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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1883
Page
4
Hawley & Co invites buyers to inspect stock and poultry at Nourse's offer of fresh celery and oysters. The notice urges debts to be settled promptly before mOW pressing bills and signs from M. and A. J. Sweeney.
The Storekeepers of Ames have agreed to close their stores at 8 p.m. except Saturdays. Some retailers may operate on different hours. The note indicates a coordinated but incomplete shift in closing times among shops.
Novmer the Grocer announces a new circular goods sale at cost and urges customers to visit immediately to verify the claim. The note stresses urgency and invites shoppers to see the deal firsthand.
80 Springs in beds sold for $2.00 with a warranty to please or money back. Tuomas & Loup invite customers to view. The government holds 3,000,000 three cent stamps. sellers claim knowledge of buyers ready to take them, offering them locally.
We will pay the highest market price for poultry in cash during the season. We have made arrangements to handle it extensively. All parties having poultry will do well to see us before selling elsewhere. H. B. Hawney & Co.
Lapies show interest in Rococo and Chimlie embroidery at Miss Dix store for a few days. Lessons offered if applications are made promptly. The Des Moines land office is abolished and all business will move to the Washington general office.
Saturday afternoon a large assortment of ladies and misses turbans caps will be on display for skating. Tomas Bros. & Soper showcase the collection.
Notice announces a sale offer for neckties among 26 kinds for any purchaser of an overcoat or suit. Mentions Ellsworth Post G A R and describes the wartime drama Union Spy as among the most thrilling plays, with scenes drawn from late war events.
Zepher Hoods advertised at low prices for ladies and children. A list of names appears for prize drawing or mailing, including Jennie H Wilson James Vance Jr Rebecca Thomas H O Sullivar Lindsay Smith among others.
Persons indebted for subscriptions must arrange payment by January first. Several overdue customers will have their accounts placed in the hands of Squire Fitchpatrick within a week or two. The note concludes that the paper is published for money, not glory.
Local dispute over pricing ends with a Saturday sale at Brown's Model Clothing Store. On November 24th, the shop offers overcoats, drawers, undershirts, and mittens at deep discounts to clear broken lot stock and make room for new goods.
Mr Isaac L Stevens, father of John L Stevens, has located a homestead in Jerauld County Dakota. Dorcas Society to adjust Pillicoddy's Troubles Friday evening Nov 30 and later present Rebecca's Triumph. Nourse received a car of Stoke Brothers Minnesota Flour to be sold within thirty days.
Morning worship will focus on the religious education of children with a plea for Sabbath School work and Christian home training. Evening service will discuss influence from Romans vii 8. Pastor D. Thompson leads both services.
A local notice reports today the arrival of a complete Silver Ware line from J H Voss for the holiday trade. The collection promises stylish pieces and refined craftsmanship for gift buyers.
Capt. W. V. Lucas, formerly state auditor, is badly injured internally after a fall Tuesday in Chamberlain, D T. His wife, visiting Indiana, has been summoned home. Friends here regret the mishap.
Ellsworth Post G A R will meet at 7 p m on Saturday November 1 for the annual election of officers. Members should attend on time with doors to the hall opening to friends at 8 p m. An address will be delivered by Mr D A Bigelow after business is concluded.
The Ames gathering lists Col Hoggatt Capt O'Brien J J Butler A J Marshall and H C Cameron among locals, with Col John Scott of Nevada and Fred Eckard Wm Mullen also noted as Mexican Veterans. Central time adoption by rail lines prompted nine minute clocks reset, affecting C BR L P C B Q and Wabash. C N W to follow. Readers urged to update post office addresses and remit any overdue payments.
I have received my first lot of Holiday Goods and will add to them weekly until Christmas. Come and see for yourself. J. H. Voss.
John A. Hull, writing in the Boone Democrat, laments a statewide corn failure for the year, noting no county has a good crop and describing corn as soft and unnutritious. He urges farmers to plant more wheat and oats, harvest hay early, and adapt to the poor harvest despite limited stocks.
Mrs Sisson and Ralph visit Mt Pleasant. Miss Florence Hoggatt to Ree Heights Dakota next week. C M Soper and wife visited Le Grand and Tama. Ed Cowles visited Monroe to see his mother and sisters. President Welch left for Michigan to assist Mrs Welch. Major A J Holmes passed Ames en route to Washington with Mrs Holmes. Sallie Hoggatt returns from Dakota and proves up on a claim. Mr and Mrs Lewis from Oswego New York and Mrs Stevenson of Indianola stayed with the Wardens. Prof Macomber starts practice as attorney in Des Moines. Ames loses a valued citizen and his family as he moves away.
A local notice from H. B. Hawiey & Co announces a major sale of boots and shoes claiming new, up to date stock and best makes. They warn rivals and invite customers to see the selection, promise prompt delivery and free delivery within the town and college area, and note no rubber boots sold for $3.
Caleb Maupin of Dodge recalls leading the bodies of Col. McKee, Lieut. Col. Henry Clay Jr., and John J. Hardin from Buena Vista. He notes the Mexican partially sketched burial, the fierce battle casualties including Col. Yell and Risley, and praises the fallen youths amid national mourning.
Local leaders push for a public meeting to invite the La Crosse and Southwestern Railroad to extend to Ames and set up offices and shops. Residents in nearby towns are already taking steps, while improvements to Opera Hall skating and acoustics are noted alongside plans for a Doreas Society performance of Poor Pillicoddy with a full cast and music.
