Ames market notes and town updates in 1880 issue
Local columns report new groceries arriving at Hamilton & Co, fresh oysters at Duff, quips about butter eggs and sugar prices, school opening with 310 pupils, a switch engine on the Ames yards, social events at Rev. H J Everly and Mrs Richmonds, and various notices on church, temperance, and community affairs in Story County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Miss Clemens
Deadwood
Dakota
James
Ida County
Towa
Time Card at Ames Reports Transit Schedule Fragments
Fragmentary timetable shows Go East and West routes from Ames with multiple times including 4 50 a m 10 20 a m and 7 07 p m. Agent M C Jones lists departures and arrivals with scattered notes on rail and bus connections and passenger counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeveese
Pr. M. Tikes Viscoie
SFO Am
Bebe
Business Brevities Rates Notice
A notice lists pricing for local business notices at ten cents per line per week, with a five cent per line rate if extended weekly. It states no rate variation except by a yearly contract and directs the head of the Business Brevities section to order accordingly.
Printing Office Seeks Jobs and Forward-Looking Tales
The notice covers Jos Work offering printing services and new stationery at competitive prices. It also includes tax school house improvements, staff assignments for Miss Christman and Miss Moulton, subscription reminders for The Intelligencer with advance rates, and philosophical reflections on town unity and prosperity to attract capital and growth.
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Jos
Tax
Christman
Moulton
Plain direct answer to a common scientific question
The passage contrasts quick casual explanations with a detailed Scientif ic American style answer. It explains the sensitive plant folds its leaves due to a cellular swelling at the leaf base and related structures causing a tension that makes the leaflets fold when irritated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Enquirer
Scientifi American
Local Improvements Spur Town Spirit and Water Works Debate
Residents show progress with porch additions led by Mr CAL Gippine and others citywide. The council and mayor face questions on water works plans and civic legacy as figures urge bold action for the town. Local pride and calls for decisive leadership mix with talk of naming and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal. Gippine
Schoolhouse Auction in District No 2 Washington Township
An old school house in District No 2 Washington Township will be sold at auction to the highest bidder on Saturday September 25 at 2 pm.
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Washington Township
Yv.m.c
Fall Millinery and Local Trade Notices
Best and the only live Republican paper Miss D. E. Dix has now in stock a full line of Fall Millinery including Hats Feathers Ribbons Velvets Plushes and Astrachans and would respectfully invite the ladies to call and examine both goods and prices Justice Wortman bound over N Darling a quack medicine pedlar for violating the pharmacy law and to appear next term Eggs 12 cents per dozen Butter 18 cents per pound for First-class items
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D. A. Bieelow & Co
D. E. Dix
N. Darling
Justice Wortman
Kelley
GITY
H. Westerman
Thankful remembrance to those who cared for the departed
Claudine E. L. Wheeler expresses heartfelt thanks to friends who ministered with loving care to the loved one gone over the past weeks and years. May the Lord deal kindly with you as you have dealt with the dead and with me.
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Claudine E. L. Wheeler
The Cash System Pays Off for Nourse's Cash Grocer
The Cash Grocer Nourse, after years of credit sales, moved to a cash system on January first and has found success. Credit dealers fret while prices stay low for buyers. groceries in Ames are cheaper than in any Iowa town, benefiting consumers and encouraging support.
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Nourse
Ames
Iowa
College News and Socials Highlight Northwestern Indiana Visit
Prof C F Mount returns from northwestern Indiana trip. Mrs Preston visits the college with her son and friends. Scott Bradford recuperates at home from early week illness. Locals McGovern and Waitly among last week’s visitors. Gamble Preston Harple Graves Thompson attend Sheldahl social. College well represented at State Fair with many students. Prof S A Knapp lectures on stock breeding. Prof H Knapp and students head to Chicago for fat stock exhibition with Elgin stop. Ontario ball team plays scrubs. College 28 Ontario 7. Watkin’s Well shooting postponed to Sept 24. purses arranged onsite. Fire scares city at Martin’s bakery. damage minimal. Orville W St John and Miss M G Smith wed September 12 in Clemens parish.
