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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1890
Page
2
Adam Forepaugh Sr veteran showman died in Philadelphia on the 22d at age 68. He started as a butcher before entering show business and amassed a fortune estimated at one million dollars. The item notes his long career and wealth.
In editorial tone the National Stockman notes relief that the legislature passed no bad laws and warns against tampering with good ones. It mentions the anti slavery congress in Brussels limiting talks to slave trade mitigation and predicts future international interest in horse breeding with profitable exports.
The senate committee on territories authorized a favorable report on Wyoming statehood. No minority report will be presented, though the vote was not unanimous. A favorable report was ordered on the Oklahoma temporary government bill. The Idaho admission bill was laid over to a future day.
The article notes the discovery of the influenza microbe and humorously calls it bishop of bacilla. It suggests the afflicted will still sneeze and hopes scholars will advise actions to avoid the unwelcome visitor.
The passage notes the growing hope that treeless western prairies will soon show many forests as thousands of acres are planted annually. Driven by need and aided by law, planting accelerates, promising improved timbered conditions in about fifty years.
The speaker argues Americans view the nation as liberty's cradle and claim credit for ideas from abroad. He asserts all great concepts become ours when useful and rejects the notion that civil service or political practices must originate locally.
Speaker Reed stands firm under present pressure and argues that voting is required to be considered present. He cites Democratic precedent in New York and Ohio, and Indiana Supreme Court support, asserting public common sense backs his stance. The aim is stronger minority rights in future Congresses.
Sir Edwin Chadwick praises fresh air and a system of great towers to pump ozone into city skies. He cites an American pumping machine and Eiffel as supporters, saying it could transform urban health, with small scale tests aboard liners at sea.
Dr J M Mills reviews a new simple device for tonsillitis treatment in the January Babyhood. The issue includes gargling directions for mothers and a paper on opiate administration to infants. It also cites studies on early music for children and offers nursery tips for busy mothers.
Milford Township notices report mild spring signals with overcoats saved, family visits, milk stock shipments, and creamery plans. Local health updates include pneumonia illness and recoveries. A library discussion on prohibition at Sheffield school draws attendees. Washington political roundup covers Speaker Reed’s quorum move and several nominations and bills.
Robt. Anderson rents Harper farm east of town. Mayor Boardman was in Chicago on business. Colo youth dance planned Thursday. J. W. Bartlett and son Ed visited town. Olmier Holland of St Paul visiting near Roland. Miss Alderman on business to Wight county. Miss Emma McGlofin visiting Mapleton sister. Mrs. A. McGloffin returned from Mapleton visit. Geo Frazier to stay in Nevada winter. Miss Amanda Livingstone to California. W H Jones ill with grippe, improving. Hon. T C McCall ill with influenza. F T McLain reported many grippe cases in Milford. John Hariden and son dangerously ill. Miss Abigail Vaughn and niece Cora Gallup visiting Dyer family. Mrs. C V Norris seriously ill but better. Schoolhouse No 4 burned in New Albany South. Rev Schnur missing services due to grippe. Marriag e: Lee Welty of Des Moines to Miss Lalie Gettys of Ames. They depart for Des Moines. Smith & Son sold John Pee property near Col. Secae to Mrs Harper to improve and occupy earspring. One family to move in.
Ontario column reports Professor Balliet organizing a class of twenty two scholars and urges music education. Rev Bunce missed a Sunday appointment due to sickness. Hiram Ward dies February first at sixty two after a six week illness. burial in Boone. Ezra Ward travels from Moville for the funeral. United Brethren quarterly meeting draws crowds. Rev Snake to start meetings. Ames youths attend. Arthur Ross heads to Britt Iowa. Sutton family moves to La Crosse Illinois by train and team.
The baby king of Spain suffers severely from la grippe and Prince Armadeus, former king, has died from the illness.
An old remedy article touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm applied with a flannel cloth on the chest to relieve pain without blistering. It claims the counter irritation helps and may prevent pneumonia if used promptly. Fifty cent bottles advertised by Westerman and Arnold.
