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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1891
Page
2
The Le Mars Sentinel reports Eldora news of a farmer named Schutt dying after reportedly using strychnine to poison rats. Authorities investigate possible poisoning link in the town’s farming community.
The Kalona News debuts with editor and proprietor Emma E. Allen guiding the publication. The note wishes the new paper abundant success, judging from the promising appearance of its columns.
Senator Sherman of Ohio argued on Monday that Brice was entitled to be sworn in on the face of his certificate but that voters could prove he was not a citizen of Ohio when elected.
Osage resident Fred F. Faville of Mitchell county is a candidate for assistant clerk of the house. The Osage News notes his strong background including graduation from the state agricultural college at Ames with high standing. He is the son of Judge A. S. Faville and was raised on a farm near Mitchell.
After a long caucus battle among Georgia Democrats in the Lower House, Crisp is nominated for Speaker on the 30th ballot by 119 votes to Mills 105 with 4 for Springer in a total 228. The conservative wing prevails while Iowa Democrats backed Mills and aligned with radicals.
The Fifty second Congress opened with the Senate in session under Vice President Morton. Only four senators were absent and Hill of New York did not appear. The House called roll with 326 members answering. lacking a Speaker, it adjourned until Tuesday noon. On organizing, C F Crisp of Georgia was elected Speaker, all Democrats. The Republicans offered Thos K Reed of Maine for Speaker, but hold no real power in the new Congress.
Cedar Falls will offer free home delivery starting January 1. Shellsburg voters decide next Wednesday on erecting an $8,000 high school building. The Western Normal College building in Shenandoah burned last week and will be rebuilt soon.
Story City reports G A Shockley in the city on Wednesday of last week. Mr and Mrs C W Allen hosted friends on Wednesday evening. M A Tendeland sold his poultry ranch to a Nevada firm. J B McCammon returned to Cedarville Illinois on Thursday. Engebrit Jondall wed Annie Clayburg Saturday night at the brides parents home. Gilbert Sullivan troupe to perform at Opera Hall Tuesday night.
Workers enlarging Jack Stringer’s house will next week extend the project to Oran Lake’s harness shop. The railroad company does not sup-
Local notes list weekly literary meetings at the schoolhouse and the C P church singing class led by Mr White. Emma Hall begins a new term near Wall Lake while Minnie McFarlan visits with her parents. Malicious boys disturb turkey roosts. Rev Henderson misses two weeks at the C P church.
The Homestead of Des Moines Iowa announces free copies to any farmer who mails name and address on a postal card. The weekly agricultural paper will be sent free until January 15 1892 to help farmers judge its merits. After January 15 the paper will be discontinued unless a proper subscription is secured.
Classified notice lists items for sale including a Holstein cow and calf sired by F J Dove Lass with robes and blankets and a line from Chase's and 5 A at Goble's.
The Ladies of the M E Church host a Feast of Days at the McDowell building on Friday and Saturday December 18 and 19 with afternoon and evening hours. They will sell useful and fancy articles for Christmas gifts and serve dinner on Saturday. Proceeds go to the church. Everyone is invited for an agreeable and profitable event.
The W. R. C. will meet Friday afternoon for the officer election as appointed by the department. Members are urged to attend. Harness, single and double, heavy and light at H. S. Goble's.
The article notes many farmers reporting corn gathered. Nels Severson and family from Shel Dahl are settled in town. J T Gray traveled to Marshalltown. J W Lytle visits town after his mother’s death. Youths met at the Baptist Church for a study class. Mrs J T Gray and Miss Lu shopped in Boone. W E Tanner works as railroad operator. some gentlemen visited Slater for I O O F events.
From December 24 25 and 31 1891 and January 1 1892 the Chicago and North Western Railway will offer excursion tickets at very favorable rates. For tickets and further information inquire at C N W Ry agents 33 3.
The annual State W S A meeting met in Ames at the M E Church with 50 to 75 delegates. Mary Coggeshall reelected president, Ellen Pratt urged dress reform, and talks covered equal rights, press views, and Iowa women’s suffrage. A pamphlet on Iowa laws for women was planned and officers and departmental superintendents named.
The meeting elected a committee to organize the work and appoint assistants. Two resolutions stand out: one seeking an educational limit on conferring women's suffrage, the other urging Congress to set a date when the franchise would be denied to ignorant voters. The convention proceeded smoothly with Mrs. Cogge as presiding officer, praised for courtesy and efficiency.
A Michigsn lighthouse keepers family shares a four year old daughter’s illness and recovery with Dr King's New Discovery. The piece also discusses school health plans in Boston, teachers meetings in Ames, and sugar crop estimates for the United States.
The piece reflects regional language for sauces called dip used with desserts and pudding. It cites Chamberlin Co ads from Des Moines Iowa and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy via Centerville mothers who value it for children's colds, with Bosworth druggists selling 25 50 and 1 dollar bottles.
Eugene Field recalls James Whitcomb Riley readings on a voyage home from Europe. Two enthusiastic Scots joke about Riley being a tradesman and a hoosier poet. The item blends humorous banter with period newspaper filler and ads.
Old-fashioned calendar pad with 367 daily slips detailing cycling topics and notes. Includes stand design, year end reuse, and samples of cures, medicines, and magazine notices with multiple product claims and literary notices.
The Boston Herald quotes proprietors of the New Livery Barn urging the public schools to include typewriter training. They argue the device has spread everywhere and will remain, requiring literacy and education to prepare students for a future where many will earn a living using it.
John G. Whittier will mark the 85th anniversary of his birth on December 17. Plans include a banquet in his honor and a saengerfest at which selections from his works will be recited.
Farmers invited to clear arrears and prepay one year to receive the illustrated American Farmer mailed free to their address. The 16 page national agricultural journal from Cleveland normally costs 1.00 yearly, but any subscriber who settles dues or new subscribers who pay one year in advance get a free copy. Call to view a sample.
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