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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1891
Page
2
Gov Boies New York banquet remarks cited in The Intelligencer detail corn raising costs in Iowa. It notes that over five years the value of marketed corn averaged 67 cents per acre less than production costs. The speech argues the same cost-value gap applies to other staple crops.
H. K. Thurber argues in American Economist that thrift comes from wise laws and that protection benefits the nation. He contends protection strengthens towns, raises home values, and keeps wages higher by employing domestic labor and materials. He cites Peter Cooper on the cost of foreign goods replacing local labor.
Central Station Des Moines reports the week ended August 22 1891 had above normal temperatures but heavy cloudiness and excess precipitation causing grain damage in shocks and stacks. Those with grain shelter intact fare better while corn grows rapidly and pasture and potatoes promise strong yields despite storms.
A Nevada township caucus elected original and duplicate delegates for the county convention held Saturday Aug 22. Nominees include Wm Lockridge for Representative John McLain for Sheriff Jas Kies for Treasurer Dr Emmett for Coroner D S Fairchild Jr for Surveyor L McKim for J and Georgia Warrick for County Superintendent. The report adds comments on candidates and party dynamics.
United States Commissioner Mason holds Mrs Ann Woods to the United States Grand Jury in bonds of 1000 dollars on the charge of sending defamatory postal cards. He based the decision on the similarity of handwriting in the admitted letter and the postal cards.
The report covers a contested trial, bond posted by Dr. Woods, a rail and fair light display, and legal moves on constitutional amendments. It also notes a popularity contest for a letter carrier won by Johnny Hughes, with trips awarded, and upcoming railway commission hearings in several counties regarding depot facilities. Additionally, veterans’ visits and Secretary Foster’s anticipated Ohio swing are mentioned. The piece combines local politics, infrastructure plans, and public events.
Washington correspondence notes Secretary Noble’s return and insistence he has not resigned The piece covers Indian Agency beer seizure citing Judge Bryant’s Texas decision bonds payments for 44 percent bonds Millsmen hostility toward Crisp and NY delegation support Secretaries Tracy and Foster actions at navy yard immigration debates and Interior cattle grazing transfers involving Cherokee Indians with remarks from George E Fee Cincinnati on Governor Campbell’s bid split in the Democratic camp.
A Cedar Rapids plan calls for a condensed milk factory. The Sioux City Journal reports ongoing libel suit against the paper. Rural and civic notes include notable deaths, fires, strikes, and legal cases across Iowa with named towns and individuals.
Mr. Phelps expresses strong confidence that Prof. Gates' claim to the medal will be established and that the government will soon confer the honor of wearing it.
Reports indicate two German missionaries were killed in New Guinea. The dispatch notes rising tensions and ongoing violence in the region as imperial powers contend for influence and control.
An advertisement extols De Witts Sarsaparilla for cleansing blood increasing appetite and toning the system. It claims benefit for many with blood disorders and asserts the product’s helping effect. It also notes the Duke of Cambridge as Umbrella George in his Army role.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Sarsaparilla as a reliable remedy to correct impure blood and restore life’s joys by cleansing impurities and disease from the blood.
Associate Justice Lamar of the United States Supreme Court is on vacation in Bethlehem New Hampshire. The visit is described as a routine leisure trip with no official duties expected during the stay.
A report claims Mrs Langtry's 5,000 acre Pacific slope property has risen tenfold in value. The assertion comes without an advance agent, suggesting credible market optimism rather than promotion.
An advertisement asserts De Witt’s Little Early Risers cure constipation and sick headache. The pills are promoted as honest remedy to restore confidence through truthful claim.
The river runs unusually clear at low water making salmon fishing viable only after dark. Reports note appetite for De Witt's Little Early Risers pills despite criticism from druggists. A heat wave in Illinois last week roasted apples on some trees.
English Spavin Liniment removes hard and soft lumps calluses and blemishes from horses. Blood Spavin Curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains and swollen throats. Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful blemish cure ever known. Sold by L M Bosworth Druggist Ames Iowa.