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C. F. Mount
Northwestern
Preston
Dunlap
Scott Bradford
McGovern
Waitly
Messrs Gamble
Harple
Graves
Thompson
Sheldahl
A. Knapp
Lake Charles
H. Knapp
Chicago
Elgin
Ontario
College
Mexico's teeming population of children fascinates observers
An international correspondent notes Mexico's abundance of children as a defining trait. He cites families with many offspring, including cases of a man buried with eighty seven children and a man with forty five, illustrating a culture of large clans while coping with simple living.
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Mexico
Sam
Boone District Appointments by The Council Bluffs M E Conference
The Boone District appoints include B F N Cozier P E Indianola Ames H J Everly Ames circuit J Feghtley Boone E W McDade Boonsboro F W Vinson Cambridge Maxwell W H H Smith Carroll Wm Welch Churdan Joshua Jestermente Cole Ww A ee De Coon Rapids John Webb supply Dallas Center Wm Stevenson Glidden S W Archer Grand Junction R R C Granthorn Jamaica D N Parker supply Jefferson W F Harned Jefferson circuit Kirkman Enoch Hill Manning Elliott supply 2 Madrid 85 To ad Mt Minburn zsoo a idge A 1 supply pin gon A Geyome A arey Ogden W F Laidley fen prom J 2 lesan 2 L Porter field Perry J Haswell nippy John Elliott ace Scranton Abrahams Howard J C Anderson supply
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Council Bluffs
M. E
Boone
Boone District
A. 1
Supply Pingon
A. Geyome
A. Arey
Ogden
W. F ‘Laidley
Lesan
L. Porterfield
Perry
J. Haswell
Nippy
John Elliott
Ace Scranton Abrahams
Howard
J. C. Anderson
Supply
Tax Republicans open political campaign list of first district candidates
The Republican campaign opens with speeches for the first district Hon. John H. Gear of Fairfield and the remaining districts listing Hon. B. J. Kirkwood Davenport, D. B. Henderson Waverly, W. E. Fuller Elkador, Daniel Kerr Cedar Rapids, John A. Donnel Ottumwa, E. H. Conger Winterset, Wm. P. Hepburn Bedford, Joseph Lyman Stuart, A. J. Holmes Webster City, J. S. Struble Sioux City.
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John H. Gear
Fairfield
J. Kirkwood
Daven
D. B. Henderson
Waverly
W. E. Fuller
Elkador
Daniel Kerr
Cedar Rai
John A. Donnel
Ottumwa
E. H. Conger
Winterset
Wm. P. Hepburn
Bedford
Joseph Lyman
Stuart
A. J. Holmes
Webster City
Struble
Sioux City
Local real estate transfers in Nevada and Colo areas
Week ending Sept 14 1886 reports several property dealings including Mary R Miller to G W Hetzler lot and half section transfers in Nevada with payments totaling thousands of dollars. H R Bond to Geo W Halley secures a southwest quarter sale and J F Kingsbury to N A Rainbolt in Ames. Fred Bahr to Dora Maier and O G Pond to Ole Nelson note various parcels and cash, reflecting a busy local market.
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H. L. Carrell
Abstract and Loan Agency
Nevada
Iowa
Mary R. Miller
G. W. Hetzler
H. R. Bond
Jas. M
J. R. McCoy
Colo
Colo, Wd
Lyda M. Brouchard
Bales
Cole
Geo. W. Halley
J. F . Kingsbury
N. A. Rainbolt
Ames
Fred Bahr
Dora Maier
Pond
Ole Nelson
For Rent Two Houses on the North Side
Notice offers two good houses for rent with cellars cisterns and ample well water during a dry time. Signed GEORGE G TILDEN.
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George G. Tilden
Oldest Inhabitant Remembers Cooler Summers
An elderly resident recalls heat in the community as last week’s temperatures reached 100 degrees. The piece notes that he believes seasons have changed since his boyhood.
That Hacking Cough Can Be Quickly Aided by Shiloh Cure
The advertisement promises rapid relief from hacking coughs with Shiloh Cure. It claims quick action and a guarantee of effectiveness for users seeking a remedy.
