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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1892
Page
2
The Intelligencer mentions new anthracite coal findings in Hamilton county and reports that Homestead business men have organized to aid the needy families of strikers amid distress. It also notes the New York Press celebrating its fifth year and extending wishes for prosperity and growth.
General Butler recalls a two year old Massachusetts rule where voters placed ballots in small envelopes. If two votes appeared inside an envelope both were rejected and poll lists rarely contained more than one voter per name.
The Homestead works will shut two weeks for repairs while Carnegie Co is said to be in better condition than ever. Worker lists will be revised and unnecessary men discharged. A wage reduction is feared as power is in company hands with no mercy indicated.
The obituary notes Mary Allen West died after overwork linked to her temperance campaigns. As editor of the Union Signal her name became widely known in many homes across the nation for her unselfish efforts with the W C T U.
The magazine offers diverse pieces including Eggleston's The New Cashier and Archibald Forbes' paper praised as its standout. The Century is lauded for its present day paper and overall quality with many readers expected to be attracted by its wealth of thoughtful content.
The passage notes the Review of Reviews as a Tennyson number with portraits and sketches and studies of his religious influence and his impact in America. It claims the twenty pages illustrate the Lau reate hold on readers and that The Progress of the World is viewed from many standpoints with numerous pictures, assuring readers they will be well informed.
A Le Mars Sentinel excerpt accuses Alabama Democrats of a peaceful, cheaper method to remove Black people from politics. The plan taxes residents to dismiss tax assessments up to five dollars if they can prove they did not vote in the election, framed as legislative bribery.
The court declares the dower right of a spouse in real estate is not lost by a transfer to a purchaser at an execution sale. The decision signals years of potential litigation over millions in Minnesota real estate held under assignments receiverships and judgments where one spouse is involved.
The Cedar Rapids Republican urges slow, thorough choice of a governor candidate. Avoid personal ambition and puff, study conditions, and form an unpledged, unbiased ticket to satisfy voters and meet conditions.
The January issue will open a series featuring major American cities with illustrated articles. Colonel Higginson describes Boston to engage youth in its literary history. Future numbers will cover Brooklyn New York and other cities with notable writers. Kipling’s The Vetted Princess will appear with Birch illustrations.
The Fifty-second congress convened with a Republican Senate and Democratic House. The president’s message was delayed but read. lawmakers adjourned after the reading. The session aims for prudent, businesslike legislation benefiting the public without partisan theatrics.
In Chicago on December 1 Eugene S Ellsworth sues C J Ives president of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern railroad claiming a secret pact to buy land for joint profits Ives to place new stations on purchased tracts and split profits. Ellsworth also accuses Ives of forming a competing town site company that profited while Ellsworth held worthless property seeking accounting receivership and fifty thousand dollars in damages.
The Napoleon of finance Jay Gould died peacefully at his New York City home last Friday. He rose from a poor upbringing to immense wealth, admired for genius in finance and regarded as a devoted husband and father. Critics note his life focused on self rather than benefiting others.
The passage notes how vast resources placed under a ruler's active hand fed many, yet his personal charm rarely touched the hearts of the masses. It contrasts broad control with limited personal influence, suggesting a tension between public service and private appeal.
A newspaper explains the published canvas of votes from Story county for the 1892 general election. It notes the table only shows Democratic and Republican totals per township, omitting minor candidates, and references an auditor's official record for complete results from the November 8 election.
The Y M C A banquet in Close Hall drew about sixty men including faculty and city ministers. Fred Brasted led as president and Dr Bullock Prof McConnell and Allen T Sanford spoke on faith, athletics and the Association’s role in the Northwest. Bohumil Shimek of S U L was elected Secretary of the National Bohemian Committee in Chicago, a notable honor.
The St. Paul Weekly Pioneer Press unveils a year of original content rivaling magazines. Robert Louis Stevenson contributes a new story to run next week for three months with departments for women youth fiction science and queries and European correspondents. Postal samples offer a premium holiday gift package.
