Ames Tax Rates and Community Notes in 1880s Ames
The Ames tax for the coming year totals 39 mills with 12 mills for county and school levies and 27 mills for school house and related costs. Reverend Everly and family left Ames for Jefferson after three years, noted for his church work and growing congregations. Rains bring benefits to fields and may reduce snow. locals comment on favorable harvest prospects. Social events include the Welch and Turner tea at Prof Turner’s home, praised for hospitality and decorations. A 1885 health and home subscription issue led to collection disputes with a Chicago agency. Local politics cover the District Senate nomination of D. B. Davidson of Madrid, amid humorous jabs at Boone County rivals. Public notices discuss legal advertising rates and district court cases including Fatland v Western Home Insurance and mortgage disputes. representative Walter Brainard dies, praised for character and service.
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Madrid
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Davidson
Lecture by Prof. J L Bupp at college chapel
Prof J L Bupp to lecture on Down the Volga at the college chapel Friday evening at 7. All are invited. College bus will shuttle passengers if eight to ten apply to the driver by Friday noon.
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Volga
Methodist Services in Opera Hall October 2
Methodist Episcopal Services to be held in the Opera Hall Sunday morning and evening next October 2 at 1 oclock a m and half past one oclock p m Rev J Webb to conduct the services M Morrison at home taking photographs as usual and will be absent the first four days of October Also notices from Brenton Co about blanks and sales and thanks from Mr and Mrs Wilkinson and Ball urging settlements with Ball Henrickson late firm of Ball & Henrickson.
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Ames Builds New Church Under Way at Six Thousand
Reports to the late M. E. Conference in Des Moines note Ames is erecting a church with a $6000 cost. Enclosed, near completion, dedication planned around early November. Society holds about $5100 in resources and will sell the old site to cover costs, marking the pastor’s three year effort establishing Ames as a top conference station.
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Des Moines
Ames
Everly
Treat a Cold as an Enemy and Breathe Through Nose
Prof Warman to teachers urges tackling colds squarely with deep breathing and brisk walks. He cites a costly ineffective catarrh remedy and warns against ear-damaging douches. He extols salt water gargles, proper mouth closing at night, and the value of babies for moral renewal. Weather notes and local items follow.
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Kit Carson
Iowa
Chicago
Union Labor Convention Nominates Local Aides
At Saturday's Union Labor convention in Ames Mr. Q O D Allen was nominated for Representative and Miss Hattie Watts for Superintendent. The meeting closed with scarce timber and public acclaim for Watts, whose popularity threatens Roe in Washington township.
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Town
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Allen
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Roe
Washington Township
Old soldier at Ames depot attracts G A R visitors
George E Reynolds a Hatch Post 241 member from Friendship New York displayed 13 wounds and deafness from a head wound. Ellsworth Post provided aid and sent him on his way.
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Reform in Mourning Dress Aims to Ease Grief Burdens
The piece argues against extravagant fashionable mourning, citing the Beecher family as an example. It notes the health risks of black dyes and the financial strain on households, urging churches and thoughtful people to back a reform away from outward mourning garments.
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