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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1891
Page
7
The Intelligencer reports Henry L. Norcross of Boston, a note broker, identified by his parents as the head of the Russell Sage bomb-thrower. Friends remain skeptical as details emerge from city papers and suffrage convention coverage.
A severe windstorm swept over southern California last Sunday as the cyclone center appeared to move west from the Mississippi valley. Authorities express concern over possible earthquakes reaching the region.
A late report states China officially declines participation in the Columbian Exposition citing American exclusion acts. The rule allows individual Chinamen to exhibit, and observers think China may suffer if it adheres, while its government faces domestic duties.
The Cedar Rapids Daily Republican is commended for its frank and practical journalism. It is praised as one of the best daily papers in Iowa with excellent miscellaneous and literary work and reliable editorial columns. The note expresses pride in the newspaper and hopes for more subscribers.
The Webster City Herald argues for legislative reform of Iowa road taxes. A lighter cash levy, township contracted road work by reliable labor, and elimination of multiple road supervisors would cut costs and boost road quality, aligning with popular demand and the coming winter session.
The article warns against using newspaper or thin paper for wrapping and advises strong paper and secure packing. It stresses legible addressing with ink on the lower right corner and the sender’s name and address on the upper left corner. It notes that incorrect addresses cause delays and advises reporting losses to the postmaster with full details.
The piece argues protectionist policy keeps farms and factories as neighbors, reduces freight, and preserves profits at home. It cites Michigan farms and English factories as examples and contends tariffs create employment and a thriving home market. It disputes the tariffication claim that tariffs are simply taxes on all goods.
Des Moines Iowa December 12 1891 a short Polk County Wangers Alliance session concluded with unclear questions and local agenda. Readings mention alliance discussions and community concerns amid political activity in Des Moines.
Legislative moves to appoint leaders, a fatal cutting case in Holiness camp grounds, a fire destroying the Mason-Ross cotton mill with a pending insurance dispute, and multiple social happenings including two notable weddings, band concerts, and a Sabbath Union convention in Des Moines.
The Chicago and North Western Railway Co offers very favorable excursion ticket prices on December 24 25 31 1891 and January 1 1892. For tickets and information contact C N W agents.
Ft Dodge residents report a haunting claim while local lore spreads about a genuine ghost. The piece notes community fascination and cautious skepticism amid the unusual claim.
The notice claims scalp itching and hair loss stem from dandruff and can be cured by Hall's Hair Renewer. It presents a health remedy marketed to readers seeking relief from baldness and scalp issues.
The Spies Wagon Works Co. and its Sterling Illinois factory, recently destroyed by fire, will relocate to Clinton. Work has begun on the move and preparations for resumption of operations are underway.
L M Bosworth trades on King s New Discovery for Consumption Dr King s New Life Pills Blen s Amica Salve and Electric Bitters. They guarantee satisfaction and offer refunds if results are unsatisfactory. The message emphasizes merit and universal satisfaction of these remedies.
December rain spread across Iowa with heavy falls in many areas. The Mississippi River rose rapidly, prompting notices of rising water and coastal concerns.
An elderly physician retired from practice claims to hold a vegetable remedy recipe for curing consumption bronchitis and lung ailments plus nervous debility and nervous complaints. He offers to mail free of charge the recipe and full directions in German French or English upon request. Also notes a death bed confession by Frank Miller accusing himself of killing his father in law L Billings in Floyd county sixteen years ago in Washington.
A promotional rail notice touts two through trains with Pullman Palace Cars to Hot Springs New Orleans Las Vegas Hot Springs Galveston San Antonio City of Mexico Los Angeles Mobile Nashville Savannah Charleston Florida and other famed southern winter resorts. Agents in Marshalltown Iowa handle bookings with A F Banks T P Barry traffic manager.
Harper's Bazar is described as the home journal for women with Paris designs pattern sheets and illustrations. It highlights fashion coverage, witty humor, and serials for 1892 by Walter Besant, William Black, and others. Contributors include Mrs. Olit Marion Harland and Helen Marshall North addressing various audiences.
Postage free to all subscribers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico announced across Harper's Magazine series. The offer applies to Harper's Weekly Bazar and Young People editions as part of the subscriber benefit.