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Shiloh
Shilohs Cure Promised For Dyspepsia And Liver Complaints
Advertisement claims Shilohs Cure can cure dyspepsia and liver complaints. It asserts relief from sleepless nights and coughing with a guaranteed remedy called Shilohs Vitili zer and Shilohs Cure.
Shilohs Catarrh Remedy Offered for 5 Cents
Cure claimed for catarrh promises health and sweet breath with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. Nasal injector offered free with purchase. Sold by Hl Westerman.
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Shiloh
Hl. Westerman
Sidewalk Repairs Urged in Borough Business District
Borough officials urge property owners to promptly repair failing sidewalks in the downtown area to improve safety and commerce. Cited risk to pedestrians and potential liability. enforcement guidance to follow.
Papillon Flax Skin Cure Sold By Druggists Across Land
An extract called Papillon from Clarke’s flax curing the skin is praised as a medical breakthrough discovered by accident. After a decade of trials it claims to erase eruptions warts and scrofulous symptoms, with sales reaching 1 082 000 bottles in two years at one dollar each sold by druggists.
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Charleston
S. C
Clarke
Dr King’s New Discovery and Bitters Boosted by Druggists
Rome Georgia druggists W D Hoyt & Co advertise Dr King’s New Discovery and Electric Bitters with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, claiming two years of strong sales and cures for consumption. They note local use alongside L M Bosworth and highlight poison ivy color change as a folk caution for woods foragers.
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W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Dr. King
Bucklen
L. M. Bosworth
Dr. Jones
Pickett & Co
Chamberlain's Remedy Advised for Family Bowel Attacks
Parents with children are urged to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home. The ad claims it prevents emergencies night or day and deems it the safest, best tolerated medicine for sudden bowel complaints.
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H. Westerman
Chamberlain
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H. W. Wilson
H. J. Everly
Tildens
H. J. Every
M. E. Church
This Place
Jamestown
Clas
Girls Industrial Society
Joshua Groves
Intelligencer
Story County
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Denny
L. M. Co
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Empire Mills
St. Paul Roller Mills
State Center
B. B
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Robert Cairns
New York City
Grant Monument Fund
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Story City
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Sid Hamilton
W. T. Foster
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Omaha
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Llth Wis. Inf
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Fort Collins
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Portage
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Boone County Fair
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Watkin’s Well
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Kansas
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Iowa Central
Barnum’s Circus
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Ole Knutson
Martin Rasmussen
Cc. W. Allen
State Reform School
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Sarteee
Ile
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Frank M. Mead
Sarah A. Mansfield
Frank W. Martin
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J. 8. Smith
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John Canady
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Jens Peterson
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Castoria
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Castori
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Wilcox
L. M. Co’s
Chicago & Northwestern
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Ives
Skeet Tar Das Wisines
ISK P.M. Bigs Ganon Eases
Esas
M. C. Jones
Gen. Grant
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Pickett & Co. Drug Store
Jersey
Jones
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College Notes
Martin’s Bakery
Orville W. St. John
M. G. Smith
Clemens
Grigg
J. H. Pickett & Co. Y
Tax Scientific American
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J. Westerman
Lees
Andov’r
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Smith & Son
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J. A. Evechpatrick
G. H
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Main Street
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Westerman’s
Tar Intelligencer
Wm. Clark
Brad Paxton
Rust
Eagle
J. Nye
J. J. Morgan
Woodbury County
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Woodbury Co
Lowa
America
Joseph T. Inman
York Cup
Springfield
Woodford
J. H. Pickett & Co
Marshk
Gealcanal
William , Richa
Broadway
G. W. Foster
Banker
Palace
R. T. Sisson
Hutchinson Bros
Ames Opera Hall
Geo. G. Tilden
State Fair
Pan
Esterly
Knowlton & Barnes
Rockford
Iu. M. CO
Ambs, LO Wa
M. B. Martin, Baker
S. E. Hiestand
George
Lerim
IMA
Rees Nage
GEO. McGines
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