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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
2
A public notice remarks that Idaho’s Supreme Court affirmed the validity of the Woman’s suffrage amendment, making Idaho the fourth state to grant voting rights to women on equal terms with men. It also notes other political debates and civic concerns from the period.
Secretary of State McFarland, returning from an eastern trip, stopped in Dubuque and offered the state secretary position to Senator Allison. Rumor says McFarland prefers office holding beyond his current term, and he reportedly carried the message to Allison.
E C Bennett notes creamery success in many regions contrasts with areas still relying on farm butter. Merchants resent poor dairy quality and farmers seek fair prices, while creamery communities showcase better butter and broader market acceptance. The creamery, he argues, has transformed Iowa dairy practices statewide.
The Des Moines Leader forecasts likely acceptance of an $800000 offer for the water works plant. The paper notes no official confirmation yet but suggests city officials see the deal as favorable, avoiding monopoly tolls after costly litigation and high rates. A new plant of similar capacity costs about $600000.
Congressman Henderson voices support for Cuban insurgents while urging the United States to attend to its own business, a stance likely to please conservatives but not reflect majority sentiment.
The Boone Daily News and Republican clash in print, prompting readers to demand focus on genuine news. Readers say rivalry harms the town’s image when papers fill columns with self serving articles instead of news.
Convict labor should be continued and not abandoned in Sing Sing. Solitary confinement without labor is criticized as a relic of the dark ages. The piece argues convicts deserve remunerative labor to repay the state and prevent free labor competition, urging labor organizations to address other evils while maintaining inmate work.
On December 24 25 and 31 1896 and January 1 1897 the Chicago and North Western Railway will sell excursion tickets to points on the North Western Line and Union Pacific within 200 miles of the selling station. Tickets are good for return passage until January 4 1898 inclusive. For tickets and full information apply to agents at North Western Railway. 34:3
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