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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1892
Page
2
The text lists scattered names of electors and county figures, mentions figures like J B Shaw and Thomas B Reed, and quotes about McKinley and policy. It notes Governor McKinney touring Nebraska and references to The New York Press and St Nicholas magazine, plus a brief remark on the McKinley tariff law's claimed effects.
A Springfield Massachusetts Republican editorial lauds the Republican party as progressive and capable amid a tense political moment. It contrasts with a Hub political column criticizing the Democratic party for constitutional overreach and extensive federal intervention and urges a shift in Congress.
The New York Herald urges Cleveland’s election but praises the nation under Harrison and the McKinley era. It reports imports at a record 833 million dollars, exports surpassing 1.027 billion, rail earnings rising, and manufacturing output at an all time high. Business failures are down, new iron, cotton, and wooden fabric plants open, profits slim but steady, grain looks good, money abundant, collections easy, and a hopeful outlook.
A Boston July 18 report quotes a New York Press critique accusing Democrats of wrecking the Bland bill and praising honest money Democrats while denouncing free silver. The piece discusses Gladstone home rule tactics, Dilke, and Home Rule resolutions, then shifts to a Review of Reviews issue praising Grover Cleveland, August Century contributions, and new Weather of politics with labor unrest and tariff critiques.
A terse quote from The New York Press critiques democracy for repeatedly acting unconstitutionally and facing sanctions, arguing it should have gained wisdom from past transgressions and penalties.
C J Streed returned from Sweden on July 4 after spending ten years there and buying property. He realized he valued personal and political equality in the United States, finding social etiquette frustrating. He could not endure the old show of hats and deference and promptly decided to sell and return home.
The Paris Academy notes Lannelongue’s use of zinc chloride to stimulate fibrous surrounding tissue around tubercles. Small doses of 10 percent solution aim to erode dense fibrous investment while sparing healthy tissue, hoping to convert lesions to active tubercle and limit disease spread. The approach is described as encouraging for pulmonary tuberculosis with external tuberculous lesions.
State news notes Emmetsburg’s push for a one mile running track while Marshalltown women form a Republican club and Waverly residents organize an anti peddlers association. Reports cover storms in Osage and deadly lightning in nearby towns, a mad dog incident in Fort Dodge, and social notes from Iowa Falls to Sioux City.
A cryptic note suggests a mysterious tragedy implicating a congressman and a failed indemnity bill. It cites New York detectives, settlers, and Mr. Dolliver, noting broad House support yet expectations for passage next session amid Democratic economist opposition.
The article reports rapid cellar excavations and repairs after a chimney strike at the new mechanical building. It notes a visiting daughter, a large Sabbath school, a fine concert with Mr Allison of Grinnell, Y M C A convention attendance, and nine confirmations. It mentions Bible classes, a teachers meeting, and the Favorite Prescription promotion. Also covers farming oats, residents visiting Boone and Webster City, and a funeral for Simeon Beedle.
The horticultural department continues its budding work while the farm department remains busy harvesting its hay crop.
Local items note social calls Baptism at the Baptist church and ordination attended by figures including President Stetson of Des Moines College. Meteorological summary for July 1892 reports temperatures up to 90 and a 48 degree range with 0.18 inches of precipitation over 10 days. A New Railroad is proposed from Ames to Webster City via Border Plains Tunnel Mill Homer and connects with D C road, led by W C Willson and Judge J L Wens, aiming for completion within a year and potential coal and trade development. Notices promote McDowell & Co fashion journals and announce Chicago and North Western Railway round trips to Fort Dodge and Europe travel shows.
Des Moines hosts a state fair with 35000 dollars in premiums across stock farm garden dairy and household and grand concerts by K P Band and Emmetsburg boys band. A grand cavalcade of horses and cattle is planned on race track with 11 30 am shows Wednesday and Thursday. Rail lines offer one fare round trip tickets August 25 to September 5. Electric streetcars run to the fairground and a new hotel on site will sleep about 100 guests at up to 20 dollars daily. Admission 2 cents adults and free for children under twelve. soldiers receive free admission on designated days. Concerts Sunday afternoon and evening and a soldiers program on Tuesday.
The Triennial Conclave of Knights Templar will meet in Denver in August. The Chicago and North Western Railway offers excursion tickets to Denver and back at reduced rates. Tickets on sale August 3 to 10, valid for return until October 11, with further details from the railroad company.
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