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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
2
The text reports naval movements and diplomatic threats from Russia and Colombia, U S warship patrols, and Cuban reciprocity debates as the Fifty eighth Congress opens. It notes appointments and bills on postal issues naval expansion and court actions amid typhoid outbreaks and local disasters.
The postal service lists new rural free delivery routes starting January 1 and January 2. Towns include Auburn Sac county Moville Bennett Manilla Mount Sterling Welton Paton with route lengths from 22% to 50% miles and populations ranging from 452 to 1,080. Houses on routes span 89 to 216, covering areas between 24 and 54 square miles.
B M Rasmussen of Story County Iowa becomes United States consul in Stavanger Norway a southern city of about 25 000 inhabitants He has a long government service history including Cuba Havana Manila and the Philippines He is married and accompanied by his wife Mrs Rasmussen The narrative also recalls a Prairie Junction scene and lines from George Ade's Peggy from Paris with a train travel nostalgia note.
A compact survey of industrial developments personal and political items and notable happenings at home and abroad with concise notes on the week’s events across markets politics and society.
Weather in the northwest turns bitter with temperatures four to 24 degrees below zero. Pittsburgh area engines overturn kill five near Piedmont West Virginia. National events include Chicago chosen for the 1904 Republican convention on June 21, a large civil service scandal fine in Chicago, and Reyes victory in Colombia. Also noted are multiple ship and rail accidents, deaths in Manila quarry blast, Panama politics, and pensions and land sales figures.
Mrs Catherine I Curtin widow of war governor Andrew G Curtin dies at 84 in Bellefonte Pennsylvania. Rev John Lanahan prominent Methodist Episcopal minister dies in Baltimore aged 88. Rev Henry Clay Trumbull editor of the Sunday School Times dies in Philadelphia aged 73. Rev Seth K Mitchell evangelist dies at his Dorchester home aged 70. Abbott Texas nearly wiped out by fire. Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi retired dies at 71 in Stratford Connecticut. Elections held in 20 Massachusetts cities yield 13 Republican mayors with Democrats winning remainder.
Frau Fischer, a renowned lion tamer, was killed in a Dresden cage as four lions mauled her, with her children present. The report notes additional world events including Spencer death in Brighton, Russo Japanese peace tone, and several other international incidents.
Adjutant General Byers reports Iowa’s state claim against the United States for aid to the war effort totals 147 644 06 dollars. From this, 126 350 66 dollars has been collected, leaving a net balance of 20 545 70 dollars. Some property credit of 747 90 dollars reduces the net due. The auditor denies refund for post muster materials. A bill by G N Haugen stands pending in the House War Claims Committee.
The committee overseeing the Cecil Rhodes scholarships plans an examination for candidates in Des Moines this winter or spring. Information will be sent to state colleges and the public press. Prospective candidates must notify President George A. MacLean of Iowa State University by February 1. Committee members include presidents of Iowa State University, Iowa College, Cornell College, Coe College, and Drake University.
Carl Leopold, a leading Burlington businessman, found a meteor during a quail hunt and plans to donate the stone to the Burlington public library. The American Association of Fairs set August 22 to 27 for the Iowa state fair.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to stop coughs and cure colds. It notes a price of 25 cents and references generic quotes about a fur cap and skates. Also mentions Putnam Fadeless Dyes at 10 cents per package and a slogan about confidence as strength.
Mrs Paula Weisslitz of 176 Seneca St Buffalo N Y writes that after two years of female troubles and back pains a doctor’s kidney diagnosis led nowhere. A husband’s suggestion to try Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound brought relief within three months with disappearance of pain clearer sight and a healthier system. A $5000 fee proves genuineness of the letter.
A dialogue from Town and Country features Mr. Trucker considering quitting his business to recover money, while Mrs. Tr er plans to travel after their son in law dies, revealing hopeful but cautious outlooks on life and finances.
Rates and scheduling notice from Mobile and Ohio Railroad inviting inquiries about homeseekers and settlers rates to southern destinations with monthly first and third Teese references and a dated 1904 posting. Also brief ad mentions Piso s Cure for Consumption and a 1900 testimonial from Ocean Grove New Jersey alongside a Philadelphia Record quotation.
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