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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
4
The Intelligencer reports a series of small-town updates from Ontario County. Mrs. W. H. Beedle plans a county visit while families host relatives in town. Social events include an oyster supper at the school and a term end closure by Miss Louise Favery. Rev. Wright begins another year as pastor. Des Moines visitors, weddings anticipated, and local repairs noted.
S W Beyer of Iowa State College touring Marshall county reports water bearing rock near the 2500 foot level and projects completion by November first if no untoward event occurs. He notes a McKinley leaning student body and a drive to vote for sound money on November 3 with assistance for those unable to bear costs.
Friends and church members honor the senior minister P. Douglass with a union service next Sunday evening at the M E church. He has served Ames for many years and contributed to the community through his work.
The school house campaign of the silver forces continues with local advocates scheduling meetings at several schoolhouses. Dates include October 23 at Collins, October 24 at Colo, October 26 at ario, October 28 at Milford and Kelthner, October 29 at ater and vert Station, with pairs like Hayden Collins Bryan Sheldon Whitaker Mills Rhodenbaugh and Kegsey listed among organizers.
Fresh oysters at Adams Bros Wel and a sales pitch touts men's suits from five to fifteen dollars and boys and children's outfits. The White Front label is mentioned with demand to see items in person. The Capital Wagon is praised by local farmers and to be shown at Irwin Randall.
The ad promotes Arctic Alaskan sandals and felt boots via Daniel Bros and Herman. It touts Cramblil's King of Pain as a rheumatism and neuralgia remedy with fast relief, claiming deep action at the source and calming nerves. Sold by D. D. Judish Bros and L. M. Bosworth.
A local Ames notice dated October 6, 1896 reports loss of fifty hogs to cholera. The writer began feeding P. L. Porter’s cholera medicine and states none have died since. The remedy is recommended as a first class preventative.
Local ads claim good California peaches at ten cents per can from S. G. Hamilton. Various goods from Newton Wagon draggers to Underwear, Hosiery, and ladies wear priced for cash at multiple stores.
The P. E. O. society presented a musical program at the Cairnes home with Miss Borden as reader. Home talent from Ames contributed, including Miss Westermann, Miss Wilson, and Mr. T. Z. Franklin. The audience enjoyed Bouree in G Minor, The Quarrel Scene from School for Scandal, Sweet Bird, Reading, Rigoletto Fantasie, Soul of the Violin, Out on the Deep, Mr. Blitzenhoefer's Troubles, a duet I feel thy Angel Spirit, Hoff man Ganz, Verdi Liszt selections and Merrill Lohn on the program.
The department of elocution and oratory presents an art recital at the college chapel next Wednesday evening. Miss Agnes B. Martin and Miss Mae Anderson of Des Moines assist. Admission is free by ticket only. doors close at 7 45. A special motor after the entertainment.
Lieutenant Governor Jones of Ohio visited Iowa to aid the Republican effort speaking in several towns including Maxwell. He defended Ohio’s political strength, predicted a McKinley victory by 75,000 to 150,000, and noted support from ex Gov. Frank D. Jackson and Col. James Bowen.
An eight room residence on the South side with four lots is offered for rent by O. C. Baker. A Baptist ladies dinner on Election Day will be held in the Regulator building.
Trade notice offers Newman brothers organs for sale by J S Thompson. Wanted to trade a good watch for corn and hay. Inquire at this office.
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