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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1890
Page
4
Time table fragment shows trains from Chicago and North Western with routes toward Omaha Denver and other points. It lists 9 00 A M and 1 20 P M departures and notes direction GOING WEST and GOING NORTH with agent W Roarns.
The committee has not named a day for the meeting and will refer to the May fair on Old Settler's Day to fix a date. Attendees should assemble near the judges stand at one P. M. Eclipse Windmills priced from 35 to 45 dollars with the tower costing 50 cents per foot at Bing ham & Co.
In a travel diary dated September 5 1890 the writer details a voyage from Boston to New York and Newport aboard the steamer Pilgrim. The narrative notes the smooth ride a gray haired conductor guiding travelers, a foggy dawn, views of Blackwell’s Island and Hell Gate, and the Brooklyn Bridge. They tour New York on foot visiting Riverside Park Grant’s Tomb Central Park and the Fitz Green Halleck statue before continuing to the national capital.
Townsfolk report visitors from Nebraska and Iowa, crop losses from drought and heat, and ongoing farm improvements. Mentions of medical recoveries, school sessions starting, an upcoming church address, and patent listings from C A Snow & Co with local residents mentioned alongside early fall activity.
Personal items recount visits and travels of residents including M L B Read G D Ives Mrs J J Butler M K Smith Professor Morgan Frank Spence Colonel John Scott Mrs Howland Miss Hazelton James Miller Mrs W L Roberts A G H Jones Pearl Maxwell Daniel Tressler Mrs M M Turner Rev A C Barrows Mr J H Lewis and other locals. The column records illnesses travels weddings and social calls across Ames Boone Des Moines and nearby communities.
The listing promotes Clyde Moingona Coal and other coal types in stock including McBirmies Boone Lower Vein Cumberland Hard Coal and Blossburg with prices described as very low. Local dealer 3 B A Lockwoop emphasizes affordability and availability.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway Co announces a series of California Colonist cars from Chicago to San Francisco. Departures are scheduled every Wednesday at a specified time with Sunday arrivals in the afternoon. Full information available from railway agents.
The notice advertises selling a young horse and colts at low prices due to disorder on the farm. It also promotes a loan service by StorY County BANK Ames Iowa offering long term real estate loans at 6 percent with quarterly or annual interest and the option to pay any amount any time.
A fragmented column lists land for sale near Gilbert Station, dental services in Ames, travel and banking items, insurance and tombstones, local goods from Geo G Tilden, Shoe discounts, health tonics, and assorted patent cures. Various brands and agents are named across multiple towns.
The Illinois Central Railroad passenger department will mail a free copy of books to any reader in Illinois and Iowa who requests one from F. B. Bowes or J. F. Merry. Address lists provided for Chicago Illinois and Manchester Iowa. Also mentions new jackets at Tildens and various tonics and remedies advertised.
Local column reports social visits in St. Joseph Missouri area. a child nearly poisoned by arsenic sparks a public safety appeal. Prohibition pledge signed at a Sabbatarian meeting. several town figures cited for travel, schooling, and civic roles. Ambitious industry updates include Boone pork plant plans and Clinton Mississippi bridge work.
Old settlers day opens November 17 with no entrance fee. Entries urged by letter to avoid rush of the first day. Central Town fairgrounds offer a top track and fast races. New barns and pens completed and C N W Railway offers reduced rates. Baby Show Thursday and auctions at 10:30 Wednesday and Thursday on the fair grounds.
The Minneapolis Exposition opens August 27 and runs to October 4 with Strauss Vienna Orchestra performing two concerts featuring Strauss waltzes, a Reeves' Band from Providence, and other notable attractions. Highlights include Edison Electrical exhibit a 70 foot tower with 7 500 incandescent lamps and a European art collection.
A poetic reminiscence describes a lone vale, nature’s beauty, and a beloved girl longtime lost. The speaker recalls sincere affection and a final image of a retreat now bereft, hinting at memory’s hold beyond life.
University expert Dr McFarlane will deliver the popular lecture Dollars and Sense at Iowa Agricultural College this Saturday evening. The event invites all interested attendees and promises practical financial insight.
Advertisement from the North Western Railway Company describing a series of half-rate excursions to Dakota Wyoming Colorado Idaho and Minnesota Nebraska and other points. Tickets available through agents and the Chicago and Pacific Company.
A promotional notice details a two show balloon spectacle by Perry's All Star Specialty Company in Ames featuring a 40 performer troupe, a noon street parade with animals and bands, an air descent by para chute, and a 2 pm daily performance plus Uncle Tom's Cabin drama at night. Also mentions a 35 cent price and ancillary local ads.
The Illinois Central Railroad announces three excursions to Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana on September 9, 23 and October 14. One fare round trip, tickets valid thirty days with stopovers south of Cairo. Tickets sold at west of Duncomb stations and on the C F M Branch for the day before each date. Request circulars and the Home Seekers Guide from J F Migry Assistant General Passenger Agent Iowa.
The advertisement highlights the largest plush garments shown, claiming strong price guarantees against competitors. It promotes Daylight Pills, Pebble Goat Shoes from Canier Bros & Herman, and second hand piano for sale at Henry Barnes residence. Also notes Shi loh’s Porous Plaster for lame back and chest.
District court of Story County Iowa appoints ANN Kwusey admx to estate of Henry Kersey deceased. All debts must be paid to the administratrix and all claims presented to the court with authentication for allowance. Dated August 23 1890.
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