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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1890
Page
2
The Intelligencer weighs whether it is prudent to allow the current president time to adjust to the new role before initiating debates about a future replacement. The piece reflects on timing, continuity, and political prudence.
In a St Paul interview ex governor Sherman discusses Robert Lincoln as a potential president attracting Iowans who show enthusiasm.
The Dallas county News refers to Gallop, the Perry Chief, with the phrase That would be humorous old Mullet head, reflecting a local insult or prank in a casual editorial note.
Murat Halstead speculates that if Congress adjourns next spring the president should call an extra session to let Democrats talk themselves out of office. The remark reflects partisan commentary on political strategy and timing.
Following Dr Kochs discovery a Detroit man reports a chemical treatment using sodium and gold chlorides. Many consumptives treated show signs of improvement after the first week and the method excites considerable interest.
Critics claim Gen Miles seeks an Indian war to justify his actions and present himself as savior, boosting presidential ambitions. The debate intensifies as public figures face renewed charges of aspirational politics.
The poet Whittier marks his 88th birthday and is praised for a long life devoted to moral causes. He is celebrated for emancipation advocacy and for poetry that uplifts religious and moral life, with readers recalling the power and beauty of his verse.
A travel diary entry recounts a trip from Washington county through Barnes county to New Albany Indiana. The writer notes ferries across White River and rough roads, describes Washington as a growing industrial town and New Albany as a major manufacturing center, and mentions land values from seventy five to one hundred dollars per acre. The piece closes with reflections on hills, rock formations, and a ferry journey back toward Kentucky.
The article notes Ben Butler may retire on honored terms after a long public career. It praises his patriotism and usefulness, while acknowledging his political party loyalty and controversial actions in New Orleans.
The narrative follows a journey along the Wabash River through Vincennes Paoli and Paoli to Louisville with notes on bridges fences trees and crops. It mentions Lost River Palmyra New Albany and Joliet style roads, weather, and a grave on a ridge. Also reported are World’s Columbian Exposition papers and various local incidents and births.
In Berlin the emperor urged the cultivation of Christian spirit in schools and noted a transition into a new century. He warned that neglecting social reform could push society to tread new paths in the future while emphasizing the importance of modern history and religious education.
A roundup of diverse events including Frederick Boehm an anarchist suicide in New York John G Whittier birthday General Alfred H Terry funeral Mormons emigrating to Mexico a deadly dynamite blast near Wheeling West Virginia a canal burst near Buenos Ayres a severe eastern storm and market updates on flour output in Minneapolis Succi fast concluding Illinois Central car shop fire in Chicago legal rulings and local notices on taxes cattle disease beet sugar soil tests and arrests in Maquoketa Cedar Rapids and Des Moines plus upcoming meetings and appointments
An 18 year old girl, living as a hired helper, died after taking strychnine in Forsyth's drug store and poisoning rats. Investigators report the killer asked for a drink and shot Mrs Farmer through the heart after entering the residence and ransacking the home. Authorities in What Cheer Iowa note the crime occurred near mid November.
The issue collects essays by George Bancroft, Margaret DeJames Russell Lowell and others, with Oliver Hazard Perry and the Battle of Lake Erie by a veteran historiographer. It features Amelia E. Barr on The Beads of Tasmer, and fiction by Robert Grant and Mrs Deland titled To What.
Rev M Shrout of Blue Mound Kansas says he used Dr King’s New Discovery after lung disease left him near weeks to live. He claims five bottles restored health and gained twenty six pounds. Love’s Funny Folks Coination manager endorses it for consumption and urges trials with trial bottles at L M Store.
The piece explains mistletoe new to America, noting tropical origins and over four hundred species. It details common hosts beyond oak, winter orchard display in England, and superstition about felling mistletoe-bearing oaks with fatal personal anecdotes from Magna Britannia and the New York Press.
A party of gentlemen recounts a Christmas morning with a baby boy child who fails to react to gifts. The baby’s question to his papa about Santa Claus reveals a humorous, tender scene as adults reflect on holiday wonder.
A food item labeled World’s Fair plum pudding names a recipe with currants raisins suet bread sugar eggs nutmeg brandy and wine. The method uses overnight soaking, morning moisture, final mixing, wrapped in a cloth and boiled four hours per the New York Herald.
