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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1892
Page
2
The text notes President Harrison's reciprocity proposal with the British West Indies. It mentions Kate Field proposing changes to gold club rules, suggesting adding a bi chloride of gold amendment to existing clubs.
A Sunday morning blaze at the Hotel Royal in New York City left twenty people dead. Rescue and recovery efforts continue amid the ruins as investigators seek the cause.
Geo W Childs publishes the Public Ledger Almanac now in its 23rd year. The 92 issue is neatly bound with gilt edges and jamphiet, offering valuable information across nearly every department of knowledge.
The 1890 report of the Secretary of Agriculture, a 500 plus page volume, showcases deep investigations and solid scholarship highlighting the expanding impact of agricultural interests. Despite not being entertainment, the document is noted for its significance and public value.
Dr William Hammond and three assistants opened the skull of a imbecile patient and removed two large bone sections. The patient, a college graduate, had brilliant intellect until brain growth outpaced the skull. The operation is hoped to effect a complete cure.
In five states mothers have custody rights, Iowa Nebraska Kansas Oregon Washington grant equal rights. Iowa exhib bill seeks 300000 for world fair, temper of people may keep reformers at home. Reformers claim tariff hurts exports while McKinley law proves otherwise.
Montezuma Repub lican columnist urges Iowa Republicans at the national convention to back President Harrison, arguing Blaine support is possible but the delegation must be free of grudges. He calls for a broad, tolerant stance and to avoid officeholding resentments in choosing delegates.
The house reports in favor of Harriet Ketcham's soldiers monument design. An Iowa made monument for Iowa soldiers is seen as the will of the people of Iowa, per Capital and Register accounts.
Cedar Rapids opens a new daily paper the Democrat with editor Alex Charles. Public schools in Webster City closed due to diphtheria. Ottumwa saloon keepers arrested for failing to post revenue stamps. An Ottumwa jury voting by lot prompted a new trial in the Ed Fitzimmons case. Anson C. Owen, Mason City pioneer, dies after a forty rod race claim. James McCann Creston dies of apoplexy. Charles Saar near Glenwood killed in wagon accident. Fort Dodge YMCA plans a $10000 building. Bonaparte reports marble beds with Missouri Co. securing quarry rights. The Solon News adds to exchange list.
In famine era Russia attracts readers with Isabel Hapgood’s Journey to the Volga in the Atlantic. Also featured are What French Girls Study by an American author, N S Shaler’s The Border Statemen of the Civil War, a study of The Short Story, and praise for the magazine’s distinctive charm and breadth.
A special train bearing Governor Boies and party left Des Moines for Denver last Sunday. In Denver on Tuesday evening the Governor answered a toast and spoke on free coinage of silver and tariff policy. He argued for placing all articles of prime necessity on the free list, noting Republicans already exempt sugar, tea, and coffee.
James G Blaine states in a letter to Chairman Clarkson dated February 6 1862 that he will not be a presidential candidate. He thanks supporters and cites health and ongoing national issues as factors shaping his decision in the lead up to the Republican National Convention.
The Burlington railroad bridge draw span swung Sunday night as the river rose 34 inches and a field of ice moved away. Clinton county votes on a $125000 courthouse special election if funds are raised. A B C R N passenger train No 2 derailed by a broken rail near Shellsburg. the engineer halted the brakes to save passengers. Robberies occur in Sioux City as Gil bert Ripley and J N Shehan are held up. wallets and cash taken. Muscatine men plan a Davenport to Burlington steamer trip to boost regional trade. vessel to be 120 feet by 24 feet with strong engines for 180 mile daily runs.
The article lists judges Messrs Herbert Oldham Shenandoah W L Sh ton and J W Rebmann Des Moines who will send markings to the President. Prizes include two gold medals awarded publicly at the concert close. The competition is open to Iowa residents across all music classes except orchestral works. The highest marked composition earns one prize for vocal and one for piano.
Admirers are urged to read Amelia Rives Chanter’s spirited play Athelwold in the February issue. Miss Wilkins contributes The Little Maid at the Door about Salem Witchcraft days. Robert C. V. Meyers presents Fin de Siecle, a standout short tale. Julian Ralph on Chicago and Geo. W. Sheldon on Old Shipping Merchants of New York appear. Horatio Bridge offers a second Nathaniel Hawthorne paper. The departments, verse, and pictures meet the usual standard.
An advertisement asserts Krause's German Oil stands on its own merits and has no superior when used externally. L. M. Bosworth, Druggist.
Advert reads Hebra's Viola Cream available at L Bosworth's store. The note emphasizes product availability and nearby shopping location for customers seeking the remedy.
