaga Bt
E. D. Andruss
John L. Stevens
Ofice
Lucas’ Bank
N. A
J. A. Fitchpatrick
YER & Fitchpatricek
United States
Opera Block
Laws
G A Underwood
Ames, Story Co
Cyris E. Turner
LAW and Notary Public
W. H. Fitchpatrick
Onondage Street
Thompesn
McCall
At Law
McCall & Thompson, AW
Lows
Fitchpatrick & Lucas, Kaminers
Story County Abstract Books
Story Co
Masonic
Acadia Lodge NO. 249
F. & A. Masons
A. H. Duckwosis
W. M. Cc
E. Tarios
MES Lodge
U. W
Halil
J. K. Macompra
M. W
M. Sores
Nichols & Maxwell
Ivery and Feed Stable
Des le
Charles Cranshaw
Rooter
Peterman
Bingham & Co's
Parker
Veterinary Hospital
Agricultural College
Ae Parker
J. 3. Bousqu & Co
Macy
Plessant
Home News
K. W. Brown
McCune’s
Clark's
McCune
A.C. Hamilton
Bavouman
North Side
Clark
Tos
Chicago
Sherif Gillespie
Sumser
Amber
Wateut & CuiLp
Louis C. West
Lydia Sowers
Capitol Building
Bumen
W. B. Monroement
Boone County
Marshel Sutton
Calaboose
William Bradley
A. Hayward
John Bovard
Gannon
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
Europe
China
Japan
Brazil
Universal Postal
United States of America
Head of Liberty
U. S
Squaw Creek
Boone Republican
State Committee of Miners
R. J. Reynorps
Jennie T. Reyvorps
G. Rernorps
Lee Rouses
Cleaver
Cass County
Frederic H. Friend
Jones County
John C. Noble
Polk County
Geo. C. Faville
Mitchell County
Herbert Osborn
Linn County
Alice Whited
Hardin County
Willis Whited
Carrie 8. Carter
Warren M. Scott
Fox
Gro
Paeworr Turner
Marshall Co
Willus Warren
Hardin Co
N. Finin
Wapellc Co
Parperro H. Faresd
Jones Co
Avogrt L. Hawsey
Allamakee
Caniz
Cantzn
Cass
M. Cunor
Story
Genevieve Wetec
Manwpa Creaver
Jenvie BE. McBurza
Aucs Warren
Fremont Turner
Marshall County
Jas. E. Hyde
Harrison County
Louis L. Manwaring
Clinton
Francis N. Field
Wapello
Genevieve Welch
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Jennie E. McElyea
Colerisige
Wordsworth
Jas. M. Waugh
Delaware County
T. Voloey Hoggart
Wm. G. McConnon
Shakespeare and Goethe
Lily M. Cray
Jas. D. Shearer
VanValkenburgh & Co
Manchester Press
Deleware
Manchester
P. L. Stickney
Grand Junction
Stickney
Geo. T. Stebbins
City
Gilbert
W. D. Lucas
Cal. Giddings
Ed. Affenstranger
Thayer
Pennsylvania
Luzerne Nichols
Minneapolis
A. B. Shaw
Shaw
Tipton
Cedar County
Frank Dana
C. E. Taylor
Thomas, Soper & Son's
Eugene Favre
Ontario
Havre
France
Parise
St. Croix
Switzerland
L. 8. Nelson
Sheldahl
Adrian
Noble County
Frank Booth
College
Council Bluffs
Booth
Hugh Compton
CIO
Chewecccksissheenenbaawess
Indian Creek
Sss.ee
Ict Ibisca
Anaiesennneweanin
Graml
Cecceecerereeereeneenensenr Ees
IRS
Sd Eters Ez
L. P. Thompson
Thompson & Bailey
West
Pariser Sue.pon
Leoat Buarxws
Gale
Anna Graham
Franklin Township
J. A. McFantan
Palm Grove
Fred
Marshalltown Times
Rouse & Wheeler
Rouse & Wusera
Lods
Brenneman
H. P.lods
H. L. Brenneman
N. A. Ratsnorr
J. J. Bousquet & Co
City Drug Store
Pharmacists
van Valkenburgh & Co
Valkenburgh
SUGA
Rio
Mandaling
Java
Costa Rica
O. G
Oolong
Young Hyson
Imperial
C. M
White's
Best City Mills
City Mills
Polk City
Nourse’s Cash Grocery
WM. S. Bradley
RLO
Peish
Laan
William Hulett
Old Stand
Thens
Agusta
Maine
Robert J. Culverwel
M D
Culvyerwell Medical CO
Ann St
New York
Thayers
City Bakery and
Booth’s
Onondags
C. Choice
H. Hallett & C
Portlacd
Crank
Shockley & Clark’s
Indian Town
Milford
Peoples’ Baker
Universal Lunch Room
Hemstreet
Chaney
M. Hemster Reer
J. J. Bousquet
Eloser
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Onondaga
Douglass Streeta
Ae Iow.a
C. Lamb & Sons
D. Norman
Main Street
D. Norwan
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