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Chicago Journal
Journal
Local Ames Advertisements and Notices Report
A dense list of shop notices and local events in Ames includes sales at Bosworth Co and Nourse’s, new goods at C F Wheeler’s and Soper & Son, fresh oysters at Nourse’s, and a new fire department with hose carts at Barstow’s. Also noted are a new girl at Heck Gables, a preacher at the Baptist church, and a Ladies Episcopal Sociable on November 27.
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Ames
Edward Barstow’s & Co
Tuw Ladies Episcopal Sociable
WD Lucas
Local notices and ads highlight laces at Bosworth’s and county news
Mrs G H Maxwell markets lace lines and Springfield sewing machines at Bosworth’s & Co drug store. Detailing the Jones deficiency repayment, paid county warrants, and steam heating for the courthouse. The Stambough family moves to State Centre while Grand Junction reports theft of sidewalk planks and a light consolation.
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G. H. Maxwell
Springfield
New Catalogue Preview and Local Notices
Bosworth and Co to issue a new catalogue for their circulating library next week. In Franklin township a marriage occurred on November 3 1880 between Edward P Gilbert and Mattie M Dodds. Saturnay evening a freight wreck on the C and N W line near Ontario Midway damaged several grain cars with no injuries. The Times comments on anti magonic ticket prospects, noting a county vote faintly affects results.
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Bosworth & Co
Franklin Township
James Dodds
Amos Robinson
Ames
Edward P. Gilbert
Mattie M. Dodds
Ontario
Midway
The
New York Times
the Times
Little Ella to Perform at Opera Hall Levee
The four year old music prodigy Little Ella will hold a levee at Opera Hall one week from tonight. Her performances have earned enthusiastic press and public praise, making the event worth the admission price.
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Ella
Opera Hall
Creamery Patrons Told to Call for Pay Amid Repairs
Notice to creamery patrons explains sellers who gave cream to P. L. Porter should call Bank of W D Lucas to collect payments. No cream will be gathered for a week or ten days while the boiler and engine are repaired. Further start-up timing will be announced.
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P. L. Porter
W D Lucas
United States
S.j.starr
Ames
E. Haverly & Co
Traveiana Trader Barred by Robbery at Luzerne
H T Barber of Moline Illinois, an agricultural implement dealer, reported a robbery at Luzerne by tramps. The Blairstown city marshal captured the suspects, one bearing some stolen goods. Barber still missing a satchel containing 700 to 800 dollars in notes and other valuables.
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H T Barber
Moline
Luzerne
Blairstown
Barber
Price Current compares hog values with mess pork in Chicago show
The Cincinnati Price Current lists mess pork values against hogs from $8 to $15, with corresponding gross hog values. At Chicago Exposition, the fat stock show sparks a sharp rivalry between Short Horn and Hereford breeders, Herefords gaining favor with butchers and plains herders.
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Cincinnati
Exposition Building
Chicago
Des Moines Capitol Detailed Measurements and Cost
The Des Moines Capitol measures 245 feet long north to south with a main dome reaching 275 feet and a first story height of 21 feet. The second story includes the House of Representatives 79 by 61 feet and 49 feet high the Senate Chamber 48 by 91 feet and 42 feet high and the library room 52 by 108 feet plus several office rooms. The building is fireproof throughout and total cost to date is 1,557,846.35 dollars.
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Des Moines
House of Representatives
Senate Chamber
Life of Miss Nettie Bigelow Slowly Fades
For ten days Miss Nettie Bigelow has been ebbing away with no acute pain. She slips gradually, yet remains mentally clear. She rallied briefly on Wednesday night, conversing with her family about her condition and accepting death.
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Nettie Bigelow
Equine illness linked to boy loses eye in Elmira incident
In Elmira New York Fredrick Palmer, son of the Western Union manager, lost one eye to epizootic poisoning after wiping his face with a handkerchief used to wipe horse foam. His other eye is endangered as investigators warn of poisonous exudations from horse nostrils.
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Fredrick Palmer
Western Union Telegraph Office
Elmira N. Y
State exodus rumors spark divorce law debate
Several exchanges blame an alleged Iowa influx or “exodus” of people seeking divorces as a result of loose Indiana laws. Critics warn Indiana risks a bad reputation if statutes invite such migration and urge changes, noting many papers cite local cases.
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Iowa
Towa
Indiana
Pastor Surprise Aims Ames Temperance Union Honors Rob inson
Ames Christian Temperance Union surprised their late President Rev Amos Robinson and family as they packed to move to Denison. A social, music and a bountiful supper followed. J H Soper presented a hanging lamp in esteem, and Rev Amos Robinson thanked the group. Prayer closed the evening led by Rev H D Weaver.
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Ames Christian Temperance Union
Amos Robinson
Denison
J. H. Soper
Friends of the Temperance Union
Robingen
H. D. Weaver
Delaware
American Newspaper Directory 1880 Described as Comprehensive Reference
The publication by George P. Rowell & Co. of New York is praised as the most complete reference work of its kind, noting its care and expense. It lists each state's newspapers, circulation, and business locations.
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Messrs. George P. Rowell & Co
Spruce Street
New York
Ames Needs Steam Heated School Building
The city schools suffer this fall from poor stoves that fail to heat rooms evenly. Residents urge a new steam heated building, arguing current large stoves roast some pupils while others freeze, harming health and efficiency.
