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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1893
Page
3
The Intelligencer notes a Collins Clipper reporter spoke harshly of Ames visitors. A near strike at the Worlds fair ground ended peacefully. The first Republican PM in Story County falls with Mrs Laughrey Maxwell named as the first to be replaced amid unexplained conditions.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Maxwell compliments T. B. Schmeltzer of Maxwell Iowa with appointment to succeed the current postmaster, a woman said to have been removed for partisan views or high efficiency.
The article notes W F Shockley joining duties last Saturday and Will at Marshall town. L A C boys from the vicinity visited over weekend. E Varndon delayed home due to a mammoth Job's comforter on his lip. A hunting trip through town left the group tired yet averaging one duck per three boys.
Dr Bradley of Hermosa visited the city yesterday for business. Court in this county opens regular session on the 24th inst with a docket expected to be sizable. Superintendent Reed issues Arbor Day guidance to teachers, aiding planned exercises. Hubbard Shedd aged 98 died at his son’s residence in Early Iowa after a brief illness. funeral was well attended.
The Marshall Times Republican’s new proprietor Mr Given argues it is feasible to tax rather than license saloons in areas with favorable public opinion. He cites U S and Ohio law on lotteries and Michigan Supreme Court rulings, plus Black on Toxic Liquor.
A passage from Demorest’s Family Magazine advises traveling with calm demeanor and no fuss, suggests asking uniformed officials for information, and quotes Paddy’s Sage urging coolness and ease for travelers on rail or steamer, including a line from En Route for Chicago.
The piece argues prohibition strains the Republican party as factions seek varied paths on liquor. It notes open violations of prohibition and doubts about license regulation. It compares extremists and pragmatic editors while predicting a policy battle to be decided by the party and then by voters.
From the Collins Clipper the next Republican state convention should adopt a brief platform. It will commend the late Harrison administration, condemn the good roads scheme as robbery, demand direct election of the U S senator, and reaffirm protection. Prohibition is to be ignored as a law. individuals should enforce it.
McKee was in Ames Monday. A buggy accident left the driver uninjured as the buggy broke to pieces. Henry Sheldah was named manager for the Kansas City Grain Co at Cambridge. Boardman Bros Co plans a Cambridge creamery opening Monday April 17. Farmers urged to support as milk sales benefit pay per 100 pounds. Dr and Mrs A S Aplin spent Easter Sunday with Robert Benfer and family for the ninth straight year.
The note mentions L. K. Sandall becoming the new mail carrier as boys limber on the diamond on a sunny Saturday.
Nevada Representative notes O B Alderman circulating a post office petition after the April foul election. Health updates for Mrs Ole Roe and Judge Weaver. Mrs Calhoun sells plants at reduced prices. Worsley and McCoy, two said to be candidates, did not run. J C Lovell starts building a new residence. Anthony Picht delivers eggs and Plymouth Rocks. W O Bates sells 31 harness sets with eight unpaid orders. Minkier brothers move fat Poland Chinas to Roland. Easter C E services at Presbyterian church. several northern county schools lack teachers. Grain for the Iowa grain exhibit at the World’s Fair will total at least a car and a half.
Miss Mary Nichols and Mr G J Christy visited over Sunday while trustees M c Elroy attended to business. Measles leave 22 sick but improving. Miss Minnie Mally returns home near Des Moines for rest amid nervous prostration threat. A. C. Senior Agricultural students earned honors with Kent Fairfield and Faviile high performers and Edgerton winning the State prize.
The Iowa Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers convened in town for a two day festival featuring sheep exhibitions, shearing contests, and papers on flock care and market fattening. Winners included Fred L. Kent first in senior class and Mr. Linford’s Suffolk team scoring highest in judging. Meals and lodging were arranged for participants. snow, travel and weather notes accompany the report.
On Sunday morning smoke poured from the Scott home as a fire broke out at 8 30. Residents battled the flames with a bucket brigade and saved most contents. Story County Mutual officials arrived Monday and paid the loss with a bank check. Representative.
Colds and sore throats affect many. A rain is needed to help grass and oats. Henry Keltner hosts a young folks Surprise party. Miss Alice Hurst returns to Hamilton county to teach. Last week was good for planting oats. ground is in good condition. Lizzie Lawson to start spring term at Nelson school house next Monday. Grange plan touted as best lodging at the World fair for readers and subscribers. Some farmers plowed corn ground last week. Citizens urged to clean yards and alleys and not dump garbage on highways. Grandma Templeton and Oscar Litchard are ill. the doctor says recovery will take time.
The Sunday worship will be conducted by the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Dubuque. Father Nugent preached to a full house with praise for the discourse. Sunday school was well attended though a mild decline due to illness. The Y M C A and Y W C A missionary meeting drew strong attendance with papers on Ramabai and her work. Visitors Thoreson and Simon Seggard from Hamilton county joined on Monday. J Wiley of Independence Iowa, a traveling man and pioneer resident for 37 years, spent Saturday afternoon at the college. Hasford had a very pleasant visit.
Des Moines April 11 1893 after severe winter the 1893 crop season opens under favorable conditions. Snow protected soil against cold and frost left early in the month. Planting began earlier than recent years with more small grain sown except spring wheat. Soil in good condition for seed and future heat and moisture may improve prospects. Winter wheat area rose but overall acreage light with drought hurting germination in southern counties.
An examination will be held in Des Moines Iowa May 11 1893 for applicants aged between fifteen and twenty. Candidates must pass tests in reading writing spelling arithmetic geography English grammar and algebra. Citizens of the seventh district are ineligible and dates may affect selection. J A T Hun Mo
The Farmers Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa announces verbatim publication of speeches on practical politics for workers. Speakers include Col. Henry Watterson for the Democrats March 24, Rev. Russell H. Conwell for the Church March 29, Han J. Weaver for the Populists April 6, and Hon. Stewart L. Woodford for the Republicans April 13. Subscriptions, including The Tribune and the Intelligent Mer for two years at $2.00, may be ordered at the office.
House and four lots apply to F. N. Fowler. Pure as the Driven Snow. The celebrated Joiner and Gold lime, always in stock and handled only by Queal & Co.
Lot owners must repair sidewalks by May 1 or the city will do so and charge owners. All residents must remove manure, ashes, garbage and refrain from throwing slops in streets, under ordinance penalties. Refuse not removed in 20 days will be removed by the city and charged to owners. Also, a health ad promotes a kidney and bladder cure sold in Ames, Iowa.
Engineer Miller returns from Illinois. A derailment near Cedar Rapids slows No 8 while cars stay on track. Lions arrive from Des Moines for local display drawing crowds. C N W hints at May 1 timetable changes expanding Nos 13 and 14 into a regular passenger run. Rand McNally seeks a local manager to sell the Universal Atlas.
Probate notice to heirs in Story County Iowa states final report of executor William Henry Banks for Alvin Banks deceased will be heard May 6, 1893, with default possible if heirs do not appear by noon on April 24, 1898. Also notes G A R encampment in Keokuk and Iowa Central Railway excursion tickets dates April 3 25 26 27.
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