Hemstreets and McCune Bros Offer Childrens Shoes
Hemstreets and McCune Bros present a full line of children's shoes alongside pure candy and penny goods for kids. Solar Tip is recommended and Tamx pastures are exceptionally good for Iowa farmers this season. Opera House walls near completion and ready for the roof after one more week of fine weather.
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Hemstreets
McCune Bros
Iowa
Opera
William Hulett
Old
Ames
Cuanx Grocer Advertises First Run Crockery Quality
The grocer Cuanx warns customers not to buy any second run crockery and declares all stock is first run and of top quality. He cautions buyers to beware of seconds and asserts a warranty on his goods.
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Cuanx
Joan H. Quineat & Co
Nelson & Ersland
Sheldahl
Ygaben
Bes
RLO
OLD Govern
Will Carleton at the College lecture date announced
Will Carleton has been engaged to lecture before the College Societies with a set date of Saturday evening October 25. The Narrow Gauge division bridges progress by Tus C. & N. W. Company, aiming for a broad gauge track readiness by year end.
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Will Carleton
Tus C. & N. W. Company
Marriages and A Untitled Animal Interlude
Two weddings are noted with dates and officiants: Stephen Rossman of Greenville Michigan and Eliza Ames, and William Maynes with Margarett W Stephenson, both in Story County. A Lebanon Ontario Methodist church tale describes a singing rooster perched near the pulpit during service, chirping during preaching then leaving at dismissal.
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Geo. G. Perkins
G. A. Underwood
Stephen Rossman
Greenville
Michigan
Eliza Ames
William Maynes
Margarett W. Stephenson
Story County
Lebanon
Rights and Rulers of the People by Anson Willis
A newly issued illustrated work by Anson Willis, veteran U S District Judge of New York, claims to be the most complete encyclopedia of the U S Government. It is offered on subscription through M. Hurrman, Agent.
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Anson Willis
U.S
New York
U. S
M. Hurrman
Agt
Farm Profits Require Work and Judgment
The text contrasts luxury living with farm production, stating that idle wealth and ornamental stock do not sustain a farm. Real farming relies on disciplined labor guided by intelligence, as there are no easy rewards in corn or harvest.
Grant to Visit Des Moines on November 9 or 10
Hon J K Powers, Register of the State Land Office, returning from San Francisco, says Gen Grant will pass Council Bluffs around November 9 or 10, stop one day in Des Moines, then proceed to Chicago. Ad for C C Liniment promotes relief for Cortan boils and horse sores.
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Story County
Circuit Court
State of
Iowa
McDonnell
Thos. F. Cooney
Bridgett Cooney
Nevada
Eash
J. F. Grerespre
Laws
Bessey Elected Iowa City Academy President At Meeting
At the Iowa Academy of Sciences late session in Iowa City Professor C E Bessey was chosen president while both he and Professor Macomber delivered papers. In Boone County the Republican slate won by a small margin with Jobe Jennings defeating Lansing by 4386 votes for the legislature. Gillett fell by nine votes. Democrats won auditor Boyd by 293, treasurer Williams by 369, and sheriff by 451. Sam Zenor supporters regret defeat amid party leadership tensions.
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Iowa Academy of Sciences
Lowa City
C. E. Bessey
Macomber
Academy
Boone County
Jobe Jennings
Lansing
Gillett
Boyd
Williams
Sam Zenor
Remarkable Cure of Six Year Old by Dr Gannon
Rosie Hemstreet aged six was treated for a tape worm by Dr Gannon at her home. After five hours the live worm measured 54 feet in length and including the head was removed alive. The cure followed repeated prior illness and witnesses saw the worm at the doctor's rooms in the New York House.
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Rosie Hemstreet
Lectures Draw Large Audiences Despite Heat at Congregational Church
Dr. Gannon and Prof. Browne headline a twelve lecture series drawing the townsfolk to the Congregational church. Heat often oppressive but audiences remain attentive as physiognomy and physiology lessons are shared. Gannon addresses gentlemen tonight October 17 with illustrated material, Browne ends the course with Physiognomy as applied to Love Marriage Divorce on Saturday night.
