Howells to Contribute New Short The Unexpected Guests
The Intelligencer states William Dean Howells will contribute a new piece titled The Unexpected Guests to Harper s Magazine for January with illustrations by W T Smedley. It also notes Des Moines holiness paper The Highway and Banner, edited by Rev Isaiah Reed, is expanding its readership and improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dean Howells
Harper's Magazine
W. T. Smedley
the Highway and Banner
Des Moines
Isaiah Reed
Harper's January issue praised as second Christmas number
The January Harper's Magazine is described as a bright second Christmas issue with fine literary contributions and beautiful illustrations, rivaling the prior December holiday edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Magazine
Waite to Discuss U S Pension System in Harper’s
Edward F. Waite will present a detailed, impartial analysis of the pension system in the United States in the January Harper’s Magazine. The article covers its history, current scale, importance, and key features of its administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Magazine
Edward F. Waite
United States
Antony of Texas Seeks to Repeal Pension Law in Congress
A Texas congressman proposes repealing the June 27 1890 pension act and ordering all pensions granted under it discontinued. The measure reflects southern lawmakers' sentiment and lacks party willingness to assume responsibility, though it aligns with some unionist views in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antony
Texas
Congress
Judge orders immediate trials for liquor seller cases at Fort Dodge
Judge J L Stevens commanded rapid prosecution of over twenty liquor seller indictments. County Attorney Martin said he was unprepared yet the judge pressed for trials. Six defendants pleaded guilty and will be fined. one was acquitted. another dismissed. remaining cases continued due to witness scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
J. L. Stevens
Martin
Butler targets Talmadge salary under Cleveland reign
Congressmen Butler declares in the Fayette County Union that he will prevent Mr. Talmadge’s salary rise during Cleveland’s administration. Cleveland is to be inaugurated March 4 1893 and will start by indicting a telegram that insults the incumbent at West Union Iowa. Talmadge also runs a post office job and edits a Republican paper seen as offensive by Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Fayette County Union
Talmadge
Cleveland
West Union
Iowa
Tallmedge
Ames
Parley Sheldon
Mark Twain tale features a stranger with a million-pound bank note
The Century notes Mark Twain's story The £1,000,000 Bank Note to be printed in January. The plot centers on a man with a lone million-pound note and fears about changing it at the Bank of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of England
Mark Twain
Christmas 1892 Note of Gratitude From Ames
A Christmas message reflects gratitude for national prosperity and a peaceful election year. It highlights calm, a strong crop, and town growth in Ames, noting few disturbances aside from a few deaths and praising the year 1892. The greeting extends wishes for a merry Christmas to readers and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
British Farmers Reject Free Trade at London Convention
A December London convention of British agriculturists and farm groups denounced untaxed foreign imports, urging duties equal to home tax rates to level competition. Speaker Chaplin favored protection, while the Times warned against bimetalism. The piece notes growing anti Free Trade sentiment among farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
Chaplin
London Times
Janay _baye
Enone
Fang
Christmas Time Remembrance and Joy Across Ages
The piece reflects on Christmas as a universal holiday that stirs memories in all, especially children who feel its fullest joy. It notes the day’s sacred tone for all, the Advent story, and the hopeful dawn it brings to human life and shared burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Adlai Stevenson’s Early Education and Kinship Ties
The article notes Adlai E. Stevenson as part of a famous class graduated in 1849 from B. B. Sayre’s school in Frankfort Kentucky. The group then attended Centre College Janville Kentucky to study law. Stevenson is described as a quiet dignified student who preferred solitude. He reportedly has more cousins than any other public figure and descendants of a long, prolific family with relatives in nearly every state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai E. Stevenson
Justice Harlan
