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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1887

Page

2

Camp and Field Reminiscences of Civil War Danger

The narrative recalls a Tombigbee River crossing in a small boat searching for mulberries when Confederate gunboats and a surrendered fleet appeared near the camp. A distant explosion in Mobile and an alligator hunt on Holmes plantation add Civil War frontier color and wartime hazards.

Tombigbee Mobile Richard Taylor Canby United States Government Army of Northern Virginia Robert E. Lee Richmond Petersburg E. Kirby Smith E. R.S. Canby United States P. H. Sheridan Texas Louisiana Smith Alabama Citronelle Ala E. R Tarrand Tombigbee River Southern Republic Africa Lee Namie Guird Jefferson Davis Irwinsville Pritchard Fourth Michigan Cavalry Vicksburg Holmes Nashville Camp

Will You Suffer with Deere Liver Complaint

Shiloh's Vitalizer advertised by J. H. Pickett & Co. promises relief for liver complaints with a guarantee. The brief note labels the product and seller without further details.

Shiloh J. H. Pickett & Co

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Constitutional Cure

Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio is promoted as a constitutional remedy. It claims to treat catarrh through the blood and mucous surfaces and offers 100 dollars for any un cured case. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with circulars and testimonials available by mail.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cuering & Co

Recital Sparks Talk of Prof Pounder’s Air

In a humorous exchange, CATARAH CURE asks if observers noted Prof Pounder at the recital. The reply confirms seeing him and speaking, noting his preoccupied air and a joke about being distracted by a large aggressive onion.

Pounder

German Syrup Promises Quick Relief for Lung Ailments

An advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for consumption and lung diseases, claiming immediate relief after three doses and vast yearly sales. It urges wide knowledge of the product, notes 10 cent samples, 75 cent regular bottles, and distribution by all druggists in the U S and Canada. An exchange proposes a state criminal law book for common schools.

United States Canada

Chamberlain’s Cholera Remedy Endorsed by Doctors

Dr Wm J Conley reports Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gives best satisfaction in the market. The product is praised for treating cramps cholera morbus dysentery and diarrhoea and is recommended for summer family use. Available in 2 cent 50 cent and dollar bottles from Pickett & Co and associated druggists.

Chamberlain Wm. J. Conley Elk Point Dakota

Local Rome Druggists Promote New Discovery and Remedies

Wonderful Gures. W D Hoyt Co Wholesale and Retail Druggists of Rome Ga say they have sold Dr Kings New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen Arnica Salve for two years with universal satisfaction. Several cases of consumption cured by a few bottles of New Discovery combined with Electric Bitters. Sold by L M Bosworth.

W. D. Hoyt & Co Drauggists Rome Dr. King Bucklen L. M. Bosworth

Nurserymen Seek canvassers and gardeners in Minnesota

A Minnesota firm seeks workers to canvass sale of nursery stock offering salaries or commission and permanent positions. They advertise new greenhouse and bedding plants and invite applicants to request the catalogue.

L. L. May & CO St. Paul Minnesota

Real Estate Transfers Report from Nevada Iowa

Weekly transfer list from Land and Abstract Office shows numerous deeds in Ames, Story City, Roland and surrounding areas. Notable entries include Blair to Newton in Ames and various parcels bought by Stark, Patterson, Monson, Rex, and others with payments ranging from $1 to $2100.

State of Iowa Story County District Court Said County L. R. Jones A. G. Jones A. d Nevada J. A. Frreuramrick John J. Blair Newton Ames John Butler Love R. A. Warden J. M. Stark Sarah Patterson Kelley John F. Hoberland Henrietta Hoberland John Rex Letea Z. Rex Halvor Monson Martin mM Grove S4swand Jules Gironex James Dielin James Acne Ison C. B. Finch E.S. Rice Kingsbury Manassa Myers Minerva Stewart Nhf A. &. J. Boardman Lars J. Larson J. A. Fitchpatrick Jane A William B. Cowles Edithal Corbett Agnes Clothier Asa Banks Ots Davis & Co ‘Ory’s Iowa Center Maud Swartout Andrew Torp Story City Shes

Delightful Liquid Laxative and Fashion Plate Observed

An advertisement notes Syrup of Figs as a gentle effective remedy for habitual constipation aiding kidney liver and bowel health. It also cites Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as safe and prompt with many bottles sold in the West over fifteen years. A quip on changing fashion trends follows.

Westerman & Co Chamberlain West Chamberlain & Co Des Moines Iowa

Syrup of Figs Offered as Natural Laxative Remedy

Claiming to cleanse the system, the California Fig Syrup Company promotes Syrup of Figs as an easy effective laxative for bilious or constipated persons, headaches, colds, fevers, indigestion, and piles. Sold by Westerman & Co. San Francisco operates as manufacturer.

California Fig Syrup Company San Francisco California Westerman & Co

Contested Senate Seats Highlight Congress Session

Hearst of California faces charges over money used to win his seat. Turpie of Indiana has a contested seat due to irregular election title. Lucas and Faulkner of West Virginia challenge their seats via gubernatorial appointment and legislative election respectively. Catarrh remedy ad follows.

Congress Senate Hearst Calfornia Turpie Indiana Lucas Faulkner West Virginia

Catarrh Cure Praised by Rockville Resident

Hon Wm Knowles of Rockville endorses Papillon Catarrh Cure from Clarke's extract of flax, claiming full recovery. Advertisement notes price of $1.00, prepaid, with L M Bosworth listed as a local seller in Chicago and Indianapolis agents.

Wm. Knowles Rockville Indianapolis Clarke Chicago L. M. Bosworth

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