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!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1894
Page
3
A poem excerpt by Eugene Field published in the Chicago Record portrays a parent’s tender devotion to a child named Googly-Goo. The verses describe morning melodies, sunbeams dancing, and vows to comfort the child despite fears of harm, ending with a protective embrace.
Tom Roylance faces Gideon Prowle over a mill dispute and a threatened union strike. Gideon confronts Mary Ashworth and attempts coercion. Mary rejects him as Tom intervenes to defend her and stop a possible attack. The conflict intensifies as Gideon exits, vowing retribution.
A playful lyric praising enduring love appears in affectionate lines about a brown eyed sweetheart. The verses promise faith through time and Kronos, ending with a request for a kiss on Valentine’s Day.
In a February school scene, six girls craft valentines. Nellie Hunt plans a bold single letter to Jack Green, a prank that matures into lifelong influence. Years later, Jack becomes a physician and, meeting Nellie again, credits the valentine with guiding his character and sealing their love.
Samuel Richards, veteran horse trainer at Hampden park, sings Gospel hymns to calm nervous colts during training. He travels through West Springfield, emphasizes a horse’s confidence over fear, a method sharpened by forty years of experience. Central Park daily visitors range from 130 000 to 150 000.
A verse parody from Harper's Magazine speaks of a modern written valentine in stiff steel pen terms. The speaker notes geese quills are unnecessary and glue provides a substitute while Cupid stays indoors in cold weather. The poem frames a timeless romance with playful wordplay and rustic imagery.
Thomas B. Reed of Maine argues in the February House debate that England’s move to free trade failed to raise wages and that protection preserves American industry. He warns that free trade would lower production costs and wages, urges maintaining tariffs, and asserts the United States has a vast internal market and labor force to support a strong manufacturing sector.
The survey lists diverse marriage laws by region and relation. It notes prohibitions on white and Chinese marriages in many states, age requirements such as fourteen in Austria, and bans on marriages between uncles and nieces, step families, or cousins. England sets a 3 pm celebratory cutoff, while Sparta specifies thirty for men and twenty for women.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch remark notes that flowers are considered proper Valentine gifts in the era. It adds the flowers are sensible and fitting for 19th century love, yet cautions they fade quickly.
Society note recalls a light hearted tale of a man who sent a Valentine to his beloved as well as to a woman who had wronged him, only to discover later that the letters were mixed and sent to the wrong recipients.
A columnist offers quips on town morality and daily behavior. Notes that a town bad man shifts blame, a town woman chats with clerks, age limits flirting, suspicion sharpens the dull, and postponing savings hinders wealth. It warns not to judge by clothes as frugality can define virtue.
A playful verse recounts kneeling before a beloved and loving deeply yet ending with a punchline that the only valentine now comes from a tailor. The piece uses irony to contrast romance with repurposed craft.
Clara Ital claimed she refused a valentine from Detreis Free Press while Mable asked what happened. Clara replied she did what she always do with valentines, sent him off.
The administration suffers a major setback as the House rejects any duty on raw sugar and the proposed gradual sugar bounty cut. Critics label the outcome as a partisan loss, blaming administration whine and urging strong defense of American industry amid tariff fights. The Tribune notes potential support for an income tax within the tariff bill and warns of political maneuvering amid ongoing labor troubles.
A Cincinnati Enquirer reprint questions the 1892 Chicago platform asking if it endorses silver policy, throne support, higher taxes, and mugwump appointments. It cites Democratic dissension across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky and notes John R McLean’s independent stance as journalistic critique.
The Minneapolis Journal and Chicago Inter Ocean critique the Wilson tariff as not yet law and flag Democratic splits over a proposed income tax. The San Francisco Chronicle urges Republicans to revert to the McKinley tariff for revival and prosperity. The Chicago Times discusses Grover Cleveland biographer focus points including civil service reform and Wall Street ties.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.