A newly found mineral in Texas is claimed to be seven times stronger than any known material when drawn into wire. Researchers note exceptional tensile strength and potential for industrial uses pending further testing and verification.
A K Sherrill of Cappo Minits Texas urges use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for cramps diarrhoea and flux. The note promotes 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by L M Bosworth Druggist in Cappo Minits on June 5 1891.
A New York fruit trader supplied a single restaurant this season with 18 000 pineapples for pineapple syrup used in soda water. The deal highlights a high volume purchase by a major food venue.
Premature gray whiskers are targeted with Buckingham's Dye described as the best preparation to conceal aging. The ad promotes a quick coloring solution, appealing to readers seeking youthful appearance.
Arcturus is 550000 times as large as the sun and 11500000 times farther from the sun than the earth. Its diameter is 70000000 miles.
Ayer s Sarsaparilla is recommended as the best blood purifier to end repeated boils. The notice urges a thorough course and endorses trying the remedy to relieve the persistent skin ailment.
Marshall Henry Cushing private secretary to Postmaster General Wanamaker traveled to New York yesterday then to his former home in Hing ham Massachusetts for a ten day vacation before resuming duties.
The sugar coated pills are easy for children to swallow and thus become the favorite family medicine, avoiding nausea associated with most drugs.
Lizzie Arnold of Fenton Michigan weighs only eighteen pounds and is 27 years of age. She has received over tures from circus managers, but her parents prefer to keep her at home.
The Iowa State Fair at Des Moines runs August 28 to September 4 with nearly 35000 dollars in premiums across stock farm and dairy divisions. The exposition features cattle and horse barns, a large dairy hall, power hall with new boiler, 6000-seat amphitheater, and a lively race program. The fair includes a Shemale drive of cattle and horses, nightly track entertainment, and a special Women’s Day on September 2 with speeches by Mrs. Carrie Lane Chapman and Mrs. M. W. Campbell.
An 1887 account describes President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland visiting the Sioux City Corn Palace, followed by Chauncey M. Depew and other magnates praising its beauty. The piece notes the Palace draws many visitors from the east and claims unprecedented novelty.
Our offer arranges with the illustrated American Farmer of Cleveland Ohio to mail the journal directly to any current subscriber who pays all arrears and one year in advance or to new subscribers who pay one year in advance. The 16 page national agricultural journal costs nothing this year, with value equal to thrice the subscription price, and a sample copy is available to view.
The Book Trust offers a 25 volume Edinburgh ninth edition reprint at 1.50 per volume with a delivery plan on easy payments. Volume 1 can be obtained by express for 60 cents or 40 cents more by mail, with that amount credited toward the full set.
The article claims Alphonso Hempfling of Butler Pa credits Dr Miles Restorative Neryine with curing his son's St Vitus dance, with others like J R Miller of Valparaiso and J D Taylor of Logansport gaining weight. Mrs H A Gardner of Vistula reports relief from convulsions and nervous symptoms after one bottle. Trial bottles and a book of cures are advertised as free at L Worth’s with a recommendation and guarantee.
Advertisement proclaims Buckien Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cents per box. Sold by Ja M. Bosworth Druggist. Also notes King of Siam gifting General Booth to aid in England.
Promote Dr Miles pills as a new principle regulating the liver stomach and bowels via nerves. Claims speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Advertises 50 doses for 25 cents and free samples at L M Bosworth's.
Secretary Bayard's daughter the Countess Lewenhaupt intends to spend the fall and possibly winter in Sweden and may make King Oscar's realm her permanent home.
A vintage advertisement asserts a one hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure, praising J Cheney and listing Toledo wholesalers West Traux Walding Marvin. It claims internal intake and bloodstream action with testimonials and price seventy five cents per bottle. Edmund Yates predicts Britain's 1892 election around November and notes a local election may occur then.
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