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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1884

Page

3

Business Brevities Rates Confirmed in Local Notice

The Intelligencer lists local business notices at ten cents per line weekly, reduced to five cents per line under yearly contract, with no rate variation outside that arrangement.

Nevada Fair Declares Success And Local Notes

Reports describe the Nevada Fair as a decided success with receipts around a figure. The piece notes lightening near Cleveland and Hendricks, a corn price speculation in Chicago, a Mexican Veterans reunion in St Louis, and a busy IA C social scene. A Des Moines trip offer and political meeting updates are included.

St. Louis Des Moines T. J. Kennedy

Lives of Dlaine and Logan from Ridpath cited for voters

A readied copy of Ridpath’s Lives of Dlaine and Logan is presented, lauding it as a best handbook for the campaign and urging every voter to have it. Published by Jones Brothers & Co. in Chicago.

Dlaine and Logan John Clark Ridpath LL. D Les Istory Politiwill Jones Brothers & Co Chicago

Brethren hold communion in Colfax church Boone Co

The Brethren hold communion services in their new Colfax Township church in Boone County on October 4 at 7 p.m. Decreation services October standard at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Also notes a letter from Dr. Richmond and an invitation to see Brown’s new stock.

Colfax Boone Co Richmond Brown

Sealed bids seek coal for Washington Township schools

Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned on October 10 for furnishing and delivering 32 tons of Squaw Creek Coal to the Washington Township schools. Mas. Cann of Webster City visits Ames, while Mrs. Gilbert remains in Iowa until spring. Dr. Rich Williamson and Deacon Bisbee, who wandered to Dakota to prospect for gold, are expected back this week.

Jas. Little Ames W.A. Warrence Lottie Gilbert Wessington Dakota Iowa White Undersig.ed Squaw Creek Washington Tw. J Uey Mas. Cann Webster City Mrs. Gilbert Rich Wwonod Deacon Bisbee

Two or Three Fine Young Horses for Cattle Dray

The advert lists two to three good young horses suitable for cattle work, by J J Itnyg. It notes fall plow sales at ten percent below previous prices, plus wagons buggies and drain tile offered at low rates. The notice also mentions grain purchase at market price and malarial remedies advertising Ayer’s Ague Cure. A 121b. boy sought board and lodging at Prof Chevalier’s residence. Grant

Sm2cips & Cook Sam Detroit Chicago New York Apemen Ketinner Kat Delamaelt Studebakers U PA City M. Quad

Cambridge Argus Query on Sin-a-pism and Local Notices

Editor notes hunting stance and asks Grover C to define sin-a-pism. Local items include New York Sun readers demanding cessation of papers, a Sept 15 wedding in Baxter between Willis C Wells and Sarah Wilson, and sermons from Ames and Manning pastors. Community news covers births, book arrivals, local trades, and acknowledgments.

Camupniper Chatrren Cambridge Argus Grover C New York Sun Father G. Cleveland J. M. Conrad Willis C. Wells Baxter Sarah Wilson Wells D. Thompson Ames W. E. Harvey Manning Conrad Cromwell Junction A. IL Langdon Algona Will Warrick the Watchman Bullard Bronson John Coris Nevada Frank Bryant O. K

Barrolls and Holcombs Visit City From Ida Grove

Mr Cris Barroll and Mr Sumner Holcomb and wife from Ida Grove spent Saturday and a few days in the city. Barroll now divides his time between his two daughters, Mrs Holcomb of Ida Grove and Davis of Moingona.

Cris. Barroll Sumner Holcomb Ida Grove M. Barroll Holcomb Davis Moingona

Grove sisters visit father and relatives near Waynesburg

Mrs. Alvert T Grove and Mrs. Jasper Grove visit their father and kin near Waynesburg Iowa and plan to stay several weeks with relatives in Illinois.

Alvertt Grove Jasper Grove Waynesburg I’a Illinois

Story County Seeks County Exhibit Samples and Subscriptions

Citizens urged to send wheat oats corn flax millet broom corn sugar cane honey and other farm products by October 16 to the Department of Agriculture. C G McCarthy assistant commissioner notes $850 nearly subscribed with only $11 remaining and funds will be received now.

Story County F. N. Chase Department of Agriculture C.G. McCarthay

Public sale planned on farm in Bloominnton by Lewis Osnorn

Lewis Osnorn will offer at public sale on his farm at Bloominnton Thursday next stock and farm implements. The notice notes a prohibition question as a rising issue, with the Democratic Legislature passing a local prohibitory law and towns using it to ban intoxicating liquor sales.

Lewis Osnorn Bloominnton South Carolina

Reckless Dade Confronts Burglar in Bedroom Closet

A man encounters a burglar hiding in his bedroom closet and scolds him, threatening to break an umbrella to trap him indoors as it rains outside. The burglar faints during the confrontation.

