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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1894
Page
2
Auditor C. G. McCARTHY discusses Civil War leadership noting Grant Sherman and Sheridan left regular service and returned as needed. He argues West Point graduates who had civil life experience were often most effective with volunteers. He cites a 56 000 officer need and only about 3 900 graduates available.
The Republican Party pledges protective duties to boost American labor and wages and endorses a bimetallic monetary system while opposing free trade. It supports stringent immigration enforcement to exclude criminals and undesirables, honors veterans with pensions, and reaffirms commitment to the nation’s defenders.
Lawyers report no gains in the Debs case as proceedings fail to extract new concessions. No new witnesses or evidence emerged, leaving the outcome unresolved and the defense posture unchanged.
The editorial argues the Democratic Party is divided over sugar tariffs with many favoring free sugar while the administration supports protecting the American Sugar Trust through a duty. It contends Secretary Carlisle acted in line with President Cleveland and disputes claims of insubordination or betrayal of the administration.
The rising Romance circulation signals readers’ demand for affordable, high quality short fiction. The September issue offers ten stories for a dime with a three story journalism feature by Hamilton Ormsbee, Helen Charchill Candee, and others, plus works by Florence Hull Tourgueneff and Frederic Ernest Loveman.
A latest report on the burning of a tire proof factory prompts a quip likening it to Artemius Ward’s sarcasm as observers note the blaze and its implications. The commentary frames the incident with a sharp, historical wit.
The text notes Corea asserting independence and the King asking Japan for help to drive the Chinese from the country. It includes a challenge to President Grover Cleveland to veto the bill as a condition for facing the people. New York Sun reflects a political dispute context.
Senator Harian will deliver the dedicatory address at the laying of the corner stone of the Iowa Soldier's Monument on September 6. His remarks are expected to meet every demand of the occasion.
Attendance at those fairs which have been held is greater than the most san guine fair official expected. Slope has not been destroyed despite the season and interest in those things which amuse and instruct, yet lives. What deceitful folly it is to claim for the new Tariff bill any power to settle business disturbances not possessed by the incomparable more Democratic measure, the McKinley law.
The Louisville Courier Journal leans toward the view that Andrew Jackson's grave was not robbed and that the resting place has not been disturbed. It suggests current unusual goings on support this conclusion and notes skepticism toward grave robbers.
Captain F A Mitchell proposes enlarging West Point curriculum into four tracks one two three and four years with the four year course remaining to train regular army officers and shorter paths supplying a ready disciplined force for the national guard and potential emergency deployment. He argues trained officers in civil life could adapt to national needs and improve volunteer forces.
A Harpers Young People excerpt notes that 3200 mail ears serve the New York division with 1,207,220,577 pieces processed last year and 753,976,8385 letters. It explains the mail line would stretch 2975 miles if laid end to end and highlights clerks knowledge of 18,000 post offices. The railway post office system is praised for efficiency and is expanding to transatlantic steamships.
The September Midland Monthly features Elaine Goodale Eastman and her Indian work romance. It highlights weather service director Sage on a weather conundrum and weather myths, Grinnell professor Herron as a governor attack target, cycling in the Rockies, and a Midland Convention. Portraits and views accompany new contributors Ella Hamilton Durley and Julian Richards.
Claim that good health shows in the eye and stomach condition. Ripans Tabules will restore stomach health and keep the eye bright and clear.
Congress adjourned on Tuesday and the majority of congressmen are now engaged in a vigorous effort to secure re election. The report notes heightened campaigning as lawmakers push for votes ahead of upcoming elections.
The Bloomfield woolen mill, built recently at a cost between 350000 and 40000, was sold at auction last week for 5500. The public funds shortfall was blamed on Democracy.
The fair opens tomorrow with attractions hoped to counteract poor crops and hardship and draw large crowds. Nationwide commentary notes various political figures and events including N B Hyatt as sole Democratic district judge nominee and a call for nonpartisan judiciary. Community religious services detail sermons by Prof Charles Noble and Rev F J Douglass with church gatherings, collections, and upcoming meetings.
In Indiana Helen M. Gougar vows to vote and urges a civic clash as prohibitionists raise $10,000 to fund court challenges testing whether citizenship rightfully includes women. The campaign centers on whether women can cast ballots in the state.
The Freeman notes the new canning factory will not run at full capacity this season due to a light corn crop but expects a sizable output of canned corn overall. A canning factory would be a timely novelty in Ames and could prove a profitable venture.
The article by Ingersoll attracted sharp debate as it is described as nearly justifying self harm. Critics warn against preaching a philosophy of discouragement and claim responsibility for personal crises rests with the author.
A letter attacks a congressman’s integrity urging voters in Ashland to seek a “clean pure man” who acts by substance rather than religious display. The writer complains against long exposure to sham morality and mocks the Breckenridge branding for political banners.
A Des Moines paper reports 500 veterinary surgeons signing a statement condemning tight check reins as painful and injurious to horses. They claim it harms eyes, knee action, and throat, especially when flies are prevalent, calling cruelty that should not be tolerated.
A college student armed with Ins Kodak captured twenty men drinking under shade by Odebolt Creek. After the image circulated, buyers vied to purchase the negative with bids from 10 to 50 dollars, drawn by the bootlegger’s keg.
The article recalls Abraham Lincoln's tariff remark asserting that buying steel from an American maker keeps both steel and twenty dollars in the United States. It argues the logic applies locally, urging readers to buy from home merchants to support up building enterprises and community benefit.
Mr Julian Ralph sails for the Orient to report for Harper's Weekly and Harper's Magazine on Japan China war naval congress and oriental life. He will be met at Yokohama by artist C D Weldon who knows Eastern scenes and will collaborate on the project.
The Dabuaque Malting Company, owner of four breweries, bought land Tuesday to build a modern brewery costing 275000 with annual capacity 150000 barrels. Prohibition laws are ignored but liable to prosecution. the firm believes Iowa will not back away on liquor policy. Lyman Els of Clinton, who opposed a previous manufacturing bill, says the right to manufacture liquor is recorded by the mulot law and expects a bill to authorize production next session.
Mrs Cameron and three sons of Ames spent one day in this neighborhood. The new tariff bill became a law Monday night without the president's signature. The piece discusses travel reports, a church sermon, fall school start, and fashion magazines offered by A McDowell & Co. plus political commentary comparing Cleveland to Jackson and a critique of the tariff measure.
Week ending August 25 records show multiple dees to individuals and couples. Transfers include John M Wells to L M Cessna for 1275 in Nevada. Frank Fay to Clark McLain for 50 in Highland Park and Maxwell. Cole and Gridley to Cole and Gridley Co for 3000 in Maxwell. J A Fitchpatrick to Sebastian Rubar for 228.55 in Cambridge. Cyrus Finley to O E Culver for 300 in Maxwell. J il Riddlesbarger to Almira Riddlesbarger for 37200 in 13 NW and 12 SW 7S 83. Malbery Dailey to W M Lardy for 500 in LR Larson.
State of Iowa Story County notice to Catherine Hicks and multiple Whitaker heirs that the final report of Eliza J. Whitaker executrix of Charles Whitaker estate is on file. Final hearing set for September 2, 1894 at Nevada District Court. heirs must appear and show cause by noon of the first day of the next term or the report will be approved and executrix discharged.
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