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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1891
Page
2
The Intelligencer notes Henry L. Norcross, Boston note broker, is named by his parents as the head of the Russell Sage bomber. Friends remain skeptical. The Capital prints Mrs. W. J. Young’s Suffrage convention address from week prior.
A recent cyclone center shifted west from the Mississippi valley and a severe windstorm swept southern California last Sunday. Authorities express concern they may trigger earthquakes if their moves continue.
Late report states China officially declines to take part in the Columbian Exposition citing American exclusion acts. Individual Chinese exhibits may still be shown. The move may hurt China as much as the United States, though internal affairs in China keep the government busy at home.
The Cedar Rapids Daily Republican praises Now for 92 noting its frank, honest, and practical work. It urges more subscribers and commends the paper as a dependable daily with strong original miscellany and literary pieces. The editor hopes the state takes pride in such a daily.
The Webster City Herald urges the coming Iowa legislature to remodel road laws. It argues current dirt road taxes are impractical and proposes cash payments, contracting road work by townships, and eliminating multiple road supervisors. It stresses road quality as a civic pride and predicts action this winter.
Instructions warn against thin newspaper wrapping and weak packaging. Use strong paper, sturdy packing, firm ties, and clear inked addresses in the lower right corner plus sender name in the upper left so packages reach destinations. Report losses or delays to the postmaster with available details.
An argument advocating protective tariffs to keep farms and factories as allies at home. It claims protection boosts home employment and wages, supports a domestic market, and counters free trader claims that tariffs are simply taxes.
A brief report from Des Moines Iowa dated December 12 1891 notes a short Polk County Farmers Alliance session. The article mentions a questioned honehead line and a linked alliance effort discussed at the gathering.
This Des Moines segment covers political maneuvering in the legislative committee for A L Stuntz's succession, attempts to seat Pres Oldfield of Polk county Alliance, and trial updates in the Fred Kemp George Jones case with self defense claims. It reports on the Mason-Ross cotton mill fire and efforts to raise funds for a larger plant, plus mortgage receivership and insurance questions.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers very favorable excursion tickets on December 24 25 31 1891 and January 1 1892. For tickets and information contact C and NW RY agents.
Ft. Dodge claims a real live ghost while Fmmersburg residents fear foot-pads. Williamsburg endures a $25,000 fire last Thursday as Webster county reports 75 Sunday schools with 4,000 members.
The article states that dandruff often causes itching and hair loss and claims Hall's Hair Renewer can cure baldness by treating the dandruff.
The Spies Wagon Works Co whose Sterling Illinois factory was destroyed by fire will relocate to Clinton. Work has already begun on their new site and plant reassembly is underway to resume production.
L M Bosworth endorses King s New Discovery and Life Pills with universal satisfaction claims. Merchants guarantee refunds if results are not satisfactory, praising popular remedies and promising reliable refunds.
Heavy December rainfall drenched Iowa with widespread effects. The Mississippi River rose rapidly, prompting caution as localities reported substantial wet conditions and higher water levels.
An elderly retired doctor claims to hold a vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung affections along with nerv ous debility and nervous complaints. He says he tested it in thousands of cases and will mail free of charge this recipe in German French or English with full directions for use upon request by mail from Soavane
Frank Miller allegedly made a death bed confession at his Washington state home claiming he killed his father-in-law L Billings in Floyd County sixteen years ago.
Advertisement for fast travel to Hot Springs New Orleans Las Vegas Hot Springs Galveston San Antonio City of Mexico Los Angeles Mobile Nashville Savannah Charleston Florida and famed winter resorts in the South via two through trains with Pullman palace cars low rates. See agents A F Banks T P Barry traffic manager Gen. Pass. Agt Marshalltown Iowa. 34-3
Harper's Bazar presents Paris design patterns and scent notes for home dressmakers and modistes. The issue features illustrated fashion content, witty essays, and stories, with serials by Besant and Black. Mrs Oz to contribute. Marion Harland essays included.
