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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1884
Page
3
The Ames and Chicago market reports list cattle prices from 3.00 to 8.25, hogs from 4.00 to 6.10, wheat around 50 to 76, oats about 2 to 26, corn near 20 to 61, plus butter and eggs values. Local business notices show rate cards for five to ten cents per line depending on contract status.
The paper reports a Republican meeting at Gilbert Station on Saturday October 4 with Bigelow and Stevens speaking, and at Enterprise School House Grant Two with C G McCarthy and T C McCall. It notes new corn in Ames and reflects on local politics at the Iowa State Agricultural College, mentioning staff changes and Knapp’s influence.
Read the Buell Manufacturing Co. advert for flannels and blankets before purchasing. Thomas Bros. demands payment immediately. Rev Ma Bennett of Ames Congregational Church has a call to Crete Nebraska and has not decided on accepting the new trust. President Welch will preach at the Baptist pulpit tomorrow morning.
A full line of Davenport Flannels for children's wear and shirting flannels. Styles and quality will please any one desiring good goods at a low price.
The Warden couple will relocate to Algona but intend to return later, as did Deacon and Mrs. Kingsbury. A.J. Graves lost a steer valued at $44 after being run over by the cars. Ben Read was seen riding recently and is recovering. Ayer's Pills are recommended for mild constipation and restoring digestive health.
Sureitos and Cook offer plows ten percent below previous prices this fall. Wagons and baggies priced surprisingly low. Drain tile for sale. They also pay the highest market price for grain.
The University of Des Moines promotes a broad program with classes in penmanship bookkeeping business arithmetic commercial law science of government didactics and Iowa law constitution and political economy, alongside full courses in mathematics science history literature and languages.
Community notes report Ames residents Mr and Mrs M C Jones at Wheaton and Mr and Mrs I T Miller set to return to Ames. Lloydquarter items mention a horse shipment to Minneapolis and a carload of wagons for sale. Church services, college ads, and social events are listed along with travel notes, a wedding near Des Moines, and fusionist activity at Story City.
Advertises remedies for coughs and colds warning buyers to insist on Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. Claims many dealers offer inferior imitations and urges purchase from Manning & Graves. Priced 50 cents and 1.00.
Gruzert Grist reports Oliver a Stanhope lumber merchant has been named station agent with a depot planned. Other notes include Mr Orson Chila’s parents returning to Waterloo, George McFarlan’s barn fire causing heavy losses, and various residents preparing for travel, fairs, or market activity.
The report notes TuRee Kings meeting in Skier niwice Poland today. A cautious warning suggests an American joining could provoke trouble in Europe and escalate tensions.
An advertisement proclaims Bucklien's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapping blains corns and all skin eruptions and promises to cure piles or money refunded. It guarantees satisfaction with a 25 cent price. Sold by Henry Westerman.
I B Frazer Jeweler notes dissolution of the firm Thomas Bros Soper by mutual consent in Story County.
Splendid corn weather and lively politics as Cambridge folk report social visits, farm changes, upcoming depot, lots sold, two traveling men, a large wedding, and a temperance billiard hall. Dems, Republicans, and locals discuss candidates and shifting loyalties amid community updates.
The text extols Athlophoros as a cure for rheumatism and neuralgia by neutralizing poisons in the blood and touts patient testimonials. It then reports Maine election returns with Gov Robie winning by about 20,621, noting Republican pride and rival claims.
A pharmaceutical advertisement promotes Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup as a cure for coughs colds chest pains and lung affections priced at 50 cents and 1.00 with free samples. The note remarks ViValdo's failed diary as a political dig at a Democratic editor and his knowledge of p s and q s.
Bargain shoppers find jerseys available at minimum prices at the Breetow and Huntington's store, with emphasis on affordability and stock variety for sporting enthusiasts.
The report names the Presiding Elder H F W Crozer as headquarters in Ames or Boone with detailed Boone District appointments for many towns including Ames Bagley Boone Cambridge Maxwell Carrel Churden Cole Dallas Center Dedham Glidden Grand Junction Jefferson Kirkman Manning Minburn Mineral Ridge Moingona Nevada Oxwell Ontario Perry Ripley Scranton and more along with note on Nevada quarterly conference and Knapp Society journals and a New fashion lining for dresses sold by Rickard Gray Alliance Ohio.
An assortment of advertisements and notices include Marsh's Tonic Astringent praised for diarrhea relief with customer letters from Hannibal Missouri and Iowa druggists offering the product for sale. Also promotions for Marsh Ague Cure, Westerman druggist, Pictorial Battles of the Civil War agency, Frazer's Jewelry Store services, Squaw Creek Coal, Parker's Ginger Tonic, and a note on Gov Cleveland’s Elmira reception with a misattributed chorus.
Piles produce back and abdominal weight with possible kidney misperception. Digestive discomfort and moisture driven itch accompany discomfort. Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy claims to absorb tumors ease itch and cure. Sold by Manning Graves from The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co Piqua Ohio at 50 cents.
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