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Gannon
Browne
Congregational Church
German Farmer Shoots Neighbor in LaFayette Township
August Jacobs a German farmer in LaFayette Township shot Andrew Larsen a Norwegian neighbor during a long standing feud over fences and crop damage. Larsen while en route to Jacobs home was shot after entering the doorway with a willow switch. Jacobs fired 150 shots injuring Larsen who is in critical condition. Jacobs was arrested and held for trial with bail set at 10000 dollars.
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August Jacobs
LaFayette Township
Andrew Larsen
Larson
Story City
Jacobs Lot
Jacobs
Larsen
Esquire Wier
Fine stock farm half section near Ames Iowa
Describes a 320 acre half section 24 miles from Ames Iowa with ten acres of fruit two houses two barns four living springs and ample stock wells offering a rare long term prospect for buyers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Price and Worth of Steers in Iowa Farming Markets
The piece analyzes fair per pound values for feeder steers in Iowa, advising farmers to price by weight relative to Chicago and St Louis markets, cautioning against underselling and explaining grade versus native stock. It urges investment in dairy and tree-planting for long term wealth, and notes concerns about a railway disaster and accountability.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Iown
Boston
New York
Webster County
Seaver
West
Mississippi
Towa
Catalpa
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Callanan
Pat Ames
Des Moines
Northwest
Smart
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En’l
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Bradley
Thomas & McLain
James Bradley
A. S
G. A. Meredith
Jaws
Wfann
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G. A. Beverly
A. M
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Onendags St
E. D. Andruss
John L. Stevens
Lucas’ Bank
Jtorney
Greeley
Onondaga Street
J. A. Fitchpatrick
G A Underwood
Ames, Story Co
Ttorney
LAW
Intelligencer Block
W. H. Fitchpatrick
Onondags Street
T.C. McCall
Reali
D. Thompson
McCall & Thompson, AW
Z. Ee
A. B. Lucas
Itchpatrick & Lucas
Story County Abstract Books
Story Co
Masonic
Acadia Lodge NO
F. & A. Masons
A. H. Duckworts
W. M
MES Lodge
K. Macomsen
M. W. Co
M. Sorzz
Geenten
Nichols & Maxwell, Tvery
Des
Charles Cranshaw
Degast
Chas. Cranshew
Mas. L. Cransnaw
Peterman
Bingham & Co's
Parker
Boone
Veterinary Hospital
Agricultural College
J. J. Bousquet & Co
G. B. Tartan
Home News
Laprzs
McCune’s
Burt
McCune
Burt Boots
Buackrot
N. Y
McCuane’s
Cuane
Stevens
Nevada Township
Jacos Moses
Grant Township
Banks
Mr. Steven
Boyd & Chapman
Central Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches
Traer
Toledo
Geo. G. Pexxons
van Valkenburgh & Co
W. D. Lucas
Parestine
Howard
Hornstein
W. D Lucas
W. D. Looas
L. &. Coffin
Ft. Dodge
Mary Ann
Bill Clark
Michigan Central
Jackson
Evander Colwell
N. FY. Suan
William I. Grrmone
Thomas, Soper & Son
Palm Grove
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Minn
College
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Story
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Mocho
Mandaling
Java
Costa Rica
O. G
Japan
Oolong
Young Hyson
Imperial
C. M
Best City Mills
City Mills
Polk City
Nourse
WM. S. Bradley
Apri
Vicinity
Be. Bwa
Indian Town
Milford
Peoples Bakery
Everybody's
Universal Lunch Room
Hemstreet’s
Chaneys Old
M. Hemstreer
J. J. Bousquet & Go. Druggists
Europe
Old World
E. R. Chamberlain
Nichols & Maxwell Livery Feed Stable
Cladulion Ter
City Dray Line
OLS & Maxwerta
Harness Shop
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
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Times
Onondaga St
Fred Mills
Spence & Haverly, Pro
Spence & Haverly
Thayers
City Bakery and
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C. Choice
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United States
Shockley & Clark’s
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H. S. Goble
C. Lamb & Sons
Clinton
C. D. Norman
Lauber
Main Street
D. Norman
Ag’t
M. E. Church
O. P
William Elsie
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