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Ames
Unknown man found dead near Chapman Nebraska
The body of a stranger about 35 years old was found two miles west of Chapman in Merrick County Nebraska. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, 175 pounds, light complexion with brown hair and blue eyes, a heavy black moustache, high cheekbones and a broad face. He wore a navy blue wool shirt, light blue necktie, light grey undershirt, light cassimere pants with a dark stripe, dark red socks, blue cord along the right foot, No. 7 leather tongue boots Napoleon tops, nail head nails and a large gold ring with a garnet or amethyst seal. An upper front tooth on the left is missing and the adjoining tooth is decayed. Anyone with identity information should contact Dan Hopkins, Sheriff, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.
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Chapman
Merrick County
Nebraska
Dan Hopkins
Central City
Merrick Co
Neb
Barstow and Co Holiday Goods Catalogue Note
A dense list describes Barstow & Co offerings including toys, writing desks, tea sets, carriages, frames and decorations. The passage proclaims a vast assortment of items from toy chests to china ware and novelty boxes, inviting attention to their holiday stock.
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Barstow & Co
Evward Barstow & Co
Little Elia a Four Year Old Musical Prodigy Gains Praise
Four year old Elia, a 33 to 35 pound Iowa prodigy from Northwestern Iowa, captivates audiences with a perfect organ mastery and a soft enchanting voice. Reports from LeMars Sentinel State Register and local papers detail her blindfolded, dual‑keyboard performance while singing sweetly, drawing wide acclaim.
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Iowa
LeMars Sentinel
State Register
Ella
Fr. Dodge Messenger
Local Notes From Town Household and Visitors
Miss Nettie Lucas has been ill with an ailment resembling diphtheria for several days. Mrs A C Hamilton plans a move to Fayette. Superintendent Baughman visited, reporting satisfactory school progress county wide. W H Gallup of the Representative enjoyed chess wins during a city visit. Hon M T Draper of Oconomowoc Wis stayed with his niece Mrs C E Turner last weekend. Mr J P McDonald and family anticipate moving to Conway to run a flour mill. Jas Baker of Dunkirk N Y stayed with Mr and Mrs G H Maxwell last week. Fir Coe of Clarence Iowa visited his sister Mrs Frank Deyo.
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Nettie Lucas
A. C. Hamilton
Fayette
Baughman
W. H. Gallup
M. T. Draper
Oconomowac Wis
C. E. Turner
J. P. McDonald
Conway
Jas. Baker
Dunkirk
New York
G. H. Maxwell
Fir. Coe
Clarence
Iowa
Frank Deyo
Week of Prayer themes and notices from Des Moines
The United States branches adopt a Week of Prayer programme starting January 29 with themes on Christ the hope of a lost world and daily focus from Thanksgiving to missions. The ad also touts Marshalls Lung Syrup for coughs and an insurance endowment with options from Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati. Louis Rutkay, Des Moines District agent, will provide further details.
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Evangelical Alliance
Branch Alliance
United States
Church of Christ
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Superintendent of Insurance
Louis Rutkay
Des Moines
Fire at Minnesota Insane Asylum Kills and Terrifies Patients
A Monday night fire at the Insane Asylum of Minnesota killed and injured numerous patients. Estimates place deaths from ten to fifty as frightened inmates fled into freezing streets. State losses mount to about $200,000 as crews battle the blaze and its aftermath.
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Minnesota
Ashyam
Story County Teachers Association Meeting in Nevada
Story County teachers are urged to attend a December 3 1880 meeting in Nevada to discuss instruction methods and observe peers. The program includes music sessions and talks on percentage principles grants administration oral history language lessons reading discipline and general remarks with several named instructors and organizers.
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Story County
G H Kerr
R Smith
M J Pearson
W F Chevalier
Ella Wright
Addie Hemstreet
Mattie Kellogg
California Kidney Tea Promises Quick Kidney Relief
Advertisement touts California kidney tea as a cure for kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Claims prompt relief and cure with a 50 cent package from D. E. Bosworth & Co. 24.
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Bosworth & Co
Wright's College Bus and Livery Services
W G Wright promotes his livery and Omniibus business with stylish rigs available on reasonable terms. Buses depart from his office for the College at 8 30 am 12 m and 4 30 pm with extra lecture trips at regular rates. Orders left at Wright & Child office.
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W. G. Wright
Wright & Child
W. G. Wricar
Sutton's Catanan Remepr Cure for Catarrh and Headache
An advertisement touts Sutton's Catanan Remepr as a cure for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes a nasal injector for easier treatment without extra charge. Price 50 cents. Sold by Bosworth & Co.
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Jennie Lind
Henry Ward Beecher
Budd Doble
Dr. Marshall
Sutton’s
Bosworth & Co
Shiloh's Vitalizer Sold in Town for 75 Eds
Store ad claims many townspeople suffer indigestion dispersia sour stomach and liver complaints. It promises Shiloh's Vitalizer will cure all and offers sale through Bosworth & Co at 75 eds.
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Shiloh
Bosworth & Co
Shiich
Divorce Petition Seeks Dissolution for Martha A Killian
In Story County Iowa a divorce petition is filed by Martha A Killian against Henry F Killian. The suit claims desertion for over two years without cause and warns that default will be entered if Henry F Killian does not appear by February 2 1881. Attorney Gro A Asperwoop represents the plaintiff.
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District Court of the State of
Gro. A.asperwoop
Plantif
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