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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1885
Page
3
The Bntelligencer lists local business notices with ten cents per line per week rising to five cents if continued weekly under Business Brevities, plus implied rate variances by yearly contract. The Ames and TOMER sections appear with fragmented data, likely listing items and entries.
Local items include time schedules for trains to Des Moines and northbound services, plus sales notices for piano, stoves, and heating equipment. Community notes report visits, lectures, weddings, and traveling relatives, with advertisements from Wright Richmond and others interspersed with brief society items.
Notice relays Turner and M J Smith forming a law firm Turner & Smith with offices in Mrs Daniels building. Also advertises Ella June Meade reading at Opera Hall Friday for public school fundraiser benefiting urban piano costs. Public notice about county legislative increase and five Supervisor districts proposed.
Mrs Geo GouLp and Mrs Perry Bowdish spent two days with relatives Geo A Underwood and Mrs C M Soper during a visit in Dakota before resuming their journey home.
For over twenty years Hair's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Regenerator has sold widely with no reported failures. The ad claims it restores natural hair color despite many causes turning hair gray.
Hutchinson Bros. received a shipment and placed an order for Amberina glassware praised as unparalleled in its line. The item is recommended as an attractive gift and a fine addition to any collection.
The Republicans of Washington Two hold a caucus in A H Thayer's office on October 31 1885 at 3 pm to nominate one trustee and two constables. C M Soper is chairman.
A historical advertisement touts Huarts Kidney and Liver Remedy as excellent for all diseases of females and claims it to be unmatched for delicate women. The claim emphasizes superior effectiveness and universal suitability across female ailments.
Mr. G W Cragg of Dakota City Iowa describes his severe GI illness incident today He tried Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after a camphor based remedy worsened his condition He took two doses and reports relief, noting the product is sold widely for such symptoms.
The Department of Public Instruction clarifies that pupils cannot be forced to study over parental wishes, though boards may drop or graduate students who refuse. Boards may require a written parental excuse for absences, but need not state the cause.
At a Marshalltown soldiers reunion Hon. W. P. Hepburn spoke fondly of Captain Paul A. Queal. He recalled Queal as a model soldier who died bravely, with Hepburn himself cherishing the memory and tears in his eyes. Col. Hepburn hopes to honor Queal again with Story County comrades.
An odd fragment describes London slums with disease and dirt including a sma ll pox case in a cellar and a pig among children. The ad copy claims Brown's Iron Bitters cures blood impurity and includes a Florida testimonial praising it as the best blood cleanser and giving satisfaction.
Mrs Van Etten aided by Miss Saunderson and Miss Athearn will present a musical and literary program in the College Chapel on Saturday evening October 24. Admission 35 cents. tickets at Pickett's Drug Store. Also notes from Ellsworth Post meeting a Bible gift from wives and children, and assorted College notes and minor medical claims.
Reports note Col Hoggatt mourns thirty hogs lost to hog cholera while Mr H CuristMAN also loses his herd. An incendiary fire at a college piggery destroys hogs and corn, estimated at $1000 with no clue. Eppie Little, ill two months, begins to sit up and walk soon.
Mrs. W. B. Needham of Gilbert had a surgical operation at Mercy Hospital Chicago on Saturday to remove a tumor believed cancerous. Monday reports say she was comfortable with good prospects for recovery. Bro Ballou notes Ohio election returns seem not as favorable as hoped but as expected.
Friday evening Mr M KE Wilcox placed a jewelry show case in McGinis harness shop. During the night a thief entered the room and stole about $60 worth of jewelry. Strong suspicion rests on a certain individual who may soon face legal action.
To the ladies of Ames and vicinity one wish to extend a special invitation to call and examine our new purchases in Jersey Cloaks Jersey Jackets Jersey Caps. We are now prepared to show you the neatest assortment of these goods ever displayed over any counter in Story County. An early inspection is solicited by Biertow & Huntington.
An ad touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and vitalizer. It claims elastic steps buoyant spirits and clear complexions result from purified blood, contrasting with heavy impurity-filled blood.
Mr. T. W. Atkins of Girard Kansas recommends Electric Bitters to customers calling them the purest medicine. He says they cure kidney and liver complaints purify the blood and regulate the bowels. Sold at Palace Drug Store by J. H. Pickett & Co.
Classic advertisement promotes Castoria for babies children and mothers. Mentions Castoria as the trusted remedy across stages from sick infant to mother with children. Evokes enduring brand loyalty in a nostalgic tone.
Lame back side or chest plaster priced at 25 cents. Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure guaranteed to cure consumption. Additional Shiloh's remedy claims include relief for consumption dizziness and other symptoms with bottles priced at 0 and 75 cents.
An ad states Shiloh's Cure quickly relieves whooping cough and bronchitis and is sold by H. Westerman.
Local notes from Story City and surrounding areas recount visits, speeches, farming activity, and social events. Names include Oliver, Frank Wilson, Ferguson, Sowers, Gilber, Nelson, Peterson, Ballou, King, Fenn, McCrossen, McFarlan, Nelson, Wells, and others with references to Iowa towns Ames, Nevada, Shel don, Roland, McCallsburg, and Story City. The piece highlights campaign activity, meetings, weather, and community life.
County Auditor C G McCarray orders a November 1885 election question to the electors of Story County Iowa. Voters will mark Yes for increasing the Board to five and No to maintain the current number. The notice is dated October 1885 with the county seal affixed.
The notice lists a series of Republican canvass meetings with speakers and dates across towns including Palestine, Enterprise, Labender, Sherman and Ames. Dates shown span October 24 to October 31 and include several figures such as Ole O Roe G W Dyer C G McCarthy and J H Budd.
Deputy U S Marshal Eldridge arrested inmates Jas Sterling John Wood Dode Pervis Jas Flynn Elsie Patterson G W Staves and Billy Thomas in Ames this morning for transfer to the Federal Court in Des Moines. Engineer Sutton injured his thumb while operating a locomotive between Ames and Des Moines and will take a week off. Gen J B Weaver is advertised to speak in Ames this evening urging attendance.
Former township resident E D French runs as the Republican candidate for sheriff of Monona County Iowa.
Prescriptions carefully compounded by a registered pharmacist at the Palace Drug Store of Pickett and Co. We invite you to compare lamp prices before buying. Also an advertisement notes a residence for sale at a very low price by R. T. Sisson.
Pickett & Co. announces a large line of lamps arriving from Chicago this week for Ames customers. Visit the shop to see the collection and choose your style.
The proclamation by Governor Buren of Iowa sets the November 3 1885 general election date and lists vacant offices including Lieutenant Governor Superintendent of Public Instruction and various district representatives. It specifies districts and counties for representative seats and notes vacancies to be filled. The document enumerates numerous districts and counties such as Lee Des Moines Scott Keokuk Clinton Dubuque and many others.
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