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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
1
Announcement by Gro. A. Unlerwood stating candidacy for County Attorney, pending Republican primary action.
W C Armstrong spoke at the R Y M C A on the Boone County railway bridge for the Chicago and Northwestern, showing a concrete profile and river piers. He described viaduct design, pneumatic caissons, foundation depths, pressure on bases, and the project’s estimated $600000 steel work and total cost near one million dollars.
The question asks if the prospect of future rural mail delivery offers a strong incentive to keep western Story county supportive of the current seventh district congressman. It implies political leverage tied to postal policy as a political strategy.
The piece notes over 4000 Americans as exhibitors and 16000 engaged for permanent work on the Paris grounds. It cites per capita circulation figures under Cleveland and McKinley administrations and questions party motives. It offers mixed views on Admiral Dewey and honors his service despite criticism of his wife's ambitions.
KL Card to the Public announces Hauser as the new Ames hardware man. The store advertises Cooks and Ranges, paints including Eureka Elastic Paints guaranteed five years, and a want list service. Thurston's old stand invites customers to visit and compare prices.
Boone News notes Congressman Hull may seek two terms and a federal building in Des Moines as a future anchor, with a plan to round out his career. The Gate City editorial quotes a reflection on natural law and divine power.
The Iowa Legislature passed appropriation bills with the college receiving the conference committee amount. Senate attempts to strike house funding for the president and cut the engineering hall from 85000 to 55000 were defeated. Overall, the adjourned legislature was more generous than its predecessors.
The Northwestern improvements now under way are comprehensive including the main line and all its branches. The Des Moines and Sioux City branch receives attention and a new freight depot will be erected in connection with this phase.
Des Moines plans describe a brick three story freight depot to be built between Locust and Grand avenues at Fourth Street. The site will span a full block with a basement, two electric elevators, three switch tracks, and capacity to load about twenty four cars simultaneously. Bids from local and outside contractors will be sought with work expected to begin in May.
A weak and puny child is isolated from play and progress, its life embittered by incapacity. The piece warns that expectant mothers should know what Dr. Keng Favorite Prescription will do for health and safety during pregnancy and for the child’s future head strength.
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