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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
6
A weekly roundup summarizes home and foreign items across industry personal politics and notable happenings. It highlights industrial field developments and key events from the past seven days, offering a compact view of domestic and international affairs.
The Fifty sixth congress began its second session in Washington with the Senate and House in attendance as the president's message was read. Senators Gear and Davis had died, prompting adjournment as a mark of respect. Bills advancing included supreme court for the Philippines and Oklahoma statehood, while reforms in patent law and tax cuts were discussed. A panther attacked near Cartwright and a ship subsidy debate surfaced as part of a wide range of national issues.
In a fierce Lake Erie gale the iron ore barge Charles Foster sank ten miles off Erie. Eight crew members including Capt. John Bridge and two Port Austin sailors perished. the vessel valued at 19000 dollars carried 1500 tons of ore and had no insurance. The destroyer Iron Duke reported a rescue attempt was impossible due to the storm and ice cold water.
Postmaster General Charlies Emory Smith outlines reforms to second class mail, praise for rural free delivery, and needs for inspectors. He cites 1900 revenue of 102 million and expenditures of 107.7 million with a 5.38 million deficit, projecting future revenues totaling 110.08 million in 1901 and 116.63 million in 1902. He advocates extending rural delivery, funds for post offices, and a Washington hall of records.
Al Seharseb head bookkeeper at the Fourth National Bank confessed to appropriating 2423 dollars of bank funds during the past year and spending it all. He was locked up.
Rome Ga Dec 10 The black man Bud Rufus who Friday assaulted and fatally wounded Mrs Joseph White the farmer's wife twelve miles from Rome was captured and lynched near here early Saturday The victim's death is expected hourly
Adnah Adams Treat died in Denver on Sunday at age 103 years and eight months. He was long the oldest living mason by age and the second oldest by tenure in the order.
In a letter to Dr Hartman Mrs Lizzie M Brewer praises Peruna as a sure cure for grip catarrh and general catarrhal affections. She claims it quickly cures colds and grips and helps with female weakness and nervousness, urging readers to study the remedy. Testimonials from J W Reynolds of New Lisbon Ohio and a free treatise offer are noted.
Mrs Fosdick tells Mrs Briggs she has not yet traveled to Europe. Mrs Briggs explains it is hard for Mr Spri to leave his business and that she cannot go without him. The pair recalls a newspaper note about a ship breaking its oceanic record and fears the peril of being aboard.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad to Mobile New Orleans Gulf Coast and Florida enhance Pullman vestibule sleeping cars and elegant day coaches from Cincinnati Louisville St Louis and Chicago with steamer connections to Cuba Porto Rico Nassau West Indies and Central America ports. Tourist and home seekers excursion tickets offered at low rates. Inquiries to L. L. Stone general passenger agent Louisville Ky.
In Modern Society a cartoon prompts a tense exchange as a politician threatens libel charges while protesting being depicted like a rival. The cartoonist replies that the image resembles the politician, who admits the likeness yet questions his own propensity for self-appearance.
Excursion sleepers depart from St Louis on Tuesdays at 8 16 p m via Katy Flyer for San Antonio Los Angeles and San Francisco. Kansas City departures via M K T Railway occur Saturdays at 9 05 p m for the same destinations.
A quotation noting that true speech serves more to conceal desires than to reveal them, attributed to Oliver Goldsmith.
Society notes report the Earl of Makearaise arriving in New York amid social chatter about his status and billfold influence. The piece highlights expectations from Detroit Free Press readers about his price or value among wealthy patrons and the social scene.
Frank J. Cheney sworn to oath as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each incurable catarrh case. Catarrh cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials free. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
Quote from Detroit columnist notes the paradox of a man claiming readiness to die for two women, implying a double life and conflicting loyalties in a social or romantic dilemma.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for a wide range of ailments from headaches to cancer by regulating bowels. It claims easy natural movements, a 10 cent starter price, and warns against imitations with metal boxes and C C C stamped tablets.
Dialogue fragment shows Grimes asking about his wife's fondness for pets and Harum replying affirmatively. The exchange notes she is almost always with a pet, highlighting domestic context from the transcript.
Purxam Fapeless Dyes claim to prevent streaking and uneven color in fabrics. The copy urges purchase from all druggists.
A brief quotation from the Atchison Globe notes that a person who makes no mistakes ends up with nothing beyond perfect error free work. The line frames a critique of perfection without action.
The binding and printing of the volumes are beautifully executed. The compact size and shape invite every intelligent American to own them as part of his intellectual culture. Bound in red cloth, the books are finely crafted with artistic photogravure featuring the celebrated writer.
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