A Maryland plum pudding recipe from the New York Herald uses six pounds each of seeded raisins brown sugar currants stale bread and suet plus eggs citrus wine brandy and spices. After mixing it rests overnight then is divided into twelve portions boiled four hours wrapped in cloths sun-dried then stored in a cold room for up to a year. When needed it is boiled again in its cloth for about ninety minutes.
Shell and chop peanuts then measure equal sugar cups. Dissolve sugar in a hot skillet while moving it constantly, add peanuts, and pour into buttered tins. A quick, tasty confection.
A secret gathering of oil producers from Western and Northern Pennsylvania met in Pittsburg on the 11th with the apparent aim of forming an alliance to challenge the Standard Oil Company.
Dr Miles new heart cure advertised as revolutionary for heart disease with rapid relief from breathlessness fluttering and swelling. The promotion claims widespread cures and offers a free book, with sales guaranteed by L M Bosworth and a restorative service for headaches fits and opium habit.
A traveler recounts Greek Christmas fasts leading to a communal table. A round setup features a mountain of coarse sheep cheese and a hands only feast, with resin aged wine easing tongues as family members share festive stories and customs.
A young theatrical manager recalls Christmas with Edwin Booth at Cos Cob Connecticut. Booth owned a summer residence with river and Sound views, and the entry gate drew beggars from the New Haven line, prompting talk of a dog gift. a Siberian hound arrived the day before Christmas.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a broken chain triggers a dash to a balcony amid a racket. The trio armed with antique swords and a revolutionary musket confronts the uproar while a Siberian hound kills a donkey, leaving thousands of dollars in presents scattered on three acres of property.
Frost declares the season ends at Christmas while Snow notes it's over until next year. He mentions mounting bills unpaid with many purchases charged to him by his wife.
A confidential clerk notes Mr. De Goode’s lateness and a “terrible spree” look while an employer asks if he drinks. The clerk says it’s nothing, mentioning that on Christmas he gave his boy a drum, hinting at a lighter family moment behind the troubling impression.
A fragment from a likely sentimental piece describes two sisters discussing a mistletoe and an engagement. One says she and George became engaged the day before, explaining the forgotten decoration. The tone hints at domestic gossip and old fashioned courtship.
A brief item notes a proposed fair exchange offering a sealskin paletot as a desirable gift and a $1.65 smoking set as part of the transaction. The ad suggests spending about $500 to obtain the wife as the gift, framed as a New Year surprise.
Letter from Amy E B Adam of Hurd of Gorton 8 D describes a grave lung illness and multiple doctors giving up. She credits her recovery to Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and cold relief after eight bottles, with trial bottles free at L Bosworth's Drugstore.
Notice to Shields and Cook of delinquent tax sale by Story County Treasurer Jones on May 5 in 1890. Purchaser holds Lot 3, Block 2 in Kellega addition. Redemption or tax deed actions follow upon completion of service and required indorment. Dated 18th day of the month in 1890. J. M. Stark
An early Harper's Weekly notice outlines its aim as a family journal with artistic and literary content. It describes periodical supplements, subscription options, and binding details for volumes, urging readers to engage with the Harper Brothers offerings.
A fragmented card references Harper's Bazar with fashion plates and pattern sheets. It notes Agnes B. Ormabes and a series on The Lady Contes, plus Woman in Art. Authors Besant and Thomas are mentioned as contributors or collaborators in the era's literary lineup.
Harper’s volumes begin January numbers with back three years in neat cloth. Bound volumes mailed postage paid for 7.00 per volume. cloth cases 1.00 extra. Remit by money order or draft to Harper & Brothers New York. Newspapers must not copy without express permission.
A garbled sentence suggests reflections on how care, attention, and instruction combine to captivate the young and sharpen thinking. The text reads as a stray quotation about the balance of teaching and mental development.
A fragmented notice indicates volumes dated November 4, 1990, are out of print with prices around 3.580 each. Buyers are asked to send remittances via Post Office money order or draft. Address: Harpes Ge ya.
The notice touts the Mexican Gulf Coast as an ideal winter home with mild North contrasts fading, urging travel via Illinois Central Railroad to New Orleans and nearby coastal retreats. It promotes hunting, fishing, oysters, and scenic pine scents, inviting readers to request a pamphlet by J. W. Merry in Manchester Iowa.
Advertised medicine Electric Bitters claimed to cure dyspepsia and liver stomach and kidney woes. Sold by IL M Bossworth Druggist at 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle with directions for use.
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