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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1885
Page
2
The Republicans of Ohio won a splendid victory on Tuesday with Judge Foraker securing a 20 000 majority for governor and the Legislature combined on joint ballot ensuring John Sherman’s return to the U S Senate. The triumph should inspire Republicans of Iowa.
A swirl of Civil War era political chatter and campaign forecasts. It notes Iowa figures like Larrabee and Whiting, assesses Union loyalty, and critiques Democratic candidates. It cites election rhetoric, veteran sentiment, and the Colorado of party lines, ending with exposition plans for New Orleans and travel details.
Governor Kirkwood denounces the Democratic saloon platform as authorizing local saloons via payments from $250 to $1,000. He declares support for high license with strict enforcement where prohibition fails and expresses disdain for candidates linked to the Confederacy, urging voters to reject such a candidate for Iowa’s governorship.
The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and all skin eruptions and cures piles or money back guaranteed. 25 cents per box. For Sale Pitts & Co., Drug Store.
The week ending Oct 13, 1885 reports sales in Nevada and Ames including Ella S Funson to N J Nelson, Geo W Winall, Adel Grimmard to Fredrick Wirth, John R Decker to Eliza H Decker, Ella C Bradley to Flora Matson, Frank M Baldwin to O French, D H McCord to Z Sagar, Geo H France to Annie G Sadings, Mary Amway to N R Chadier, Julian W Corner to Nancy Garner, and Ella C Bradley to an antec. Several listings note lot and block references with dollar amounts. An anecdotal note tells of Mrs. Mary A. Dailey’s asthma relief after using Dr Kings New Discovery, claiming a complete recovery after trials at Palace Drug Store.
The Illinois Central R R runs a Southern Land Excursion to Tennessee and Mississippi leaving Webster City at 11 2 P M October 19 1885 at low round trip rates. A detour via Jackson West Tennessee will cover about 400 miles passing Humboldt Trenton Union City Memphis Somerville Brownsville Milan Paris McKenzie Huntington and Dresden at one cent per mile. Sleeping cars run through to New Orleans for New Orleans Jennings and Florida passengers. Berth applications due by October 15 with J F Merry General Western Pass Agent in Manchester.
A promotional description touts Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary disorders. It claims quick action and a money back guarantee with bottles sold by J H Pickett Co Palace Drug Store for fifty cents.
Excursion to Wayne Pen der and HIlartington Nebraska leaves Webster City at 3 29 a m Wednesday Oct 21 1885. Citizens should apply for sleeping car accommodations by Oct 17. Is your life worth 25 cents Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy advertises life saving value for Cholera Morbus Dysentery or Diarrhoea and Asiatic Cholera if taken in time.
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