Harper & Brothers announce that Bazar volumes begin with January numbers each year and subscriptions start with the current time of order. Bound volumes of Harper’s will be shipped postpaid or by express free of charge if binding cost stays under one dollar per volume, at seven dollars per volume. Cloth cases are available by mail for one dollar each upon receipt of order. Remittances should use Post Office money orders or drafts. Newspapers must not copy this advertisement without explicit authorization.
Readable ad notes a barber shop on the first floor of the Cook block on Main Street offering hair cutting and shaving in the latest style.
The cover shows apple blossoms not Christmas but the issue delivers holiday cheer. It features verse by Mary E Wilkins and a Constance story by Harriet Maxwell Converse about adoption by the Seneca Indians along with pieces by Eleanor Lewis on a Roumanian Princess.
The Iowa Central Ry offers round trip excursion tickets at low rates from Marshalltown Iowa to Aberdeen Mississippi Austin Texas San Antonio Galveston Asherville North Carolina New Orleans Mobile City of Mexico Lake Charles Jacksonville St Augustine and major winter resorts in Texas Mexico Southern California Louisiana Mississippi Georgia and Florida Principal resorts accessible with one car change via the Iowa Central Ry For rates and information contact local agents or the General Passenger Traffic Manager Agt 28 Feb 1 Marshalltown Ia
The 164 page issue is packed with ads and fiction and features James Russell Lowell's poem His Ship. It also highlights new fiction by T. B. Aldrich and Richard Harding Davis among others, marking a rich literary variety.
The St Nicholas Christmas number features solid articles including Honors to the Flag by W. J. Henderson explaining naval and military customs, and Charles F. Lummis’s Strange Corners of Our Country on the Grand Canyon of Colorado and the Petrified Forest of Arizona with plans to cover more American sights in future numbers.
An old notice urges using Ayer's Cherry Pectoral at the start of a cold to prevent progression and reduce vulnerability to other diseases. It emphasizes early treatment as a protective measure for the sufferer.
Week ending November 21 1891 shows numerous property transfers including Thos Stoddart to J A Vail for 60 dollars 13 and 14 blocks Blair s ad Cole Frank transfers in Story City to Orrin T Fuller and Louisa A Fuller 338 15 feet lot 4 and 30 ft lot 2 block 16 etc plus deeds involving Cam bridge Slater Slater City Maxwell Maxwell Clark and other areas and buyers such as Emeline King Hannah Wells Nelson psa and Louisa Brown and E F Scott with various lots and monetary amounts
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise their reliability and financial ability. West Traux WaALpINNG KINNAN MARVIN wholesale druggists Toledo endorse the product and guarantee testimonials and price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Weekly record of land and lot transfers for the week ending November 28 1891 detailing deeds from Homer Bartlett to J J Coon to Fred Wearth to various buyers including Munn Howe Norris and others in Story City Maxwell Ames and Nevada with prices from 25 to 4800 dollars and multiple lot and block descriptions. Notable buyers include Mary E Wallace Thomas Thompson Julia Forbes and Elizabeth Murphey with numerous parcels in Kelley Kingsbury Adams Maxwell and Kelley subdivisions.
An ad claims winter headaches arise from pure air changes and offers Krausse's Headache Capsules as a cure. It touts prevention by taking one capsule before bed and another in the morning and cites L. M. Bosworth, a local druggist.
For the week ending December 1891 Frances E Fultz transfers 1800 dollars to W T Dawson as payment for Lot 1 in J Scotts ad Nevada.
A reformed sufferer announces health restoration after years with lung disease and offers free copies of a prescription claimed to cure Consumption Asthma Catarrh and Bronchitis. Those interested should address Rev Edward A Wilson Brooklyn Kings County New York for the remedy.
Record of numerous one week transfers including John and A H Rogers to Frank Moore for 450 dollars and various parcels in Zearing Maxwell Story City and Slater Junction. Notable deeds include Mary Kennedy to Geo M Kennedy for 3000 dollars and a large trust of lots in Story City and Maxwell.
Advertisements praise Chamberlain's Cough Remed for colds and note mothers in Centerville recommend it. L. M. Bosworth offers 25 50 and 1 dollar bottles. Also mentions Woolford's Sanitation, Ayer's Sarsaparilla, De Witt's Cough and Consumption Cure, and Paul Cushing's Cut with his Own Diamond novel forthcoming in Harper's. Colonel Higginson tunes Harper's Bazar piece. Publication set for December 12.
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