The next regular Farmers Institute meeting will be at Ames town hall on Saturday February 20 1892 at 1 PM. Topics include butter fat production in dairy cows from I A C creamery experience with Prof G E Patrick and five minute speeches by J A McFarland Amos flurst and others on profitable farming methods including whether to sell grain or convert to beef pork and dairy products discussed in five minute talks by L C Allen Herbert Davis E A Slater and WM Stevens.
A vintage promotional item offers a 100 page guide by Dr Kauffman on illness causes symptoms and cures. Readers are invited to send two 2 cent stamps to A P Ordway & Co Boston 483 to receive a copy free.
A bold promotional offer from The Matthews-Northrup Co. Buffalo publishers of King's Handbook of the United States. They promise a free copy if a better book with half the type and equal illustrations and maps can be found at the same price. The work, priced at $2.50 on subscription, boasts nearly 1000 pages and about 3000 engravings. Des Moines as general Iowa agents are noted via Parmelee Library Co. Ex-Governor Larrabee backs the venture. The Feb issue of Our Little Ones and the Nursery is highlighted for its child friendly content.
The item notes two sugar offers from Bigelow & Smith at 1.00 for 24 pounds. It reports Iowa Music Teachers Association voting to award $50 for two Gold Medals for Original Music, with submission deadlines and envelope instructions to J M Eppstein of Toledo Iowa. It also previews a Harper's Weekly feature on Abraham Lincoln’s ancestry with Coffin’s article and a quoted reminiscence about the 1857 Chicago portrait of Lincoln.
The February Wide Awake issue highlights Mrs. Cox’s serial Jack Brereton's Three Months' Service, adventures in The Lance of Kenana, and The Sign of the Prophet Jonah. It features stories by Harriet Maxwell-Converse and Maude Howe Elliott, poems by Louise Imogen Guiney and Ella Wheeler Wilcox, pictures, and essays.
Notice to all interested in the estate of Alvin Banks deceased in Story County Iowa that on January 26 1892 the District Court appointed W A Banks as executor. All debts and claims must be presented to the court for approval. Dated Nevada January 26 1892.
Fragments indicate a plan to issue extended material on Time Topics. It notes past editions and current sale price of ten cents per copy, with pamphlets available by the hundred at five cents each for distribution.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter and other eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by L M Bosworth druggist. Also a court item states Governor Boyd of Nebraska is entitled to his office.
Dr. Hebra's Vi ola Cream described as unrivaled for keeping the complexion beautiful. Gladstone, aged 84, is noted for always shaving himself.
A druggist claims Cubed Cough Cure provides relief in one minute for bronchitis and throat and lung choking. The advertisement asserts families will never be without it after trying once, attributed to L. M. Bosworth, Druggist.
Babies endure winter di m and annoying rash mothers dread. OT SPRINGS SKIN SALVE promoted by L. M. Bos Worth Drugstore at 414 Sir Morrell Mackenzie spotlights relief for skin eruptions. Also notes the death of Sir Morrell Mackenzie on Feb 3.
A new song and quartet touch the heart through beautiful sentiment and effect of music. The melody is sweet the quartet a gem of harmony. The publisher offers a copy by mail for ten cents from Adt P E Stauffer Loudonville Ohio.
A scanned catalog of Atlantic Monthly 1892 items including Don Orsino by F Marion Crawford Studies of Marked Men on George Bancroft by W M Sloan and Orestes A Browning by Geo Parsons Lathrop plus pieces by Nelson Page American at Home in Europe by Wm Henry Bishop and an essay on living in France Spain England and Italy experiences in living abroad.
Announcement promotes a semi weekly Des Moines News at one dollar annually. Two papers mailed weekly on Tuesday and Friday deliver daily news and state legislature coverage. It claims new facilities and advantages of combining a weekly with a biweekly. Send for sample copy. INTELLIGENCER and News offered at two dollars and twenty five cents per year.
A historic ad spread touts De Witt's Little Early Risers for quick relief and pills for general health, alongside Ayer's hair dye and Sarsaparilla as prime remedies. It also promotes various tonics and liniments from other brands, urging use for coughs, skin, and blood health.
A fragmented note discusses De Witt's Little Early Risers pills and their alleged effects on health and breath. It also reflects on personal destiny and parenting.
A Brooklyn preacher claims a free prescription cures consumption asthma catarrh bronchitis and throat or lung diseases after recovery from a long illness he invites fellow sufferers to write for the remedy at no cost addresses Rev Edward A ILSON Brooklyn Kings County New York
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