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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
5
Attorney Ed McCall visits. Prof Maxon leaves for Marble Rock. many residents recover from illness. Gates Brown to Chicago for studies. Rev Geo Miller to preach at U B church. school board re elects officers. various moves, sermons, and local events fill Ames life this week.
A crowded slice of old ads offers barter calls and sales. Buyers are urged to trade goods for corn and hay, and to inquire at the office. Mackerel at five cents each, low clothing prices, new shoes, ladies cloaks and jackets at Bigelow and Smiths. Settlements due by October 1. Dress goods cheap at Bigelow & Smiths. Heaters from two to eighteen dollars by Brineham Co. Adams pays 12 cents for eggs. Fresh celery cranberries and sweet potatoes at eight. Full cream cheese advertised. Ground feed prices and grinding rates at the Fence Factory. Honest Abe Junior plow promoted by Lies Bros. Best cider vinegar sold. Garlands Stoves and Ranges urged for home comfort. Oysters Friday Sept 26 at Hamiltons. Oak Stove at Thurston & Graham. White Rose sacks one dollar. Coal Hods and hard times prices at Thurston & Graham. Flour cash only. House to rent through U S Spring. Barrels salt from S G Hamilton. Boots and shoes at low prices from Bicklow & Smith.
A caucus of Republican electors meets at Ames City Hall on Saturday October 10 1896 at 3 PM to nominate candidates for three justices three constables one trustee one assessor and one clerk to fill vacancy. L G Rosenfeld is the notifier.
The Nevada McKinley Club held its third rally last Friday evening with the hall crowded. Clerk Hamilton was named chairman and introduced Geo. W. Bailey known as Yank Kee as the speaker. Bailey’s speech rebutted Weaver’s remarks, which were reportedly well countered.
The last county fair faced heavy rain from Wednesday through Saturday with light attendance. Exhibits in Agricultural and Floral Halls surpassed the average, stock displays were strong including Jersey cattle and horses, but finances are weak with receipts around 425 and expenses likely 300 to 400 plus 800 in awards, risking further debt.
Farmers paid hired help about 25 percent more than now, and their products sold for gold abroad. The gap between gold and paper faded until 1879 when specie payments resumed. When paper rose, debtors gained. when it fell, creditors benefited. Fluctuations do not bring lasting prosperity.
Thurston and Graham offer a large stock of heating stoves for sale. Cole's air tight heater is advertised as a featured option, with Brye HamM & Co. handling sales.
Chicago trade notes a sharp rally as Minneapolis activity spurred December wheat to an advance of 3 cents. Prices closed mixed with corn down, oats flat, and provisions modestly higher. Cash quotes list No. 2 red wheat around 62 to 63 cents and No. 2 corn at about 21 to 21½ cents.
Cattle receipts around 8.80, beef steers $3.65 to $4.50, western and Texas ranges. Hog trading up to $2.90 with most sales near $2.80 to $2.95. Sheep receipts 4,500 with natives and westerns around $2.25 to $2.75 and lambs $3.00 to $4.00. market described as dull but steady in spots.
Chicago live stock receipts on Sept 21 show hogs brisk with prices up to 5 cents higher and cattle mixed to higher while sheep run weak. The piece notes railroads cannot raise rates without depopulating the Mississippi valley and urges local industry encouragement to lift freight. President Stickney promotes freight growth via regional production like beets and cheese to boost incomes.
Help wanted notice seeks table boarders by day or week at rooms over the Bradley store. D. Cupps invites readers to look at overcoats displayed there.
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