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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1883
Page
2
A fragmented OCR item lists roles such as Surveyor Jous Hosterter Coroner and references a school department and bureaus, with unclear dates or actions. The readable names suggest a municipal staffing or notices context without concrete details or outcomes.
The speaker cites a biblical basis for labor shaping character and argues value comes from labor plus moral worth. Menial or high skilled work gain dignity when enhanced by virtue, aligning labor with capital through responsible conduct and practical political economy. The class 83 is urged to dignify any work with manhood elements as true wealth.
Dr H W Thomas of Chicago delivered the annual address to the College and Board of Trustees on The Elements of a Successful Life. The talk impressed as unique and inspiring, highlighting a pure, sympathetic spirit and charitable view of religious life. The College will want him to return.
The class of 83 is the largest to graduate at our College and its ten select members on Commencement Day showed superior intellectual vigor. A scholarly visitor said the Class Day and Commencement efforts rivaled typical University performances, marked by practical, strong-minded discussions of real-world issues. God speed this new colony of educated young men and women of I. A. C. on their way.
Sauahbrab, a Burmese entertainer, arrives at Ames Opera House on Wednesday November 28 offering exotic performances. Spectacle includes songs, dances, embalming and funeral rituals with 100 costumes and 300 crystal scenes. Admission 2 cents. reserved seats 10 cents at the P O Jewelry Store.
An old journal notes mothers praising Parker's Ginger Tonic as a remedy for infant discomfort. It claims the tonic soothes pains, calms fretful babies, promotes health, reduces maternal anxiety, and is safe for use.
K. W. Brown reports direct from the Newark factory the best line of fur caps turbans and jockeys opened in Story County and touted as the cheapest. The notice highlights new stock and factory outlet pricing for local buyers.
Wee below a complete list of persons in Story County receiving from Government. The intention of the authorities is to eliminate fraud while protecting rightful pensioners. Names follow with notes on disabilities and survivors. the section also includes broader text about the Independent journal and subscriber offers.
Harper Brothers announces Harper's Magazine 68th volume for December with new serials by William Black and others, illustrations by Abbey and Dielman, and other literary and biographical pieces. Includes pricing for Harper's Bazar volumes and binding options, orders via post office money order, and notice that newspapers may not reprint ads without authorization.
An advertisement from Harper & Brothers offering Harper's Magazine volumes with subscription terms, prices for one year and cloth binding, and an index for volumes 1 through 60. Remittance by money order or draft is advised. Address: Harper & Brothers, New York.
A storefront advertises a wide display of clocks silverware and jewelry with prices advertised as low and repairing listed as a specialty.
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Cure for coughs and sleep disturbance. It claims Shilohs Vitalizer cures dyspepsia liver complaints catarrh and improves health and breath with a 50 cent remedy and a free nasal injector by Bradley and Templeton.
John McKinley of Clearmont Iowa reports the third dose expelled nine worms eleven inches long from his child. He orders seven more bottles for neighbors. Bosworth & Co. sell the product. Papillon Manufacturing Company officers pledge honesty and success of remedies. Bosworth & Co. and Ed Barstow handle sales.
This advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver issues biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases. It claims quick action and a money back guarantee with bottles sold for fifty cents by Bosworth & Co and all druggists.
A new treatment for piles is announced by Dr Deming. The ad promises a sample box free of charge after a call to Barstow, asserting strong healing powers and quick relief from the condition.
Harper's Bazar is described as a brilliant and useful household journal. It is touted as a country arbiter of fashion with new fashion plates pattern sheets and economic tips. Stories poems essays and art by leading American and European authors are highlighted along with witty humor cuts and promised novelties for 1884.
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