The Cosmopolitan presents opening chapters of a new Henry James story highlighting delicate touch and grace. Bliss Carmen contributes a holiday themed poem. The Atlantic’s holiday issue is praised for dignity and strength, maintaining its grave, serene tone without surprises or disappointments.
The latest Wide Awake is a holiday themed issue featuring Holly on the cover and a bulk of ads. It includes stories by living writers with Theodore Child’s study of “Some Types of the Virgin” and a Christmas spread in St Nicholas including stories by Howard Pyle and Elizabeth Satterfield.
Real estate transfers list numerous deeds across Ames Nevada Maxwell Story City Zearing and Colo with values from 25 to 3500. Parties include Hoiekvane Grove Viland Worrell Rasmussen Peterson Brown McConnell Loughran Jones Beverly Halley Dock Sundry buyers include Johnsons Reed Monahan and Amunson among numerous two lot and single lot transfers and right of way notes.
The college announces Sunday library access and reports on campus projects. Prof Knapp settles in his new office while ditches are dug for water pipes to cottages and to Prof Budd’s shed and Sexton house. Coal delays open of mechanical and wood shops. Winter grafting begins in Hort department and Miss Fannie Thomas sails to Pensacola for health. Mrs Kent on WRC inspection staff travels for several days. Attendance rises to about 35 with steady growth. preparations underway to represent several departments at the 1893 World’s Fair.
Mr. Eells returned Monday with his bride. Miss Nellie Sheehey visits friends east of Ames. The Baptist church calls Rev. Collins from Des Moines college as pastor for the coming year. Mrs. W. L. Clark recovers from illness. Miss Willimette Gossard spent Sunday at home. Preparations for a Christmas tree and related exercises are being arranged.
Mass meeting of pastors superintendents teachers and workers of Ames and vicinity at the Christian church on Monday evening December 12 at 7 30. Addresses by E B Stevenson Cedar Rapids and local pastors and workers to follow. Arrests and trial of Kerr Tripp and Johnson for disturbing a religious meeting resulted in two fines and costs. Ellsworth Post G A R elected officers and planned a joint installation. Home missionary program at Christian church S S S raised 4 50 for missions in Utah Chinese Pacific Coast and eastern cities. Coon and Gossard won corn contest at Alderman's Nevada store with 14 pounds 1 ounce ears. prize a $40 range. Story county teachers association elected officers and will meet December 19 at Collins.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers excursion tickets at favorable rates on December 24 25 26 31 1892 and January 1 2 1893. For tickets and information contact C N W Railway agents at 38 4 Errors Intelligencer.
Iowa Central Railway announces half-price excursion tickets on December 24 25 26 31 1892 and January 1 2 1893 with return validity through January 8 1893. Officials THus P Barry A F Banks guide the offer. Ames Iowa annexation vote set for December 31 1892. Mayor Parley Sheldon proclaims a special election on December 31 1892 at Town Hall to decide on territorial enlargement.
Clothing stock expands with overcoats and new pants priced from 1.00 to 3.50. Goods are warranted not to rip and attract attention. Also notes snowstorm aftermath, sleigh bells, and a successful chicken pie social at Mr Munn’s that cleared church debt.
Week ending December 6 list includes J. M. Cootes B Daniels Frank Johnson E D Swarples Mrs Carrie Meeckleson G H Waprell Miss Nellie Young 2 W C Reynolds Reu ben Benjamin M M Carsell J Mc Laughlin 2. Callers for these letters please say advertised. no 14 Suntan P M
The notice lists newspaper subscriptions at bargain rates with multiple combos, jewelry and grocery promos, a jewelry ad from Baker, sugar and eggs pricing, soap, a theater event at the opera hall next Thursday, store ads encouraging winter planning, loan and real estate services from Hemstreet and McLain, and a farm sale near Ames on Friday at 10 a.m. with Cal Giddings and the F. M. Finch estate handling livestock and farm tools.
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