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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
5
The notice announces E Haverry of Ames as a Republican candidate for Clerk and Henry Christmann associated with county posts. Dated March 21 1898.
A collage of editorials and remarks across papers laments politics in 0onomy and Gov Shaw's board of control selection. It notes British caution on alliances, a Collins merchant reporting March sales up $500, and critiques of McKinley era guidance. It also comments on Cuban troubles and Spanish warfare, plus local judgment on C M Soper’s clerical candidacy.
The National Geographic Society hosted an immense reception for Capt Sigsbee in Washington with President McKinley in attendance. The Boone Republican laments excess churches and calls for fewer but better preachers and congregations, noting disagreement over who should disband.
On the thirty third anniversary of Lees surrender Fitzhugh Lee leaves Havana after three years as a trusted US representative. Experts warn a war with Spain could cost at least 100 million dollars per month, and proponents argue the U S can sustain the effort longer than Spain.
One of the fastest industrial developments in the South since the Dingley law is the rise of knitting mills. The first plant started only months ago and now they multiply in numbers, signaling a rapid shift in the regional economy.
The state convention will be held this year at Dubuque an out of the way place chosen to show Des Moines other towns can host. The note invites Des Moines to improve facilities for future conventions.
A speaker argues the nation is capable of industrial greatness but must stop relying on rival carriers. He urges using domestic ships to move American products and to improve national commerce. The tone stresses self reliance and protection of home trade.
The piece notes high fighting spirit among civilians with many youngsters never seeing war growing anxious about potential conflict. It argues that if war seems inevitable, volunteers may be scarce while the regular army and national guards are expected to supply the needed troops.
The column extols the Dingley Tariff funding government expenses and bonds while urging support for Cuban independence. It mocks critics like E. J. Phelps, notes the Kentucky ship launch, and praises Iowa cadets and Gen. J. R. Lincoln amid war talk.
A Boone preacher, Rev Cory, plans a sermon on If Christ came to Boone. He reportedly visited local houses of ill repute to understand what Christ would find. The topic draws criticism as a clash between idealism and realism.
The president sent a Cuba policy message to Congress on Monday. Both houses met in quiet, with a weak applause when the line war in Cuba must cease was read. The message fails to excite leaders in either chamber and raises talk of a Republican Democrat coalition to push for war and recognition of the insurgents. It argues intervention may be needed to stop barbarities and human misery.
The piece argues Congress should empower the president to end hostilities between Spain and Cuba protect American citizens in Cuba and defend commerce. It also warns against recognizing Cuban insurgents to avoid responsibility and embarrassment. Hood's Pills advertised for indigestion relief.
The writer argues war as evolution where the fittest survive and brains over brawn decide outcomes. They praise a president's call to stop war for humanity as a step that broadens duties of civilized governments. McKinley’s approach is debated while Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as a trusted tonic and purifier.
Advertising copy presents Grain-O as a healthy inexpensive drink to replace coffee, praised for digestion and nerve support. It claims non stimulant benefits and broad appeal to children and adults, with price notes of 15 and 25 cents. Also mentions DeWitte’s Witch Hazel Salve for cuts and piles, and One Minute Cough Cure for grippe and respiratory ailments.
Thirty five years a generation Adolph Fisher of Zivesville Ohio suffered from piles. He was cured by using three boxes of Witch Hazel Salve. Judish ros.
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