Dade

Farm Mortgages At Six Percent Interest Option to Pay Later

J A Fitchpatrick of Nevada Iowa advertises farm mortgages at six percent annual interest with principal payable in installments at the borrower's option. The text also includes a garbled snippet about an expectant bridegroom and a drunken gentleman exchange.

J. A. Fitchpatrick Nevada Iowa

Marsh's Tonic Astringent Promoted For Bowel Complaints

Letters praise Marsh's Tonic Astringent as a safe effective remedy for bowel complaints and diarrhea. Consumers request quantities and druggists in Ames and nearby towns offer it priced at 50 cents. The Marsh Ague Cure is also advertised as a safe affordable remedy for chills fever and miasmatic diseases offered by H Westerman.

E. L. Carter Fannibal Ward & Venable Jonsburg

Pictorial Civil War Battles Seek Sub Agents in Iowa Counties

An Iowa ad lists exclusive agency rights for Polk Boone Marshall and Story counties for a pictorial Civil War work and invites experienced sub-agents. It also advertises jewelry store deals, coal, wagons and buggies, and cloth bound books at Frazee's Jewelry Store.

Polk, Boone, Marshall and Story J. E. Duncan Ames Iowa Frazee’s

Bindery Offers Low Prices for Books and Publications

The Boone Bindery advertises binding books pamphlets magazines and other publications to high standards at low prices. Public have items bound by leaving them at The Intelligencer office. The shop makes two shipments monthly.

Boone Intelligencer

Dr Bosanko Pile Remedy Promises Quick, Permanent Cure

Piles bring weighty sensations in back and abdomen with digestion ease and itching moisture. The remedy absorbs tumors and relieves itching, claiming a permanent cure with direct action on the affected area. Sold by Manning & Graves, The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co., Piqua, Ohio.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Intelligencer Cleveland and Hendricks Herbert Osborn Department of J. A. Mills Ontario The University of Exrta A. Ham Uton Iowa Agricultural College Europe Flamilton State University of Iowa Germany Hamilton Orpha Soper C. M. Soper R. A. Witthaus Medical University Buffalo N. Y Ridpath’s Llaine & Igan Wm. P.corbit George St. M. E. Church New Haven, Iown K. W. Brown Biesiow & Huntington M. M. Avery Compton, Ill Mr. Orris la Crosse College Mrs. G. W. Jones Mrs. Pres. We_cu Sanday Daugher Ms. Shaw Pres Wetcu Ilis Richmond, Wiiaut & Richwonp Humboldt N. L. Carrell Adel W.H. Nelson Abstract Books M. E. Sewing Society Howard Hercunson Frank Meredith Glidden BreeLton & Huntington Ladies Sewing Society of Congregational Church AL. Keltner Tait Nina Norman Spirit Lake Brown's Wincut & Richmonp J. H. Queat Jewelers Mrs. Avery Gowry P. O. Avery Nebraska Ms. van Campen Brow Dorcas Society D. G. Ives Mrs. Sisson Mt. Pleasant Ms. S Sa.aday M .P Mrs. Fannelray Atlantic Ms. Duncan Sevety Ma. Denner Crete Neb J. M. Bacon I. B. Frazee Trac J.J Itnyg Ayer Prof. Chevalier C. M. Sorex Charter Oak Old Stewart Wrient & RicnMono Sam Argus Wright & Ives Sumner Holdcomb Wiccar & RicoMono Wi. Davis No Harris Parker Geo. D. Loup Joe Stamp Clinton St. Patrick Kate Weller Cedar Rapids L Zie Kegley Manning & Graves Drug Storey Thomas, Dixon, New Dayton Furst & Bradley Walcut & Ives I. B. Frazer 8. I. Uess Late 4Th St. Des Moines Thomas Bros Soper C. Thomas A. B. Thomas, Co M. Oo John Hall Circuit Court State of Iowa Rosetta Hall Rosetta Simmons Daniel McCanruy Burington Smieips & Cook TKE Price Baking Powder Co St. Louia Price Baking. Powder Co Man’frs Dr. Price Dray Line Zoo & Clothier W. H. Clark James McNaughton la Fayette Township C.G. McCarthy Thei S Ward & CO Louisiana, Mo Canada Dominion la Crosse Business College Main Springs Frazer's Beverly Suisips & Coox Boone Bindery Tilden Trunks Dress Goods Department Folwell Brothers’ Alpacas Geo. G. Tilden Bigelow Thomas Bradley Sisson « Gheen Paxton Jess Qod Alee Jay Cite Bradley & Paxton C. F. Mount Stark & McHose ATCH Rca Ames, Tow A G. D. Loud Kelley Gilbert Norman & Loud Bingham, & CO Tempe
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