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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1883
Page
4
Various Ames and Nevada notices advertise new goods at Sisson & Gheen's and Miss D E Dix retailing Merino underwear and hats. Community events include a Baptist prayer meeting, a county farm steward bid, and Republican meetings with speakers scheduled across several towns.
Local items announce Sunday church absences with a union 11 a m prayer meeting, then evening services at a Methodist church. Ads promote Aladdin coal base burner, gloves, mills, piano sale, and many notices for speaking events by M. G. Brewen and Hon. John L. Stevens in Ames Opera Hall. Inclusive announcements cover mortgage rates, sewing society reorganization, and publication deadlines.
Yankee Robinson and his Double Show Company bring the Revolutionary drama Days of 76 to the Opera House on Wednesday October 10. Dasial Cutter stars with a cast of over forty, supported by Prof. Gus Wittisch led orchestra and brass band. Doors open 7 pm curtain at 8 pm. admission 35 cents general, chairs 50 cents.
Mrs. Dr. Smrra of Charles City, sister of Prof. Stalker and a class of 1873 graduate, revisits her college days and renews old ties with faculty and alumni including Mrs. John L. Stevens. A reception at the District Attorney’s home celebrated the college’s rising influence among notable families. Mrs. Laura E. Dainty, esteemed teacher, will lecture next Saturday evening at the Ames College amid praise for her California tour.
The Ames school system reports 308 pupils with attendance higher than ever. The high school has 78 students and the first primary 77, both over capacity, while twenty pupils come from outside the district. Prof Chevalier leads a staffed program under strain and expects more help soon. The Waterloo Presbytery at State Center pledges support for statewide prohibition of intoxicating liquor. Also listed are a sale notice and a rental inquiry for a house and lot in Kelley via J.G. Patterson Ames.
In Story County the opposition’s sympathy toward McCarthy fades as Col. Fenn is nominated for State Senator by the Democratic district. Chairman Kinne then pushes Morris the Missouri Greenbacker for the Thirty first District, denying Fenn the ballot. Voters accuse the party of selling their support to a newcomer.
A publicized dispute unfolds over free printing of a delinquent tax list supplement. The Nevada Representative printed 700 copies, exceeding its county circulation, while The Intelligencer ran ads and claimed limited distribution. Tension grows over who gains broader circulation and district notice.
Ames and College split a 14 to 12 decision with Ames taking the win, Gibbs and Warrick shared catching duties for Ames, while College pitcher Burns also pitched. Base hits included Barstow and Gibbs for Ames and Armstrong Young Bodell Cole for College, with Warrick logging a two base hit.
Prompting crowds as Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup samples go free. The popular remedy for coughs consumption and bronchitis now on the shelf. Regular sizes cost 50 cents and one dollar.
Barstow's Drug Store advertises a free sample bottle of Brown's Expectorant claimed to cure coughs hoarseness and throat issues. The ad touts a scientific preparation with pleasant taste and pricing of 50 cents to 1 dollar per bottle.
Suffering from low appetite weak digestion and bilious symptoms consults Electric Bitters. The advertisement claims rapid improvement renewed vitality and relief from pain with a bottle priced at fifty cents sold by Bosworth & Co.
Many members of the Hay Fever association of New England used Papillon Catarrh Cure for several seasons and recommend it as the simplest and most certain preventive and cure. For sale by Bosworth & Co and Ed. Bar.
The Creamery Store of Ames promotes a new line of Boots and Shoes, gloves, mittens, and hosiery. H. B. Hawtey & Co assure buyers of high quality from top factories and warrant satisfaction. Sole agents listed include Reynolds Bros. and Fally & Hoes, with Cox & Co. children’s shoes.
Coal supplies, watch repairs, abstracts of title, real estate loans, and seed corn for sale advertised by local businesses. David Jones of Franklin Township near Gilbert promotes coal by the load, watch repair, abstract writing, real estate lending, and mature native seed corn for sale.
Hix and Allen advertise loans on real estate or other secure collateral with terms from 30 days to five years, buy first class notes, and operate from Briggs Bank building Nevada Iowa. M E Hix M C Allen Johnson's Grove Nevada list services and farm loan money through A E Lucas also advertises Iowa money and plant charges at Farmer's Bank.
