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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1884
Page
3
Market report from Chicago and Ames shows cattle hogs wheat oats corn and butter prices with local notices on Dress Coods sales and social events. Names include Ellsworth Post G A R Mrs Bennett Miss Nellie Maxell Miss Frazee and James Foster mentioning health visits and a death at the Insane Asylum with Breestow Huntington offering shirts and neckwear.
The Intelligencer announces a one year subscription offer for new and some renewing subscribers at advance rates of $1. The deal targets Story county residents and may be withdrawn at publisher discretion. Existing subscribers paid up may renew at $1 in advance. Subsequent payments vary with timing up to $2.
The notice states the offer will be withdrawn on September 13 and thanks J H Kegley for a fine melon. Kegley reports thefts on his melon patch and threats to use legal action against the culprits. The report adds that Ben Read is recovering and intends to return to the streets soon after a month at home.
Young men and women will find here superior advantages. It is a model school on modern methods at moderate cost. Board about 1.75 dollars a week in the new Ladies Hall. Rooms furnished, bedding extra at 50 cents a week.
Rev J Rushton author notes a series to aid congregations with practical steps for lay involvement. J R Smomrons dies after months of illness. Dorcas Society members attend funeral at Baptist Church. Thaerow breaks leg after fall from fifteen to eighteen feet while picking grapes. Prof A S Welch former Iowa Agricultural College president lectures at Presbyterian Church on The Educational Struggle. Boone Republican.
The Current issue of September 6 presents a superb poem titled Town by Horatio Nelson Powers of Massachusetts. The piece is praised as a noble measure, articulating the proud heritage of every citizen of the Commonwealth and reflecting the state's strong literary support.
An article warns against Pond's Extract imitations and promotes its safety while noting counterfeit versions harm users. It also reports Van Chamberlain restocking lumber and vandalism at The Intelligencer office. Henry Westerman's store offers King's New for teasers with chest relief claims. Large size priced at 1.00.
The article notes Rev. Mr. Brownson will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist Church tomorrow morning and evening. It also mentions Miss Anna Armstrong Effie Armstrong and Sue Raynor attending ten weeks at Dexter Normal and other small local items.
William McCall and family depart as neighbors recall their two years in the community. C D Bunce moves to Hannum's mill farm. opens blacksmithing and farming ties. Oliver opens Stanhope lumber yard. first-week sales reach $200. State Fair attendance from station. 50 tickets sold to Wednesday. Gilbert store exterior finished. move planned Oct 1. Des Moines fair campers include Wilsons and Gilbert family. Democratic meeting at Gilbert school draws speakers Dr B F Allen and Mr Doolittle. Cleveland Hendricks club formed with 34 signatures. Blaine Logan club planned. Orson Childs’ parents visit from MENDOTA NL. Ames grain dealer Mr Collins discusses local interests. Advertisement offers Civil War pictorials through canvassing for Ink. two-volume set, prices.
The Tax Ladies Sewing Society of the D C will meet with Mrs Gioodeno Thursday next four miles southwest of this place. About the usual number of Ames people attended the State Fair at Des Moines. The suit of Montgomery against Sutton for false imprisonment, transferred from Boone County, awarded the plaintiff $745 in damages. New boots and shoes from BraeLtow & LiuNnTiNeTON.
Co E Turner of Franklin Twp suffers a severe rheumatic fever attack at home. Visitors include Mr McClum of Ohio and old school friend Mr West. Blaine and Folsom's father polling shows support. Three shipwrecked Arabs in city story. New monthly Student paper Quudent's Farm Journal noted. City Cemetery praised for upkeep and care.
A local accident injures Dr Graftons baby while a child cuts three fingers with a hatchet. Des Moines and Rockwell City visitors Sarah and Amanda Wilson. Livingston rents out house. Walnut Grove Base Ball Club visits Ames for an un arranged game with our home nine short of five players. Reverend Conrad's farewell sermon. M D Livingston serves as court foreman in Nevada. Cambridge Library adds books. postmaster opens a Woodward branch bookstore. State Fair week. Cambridge well represented. Railway staff changes. Peterson to Tama City Jones to Ottumwa Lobr to Van Horn.
Piles cause back and abdominal heaviness with kidney related fears and digestive unease. The remedy claims to absorb tumors relieve itching and permanently cure through direct action on the affected area. Price in cents. Sold by Manning and Graves and The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co Piqua Ohio.
The Boone Bindery advertises binding for books pamphlets magazines and other publications at top quality and lowest prices. People may leave their manuscripts at The Intelligencer office for binding and two shipments are made each month.
Safe and sound. A testimonial for Marsh's Tonic Astringent claims relief for diarrheal illness with a prompt cure. The piece also includes a lengthy political circular urging anti Blaine organizing in Story County Iowa with calls to electors and vigilance at ballots.
The September St Nicholas offers Frank R Stockton's humorous tale The teen's museum with four illustrations by Bensell. It includes serials Daisy's Jewel-Box, Brian Boru the boy chieftain, and Marvin and his Boy Hunters on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Natural history pieces support the truth behind fiction.
Reported rush at Man ning and Graves Drug Store due to free distributions of Dr Bosanko's Cough Lung Syrup samples. The popular remedy draws crowds alongside regular 50 cent and 1 dollar bottle sales.
Prof KNAPP argues about how foods behave under vital forces and digestion in the journal. The critic’s location question implies oversight during submission.
Column extols the tonic as cleansing the blood to aid health of body and mind. Obituary notes Father Ellison dies two miles NW of Iowa Centre after long cancer struggle. Also reports the death of F. O. Johnson's infant and Mrs. H. Day three miles east of Collins on Aug 26.
An advertisement touts the syrup as a favorite remedy for coughs colds consumption and throat and lung ailments. It notes the inventor’s fame across the United States and lists prices of 50 cents and 1.00 sold by Manning and Graves.
Exclusive agency offered for Polk Boone Marshall and Story counties for the work Pictorial Battles of the Diett War. Active reliable men wanted. Apply in person or by letter. Address J K Duncan Ames Iowa.
Henry Westerman advertises Bucklen's Africa Salve claiming it cures cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists a price of 25 cents.
A fragment list shows bids and business notices from Ames Iowa including grain buyers commission merchants and drug stores offering books jewelry and coal bids. It notes shoeing services by Wm Barnes and experience in veterinary blacksmithing, and mentions real estate mortgage rates and a hair care product advertisement.
A letter urges readers and merchants to fund newspaper advertising rather than expect free notices for every community event. It argues free publicity undermines publisher income and threatens the paper’s ability to serve the public, sharing a testimonial about Athlophoros for chronic rheumatism.
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