If churches continue updating their credentials, wider audiences can join religious organizations, enabling broader participation and inclusion across denominations.
A testimonial from Charles F. Dumterville of Plymouth England claims Ayer's Cherry Pectoral relieved his bronchitis within a month. He reports sending the remedy to a bronchitis and asthma sufferer who also benefited and asked for more.
A quip about an unmarried woman and child-rearing appears alongside an ad for Shi loh's Porous Plaster with a 25 cent price. The note mentions music in the heir and urges a spring medicine. It promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla to cleanse the blood after winter salt meat diets.
A collection of assorted lines advertises cures and remedies for coughs and catarrh with prices, plus social humor about poets, bank books, and a remark on health in Montana. Some lines mention hair care, a bank book merit, and a quip about rich men and love modifications.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorses the cure and asserts honesty and solvency. West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin Crisis Toledo Crb. E H Van Hoesen Toledo National Bank cashier. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucus. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
The pleasant California liquid fruit remedy is easier to take and more beneficial than bitter medicines. It strengthens the liver kidneys stomach and bowels while arousing them to healthy activity. For sale in South and $1.00 bottles by Westerman & Co.
A soldier ends a letter to his sweetheart with a chilling line. He hopes Heaven preserves her from her affectionate Fritz, signaling fear of a possible German pursuer or lover named Fritz amid wartime anxieties.
An advertisement claims a universal salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and is sold by all druggists for 25 cents per box.
A child named Annette asks her mother for a new doll, stating the old one is ashamed when asked its age. The lighthearted quip reflects playful domestic humor.
A letter to the editor claims a cure for consumption and offers two free bottles to readers who send their express and post office address. The author, T. A. Stocum, M. C., provides 181 Pearl St., New York, as contact.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat calls A Little Journey in the World the first successful example of metropolitan plutocracy and asserts that Charles Dudley Warner deserves high rank among American novelists.
An Ames druggist advertises 3 English Spavin Liniment that removes hard or soft lumps blemishes from horses. It promises to cure blood spavin curbs splints sweeney king bone stifles spall swollen throats and coughs with one bottle saving $50. L. M. Bosworth sells it.
Sophie Swett will contribute a short story to Harper's Weekly to be published on February fifth.
Notes from readers claim Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cured severe lung troubles. Mor ris of Newark says abscess and incurable consumption improved after three bottles. Middlewart of Decatur credits doctors with saving his life before using the remedy. Sample bottles offered free at drug stores.
Mr Blaine and Mr Gladstone each received 1200 dollars for tariff articles written for the North American Review. The payments underscore the prominence of tariff debate in contemporary economic discussion.
An old newspaper advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for liver and kidney diseases. It claims to purify blood, drive malaria, cure headaches, constipation, and indigestion, with a money back guarantee and pricing at 7 shillings and 1 shilling per bottle.
Mr. George Tennant of Des Moines reports contracting influenza and resting at home. He credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with rapid recovery after using a full bottle. He notes his family always keeps Chamberlains medicines and recommends their use as directed. 50 cent bottles available through Wes.
In thawing weather roads suffer and sickness rages, yet trade in town improves after the cold snap. Wm Smith and E E Perry plan new stores March first, Stillwell Harter starts a furniture shop, and Henry Wolheter prepares a dry goods and millinery store. Builders and carpenters begin spring work as a creamery company forms among four townships.
An assortment of patent medicines appears amid an ad filled page. Makers claim cures for coughs worms teeth teething and blood purification, urging readers to purchase from druggists. The column also notes dull business is a time to advertise and mentions weather as snow ball forecasts.
A man who works steadily for years to win a wife and then mistreats his mother in law is not a gentleman. The remark condemns harsh behavior after marriage, underscoring social expectations of respect.
An advertisement claims Shiloh's Vitalizer guarantees relief for dyspepsia and liver complaints. The short text presents a medical cure promise from W. and A. without proof or details.
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