Blackburn
West
B. Gratz Brown
Thomas I. Crittenden
Missouri
B. B. Sayre
Frankfort
Kentucky
Centre College
Janville
Stevenson
Union
Harper’s Weekly
Potential Deputy for State Auditor Named from Story City
The State Register hints Ole O. Roe of Story City as likely deputy to state auditor elect C. G. McCarthy. Roe, a Republican banker and former county superintendent, may move to Des Moines in May though Story City resists losing him. Roe’s statewide Education renown raises expectation of leadership at a Lutheran college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. McCarthy
McCarthy
Ole O. Roe
Nevada
Story County
Des Moines
State Register
Herald
Roe
Register
Story City
State Bank
Youth's Companion Praised for Educative Value in 1893 Prospectus
The Youth's Companion is highly regarded with widespread Iowa readership and beyond. The paper is celebrated for excellent content and education, with the 1893 prospectus promising new attractions for the coming year. It remains a welcome guest in many households and among all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Name Your Candidates For Senatorship Now
The article urges a Republican state convention to issue an early call and disclose candidate merits within 30 days to sharpen the contest. It argues that counties and newspapers will reveal names and qualifications, enabling delegates to decide in harmony and prompting public discussion before convention time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Blaine on Death Bed as Nation Prepares for Loss
Hon James G Blaine lies gravely ill and near death after days of guarded medical statements. The noted Republican leader has long faced poor health and a collapsing strength, with his passing anticipated as a profound national mourning event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
United States
Blaine
Hymn and social notes from Mrs. President Harrison era
Inquiry mentions Lead Kindly Light hymn 682 in the Methodist hymnal. Mr Ball moved into a new house. A box social at Mr Nowlin's last Thursday for the U B church raised a good sum for the society. Ladies of that church are faithful workers. Mrs J J Wiltse visited her daughter west of Kelley. Neighbors plan to attend the Christmas tree at the Jones school house and some will go to Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Ball
Kelley
Jones School
Professor Curtis Visits As Mercury Drops Below Zero
Mercury registered 20 percent below zero Tuesday morning with a minimum of 21 below. Despite the cold, work continues on the new agricultural building as 8 opened at 3 p.m. last Sunday with about 55 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Curtis
Mercury
Merchants Carnival nets Ames relief fund of 137 dollars
The Thursday evening entertainment by local business and student groups in Ames drew strong attendance and praise. Performances featured Miss Tot Bigelow and others in drill routines, a piano solo, and a concluding song. After expenses, about 137 dollars went to the Relief Corps for city aid, with photographers offering portraits to participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Co
Lepsug
Miss Tot Bigelow
Nip
Miss Parsons
Bartlette
Mr. Arnold
Relief Corps
Ames
Taylor
Hoot
Jessie Maxwell
Haas Bros
Velva Bradley George Baker
Ida Hodgson
Boehm
Anna Richmond
W.S. Bradley
Loretta Hamilton
Miss Cupps
Cora Moore
Downs Ruth Duncan H
Goble
Alice Stuckslager
Dr. Hunt — Hattie Sheldon
Geo. D. Loud
Blanche Soper
J. P. Watson
Hilda Nelson Myrtle Little
B. A. Lockwood
Lizzie Alen
Grace Maxwell
W. P. Taylor
Kessie Lincoln
Blanche Greeley
Cora Skelton
Imp Pitsor
Margaret Cour Maude Keeney
Kate Christinan
Ethel Hamilton
Maime Tilden
Kate Cole
Newspaper and Jewelry Ad Bundle Pitch
An advertisement offers a year subscription to the paper for 1.50 and promotes Baker the jeweler. It also lists grocery deals including sugar eggs and announces stove help from Bingtam & Co with price highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingtam & Co’s. Ad
Christmas hat and clothing line advertised with hum of poetry
An advertisement offers hats caps trunks and valises gloves mittens underwear neckwear hosiery and more. A school report from district number one Franklin township for December 9 1892 shows 24 pupils enrolled with 19.9 average attendance and lists non absent students and teacher Fannie Curtiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Sorry
Franklin Township
Earl Hughes
Gertie Arrasmith
Ethel Dodds
Rosco Dodds
Harry Dodds
Fannie Curtiss
Hemstree t McLAIN Real Estate and Loans Ad
