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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1879
Page
3
Comp ton and Lawrence announce fine paintings soon at the Post Office. Boone county Republican nomination events set for September 11. Local notices cover ladies aid meetings, flax industry hopes, and premium lists from agricultural societies. Independent conventions critique current candidates as the region heads toward October contests.
Congressman Carpenter announces the Ninth district competitive examination for Naval Cadetship will be held in Port Dodge on Tuesday September 9. The report asks who is the Story County boy to enter the arena.
The Ames area supports the new telegraph line with local backing once debated for funding. Greenbackers in Boone and Story counties nominate Hon. W. L. De Fore as their senatorial candidate though he is in poor health and facing a likely defeat at the polls.
The article notes a serious consideration by the C and N W Company to add an accommodation train between Jefferson and Des Moines, Greene County. If implemented it would aid morning departures from Jefferson and late-night returns, benefiting local travelers and residents. An observed moral aside compares rare virtue to unavailable power.
Story county earns a reputation for good colts and horses with state wide notice. John Stewardson and C Hi Babcock from Sac county visited the city during the week to buy colts. They selected half blood Norman fillies bred from Dan McCarthy's stud and returned home pleased with their purchases.
A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends in Ames and vicinity for kindness and assistance during sickness and trial. Signed by M. E. Rersoups Jennis T. Rerworps and Wils G. Berworps.
A printer error misread Reverend as Brother in a county Sunday school notice. Rev J A McParlan and Rev L Oliver were listed as Br McFarlan and Br Oliver. the author notes it was a mistake and to correct the record.
A joke spreads that the architect who planned President Welch's new house overestimated material needs by 20 000 bricks, prompting laughter at the error. It may be a muddled figure passed along, leaving uncertainty about the final brick count.
Friday afternoon the Jeans defeated the Fats 37 to 16 in a city baseball game. The Jeans showed strong form while the Fats appeared subdued and morale was low after the lopsided defeat.
Col Hoggatt expressed great joy after the Nevada Independent convention and offered a spontaneous feast to his hogs by feeding them cream. He called it a mistaken generosity while predicting a bright future for his political allies as butter or not.
Avery C McCune and M H Moore wed near Tiowa Iowa officiated by Rev Maltbie. The bride is R L Moore’s daughter. The couple will move to Ames where Avery will run McCune Bros boot and shoe store. congratulations flow from the Boone Republican.
A reflective piece contrasts past industrial hardship with current revival in mills and crops. It recalls a thirteen year old boy who apologizes to a poor apple seller, explaining he acts as a gentleman not because the man is noble, but to be one himself.
The piece describes men facing aggressive prairie chickens during country trips and jokes about teaching them a lesson with aggression after September 1, implying a vigilante tone and a mocked court restraint. It preserves the old newspaper voice and local humor without graphic detail.
Monday afternoon a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Raft, about eighteen months old, smothered in bed after playing outside. He was placed on the bed to rest and was found entangled in the bedding, likely suffocated by the quilt.
Friday afternoon Nevada hosted State Centre for a lively baseball game. Ed Austin umpired to both clubs’ satisfaction as Nevada earns bragging rights after a tight nine inning clash.
Miss May Sabin, from Des Moines, died of diphtheria at the college after a rapid, severe illness. The death sparked worry among students as several young women fled home, though officials report no panic or ongoing sickness at the college.
A Milford township resident shares letters from W D Lucas and W D Lee outlining positions on the Oliver resolution and fiscal policy. Lucas endorses tax economy and salary reduction, while Lee pledges support for temperance, tax reform, anti usury measures, criminial fraud prevention, and regulated labor and business protections. The exchanges reflect campaign positions in Story County Iowa during June and August 1879.
The last week of the institute is celebrated as a grand success with praise for Prof. Payne and Prof. Chamberlain and the County Superintendent. Attendees listed include Emma Dodson M Johnson M A Hunt Addie Morris Ella O Donnell Renie Marshall O A Shaw and many others.
Taken up by Edward Laron of T How ard township Story county Iowa on the Friday of August 1879 two estray colts described as followe d One sorrel horse colt two years old left hind foot white appraised at 52 One Bay horse colt two years old both hind feet white and white spot on nose Appraised at 25 Joan BR Have Auditor Story county Iowa Nevada August 16 1879.
A No. 1 two seated wagon with three springs offered for sale by W D Lucas.
The piece urges careful winter preparation for stock and fodder, warning that recent winters were harsher and that farmers should not rely on mild winters. It cites Mrs. Coffin of Ft Dodge and discusses survival strategies, then promotes a cyclopedia offer priced at $10 per volume with a $1000 set, highlighting direct subscription savings.
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