The notice lists Harper's Magazine and Harper's Weekly at 4.00 each and Harper's Bazar at 4.00 and Harper's Young People at 2.00. It also notes postage free to subscribers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The notice explains pricing for bound volumes of Harper's ent and other works. It states binding by mail or express at $7.00 per volume, with shipment free if postable under certain limits, and a $1.00 per volume charge for binding wip. Remittances by Post Office-order or draft are advised to avoid risk.
Hodgson and Rich known as the Big 2 operate a barber shop on the first floor west room Cook block south side Main Street Ames Iowa offering hair cutting shaving and modern styling with hot and cold baths and soft water. Call for service.
The cover features apple blossoms with Christmas implied by the issue’s contents. Mary E. Wilkins contributes verse, Harriet Maxwell Converse shares her Seneca adoption story, and Eleanor Lewis writes of a Roumanian Princess. The issue blends old favorites with new pieces to form an excellent magazine.
The Iowa Central Railway offers round trip excursion tickets at low rates to Aberdeen Mississippi Austin San Antonio Galveston Asherville NC New Orleans Mobile City of Mexico Lake Charles Jacksonville St Augustine and famed winter resorts across Texas Mexico California Louisiana Mississippi Georgia Florida. Principal resorts reachable with one car change via the Iowa Central. For rates and info contact Iowa Central agents or Traffic Manager General Pass Agent. Marshalltown IA February 28 to March 1.
The 164 page issue overflows with novelty ads and a unique cover design. It features James Russell Lowell poetry titled His Ship and a wealth of fiction including short stories by T. B. Aldrich and Richard Harding Davis, with several other strong contributors.
An ad urges using Ayer's Sarsaparilla to guard against illness as a cold begins. It emphasizes early treatment can prevent lower resistance and susceptibility to other diseases.
A slate of real estate deeds and transfers across Blair's addition Cam bridge Story City Nevada Slater Slater City Maxwell and other towns. Transactions honor multiple buyers including Thos Stoddart J A Vail O M Johnson Emeline King Baldwin Maxwell Nels Severtson and others with values ranging from 33 to 930 dollars. Stakes include lots in Blair's ad Cole Story City and surrounding tracts with several weds deeds and quitclaims recorded.
One hundred dollar reward offer for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cheney & Co. of Toledo endorse the firm’s honesty and solvency. West Traux and Walping Kinnan Marvin, both Toledo wholesale druggists, vouch for the cure. Catarrh Cure taken internally. price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. sold by all druggists. 12-3-5
For the week ending November 28, 1891, numerous quitclaim and warranty deeds are recorded across Story City Ames Nevada and surrounding areas. Transactions include mortgage foreclosures and lot transfers in Story City Kingsbury's Addition Ames and Maxwell with amounts ranging from 25 to 4800 dollars involving individuals such as Homer Bartlett L Munn Carlos Howe and Julia Forbes.
Advertises Krause's Headache Capsules as a guaranteed cure for headaches from lack of exercise and winter conditions. Claims prevention with one capsule at night and one in the morning after overindulgence. Bosworth druggist.
For the week ending December 1891 Frances E Fultz assigns to W T Dawson a debt or payment of 1800 dollars as recorded in the Nevada docket.
A Brooklyn preacher Rev Edward A Watson announces a free copy of his medical prescription for cures of Consumption asthma catarrh bronchitis and other throat and lung diseases. He claims recovery after long illness and invites fellow sufferers to write for the remedy at no charge.
A summary of many property transactions across Ames Zearing Maxwell Story City Slater Junction Sheldahl and surrounding areas. Names include John Moore McQuillen Erickson Kennedy Koch Britson Richmond Harrington Robison and White with deeds ranging from single lots to multiple parcels and mixed lots in blocks and adjoined lots.
Advertisements for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and Ford’s Sanitary Lotion promote household use. Sarsaparilla claims reliability for new buyers. Harper’s Bazar to publish Higginson paper and Witt's Cough and Consumption Cure touted. A novel Cut with his Own Diamond by Paul Cushing slated for December release.
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