An extended advertisement lists multiple subscription deals at $1.50 each with in advance payment. Rewards include cabinets, organ models, one year of various newspapers and magazines, and a Whatehill Sewing Machine. Names like L. C. Boyington and Mr. M. E. Wilcox appear. promotions cover several states and periodicals.
Several houses for sale or rent and multiple farms offered at low prices. BLANK WEIGH BILLS sold in bundles at 75 cents each, with bulk rates listed, and the office invites readers to bring work to The Intelligencer. M Hemstreet advertises first class farm and city property at bargains. Japanese dodger paper marketed to attract attention.
A. E. Lucas advertises farm loans at six percent annual interest with optional payments. Location: Nevada. Dated October 23, 1883.
Garland Stoves and Ranges carry a strong reputation and are highlighted for quality. Sold by Bingham & Co. readers are advised to examine their merits and consider the brand for home heating and cooking needs.
A listing describes a good farm located three quarters of a mile south of the I S A College and two and three quarters miles from Ames. Inquiries directed to Dan McCarthy.
J A Fitchpatrick of Nevada Iowa advertises abundant funds for farm mortgages at six percent annual interest.
The notice promotes Papillon Cough Cure as a pure vegetable remedy for Whooping Cough bronchial cough and winter coughs common among the elderly. It lists Bosworth & Co and Ed Barstow as sellers and praises Garland Stoves and Ranges, noting top quality at comparable prices. Bingham & Co. also sells them.
Heenery Lightner offers for sale a residence on the south side of Ames east of the mill along with bedding and other small household articles. Ames Iowa November 1 83.
An 19th century advert promises a liberal reward to anyone who brings a case of liver, kidney, or stomach trouble for Electric Bitters to cure. It claims cures for blood diseases biliousness jaundice constipation and general debility with a guarantee or money back. Bottles priced at fifty cents and sold by Bosworth & Co.
The store advertises a free discount on Dr Anko's Coughing Syrup praised as the most popular remedy for coughs consumption and bronchitis now on the market. Regular size priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
Dr. Deming announces a new remedy with a single application claimed to prove its healing power. Barstow Drugzgist offers a sample box free of charge to test the cure and persuade skeptics.
An advertisement claims THAT HACKING COUGH can be cured quickly by Shiloh's Cure. It asserts guaranteed relief from sleepless nights due to coughing and promotes Shiloh's Cure as the remedy for you.
An advertisement proclaims Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy can cure catarrh and improve health and breath. It offers a 50 cent price with a nasal injector free, and lists Bradley & Templeton as sellers.
An OCR like Ames Business Directory itemizes local services including attorneys at law dentists veterinarians banks mills bakeries hotels clothing hardware jewelry furniture grocery and more. It lists firms and individuals across multiple trades such as carpenters bakers blacksmiths and retailers in Ames.
Hix and Allen offer loans of any amount with real estate or other good security. Terms include one to five years on real estate loans and 30 days to one year on other security. They will also buy first class notes. Office with M C Allen at Briggs Bank building ground floor Nevada Iowa. M E Hix M C Allen Johnson's Grove Nevada.
The advertisement claims Papillon Catarrh Cure will treat chronic catarrh and cold in the head, with Rose cold and hay fever. It asserts hundreds of cures and lists Bosworth & Co. and Ed Barstow as sellers.
An Ames drug store advertises free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs colds asthma hoarseness and throat and lung troubles. Call or visit for a sample and learn about regular prices and availability.
Announcement advertises free trial bottles of Marsh's Golden Balsam for lung and throat ailments at Bradley and Templeton drug store Ames Iowa. Also promotes large bottles at 50 cents and one dollar and mentions Blood purifier Liver cure and Papillon Skin Cure with Bosworth Co and Ed Barstow selling.
Preparations derived from the Extract claim curative virtues and targeted uses. An ointment for piles a plaster for rheumatism lumbago and side pains a catarrh cure and a valuable medical paper for closet use. Sold by Ed Barstow.
Messrs Shurly & Co of 77 State Street Chicago offer dustproof cases solid silver or plated ware and solid or rolled gold jewelry. Endorsed by the United States Express and American Express companies and others. Goods sent on approval with examination privilege to buy from home. Send for illustrated catalogue.
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Wixstow Sopraine Syrup for teething pain in children. It claims rapid relief for crying and discomfort, cures diarrhea and stomach issues, soothes gums and tones the system. Promoted as a trusted remedy by experienced female physicians, offered by druggists worldwide at 25 cents.
An 19th century style advertisement touts an onion remedy claiming to cure burns bruises cuts ulcers fever sores cancers piles chilblains corns and chapped hands for 25 cents a box. Sold by a merchant named Alan and by Sineweeth.
An old advertisement touts Brown’s Expectorant as a free sample to cure coughs hoarseness whooping cough and consumption in early stages. It claims scientific efficacy pleasant to take and harmless with regular sizes priced 50 cents and 1 dollar and Taraxine memorandum books also offered.
G C set writes from Sag Rana Caledonia Station Boon County Illinois praising Doctor Wood's medicine for good satisfaction and requests six bottles. Sold by Bosworth & Co.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Bosanko's Piles Medicine for piles itchy nights and piles in all forms. It claims permanent relief with a 50 to 73 cent range for other remedies and lists Sution's Cure for consumption constipation loss of appetite and dyspepsia with prices.
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