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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1893
Page
3
A Harper’s Weekly poem honors the quaking aspen and pine, contrasting their beauty with gold, and praising their ascent to nature’s throne. The speaker, Carl Smith, frames the trees as civic poets of the mountains and notes dawn light on the grove.
In a tense White Cliffs drawing room, John preparers for marriage to Nora while Lorimer and friends weigh family loyalties and hidden truths. Nora wins tentative acceptance from John’s mother as pressuring questions about Dennis Ida Fairbanks and Ninette surface amid unease.
Nora and John Lorimer confront Ninette’s uncertain parentage and the nearby Glenburnie Fairbanks in a tense drive. Ida Fairbanks appears briefly with flowers, revealing tension between the two households and hints of a moved boundary and trespass on Glenburnie grounds.
A man grapples with loyalty as Nora presses for clarity about Glenburnie while John Lorimer plans to help with the gun. On a morning country drive the couple speculates on family and fidelity amid a tour of local country houses near White Cliffs.
In a propriety tone a mother argues Araminta should not choose Horace Bizzleby without weighing fit and harmony. Araminta replies she has rejected Bizzleby, claiming he cannot waltz. The exchange reflects social pressures on marriage decisions and personal autonomy.
Sykes complains about luck while Brownlow has spent three hours without a catch. Sykes notes plenty of fish at the river and questions the bait. Brownlow, exasperated, jokes that the bait is the problem and vows to change it.
A brief exchange in Truth quotes First Chicago Girl asking if she loves her husband and Second Chicago Girl replying she loves him more than any man she ever married. The words capture enduring spousal affection in a candid dialogue.
A Cleveland Press remark warns that an honest grocer who mixes stones into coffee to defraud customers also harms the coffee mill. The dealer cautions that this fraud would damage machinery and deceive patrons.
A brisk suburban exchange features a lady canvasser promoting beauty products while a neighbor mocks the schemes, suggesting she is nosy and should stop meddling as the judge exits.
Dialog from a column contrasts American liberty with Europe where Little Dot argues people feel watched by windows on all sides. Little Dick counters that Europe remains less free. Mr De Avnoo jokes about calling and servants tyranny, with Mrs De Avnoo noting servants refuse to lie to undesirable visitors.
A brief editor note in Life remarks on the ease of summer living and the pleasure of a tranquil season. It highlights simple comforts and the mood of carefree days.
A New York Press piece quotes a dialogue about fair treatment among friends. One friend accuses the other of borrowing money and wasting time, while the other asserts their close friendship justifies the behavior.
Dialogue between two waifs debating a preacher's tale at the mission. The first asks why the preacher tells a wider moral while the second notes the most interesting stories are chosen to ease the moral, and they edge toward the door before the moral arrives.
In a New York Weekly dialogue a housekeeper accuses a tramp of laziness while the tramp retorts that his energy is evident as he travels from here to San Francisco and back year after year. The exchange highlights class tension and enduring labor mobility in urban life.
A humorous exchange shows She awaiting four hours awake for his return from the club. He counters that four hours at the club were spent awaiting her bedtime. The brief vignette captures domestic miscommunication with compact dialogue.
A brief social aside centers on Maud’s engagement to Jack. A friend’s banter praises the fiancé while reflecting on past romantic ties and mutual friendships in a lighthearted, period tone.
A humorous exchange between Mr Sappy and Miss Mary recalling a horse kick that knocked him senseless. The dialogue captures a light moment of misunderstanding and rural humor from Brookly Life.
A judge notes extraordinary good news from Vassar as Clara takes the top prize in the annual gum drill competition held last Chewsday.
A witty exchange from the Chicago Record depicts Madge asking about a seaside trip and Mabel replying she goes only when an unwanted visitor arrives. The brief quip reflects social flirtation and seaside leisure culture in a humorous tone.
Frank Leslie's Weekly critiques a Philadelphia Ledger piece claiming President Cleveland favors tariff revision yet remains against free trade. The editorial argues such views threaten the Democratic platform, foreseeing splits within the party as Republicans welcome the resulting disruption to protect national manufacturing interests.
The Cleveland Leader argues the public mood stems from uncertainty over Democratic tariff proposals. It contends voters fear radical changes more than they welcome reform and urges Democrats to ignore Chicago convention pledges to restore business confidence.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat weighs in on tariff worries, arguing against radical McKinley law revisions. It notes Democratic leaders prefer gradual reform, shielding industries, and avoiding widespread fear that could harm the party in 1896. The piece highlights internal party divides and the silver issue as dominant.
The Albany Journal contrasts a pre November 1892 prosperity with 1893 upheaval, citing Lindstreet's data showing 3,170 suspensions in April to June and 6,239 failures for the first half of the year, with liabilities of $170.86 million. It argues the Democratic victory under Grover Cleveland caused widespread economic distress.
A compilation of editorial opinions criticizing the Democratic Party and tariff reform. It cites the Iowa State Register, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Toledo Blade, Philadelphia Press, Cleveland Leader, Albany Journal, and Chicago Inter Ocean, on figures like Gov Boies, pensions, and veterans’ welfare, in a tone of national political commentary.
A vivid Civil War tableau unfolds with Lee's infantry advancing at Gettysburg amid shattered lines and ritual cries. Virginia and Tennessee rally, facing cannon and fire as troops fall, while a nations’ fate hangs on the hill’s grip and a Christian, steadfast hope endures.
A seventeen year old New York regiment recruit Herbert Beckwith from a Connecticut family sleeps at post for long stretches amid Chickamiminy swamps. After a sleep deprived march he dozes on duty and faces court martial. He asks for clemency from President Lincoln who grants pardon.
Herbert Beckwith, sentenced to be shot for sleeping at his post, pleads his truth as governors and President Lincoln react. Buckingham carries the case to Washington. Lincoln tearfully refuses to approve the court martial sentence and vows to seek a capable advocate to review the situation.
The Chicago Times recounts a Civil War tale of Herbert Beckwith who, pardoned by Lincoln, served bravely at Antietam Gettysburg Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Captured at Chancellorsville he endured nine months at Andersonville then revived briefly in Baltimore before dying with the camp flag in sight.
After Vicksburg victory General Grant allows furloughs with homeward trips for soldiers. New policies cap fare and meals on boats, enabling families to reunite. Logan Stride aides voice tension as Grant plans to move to command at the Army of the Potomac. The nation learns of his humane leadership and discipline in easing troops toward home and duty.
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