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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1881
Page
2
Buck of Texas, who shot Thompson, a fellow student at Highland Falls Military School, was acquitted last week by an Orange county jury. The decision may not deter hazing and premeditated impertinences often seen in military schools like West Point.
Reports describe the vast destruction on Chios with tens of thousands killed or injured and hundreds of thousands left shelterless. All powers rush ships to provide relief as a global effort is urged to meet the overwhelming suffering.
The piece argues for a new law requiring drinkers to pay ten dollars annually to support an inebriate asylum, with funds canceled if the holder is found drunk. It claims the measure would separate drinkers from non drinkers, aid church and family scrutiny, and force habitual drinkers to confront a financial barrier.
The piece argues that a persistent Southern Bourbon oligarchy, driven by violence and fraud, endures in power despite losses. It condemns anti progressive aims and social ostracism wielded by Bourbonism. The author calls for end to Bourbon intolerance in the South to foster national progress.
Reports detail construction on the eastern Wisconsin division from Thom as Junction to Montreal River, with plans to extend toward Superior City. Missouri division work toward Yellowstone and Miles City progresses, while Keeky Mountain division undertakings proceed and a large force is employed.
A large stock of the best kinds of harrows has been produced at J Mitchell’s warehouse in Nevada, offering farmers durable implements for field work and soil preparation.
When in need of a carriage buggy or Ming wagon call on J C Mitchell. Reliable local service offering diverse vehicle options for transport and hauls. Contact details not provided in the text.
The May Atlantic showcases editor Aldrich’s debut with a strong front, including Henry James Senior on Carlyle and E H House on Japan’s imperial ruin. Walter H Page, Ben Perley Poore, J Brander Matthews and others contribute essays and verse, with Hew James Jr. and Edith Thomas continuing serials and a comprehensive month’s reviews.
Notice of a special election in Ames Iowa on Monday April 25 1881 at W H Fitchpatricks office to decide if the Independent District Board may sell two old schoolhouse sites and buildings and use funds to erect a new school building. Ballot reads Shall the Board of Directors be permitted to sell the two old school house sites and buildings and use the money toward a new building. Signed John Watts Secretary.
William Clark advertises for good serviceable and marketable horses and offers the highest cash prices. Consumers are invited to call and visit in the city to sell their horse.
J C Mitchell of Nevada advertises a Deere rotary corn planter single and double row stalk cutters. Also selling Peru walking corn cultivators through J C Mitchell Nevada Iowa address possibilities.
Farmers urged to bring diseased animals to the Agricultural College hospital for examination every Friday at two o clock. Free advice and prescriptions, small charges for medicines and surgical operations.
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