An 19th century ad touts Dr Bosanko Pile Medy as a permanent cure for piles itch salt rheum and ringworm with a price listed. Manufactured by Dr Bosanko Medicine Co Piqua Ohio sold by Bosworth Co and others. A second claim promotes Papillon Cough Cure as an effective remedy for coughs in children and adults sold by Bosworth Co and Ed Barstow.
Daily use brings joy to homes by saving many from early grave. Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs Colds Asthma Bronchitis Hay Fever Loss of Voice Tickling in the Throat Pain in Side and Chest claimed positive cure. Trial Bottles free at Ames drug stores. Large size $1.00.
An advertisement touts Shiloh’s Cure as a fast remedy for sleepless nights caused by coughs. It claims the product can cure stomach and liver complaints with Shiloh’s Vitalizer also guaranteed to cure.
Shilohs Catarrh Remedy promises cure of nasal catarrh and restored breath. Sold by Bradley and Templeton with nasal injector free, price 50 cents.
A vanity lotion named Papillon Skin Cure is offered to ease irritation after shaving or bathing and to prevent soreness and chafing. When mixed with cologne it becomes a toilet water for sale by Bosworth & Co.
Ames Iowa town council approves a measure to lay stone gutters and curbs on Onondaga Street from Duff Street to Kellogg Street. The work follows specified plans and is funded by assessments on abutting property owners based on frontage. Public notice appears in a town record with mayor Jno Wa and recorder C M Soper.
A novel piano and organ teaching method lets anyone play familiar tunes without prior knowledge. It promises simple learning of the notes and aims to amuse the million while imparting basic music theory. Mail purchase includes four pieces of music for $1.00 from Cutcaco Piano Co. Chicago.
Washington correspondent quotes General Grant on hearing Lincoln was shot. Grant describes stopping recruitments and mustering out the army after Lincoln’s death on April 4. He recalls plans to accompany Lincoln to the theatre, Mrs. Grant’s urgent trip, and the Booth sighting that day. He says a letter claimed a plan to kill him, learned while in Philadelphia.
Demorest's Monthly notes the Paris Figure distributed 300000 copies containing Prince Jerome Napoleon's manifesto. It compares newspaper circulations in New York and London, discussing immigrant populations and language barriers as factors in journal reach, and predicts a vast future for American journalism with a growing native population and influence.
A new discovery for piles claims dramatic cure by a single application. Dr. Deming teaches a sample box free of charge through Barstow Druggist to prove its healing power.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winston's Sooraine Syrup for teething children claiming immediate relief for teething pain and associated ailments. It asserts the syrup cures dysentery wind colic softens gums and boosts energy and is sold by druggists worldwide for 25 cents a bottle.
Washington gossip links the Rogers house to Henry Clay who owned the lot opposite the White House. Commodore Perry once traded for a Andalusian jackass for Clay, who sent it to Kentucky. The house later housed Secretary Seward and was the scene of Payne’s assassination attempt during the Lincoln era. the lot is valued at 40000 dollars.
Mrs Geo Corry credits a doctor’s medicine sold by Bosworth & Co with lifting a year of illness previously thought consumption. She notes a dramatic improvement in a patient who could not leave bed, then regained strength to do housework and walk daily.
Advertisement states Shi loh’s Porous Plaster treats lame back side or chest and is priced at 25 cents. It urges readers to buy for relief.
A patent medicine named Shrlon's Cover and Consumption Cure is offered for sale with a guarantee promising to cure consumption. The claim targets chronic lung disease and positions the product as a reliable remedy.
An advert promoting SarLon's Viralizer claims to treat constipation loss of appetite dizziness and all symptoms of dyspepsia with bottles priced at 50 and 75 cents.
An old health ad asserts Shilohs Cure instantly relieves croup whooping cough and bronchitis. The claim targets parents seeking quick relief for children with respiratory illnesses. The copy emphasizes rapid action and safety.
Over 200000 cases sold attest to quality and merit. A jeweler on Case Way “Send $ count stamp” for an illustrated pamphlet showing how cases are made.
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