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 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1885
Page
2
Colfax reporter S. W. Snider describes local town life including churches hotels and Post or G A R activity. He notes Iowa and national political details such as congress sessions county prospects and a potential governor inaugural parade while commenting on economy and protectionist ideas.
The piece argues that King Theeba of Burmah would be a presidential candidate if American-born. It claims US liquor laws mix prohibition with licensing, viewing license as partial prohibition and prohibiting sales for some purposes.
The Georgia evangelist begins a crusade against satan in St. Louis and plans to move on to Washington if the campaign gains traction.
Axpuonso, king of Spain, died in Madrid on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He had refused to neglect his duties to focus on health, and a recent cold is named as the inducing cause of his final illness. The Chicago judge orders a recount of mayoral ballots. if Republican claims stand and ballots are untainted, Mr. Harrison may be removed from office.
D N Richardson quotes from Tokyo where a Japanese judge fined a newspaper editor for not crediting an article clip. He notes such actions contrast with American press freedom and cites Japan's tree planting ethic as a value Iowa could use.
A Chicago editor urges self analysis of character, noting personal flaws are minor compared to others. The piece recalls Vice President Hendricks death and the vacancy issues that followed, criticizing long standing gaps in political institutions and the lack of timely leadership.
Circuit Court of Hamilton County directs the Canvassing Board to issue certificates of election to the four Republican State Senate candidates. Decision settles the Ohio Legislature composition and ensures Sherman’s return to the U.S. Senate. Weather turns cold for workers.
In Georgia one hundred and eight counties back prohibition under local option law. In Fulton County a Wednesday special election in Atlanta drew about 9 000 votes with prohibition winning by 219 amid strong opposition. Prohibition managers claim hundreds of illegal votes but celebrate the result.
The remarks critique sowing vice and reaping misery, condemning bartenders, idle Sundays, cruelty to animals, and hypocrisy in church members. He labels such figures as lacking real works, praising deeds over words and a vivid contrast between faith and practice.
W F Beyer of Garretsville Ohio reports his wife suffered a long lingering throat ailment with an incessant cough until using Papillon Catarrh Cure described as an extract of flax. He says after trying many remedies and doctors she is now free from cough and throat healed. Large bottles priced at $1.00 sold by druggists.
The piece recalls Mr Hendricks as an old school Democrat aligned with Southern slaveholders and a partisan spoilsman who viewed public office as power to enjoy rather than serve. His death is noted as private sorrow, not a national loss. It also includes a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup from O B Hayden, Panora Iowa.
Farmers planning large corn crops next year should break and turn sod rather than plant on ground in corn for two consecutive seasons. The corn root worm, active through 1885, has damaged stalks and ears, prompting caution to crop planners.
A short notice urges keeping Ayer's Cherry Pectoral on hand to treat croup promptly and save a young life, noting how swift intervention can prevent fatal outcomes.
A Western New York reader comments on hard times and crop damage from rain and snow, noting low cheese prices, rotting potatoes, plentiful apples with small fruit, and poor yields. He recalls the November weather, sleighs, and deep snow, contrasting conditions with New York. He also cites Century magazine on Civil War actions and Grant, Rosecrans, Bragg, and Mobile strategy with December context.
The author outlines a cellar wintering method for bees starting around Thanksgiving. Keep hive dark and near freezing, vent lightly, and watch for quiet bees. If a January warm snap occurs, release bees briefly then return to wintering, aiming to save about ninety percent of swarms. Readers urged to share newer plans.
In a historic note a claim appears that Galileo was forced to recant after torture for declaring the world round. A booster ad praises Mishler's Herb Bitters, asserting it cures kidney and liver troubles and has saved thousands of lives, with Dr. Robert Evans of Lancaster, Pa. endorsing it.
Dr S W Cohen of Waco Texas endorses Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites for wasting children. He reports use in infantile wasting restores tissue and strengthens patients, and recommends it for diseases with atrophy.
Week ending December 2 1585 reported transfers include John Hanson to Catrine Hanson 14-85-24 and others such as Jacob Chaplin to RK and Isabella Kirk 31-82-22 plus multiple deeds with prices ranging from 300 to 6200 dollars. Names include O B Judd Leander J Scott Jas Hawthorne Martha Enos F G Mead Martha Kewis Wm S Vincent and buyers in Zearing and Ames areas. Several parcels list wells and d signs.
Mrs. Mary A. Dailey of Tunkhannock Pa credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing six years of asthma and bronchitis after trying top doctors. Trial bottles are at Palace Drug Store. Captain Lincoln receives a gold and nickel Smith & Wesson revolver from Ames college battalion with a note praising service and cautioning against self defense.
A paleontological report notes mastodon tusks discovered in Illinois each weigh 175 pounds. The piece humorously speculates on its massive bite and references a patent remedy Brown's Iron Bitters as a neuralgia treatment, including a testimonial from W. W. Redman of Piqua Ohio.
General Grant’s paper notes Rosecrans’s siege line fed from Nashville and a hard rear route via Bridgeport. Bragg’s control of Lookout and Raccoon mountains left Coalition forces short of food, fuel, shoes, and artillery, with cattle starved and soldiers living on hard bread and improvised beef. Fuel was scarce, requiring timber rafting and hand carried loads to camps.
A Cedarville man declares Mishler's Herb Bitters saved his life after his family died of consumption and his own lungs weakened. He praises its appetite and strength building effects and offers to provide affidavits. The ad touts the remedy as vegetable, physician endorsed, priced at 1 per bottle or six for 5.
Harper's Weekly notes its twenty plus years as a leading illustrated journal and announces a new volume featuring two major serialized stories by Thosandy and Walter Besant, along with diverse fiction and authoritative articles. The publication promotes trustworthy political guidance and family-friendly content free from objectionable material.
Harper & Brothers offers yearly subscriptions to Harper's Weekly Harper's Magazine and Harper's Young People with post free to US and Canada. Bound volumes of Harper's Weekly for three years back priced at 7.00 per volume with free mail or express delivery within freight limits. Cloth cases available for 1.00 each. Remittances by money order or draft.
A summary of Harper's Bazar highlighting its blend of literature and art, latest fashions, housework guidance, etiquette focus, and patterns. It notes weekly illustrations, patterns for dressmaking, cooking and servant management content, and its distinguished literary and humorous illustration quality.
Advertisement for Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Young People subscriptions. Details include one year two numbers, postage free in the United States or Canada, Bazars volumes begin January, options for bound volumes at $7.00 per volume, cloth cases at $1.00 each, and payment by post. Note about not copying advertisement by order of Harper & Brothers, New York.
1886 edition promotes Harper's Young People as an illustrated weekly for youths. It highlights strong stories free from sensationalism with reliable natural history science travel and life facts. The magazine offers athletic sports games and pastimes with quality illustrations and broad family appeal.
Notice states Sriwane Newners, five cents each, with committances to be made by Post Office. Newspapers are not to copy this advertisement.
The text outlines subscription start times for Harper's Magazine and Harper's Young People, with volumes beginning in June and December. It notes options to begin with current numbers, and offers bound volumes by mail for 3.00 per volume with cloth binding cases at 0.50, plus an Alphabetical Index to Volumes 1 to 60 priced at 4.00.
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.