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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1890
Page
3
The Iowa legislature decided to lend school funds at six percent interest. The report notes political debate among Democrats about the Labor commissioner Sovereign appointment. It also comments on New York City's municipal governance as a major contemporary challenge.
The West Des Moines school board has studied maruel training problems and will introduce the system in schools next school year.
The monthly pamphlet Advance Thought edited by Pomeroy reflects the editor’s personality and draws wide attention, being praised by some papers and criticized by others for its outspoken tone.
Omitted last week, a short notice reports the death of General Robt. C. Schenk, a noted soldier and minister, who died Sunday March 23 after a brief illness.
The article commends Gladstone's industry and perseverance as a model, noting such steadfastness would elevate any man. It also mentions the S.8 Times launching a series on the Bible by the renowned English statesman for readers.
The London Spectator recently stated that pages in A Gezard of New Fortunes entitle Mr Howells to be ranked among men of genius, noting that an American author is not without honor abroad.
The editorial in Tuesdays issue applauds the anti Prohibition Republican meeting as the best note in the paper since the new departure. The writer laments not being able to reprint it for INTELLIGENCER readers.
Mrs. Burton Harrison dramatizes Lewis Carroll for Harper’s Young People in the April 1 issue. The same number features Celia Thaxter’s poem and Rose Bartelot’s story That Easter Vacation.
The piece praises the editors lively history of the Republican Party as a feature of the Gate City weekly. It notes the history is a valued attraction and hopes it will be published as a book to serve as a lasting information source for young Republicans.
The April St Nicholas issue features William Osddard’s continuing two chapter tale about a hero and his sister editing a newspaper. Mary Halleck Foote contributes a short sermon and E J shares a light monthly piece about the Visit.
The appropriation committees recommended more than state institutions asked in two cases. The favored exceptions are the State Normal School and the Girls Industrial School. We doubt the schools added extra funds and believe they received no more than needed to improve efficiency.
A published report on the university investigation draws sharp ire, accusing the committee of casual reasoning, unclear purpose, and failure to disclose findings, labeling them an apologizing committee rather than effective organizers.
The piece notes opposition to a Normal School in Iowa and claims supporters deny any aim to attack Algona. It contrasts past doubts about Iowa sustaining a war effort with the need to secure the school’s future rather than underfunding three institutions.
Congress moves to honor the discovery of America with ceremony on October 12, 1892 while delaying the Columbian Exposition to the following year. The plan anticipates swift passage and state legislative action for aid, with broader calls for home organization to ensure national industries are represented.
The Louisville storm ranks with the Johnstown flood in horror as a populous city endures a five block wide path of destruction. Deaths run about 150 with many more injured, while fires add to the devastation as relief measures begin and Louisville offers to care for sufferers with limited outside aid.
Our publication highlights The Story of the Orange and a rich table of contents with attractions. Citizens of Grundy and neighboring counties petition for Mrs Archie Neat of Reinbeck to be helped by the legislature after her husband was shot aiding a peace officer against trespassers. The destitution of the widow and children is noted. Some urge a new law, but the paper believes aid can be provided as cases arise.
The hardest storm of the winter last Thursday forced carpenters to quit work on Henson's house. J. P. Smith moved to the farm of P. Hesson on Thursday. T. Worle moved to the old Smith farm last week. Some have begun seeding but the oats suffer if left in the granary.
Professor Balliet leads his music class in a Thursday evening concert at the Congregational Church on March 27, with praise for the teacher’s effort and hopes for a well attended event. Also notes local illnesses and visits among Kelley residents and area schools.
School began last Monday with good attendance as townsfolk note rising school enrollment and signs of March blizzard risk. Several residents visit or plan business moves, including Dr Bunce lecturing at the Methodist Church and Julius Tisdale buying hardware stock for return.
