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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
4
The speaker argues for including thrift training in public schools by adding savings banks in classrooms. Citing U S Education Commissioner W T Harris, schools would curb poverty, crime and vice while teaching children to save, be thrifty, and develop disciplined habits.
The council met last Monday in a quiet session with no formal action taken. Some members favor submitting to voters a $12,000 electric light plant bond and a $3,000 or $1,000 water-extension bond at the upcoming election, arguing it would reduce long term costs and spur growth.
The article notes Cuba may receive help from an unexpected region. It argues Spain is poorly governed and reports a Madrid mob shouting Long Live the Republic and Death to the Queen Regent. The piece claims the country is a volcano ready to erupt against monarchy and despotism.
Northwest Iowa editors met in Boone for two days of sessions on newspaper management and advertising. Judge Kinne spoke on The Liberty of the Press, followed by a banquet hosted by Presbyterian ladies. Local officials and writers shared talks on topics from What not to Publish to The Local Press.
The press reports Miss McKinzie and her company delivering a musical concert praised as a delightful treat. Headlines hail Concord of Sweet Sounds and a trio of ladies who held a grand audience in Captivation. Reviews come from Winnipeg to Chippewa Falls noting a standout performance.
Rebecca MacKinzie and her trio pause in Cedar Rapids on their tour after acclaimed stops in Ontario Indiana and Illinois Miss McKinzie elite soprano Elise Fellows violinist and Bertha O Reilly pianist headline a one night engagement praised for superb technique and emotional depth. The report also notes the trio’s ascent and prior festival success.
The grand jury has adjourned without returning any indictments. Car breakers and beer drinkers bound for the panel go free as the evidence may be insufficient to convict in district court, and the town would be thankful if the trouble keeps these men out of Ames.
A mass meeting at the Ames opera house next Sunday at 3 PM will voice Christian sentiment against the Armenian plight and raise funds. Speakers include Mrs. Parley Sheldon R F Hodson and Dr Albert Richmond with church choirs providing music to aid victims of the Turkish Khurd incursions and famine risk.
A call to Story county Republican electors for a delegate convention at the Nevada Court House on March 7 1896 at 11 a m. Purpose to select fourteen delegates to the state convention in Des Moines March 11 186 and to the seventh district convention. Details list precinct entitlements and officers J F Reed chairman and Frep C McCall secretary.
State of Iowa Story County sheriff sale notice to satisfy a judgment in favor of The Union National Bank of Ames against Luzerne Nichols Emiline Nichols and L H Binsham Co. Property includes Lot ten Block sixteen Borns Addition Ames and Lots 4 5 26 27 Block 12 Original Town of Ames. Sale March 1 1896 at 9 am at Nevada Court House front door. Sale to highest bidder for cash. Sheriff A K Banks. Dated Nevada 1896.
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