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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1891
Page
2
The Intelligencer presents a monthly weather review with maps and articles. A note by Prof urging a thorough geological survey of Iowa highlights its public interest and business value.
A traveler notes that settling in a country should not grant ongoing privileges or protection by a foreign flag. He argues that year after year a resident should renounce allegiance or have treaties with foreign governments terminated. The piece advocates ending appellate action for grievances abroad.
The Jamaica Daily Gleaner January 25 1891 issue from Kingston Jamaica highlights Jamaica’s role in world expositions, tracing island industries sugar and rum and growth across fairs. It catalogues exhibits and portraits of notable figures tied to the London 1862 and subsequent expositions and notes local ads for straw hats and linen suits.
Central Station Des Moines Iowa reports temperature above normal widespread excess rainfall across districts except northeast and central Keokuk notes improved crop conditions about 80 percent of small grain seeding completed Winter wheat and rye promising Grass starting. pastures near ready for grazing within ten days Overall outlook very favorable
The Des Moines letter from April 20 1891 notes the State House nearly dead due to a G A R event in Dubuque with many officials present including Governor Boies and State Auditor Beedy The piece mentions the Ottumwa funeral for Col P G Ball and a stone-laying ceremony for the Irman building Aftermath includes tax concerns over a fine against Robert Baldwin and criticism of state officials funding partisan actions.
The piece notes growing interest in a soldiers' monument funded by federal money. Three options are Memorial Hall Arch and colossal pillar, with the Shaft gaining most support. The writer favors a Hall as most feasible to honor relics of the war after 26 years.
The piece argues for a Memorial Hall in the Iowa Capitol to house relics of the war and honor soldiers and patriotic women like Mrs. Wittenmeyer. It decries a tall pillar plan favored by Mrs. Ketchum, urging a comprehensive hall with tablets, portraits, statues, and battle flags to preserve memories of those who fought and aided the sick and wounded.
Carrol claims a normal school is an assured fact and Fonda wins free postal service. Hawarden plans a $100000 capital bank. The Iowa Presbytery met in Ottumwa reporting 356 church accessions. Mrs. Dodge dies in Burlington. Marshalltown gifts a pipe organ. Balzar Schultz dies of starvation related heart failure in Independence. Singmaster & Bro. death in Keota. A unique wedding in Corning. Cedar Rapids hosts a large Firemen's Tournament June 9 to 12. Nesbit shoots husband then herself in LeClaire. Mrs. Mary Pierson Norton dies at 79 in Fort Dodge. Burlington hotel owner Charles White dies by self-inflicted action. Ten thousand dollar libel suit against Daily Hawkeye dismissed at plaintiff costs.
News digest reports the death of Prof. Thatcher of Yale on Monday morning. It also notes a Western Texas cyclone event last Thursday and several court and public notices including a Kansas City silver dispute and a Missouri drowning near Nevada.
The New York Press reports Fort Peck, described as a Chicago millionaire, arrived from Bermuda where he sought health. He praised Bermuda’s climate as ideal for rest, noting he spent twelve days without reading a New York paper.
Transfers include Chas Hunt to C R Fish for 1 500 dollars covering part of Eckels sub division, Erasmus Lewis deeds to Ole H Hennen and Lars O Larson, Geo Patten and CP Bean, AS McGord to Jacob McCord, Lametta A Sowers to Hattie Kooser, and multiple other transfers including McCall Beason and Nelsons in 82 24 area. Details list various parcels, prices, and lots across multiple townships with several deeds recorded.
Ontario residents note the death of Mrs T F Bevins nee Anna McConnon of Sioux City. Grandma Foster mother of W H Foster and J C Foster is buried in Ontario cemetery after funeral services. Several local residents and teachers are mentioned with community events and a box social planned for April 24 at T L Jones house to honor J Wil.
Goan Ezenas of Roland attended the ark fair last Saturday evening. Holm is credited as the proud father of a bouncing baby boy. The park fair proved a grand success with various locals mentioning visits from Daisy st stretcher and tacker. Reports note Scandia Park’s future naming as Riveride or Lincoln Park reflecting American identity. Will Shockley injured his foot playing ball last Saturday.
The community learned on April 16 that John I er Davis died after a illness described as La Grippe with a bowel abscess. Born August 18 1882 near Canandaigua New York he was the fourth child in his family and a longtime Story county resident noted for temperance reform involvement.
A memorial recounts John E. Davis born in an era of liquor use as a sign of celebration. He moved from New York to Story County in 1868 living near Ames, joining Ames Congregational Church, and died leaving a respected, active legacy. The funeral was at his home with Rev. Douglass officiating and Grange brothers among mourners, amid extensive floral tributes.
The funeral procession for Ephraim Starr drew hundreds to the village cemetery. Starr, born July 24 1812 in Virginia, lived in Indiana Wisconsin Cedar County and Bedford before settling in Ames Iowa. He married in 1885 and mourns his wife's death in 1889. Survived by five sons and five daughters with five of each predeceasing him. He joined the M E church at 24 and remained a devout Christian until his peaceful death at a ripe old age.
Chicago and North Western Railway will sell excursion tickets to Tama and return on April 25 at one and one third fare. For more information contact agents C. and N. W. Ry.
Advertises 25 volume Britannica reprint at 1.50 per volume with English edition and Scribner prices listed. Claims over half a million volumes sold in six months and offers Volume 1 at 60 cents with postage 40 cents, credit toward full set. Promotes maps bindings and American rewritten content. Chicago address and date noted.
A note to readers urges farm households to review the current issue for guidance on agricultural practices and timely notices. The item highlights practical tips and cautions for the farming community.
A promotion offers free direct mailing of the illustrated American Farmer to any subscriber who pays all back subscriptions and one year in advance, or to new subscribers paying one year in advance. The magazine, published in Cleveland, Ohio, is a leading agricultural paper with national circulation and aims to elevate farming through education.
A promotional note touts Dr Miles pills as a new principle that regulates liver, stomach and bowels through nerves. Claims speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation for all ages with 50 doses costing 25 cents samples offered at L M Bosworth's.
A recovered patient invites fellow sufferers to request his free prescription said to cure asthma catarrh bronchitis and other throat and lung maladies. Those seeking it should address Rev Epwaxrp A Wusox Williamsburg Kings County New York for a complimentary copy.
English Spavin Liniment removes hard soft or calloused lumps and blemishes from horses. It treats blood spavin curbs splints sweeney ring-stilles sprains and swollen throats coughs. Save 50 by use of bottle. Warranted the most wonderful blemish cure ever known. see M Bosworth Druggist Ames.
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