The article notes oats sowing slowed by the late snow with some farmers finishing before the snow and others resowing this week. It mentions Wilkinson returning to Lincoln, Lula Cole visiting Story City, Anna Batman teaching Beadle school, Grandma Beadle’s illness, Mrs. Henry Latham and Mrs. Hill visiting, telegraph student Porter Zenor’s home visit, Otho Briley finding a den of ten wolves, Link Cameron moving to Bloomington, Foster at home, J Malcome buried in Ontario cemetery, Rev Bunce's illness, and a Tuesday dance with lively dancing in town.
The Peoria distilleries are said to be running night and day in anticipation of a boom in the whisky trade. That must be the place spoken of in the bible where the worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched.
Elder B F Kittinger of Gettysburg Pennsylvania says he and his wife suffered from cold and cough but using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy brought great benefit. He adds it was pleasant to take and notes it is sold by Wester man Arnold and L M Bosworth.
A record of numerous real estate transfers and deeds in Iowa towns including Nevada Story City Cambridge Zearing Ames Collins and other locales. Buyers and sellers include L D P Finley Lara J Ray J H Boyd I A Ringheim Albert Jones C P Kintz Geo H France and many others with parcel details and prices ranging from 20 to 7000 dollars.
A historic ad asserts Citizens are told about Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters. It claims universal satisfaction and guarantees refunds if not satisfactory. Sold by all Druggists.
The article notes Sir Edwin Arnold, like many English conservatives, argues for a stronger social hierarchy. He believes clearer class distinctions would improve national life by reinforcing respect for authority.
A promotional claim asserts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption guarantees relief for throat lung and chest ailments and offers a free trial bottle at all drug stores. It promises safety pleasant taste and dependable results or refund of purchase price.
Mr Thomas Bright, younger brother of the late Mr John Bright and long senior member of the Brights firm at Rochdale, has died aged seventy five.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant California liquid fruit remedy easier to take than bitter medicines. It claims to strengthen the liver kidneys stomach and bowels and to stimulate healthy activity. Westerman & Co sells 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
Mr Ralph Disraeli aged 49 years in the British civil service has resigned his post as Clerk of Parliaments in the House of Lords. He is the brother of the late Earl of Beaconsfield.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions. It cures piles or no pay required with a money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents per box. May 16 edition.
Town leaders in Old Orchard Maine anticipate a push at the annual meeting to stop summer Sunday train service to the seaside resort. The move, if approved, could affect travelers and the local timetable.
In Kimball South Dakota the Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is highlighted as a proven cure for coughs and colds, noted for helping the writer’s family during influenza season and gaining wide local use in Kimball and nearby areas. Sold by Wester.
An 19th century column lists medicines such as Uncle Sam’s Condition Powder and Nerve and Bone Liniment sold by druggists, local venison sharing in Sandwich New Hampshire, Shiloh remedies, a $100 Jefferson Davis fund gift, royal household legacies, horse blemish cures, consumption cure claims, and a note on theatrical managers thanking their good house.
The notice markets the Iowa Central Route for trips to Minnesota, Montana, Manitoba, the Dakotas, Washington, Oregon, Puget Sound, and the Sioux Reservation. It touts lowest rates, through baggage checks, daylight through trains to St Paul, new coaches and palace cars, and directs readers to agents A F Banks and Tuos P Barry in Marshalltown Iowa.
A historical notice recommends Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a treatment for chest pain, claiming it creates counter irritation without blistering and with pain relief. It asserts early use can prevent pneumonia, and lists fifty cent bottles for sale by Westerman & Arnold.
Mr J F Masters cashier of Emmitt and Co s Bank at Waverly Ohio declares Chamberlains Cough Remedy the best he has used after years of obstinate coughing and throat trouble. 50 cent bottles available from Westerman and Arnold and L M Bosworth.
The Government Land Office in Pierre South Dakota serves as the direct route entry to the Great Sioux Indian Reservation. The Chicago and North Western Railway designates Pierre as a tourist point and excursion tickets are on sale at very low prices with return travel valid until October 31.
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