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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1892
Page
2
The Madrid Home News expands to a six column quarto indicating steady growth in public favor. Boone young men form a Cayotumbing Club with rooms to be fitted for leisure and games including pool billiards cards and dancing.
The winter school for dairying and agriculture at the State Agricultural College begins promisingly under Prof. James Wilson. All of last year's dairying graduates found employments at $75 a month and up according to Adams County Union.
The 1891 report summarizes that year’s observations and includes reprinted monthly bulletins. The 87 page pamphlet is a valuable record and will gain value as time passes.
The Gate City editor laments the death of a Keokuk social leader and argues modern opportunity would have allowed her to excel in government, law, or the kitchen, claiming society wastes vast talent by restricting access to roles for women.
In 1892 Uncle Jerry Rusk reports Congress has again allotted money to test rain production by explosives. The same investigator from last year continues work, but the assessor notes prices and finances for the coming year do not include funds for this purpose.
The Iowa press debates whether the next Republican state convention should nominate a U.S. senator or leave selection to the legislature. The Register favors convention action but notes opposition from papers like Gate City. It argues that candidates would not sulk if a different man is chosen and emphasizes loyalty to the party.
The piece debates whether Republicans can carry Iowa next fall amid two large factions: prohibition Republicans and license Republicans. It urges finding a middle ground or a new departure to keep or lose voters, warning that stance on prohibition could drive away supporters or split the party.
The remark points to an unsettled issue affecting next fall and warns that legislative district decisions may bring surprises. It notes potential progress with A. 4. Cummins as governor, suggesting he could match or exceed others named so far.
The article lists campus news from the period including frigid Sunday morning temperatures of 11 below, ongoing student registrations, faculty movements, and upcoming events. Pres Beardshear returns from Des Moines, Mrs Sexton improves after illness, and Prof Wilson attends meetings in Hum bo rt while Mr Georgeson from Kansas Agr. College comments on Iowa State potential. Des Moines bound Dollie Sexton receives a teaching post five miles north of Des Moines. A stray note reports two colts wandering downtown during the storm and being cared for by Mr Sexton. Additional items include Prof Curtiss possibly visiting, Prof Budd’s arrival, art exhibit trips, and horticultural society plans in Corning. A U S organization forms with Prof Wilson elected superintendent. teachers to be chosen next Sunday. S. S. Literature to arrive.
John Harvey Soper died at his residence 315 main, Wednesday November 30 at 2 30 p m. The funeral included ministers from the Christian and Friends churches and was followed by burial beside his granddaughter in Ames. Soper born April 21 1824 in Delaware Co New York married Orpha Hobbs 1853, widowed 1856, remarried to Arletta Frisby 1857 who survives. He moved to Ames, then Le Grand, served as Trustee and Treasurer of Le Grand Christian College and supported benevolent work and church activities. He anticipated death due to lung trouble after arranging his funeral.
At a December board meeting of Le Grand Christian College the trustees formed a committee to draft resolutions on the death of treasurer J. H. Soper. The prepared note honors his wisdom, devotion, and service to Christian education and faith, noting the loss to the college and the comfort of heaven.
S. P. kept a London coat of arms tobacco pouch through his wartime service. Upon discharge he gave it to comrade Harry Selby, who kept it until his death. Selby’s widow later returned it to S. P. when she moved to Ames, and the pouch was finally reclaimed this week, remaining with the veteran for life.
Snow offers good sleighing potential in the Ames vicinity while many on the sick list recover. Last week Evergreen church hosted meetings with Rev. James Thomas delivering an impressive Sunday sermon about treasures hidden in a field. Ed Raff staying at his father’s to buy poultry and ship east soon.
Town hall Ames schedules a December 29 meeting at 10 am with talks on orchard prospects by Prof J L Budd and sheep farming by Tyner McLain. Five minute speeches follow by Oj meal Martin Mauser potatoes C W Mills chickens T J Kegley. Afternoon session covers youth guidance and farming after sons leave home. Boots and shoes advertised at Tilden's.
Per week Mr Rufus Ames and others listed attendances advertised. A long list of names includes Miss Nettie Barndollar Charity Beard James Hope and John W Marcelles among callers. J E Duncan P M notes fifty business houses represented in the Carnival tonight.
A Monday evening gathering at the Christian church drew a full audience for a stirring address by E K Stevenson a prominent figure in Sunday school work in the west. Wood the county Sunday school missionary and C Wallace Polk county missionary spoke on their work along with Revs Everly Douglass and Hester who participated in the program.
The wedding occurred Wednesday evening December 14 1892 at the bride’s parents home with Rev Vande Walker officiating. The couple are praised as esteemed young people and receive congratulations from The Intelligencer. Also notes a December 31 1892 city boundary election and concerns about snow on sidewalks.
An old classified ad explains postage free subscriptions to Harper's Bazar across the United States Canada and Mexico. It lists bound volume options for three years backward at $7 per volume and cloth binding at $1 postpaid plus payment methods and order instructions.
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