Experiment Station Sheep Sales Report From Chicago
Prof. Wilson led a carload of lambs of several breeds to Chicago where buyers split the stock by breed and set prices by committee. Lambs averaged just over a dollar per hundredweight, higher than the April 1896 experiment, with Shropshires at 5.50 per cwt for a fresh car lot three months younger and lighter than prior offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Experiment Station
Chicago
Prof. Wilson
Southdown
Wether Lam
Pdorset Lambs
Oxfords Lambs
Cotswolds Lambs
Leicester Lambs
Lincoln Lambs
Cucuss
Suffolk Lambs
Ios
Merma Lambs
College
Ames Postmaster Tales and County Board Notes
A Times man visits Cook’s shoe store during a blizzard and recalls postmaster Nasby style tales from Ames and Nevada. The story covers disputes over mail, local politics, and a 19th century postal era with anecdotes about postmasters, misdirected letters, and a Kansas or Iowa humor tone. The Nevada board of supervisors meets as the week of prayer continues across churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Sheldon
Bro
Uncle Sam
Iowa
P. M
Ames P. 0
Ames
J. E. Duncan
Hix
Hest
Local notices and social notes from a 1896 town
Henry Crosley visits Michigan relatives while locals attend theater and school resumes. play “Tony the Convict” to be staged again January 7. egg trade shows 46 560 dozen eggs bought for over 4000 dollars. residents report business as usual. many visits between Ames Des Moines Marshalltown and other nearby towns.
Amesia Council Proceedings 1897 January 4
City council at the Electric Light Office approves last meeting minutes and wartford boiler premium of 150 dollars payable March 21 1807. Salaries set for marshal and street committee. bills on general and electric light funds approved. extra lights petition filed. telephone ordinance referred for edits. Marshal Ricketts reports a rabbit hunt with 72 rabbits and two quail bagged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesia
M. K. Smith
McLain
Adams
Tilden
Thompson
Bower
Wartford Steam Boiler & Eengine Company
General Fund
Electric Light Fund
Iowa Union Telephone Co
Smith
Marshal Ricketts
A. Winters
Cramer
Bigelow
E. Winters
W. D. Rich
H. Rich
Ricketts
Bobby Bigelow
Jonah
Ames
Doe Curly
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Text
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded sold by L M Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
L. M. Bosworth
Clover Root Tea Sells For Constipation Relief
Kari's Clover Root Tea claims to provide perfect regularity of the bowels. Judisch Bros advertises the product for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kari
Judisch Bros
Karl
Judish Bros
E. B. Worden
Judiseh Bros
Car of New York apples and price offers displayed
S G HAMILTON advertises apples from New York with prices to attract buyers. The piece promotes Shiloh's Cure for coughs and mentions Judisch Bros as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
S. G. Hamilton
Rabbit hunter misfires injuring horse near Ames
Sam Rich led a sports party and mistook a load of wood for a rabbit, blasting into a wood load alongside the highway. The shot struck a horse belonging to Breece, nearly causing a runaway, revealing Sam’s unfamiliarity with small game. Local notices include ads for cleaning and dyeing services, suffrage meeting info, and various ads for remedies and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rich
Sam
Breece
Farmers urged to borrow to buy stock cattle and feed corn
Prof. Wilson advises borrowing to buy beef cattle as prices rise and corn feeders stay cheap. He notes butter prices are strong and suggests farmers should act now to profit from surplus corn and cattle demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Wilson
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praise Dupe
Robert Rawls of Holland Virginia recalls his winter lagrippe illness and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with relief after the first bottle let him work and the second bottle cured him. Available at 25 and 50 cents from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry & Cameron
Flushing Mick
Robert Rawls
Holland
Lost Ladies Silk Umbrella Reported by Mrs Corrin
A silk umbrella with a natural wood handle and gold trimmings is reported missing by Mrs A L Corrin. The item was last seen in the vicinity of her home and is described as a ladies accessory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Tripp
Tim Howard
Clint Johnson
Indiana
Tillie Howard
Nevada
A. L. Corrin
Hog herd rescue by field roaming hogs in Owen
Two Owen farmers saved their hog herds after losses by turning hogs loose in a field where they foraged for earthworms. The hogs plowed the soil in their eagerness, sick hogs recovered, and no further deaths were reported. News notes also advertise apples, eggs for goods, and local remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford Register
Times
Owen
Electric Bitters Promised To Aid Female Health
Try Electric Bitters for relief from loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting spells nervousness sleeplessness and dizziness. The remedy is said to strengthen organs and cure female complaints with guarantees of health and strength. Large bottles 50 cents at Bosworth's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosworth’s
Real Estate Transfers in Story County January 2 1897
Listings of real estate transfers recorded in Story County Iowa reported by Smith & Son Nevada for the week ending January 2 1897. Names include Lars M Jacobson Andrew A Jacobson Henryson HT Jens A Sydness Mercy Ann Harrison JF Martin A J Pea John Frees and others with properties in Nevada Ames Sheldahl M e and Brownfield areas. Amounts shown include 3400 00 400 00 1100 00 and 350 00 with several parcels transferred such as blocks and lots in Kelley Bigelow Adams Blair Nevada Ames Ontario and Story City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Recorder of
Story County
Iowa
Smith & Son
Nevada
Jacobson Lars M
Andrew
Jacobson
Wasese Sand
Henryson
Jens A
Sydness
Story City
Harrison Mercy Ann
Martin
Blairs
H Osterhoudt
Kelley Graves Melisa J
Geo Briley
Philadelphia
Jones
Bnoech Thurman
Ontario
Frees
John
Kelley
Bigelows
Ames Bunton
Hubbart
Sheldahl Eric
Watkins Carrie and
Hus
Strickler Abraham
Scott
Coal Prices From B A Lockwoop Grain Co
Do not buy hard coal before viewing our stock and prices. We meet all competition in price and quality offered by B A Lockwoop Grain Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Lock Woop Grain Co
Nevada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Heardan
Board of Supervisors
Cairns
the Times
Robert
Alma Hayes
Dr. Wade
Dubuque
Hayes
C. R. Quade
G. A. R. Post and Relief Corps
K. P's
Frank Fowler
Co. D. Plums
Town
Phillips
Cole
Maxwell
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Mass
Alph Coffin
Elmer
North Side
Callas
Prof. Curtiss
Geo. Hultz
Flora Wilson
Westerman
Henry Crosley
Michigan
Tony
H. Cobb
J.B. Johnson
Milen Ross
H. P. Wilkinson
Hank
Frank Billings
Boone
Mrs. Elmer Ross
Wm. Beedle
Capitol City
Des Moines
Gilbert
Mrs. Jenks
Mr. and
Mrs. Oliver
Watson
Ed Guild
Kate Wright
Indianola
Lizzie Smith
Miss Thompson
Summit
Evens
Will McFarlan
Wall Lake
Gilbert and Ames
Mamie McFarlan
Marshalltown
Council Proceedings
Shiloh
L. L. Johnson
Ames, Lowa
Fk Eco Gpm
Tuer Ames Suffrage Society
Richmond
Anna J. Ricu Monnd
Adams Bros
Hamilton
N. Y
G. Hamilton
Story County Bank
Laws of
J. F. Martin
Nevada Journal
J.P. Watson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!