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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1887
Page
3
Ames news reports a college event with a large meeting at the Baptist Church, remarks on local figures including Con H J Rupp and Capt. Greeley, and previews a military drill by the first Iowa national guard and college battalion next Wednesday. Items urge local spending and announce Harper's November issue and its serials.
The Story City News claimed a large salmon and game catch from a fishing party at Mr. Torkel Henryson's, a claim now contradicted by newer reports. The Ames colt show praised D L Lane & Co, listing twenty two foals by Major with owners including Sid Adams Charley Wentworth Henry Banks and others.
The firm C. E. Risser & Bro announces enlarged Cloak rooms and improved store interiors. They invite everyone visiting Des Moines to call and see their enlarged stock, describing themselves as the Oldest House with the Largest Stock and lowest prices at 413 and 415 Walnut Street.
Trade notice invites readers to inspect the new stock and promises cheerful guidance and favorable prices to secure patronage.
Advertisements include salesmen wanted and a free greenhouse plant catalogue, a dissolved partnership notice, property deed transfer in Ames, eggs and oil prices, stove promotion, an oyster supper at the Christian Church, overcoats, photography services, dry oak wood for sale, Edna May Taylor’s ninth birthday party, lease printing services, and Jim Oxloes being sold at low prices.
A parade of visitors drops through Ames including Hon Oley Nelson of Slater Prof Chevalier visiting Marshalltown schools Major General Ives returning from Arkansas and meeting the Great Family Weekly circle Col Budd Davidson Thompson from Nevada Rev Everly Ames visit A. H. Thayer and 24th Iowa Infantry reunion participants Enos Weld Will Clark Will Winter and others in town for social and civic engagements with returns from Des Moines and Dakota areas
The Illinois Central R A sets a one fare round trip from multiple states to the National Butter Cheese and Egg Association convention in Manchester Iowa November 1 2 3 Tickets on sale October 31 to November 5 and returnable by November 8 The Iowa State Association meets concurrently Exhibitors pay freight to Manchester and are billed free home Exhibits include cream separators churns and cheese equipment powered by steam This is a major regional dairy event inviting industry participants nationwide J F Merry General West Passenger Agent invites circulars and rates.
Land records show transfers in Nevada Iowa and nearby towns. James Thompson to C C Furnas for 83 nw quarter north west 4, price $4 with balance $356.36. A M Jenks to H G Cleveland for 15 in 8 Slater Junction at $50. other deeds include Schwab to Jacob F Taylor for ne quarter southwest quarter and lots 6 7 set 26, 83 22 at $900. James Bates to Theron Bates for s net southwest 36 83 24 at $313.75.
A veteran recounts a February trip to Andersonville Prison, the cemetery and stockade, and a gavel presented by Ellsworth Relief Corps in memory of Merrill C. Jones. He describes guards, epitaphs, and the Confederate landscape, plus reflections on loyalty, and honors paid by the Grand Army of the Republic.
An ad urges constitutional remedies for deafness and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 offer for uncured cases. Judge Albion W. Tourgee will lecture at the I. A. C. on October 22 1887 on Yours and Mine or Socialism and its Allies. Also quoted is a Boonville hardware merchant praising Chamberlain's remedy for stomach cramps.
Advertises Papillon catarrh cure by Clarke flax extract claiming universal equal for catarrh hay fever rose cold and coryza. Sold for $1 sent prepaid on receipt of price by Pillon Company Chicago and available from L M Bosworth.
An ad endorses Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as unequaled for rickets marasmus and wasting diseases in children. A New York physician testimonial praises rapid flesh and strength gains. The piece notes a New Jersey speaker and mentions Dr Harter's Iron Tonic as a health safeguard.
An advertising refrain traces Castoria through stages of life from baby to mother, noting continued use as a remedy for ailments. The cadence highlights brand longevity and multigenerational trust in Castoria’s comforting remedy.
At the G A R Hall Friday evening October 21, the Good Templars invite all ladies to attend with supper for two. Literary exercises begin at eight. At nine, Dr. Richmond will auction Phantoms with baskets, admission five cents at the door.
Elk Point Dakota druggist Dr Wm J Conley praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best satisfaction in the market. The testimonial highlights trusted relief from common stomach ailments.
An 25 cent salve guarantees satisfaction or refund, offered by Pickett & Co. Palace Drug Store. The ad lists uses for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands cail blains corns and all skin eruptions.
Alx McFarland hauls an admired maze into Alcornto's market claiming the best setup. The feature draws attention from local buyers and visitors seeking a unique attraction this season.
The ad promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and coughs to be given away for a limited time at L M Bosworth's Drug Store. It invites all with coughs colds asthma bronchitis or other throat chest or lung issues to call and obtain a trial bottle large bottles priced at 31. The Telegraph Company plans to place a wire between Eagle Grove and Boone.
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