11 Aug 1883
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1883
Page
1
The piece recounts Missionary Day at a Methodist church with appeals and admissions, praising Bible work and wares. It then surveys Belle Mead, Gen. Harding’s Tennessee farm, detailing 4000 acres, varied crops, deer park, livestock, and famed thoroughbred horses bred and sold from a heavily systematized operation.
Letters from Tokyo report the conversion of Rijutei a Corean noble and close royal friend who saved the queen's life during a rebellion. He came to study and was baptized by a Christian Japanese. He plans a Bible project to translate for Corea and says his mission is more vital than railroads or telegraphs.
Workmen set poles for new telephone extensions from Boone to Ames and to Des Moines with two wires for through and local lines. A Madrid line along the Narrow Gauge is prepared, and Ames poles will be erected by week’s end per the Boone Standard.
The article questions how Parker's Ginger Tonic can perform varied cures, suggesting it is made from many medicines that act beneficially on every diseased organ, beyond mere ginger essence.
Fragmentary OCR notes praise Papillon Manufacturing and its executives as men of means and honor, noting the business is a success while hinting at internal tensions and external challenges.
This table and remarks synthesize years of observation to predict weather from Moon and Sun positions. It lists next moon phases and expected conditions such as snow, rain, or fair, with wind directions indicating specific outcomes.
Observations describe how lunar changes at specific times influence next seven days weather. Predictions depend on moon phase timing and wind, noting calculations use evening and midday windows. The guidance focuses on Summer but applies to Spring and Autumn with similar effects.
The officers and stockholders of the Pa pillon Manufacturing Company of Chicago are presented as wealthy city figures. Capital is listed at 600 000 dollars, with stockholders said to be worth many millions. For sale by Bosworth & Co. and Ed Barstow.
Cap Smirra arrived from the capital on Saturday leaving the infant in charge of court records. The elder, wearing war paint, announced a crusade against saloons set for this fall.
Dr Sargent of the Christian Union gymnasium in Boston warns that daily baths and heavy warm bathing as luxury undermine health. He urges restraint, favors essential cleansing, and promotes exercise, diet, and self-knowledge of one’s frame for a healthier regimen.
The piece cites Russian reports that regicides and other prisoners have been tortured by electricity and drugging to force confessions. It notes Karakozoff allegedly unable to sleep, revealing his identity, and mentions widespread claims in St Petersburg of such practices. The text also quotes James Freeman Clarke on resisting censorship and the perils of suppressing thought.
A creekside column discusses home life and gender roles with humorous anecdotes. It notes how wives influence homes, jokes about diamonds and Christmas bills, and mentions local residents Dr. Allen returning to practice, families traveling for grain and hunting trips, and a correction about Mr. Hayden and Mr. Gilbert.
The Normal Institute advances with growing interest and teacher benefits. Ex-Senator Gallup to open a Maxwell bank mid September after a disputed claim. Nevada veterans plan a Cambridge reunion next week as a social highlight. A Nevada picnic and fishing party visited Col Hoggatt’s grove at Hannum’s mill. Presbyterian ladies plan a 10 cent tea party. Geo Porter trial set for the district court opening on the 20th. Leland to lecture at the Normal Friday evening. Hale defeats Simmons in a Friday foot race. Local residents Emma Chamberlain and relatives from Nevada were visiting. A fire alarm alerted D Nl McCord’s home. some roof damage and a minor scratch noted. Business dull.
NEVADA August 9 83 To the Editor of Tak INTELLIGENCER I promised our Superintendent to send you an account of the Normal last week It is progressing finely The teachers pronounce it one of the best Normals they ever attended Much good work is being done by them and I feel that each teacher who is a member of this Normal will at its close return home better prepared for the work Superintendent Leigh Hunt lectured at the Opera Hall Monday evening on The Struggle for a Place The lecture was of a very practical nature I will guarantee to each young man or woman who will follow the course advised by the lecturer success in life The tariff question has been very vigorously discussed by the teachers this week and judging by the vote taken most of them are protectionists There are now in attendance at the Normal over 140 teachers the largest Normal ever held in Story Co The success of this Normal and the attendance of pipet uy Mr Joe Coanis Sac We shall send you all the names of the teachers next week K
A Baltimore patient reports long illness with chronic blood disease and dyspepsia. He claims Brown’s Iron Bitters revived him after years of weakness and inability to retain food, including severe stomach debility, following a trial.
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