Loans negotiated and money lent with good notes bought. Real estate bought and sold in all varieties. Insurance offered at low rates. Hemstree t McLAIN promote access to financing and property services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HemstReet & McLain
Christmas chairs advertised by Geo. D. Loud
J. E. Duncan postmaster lists a week on Cleveland with many names called for advertisement. Geo. D. Loud promotes easy chairs in silk tapestry leather seat polished oak as ideal Christmas gifts. Do not miss viewing the furniture in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Loud
Chicago and North-Western Excursion Ticket Sale Dates
On December 24, 25, 26 and 31, 1892, and January 1 and 2, 1893, the Chicago & North-Western Railway offers excursion tickets at favorable rates. For tickets and information contact agents of the C. and N. W. Ry at 33 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central R’y
P. Barry
A. F. Banks
Ag’t
Chicago & North-Western R’y Co
Cedar Rapids
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y Co
Chicago & North-Western R’y
The School Vacation Ends a Quiet Ames Semester
The Ames public schools closed last Friday for the annual holiday recess. Teachers who stayed in town are scattered for the break, with several heading to Des Moines Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa destinations to visit friends or attend the State Teachers’ Association in Cedar Rapids and Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Harriett Watts
Wisconsin
Gossard
Kelsey
Miss Mann
Algona
Miss Laughrey
Des Moines
Maxwell
State Teachers’ Association
Cedar Rapids
Miss Pope
Odell
Ilinois
Miss Stone
Winslow
Mr. Carstens
Grinnell
Davenport
Property Transactions and Deeds in Nevada and Ames Area
A week ending December 17 1892 records multiple real estate transfers. W H Cole to Wm J Everett for 400 dollars. M E Hix and MC Allen to A A Olson for 1750. J E Warren to M A Saunders for 100 along with various other deeds across Nevada Ames and surrounding parcels including Cambridge Burris ad and Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H Cole
J Everett
M E Hix
MC Allen
A A Olson
J E Warren
Saunders
Jesse F Waterman
W F Sturdevant
Abel Olson
Andrew A Olson
A H Fay
J Reed
Burris
Nevada
G W Boyd
Peter Shugart
W B Smith
F A Norris
A J Reed
Frank Thompson
Henry R Thompson
Cambridge
DG Ferguson
Augusta A Kegley
Ives
Ames
Zearing Imp Coto
W Thatcher
South
Zedting
Peter E Shugart
J A Fitehlepatrick
Hannah R Twedt
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Intelligencer
K. Wilson, Publishers
College Notes
the Merchants Carnival
J. B. Paxton
Nichols Bros
Union National Bank
Cramer Bros
J. B. Elliot Hoot & Read
N. W
Bigelow & Smith
Geo. G. Tilden
Hamilton & Co
J. H. Queal & Co
Adams Bros
Bigelow
Jessie Adams
Toting Bingham & Co
Nellie Allen
Lydia Watts
Belle Phillips
Flossie Wright Pearl Barnette
Myrtie Hemstreet
Margaret Fairchild
Jessie Stucksinger
Luella Wartman
Susie Wartmar
Maxwell & Son
Hattie Cox Munn
Louise Hamilton
Ollie Stevens
Jay Allen
Story County Bank
Caniel Bros
Herma Russel
John Kintsley
Ames Flouring Mill
F. Martin
Ames Times
Maime Butcher
Stella McLain
Minnie Perkins
Bessie Read
Katie Eliott
Cora Thompson Fannie Dodds
Gretta Zenor
Lennie Hodgson
Grace Perkins
Jule Lanning
Grove Bros
J.M. Butcher
Loughran Machinevoo
Perkins & Son
Ben Reader
C. M. Soper
Westerman & Arnold Intelligencer
Zenor & Son
Hodgson
Rich Misaes Miller
Bower
Postoffice
Hoot & Read
G. G. Tilden Est
Baker's
Tilden’s
Hamilton & Co's
Tlden’s
Ime Iicencer
The
Des Moines Weekly Register
Des Moines Weekly Leader
New Yorkly Tribune
Bicelow & Smith
Opera House
J. B. Elliott
the Flower of Life
Cons
Lyman
Independent
New York Independent
Intelligencer
Lou Gregory
J. L. Harigan
John Kranevoet
John Peterson
Jorgen
King Dee
Coggshall
Myron Griffin
D.C. Hermioni
A. Musif
Jason
Robinson
Harry W
J.E. Duncan
P. M
New York
P. O. Box
OWA State Teachers’ Association
Uld Sewell
MI. Soper
New York Weekly Tribune
Weekly Tribune
A “Intelligencer
Total
L. M. Bosworth Druggist
Castoria
Read’s Market
St. Paul (Minn
Pioneer Press
Robert Louis Stevenson
Europe
Pioneer Press Co
Northwestern
Fence Compa
Samuel Pitcher
G. C. Osaoon
Lowell, Mass
J. F. Kincuerer
Conway, Ark
Hi. A. Ancnen
Oxford St
Brooklyn, N. Y
Children’s Department
Usitep
Hospira
Axp Dispensany
Boston
Mags
Auten C. Surra, Pres
the Centaur Company
TI Murray Street
New York City
E. S. Downs
Prop
E. S Downs
New Life
E. C. West
Guy
LM Bosworth
M. E. McMichael
Dray and Express
Harry Kaalaso
Iowa State University
Crown & Bridge Works
Goble’s Harness Store
Marshal Bye
Marshalltown
J. BR. Starr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!