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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1884
Page
3
The Intelligencer lists business notices at ten cents per line weekly, five cents under contract, with Friday dispatch policies. Market prices from Chicago and Ames are given for cattle hogs wheat oats corn butter eggs, showing regional price ranges and daily quotes.
Until a canvassing agent is appointed for Story County the paper offers old soldiers and their families a chance to obtain a two volume work for seven dollars with twenty new subscribers at one fifty each or thirty at one dollar each paid in advance. The recital by Miss Ermina Athearn at the college is promoted as a highly inviting program with expected strong turnout.
The Congregational Church invites contributions of grains and fruits to decorate the church for the Harvest Home Service tomorrow morning. Donations should be sent Saturday evening or early Sunday morning. As the Lord hath prospered you.
The Des Moines university announces a fall session starting Thursday September 18 offering seven courses for young men covering professions bookkeeping and commercial arithmetic with no extra cost. The paper also notes superior opportunities in instrumental and vocal music painting and drawing.
The Story County Medical Society met in the office of Drs. Fairchild and Ballis in Ames on September 10 with eight members present. Dr. Sheerer presented a paper on the clinical value of primary analysis in kidney diseases and was asked to prepare it for filing. Members with other duties were absent and their topics postponed to the next meeting.
A Houston Me resident, B. Hf. Jacobs, reports wasting money on useless medicines while suffering two and a half years with rheumatism. He credits ATHLOPHOROS, saying two bottles ended his pain and restored his mobility.
A dated notice states the business requires immediate payment from customers due to a recent change. It requests all money owed be paid now and warns against postponement, signed by THOMAS BROTHERS.
Announcement from Brapiey and Paxton about a forthcoming statement and wisdom gained. Dissolution of Tuomas Brothers and Sorer. C M retires while A B and A B continue the business. Prof Wynn travels to Des Moines to engage a Illinois alumnus in matrimony style schemes. Ladies Aid Society of Baptist Church to meet at Mrs Bigelow Thursday afternoon September 18. Sonny visitor at Charley Taylor’s home. Mr Cuanty Tuomas and Birdie visit Des Moines. Mrs Warden visits Algona. Miss Nerrixe Lucas stays in Des Moines. Miss Warner, sister of Mrs Huntington, returns to Illinois. J Q Baxter of Fayetteville NY visits relatives in Kellogg. J D Ferner thanks for a comp to Story County Fair to be held September 16 17 18 and 19 at Nevada.
The Tax Ladies of the M. E. Church announce a sociable at Lawton House on Saturday evening September 13. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
A Card of Thanks expressing gratitude to friends for kindness during the husband and father’s illness and peaceful passing. The message asks for the Savior’s blessings on those who offered support.
Hex. W. P. War, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, was advertised to speak at Nevada last evening. The P. E's of Ames went down to participate in the festivities.
A reader essay urges citizens to support local growth by faith and action. It emphasizes building the town through sacrifices and public investment in enterprises, calling for strong community effort and hands in pockets to fund a brighter future.
An advertisement notes DeLand & Co of Fairport N Y claim to hold the secret of making the best soda and world renowned pastry products. Maxwell & Son offer these articles for sale, presenting the inventors as leaders of the age and promising success for ladies in baking.
The Century plans a multi year issue starting November to publish memoirs by top generals and officers about major Civil War engagements. It includes personal recollections of soldiers, careful maps and portraits, and aims for vivid, human and historic portrayal rather than official reports.
Rupert Grist and B J Grinnell return from Des Moines with Mrs Grinnell and friends at L A College. Ames girls join Henry Guilds party. Congregational Missionary Society meets at Hotel with eleven ladies. Society to hold supper Sept 25 at the new brick store with fancy goods. Mrs E P Gilbert home from Havelock. Wm H Wilson reports large Des Moines crowd for Gen Butler. Cleveland and Hendricks club slow to form. anti Blaine sentiment noted. Barnes Reynolds Slaughter attend Blaine Logan meeting in Story City. Neil McFarlan and Frank Wilson travel to Nevada for business.
Weather was splendid and crops nearing frost safety. Farm activity remains brisk with corn and small grain largely harvested and marketed. Fair week ticket sales reached 178 dollars and 8 percent of people attended. Gilbert Bros store nears occupancy as construction wraps up.
Readers urged to use Emmets Cough and Lung Syrup in early stages to relieve bronchitis chest pains and consumption related affection. Priced 50 cents and 100 cents, sold by Manning and Graves.
Miss Matrie Winter travels to Shel dahl to begin teaching duties in one high school department. She arrives after being engaged for the role and plans to start next week.
An old advertising sample claims Ayers Sarsaparilla can purge corruptions from blood and cure scrofulous swellings. It urges sufferers to take the remedy before surgery for a chance at preservation of health. Also notes a carload of wagons and buggies for sale by Sutecps & Coox.
ee Nichols and Maxwell offer a Farm Wagon for cash or time payments or exchange for a horse. Ames notes include a Miss Fannie Mather sixteenth birthday party with many tokens.\nNext Friday is Nevada Fair Children's Day with an exhibition of public school progress. The Jewelers of Nevada complain about Frazee's low prices. The Story County Normal ended with 187 teachers. Prof Chevalier presented books to Superintendent Roe. Ames ordinance on death certificates and burials. penalties apply for noncompliance. Cambridge Clatter reports on local deaths, people visiting, and political chatter around the State Fair and upcoming elections.
Letter from Mr E Springer of Mechanicsburg Pa recounts his illness with lung fever and abscess. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with restoring his health after using three bottles. Available at Henry Osterman’s Drug Store with a free trial offer and a dollar bottle. Ames public schools to open Monday for Winter Term with a list of teachers including W F Chevalier and Etta O Chevalier.
Plenty of money in Nevada Iowa for farm mortgages at six percent annual interest offered by J A Fitchpatrick.
J A Fitch Patrice of Nevada Iowa advertises farm mortgage loans at six percent annual interest with principal payable in installments at borrower option.
James McNaughton of La Fayette Township Story County Iowa took up on August 28 1884 a red six month old steer calf without brands or marks. C G McCarthy Auditor Story County Nevada September 9 1884.
Mr T W Atkins of Girard Kansas extols Electric Bitters as purest medicine that purifies blood and regulates bowels. He claims they cure kidney and liver complaints and save doctor bills. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Henery Westerman.
A book for sale priced at 500 is available at Bosworths and Westermans drug stores Amen and Tax INTEL LIGENCER Office.
An 19th century ad touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price and notes sale by Henry Westerman.
The notice promotes Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy claiming cure for bleeding itching and piles with a 50 cent price. It also advertises Squaw Creek Coal bids of about 100 tons for the Ames Independent School District with bids open until Sept 15 1854 and right to reject all bids. C M Sorer secretary Ames Iowa dated Aug 30 1854.
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