30 Aug 1878
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1878
Page
1
The Intelligencer in Ames Iowa invites readers to share items of general interest for publication and notes advertising rates are available on request. The notice calls for local news submissions and mentions the Thursday morning publication by John Watts.
A rustic fable follows Farmer B as a storm of misfortune and mischief tests his care for cows. A choking cow, a damaged pump, and wary neighbors unfold a tale of pride and charity on a rural night.
Tom Lake returns to the merchant Mr Brand as a crisis over a £12,000 check unfolds. A London journey nets detective George Vixen and a bold restraint on a criminal, ending with handcuffs and resolve. Mary Brand’s faith and Lake’s honesty shine in the tense night.
The Job Printing department offers up to date type and materials with neat, dispatchable service. They print bill heads letter heads books pamphlets posters auction bills cards and more at competitive state prices.
A lake figure abandons billiards after a tight escape. the story notes a drastic shift away from the sport and the personal motive remains implied in the fragmented report.
Advice suggests listening to the body when sick, allowing rest as nature requires. Once appetite returns, begin eating gradually and trust the digestive system to handle nourishment.
The described toothache remedy mixes two drachms of alum ground to powder with seven drachms of nitrous spirits of ether. The powdery mixture is to be applied to the affected tooth, claimed to be effective in desperate cases.
Dr Greason cites vigorous jaw movement as the best remedy for nosebleeds. He notes that for children a firmly braced wad in the mouth and hard chewing stops the blood flow. The method, though simple, has reportedly never failed in any case.
A reader suggestion advises hanging thick towels dipped in cold water with a touch of vinegar to the open window sash to refresh room air for invalids or those confined indoors during hot weather. The method mirrors a Calcutta custom of placing matting on sunny window sides to improve airflow.
An 19th century eye remedy advises a 5 cent elder fowl cake steeped in soft water then mixed with drops and elder flower tea. The preparation is applied as a wash and a bandage at night, claimed harmless and effective after other remedies failed.
Medical guidance warns against bathing after meals when fatigued or overheated. Do not bathe in open air if a chill or numb hands occurs after brief water exposure. Those with faintness dizziness or heart palpitations should consult a doctor before bathing and avoid bathing for three hours after a meal.
A historic note argues that Parisian men show larger average brain volume than Negro groups. It asserts women have smaller brains than men and that brain size rises with civilization, linking volume to race and intelligence in a biased, non-scientific tone.
A French war steamer reportedly towed an old ship out to sea to become a torpedo training vessel. A conducting wire attached to both ships allowed underwater communication via a tele wire setup enabling diving dialogue and depth signaling a new use for telecommunication.
A garbled note from New Haven hints at a misworded plan or solution in confusion over names and ideas. The fragment mentions Geyriewan and Sai with unclear roles and intentions, reflecting a unsettled local exchange.
A reflective sketch recounts George Sanders and Arnold Harris backing Irish revolutionary Devin Reilly and the Douglas crusade. It describes Stephen A. Douglas as a brilliant debater and popular leader who helped lay the groundwork for war, and notes his death in 1861 after a tireless political life.
A vivid report describes a wild bicycle journey through England provoking police notice as authorities pursue the rider. The piece hints at legal trouble looming for the unruly cyclist amid public reaction.
Two married women driving toward North East stopped for buttermilk in a farm yard. Bees swarmed the horse and the driver, stinging faces and necks as the farmer and his wife could not help. The women, aided by the farmer, survived the attack and continued toward North East amid further bee action.
At Mr Turner’s plantation near Lake City Florida a thirteen foot alligator was charmed by a rattlesnake in a scene lasting about thirty minutes. The snake drew the alligator’s attention with its rattles and the reptile moved slowly, finally the snake struck and the alligator reacted with a distinctive backward motion.
The New York Graphic notes July arrivals to the United States reached 12,650, up 3,051 from the prior July, with German and Austrian peasants prominent. Ireland no longer supplies surplus labor as those emigrants come with funds to buy West farms. most newcomers travel in colonies to lands already secured. Immigration is expected to continue rising to former levels.
Sacramento county public administrator Troy Dye admits to involvement in the murder of Mr. Tullis on an island. He indicates control over the deceased and references prior attempts to poison others, with discussions of further killings. The details are described as cold blooded.
A political sermon argues that Democratic control risks disaster for the republic. The author cites past party misgovernment, slavery, and obstruction in Congress, warns of impeachment attempts, defends the army, and pleads for loyalty over partisan gamesmanship.
A Washington telegram reports South Carolina Democrats vow to launch a strong campaign to intimidate colored voters in Republican counties. They accuse Republicans of fraud and pledge aggressive action, denouncing U S troops interference and urging relentless effort to defeat Radical rivals.
A Cuthbert man’s night varnish experiment yielded forty three limbs captured for partial success. Another tale describes a resident placing molasses under a house to lure animals, revealing a strange set of worms amid pigs. The Savannah News notes a strict room rule on a wall, with unclear context.
A truncated report notes workingmen aged 81 or so and a claim that 000 annually could be saved, while the stated real saving is only about 20, leaving unclear figures and context.
A string of references appears with names Bedahs ta Tos Trver Bastanan Eer recurring in multiple instances. The readable text lacks clear context, dates, or affiliations. Further details are unavailable in the OCR fragment.
A briery lane and old beech tree frame a scene of nesting birds and summer song. A careless boy harms the nest while the mate mourns, wings flutter, and the surviving pair face winter memories beyond the old home’s walls.
A mosaic of jokes, misprints, and wordplay ranges across old items about ballots, farming, housekeeping, and letters. It blends puns and fragments, noting playful lines about marriage, weather, law, and daily life from a bygone newspaper page.
Officials quietly pursue an error in the Sundry Civil bill with reports of intentional manipulation and alleged bribery. Detectives investigated allegations that money induced omissions during the Hot Springs section enrollment and that a clerk was discharged for the act.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.