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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1888
Page
2
The Intelligencer notes a U S wool industry capital exceeding 500 million and a wide wool grower constituency. It states 123 persons were lynched in 1837, with a critical jab that editorial voices were the only ones left diminished.
A fragment cites Great Britain housing about 4 million paupers funded by free trade policies. It claims 7 million are supported from poor funds and marks this as a consequence of free trade.
Cold weather raises fire dangers as January’s total loss hits 16 million dollars, compared with 11.5 million the previous January. The report notes unusually high damage amid the cold spell.
Five state agencies asked for about 1,148,155 dollars this winter. If lawmakers grant half, funds for this purpose would fall short by 34 dollars, prompting calls for economy and tighter budgeting amid low rates.
A recent storm on the Northern Pacific coast broke glass in Alock Lighthouse at the river mouth. The 190 foot tower was drenched as huge waves swept over the top, extinguishing the light.
A tax table outlines pensions for veterans of the late war. It lists monthly amounts for each class of pensioner and the corresponding numbers. The readable portions indicate several monthly payments from four dollars to sixteen dollars, with multiple entries suggesting varying levels of support.
Joseph McDowell of Lexington Kentucky plans to buy ten thousand bumblebees to ship to Australia to aid clover growth by cross pollination. An Australian importer who bought stock from McDowell arranged the supply, with bees likely to arrive from next season's crop. The plan aims to assist agriculture and provide novelty for Australian students.
A diplomat describes Chinese New Year timing noting February twelfth as an observed date by locals. He explains lunar calendar months cause the New Year to shift and mentions the Emperor’s reception for ministers and court. Public ceremonies span several days from dawn through a Saturday, with private observances and potential Monday receptions.
A storm trapped farmer Eric Johnson near Plankinton Dakota. In a desperate bid he killed a large ox and crawled inside its carcass to shelter through the night. He woke frozen but alive, cramped and sore, after a search party found him at 2:30 PM.
A Florence Italy letter from Hon. Jas. G. Blaine withdraws his name as a possible Republican candidate. The author notes Blaine’s clear abilities and argues the party should back a ticket that can win, highlighting Gresham and Depew as strong composites over others like Allison, Sherman, Sheridan, Hawley, Harrison, and Hiscock.
Nature's own true laxative. It is the most easily taken, and the most effective remedy known to clean the system when bilious or constive, to dispel headaches, colds, and fevers, to cure habitual constipation, indigestion, piles, etc. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company, San Francisco, California. For sale by Westerman & Co.
A new agreement lowers fares to Pacific coast points via the Manitoba Pacific route and offers first class accommodations. For rates maps and details contact H Warren, Passenger Agent, St. Paul.
The piece surveys the rail rate fight and lobby activity around the proposed two cent per mile passenger rate law. It notes petitions from railroad workers, the Senate as battle ground, several bills on railroad commissioner elections, schoolbooks, normal schools, and a plan to reform state printing. It also describes visitors at the capitol and a tunnel tour under the building.
The March Century features a first person account by a Union officer on the Libby Prison tunnel escape of February 9, 1864. Colonel Rose led the digging through fifty feet of earth with two chisels and a spit, with eleven of the fourteen assistants still living. The illustrated narrative is a standout War Series installment and among The Century's most romantic records.
In a rural exchange, Sam and Miss Mary discuss seeds from James Vick of Rochester New York. The seeds sprout quickly, making the garden the biggest show, with neighbors sending ten cents for a Vick's Floral Guide and a due bill for ten cents of seeds.
Fragmentary text suggests a claim about a cure providing immediate relief from urine-related discomfort. no clear individuals, organizations, or locations are identifiable in readable segments.
Lesson notes explain Peter’s question on how often to forgive and Jesus answer seventy times seven. The parable shows a king canceling a huge debt while a servant refuses to forgive a far smaller debt, proving forgiveness must be unlimited and mirrored in our treatment of others.
A Civil War skirmish near Springfield on January 8 1863 saw Marmaduke leading 3000 troops against Gen. Brown and the Quinine brigade. Brown moved supplies to Bolivar and held the city with civilians and home guards, repelling attacks until nightfall. The Confederates withdrew, ending the engagement without pursuit.
Dyspepsia and liver misery plague the nation but Green's August Flower is praised for reforming digestion. The ad claims health and happiness follow better meals and urges purchase from J. I. Picket & Co with 75 cent bottle price and a nasal injector free with Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy at 50 cents.
Don’t waste time experimenting when lungs are in danger. Avoid cheap imitations of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. Insist on the genuine guaranteed to relieve throat lung and chest affections. Trial bottles free at L M Bosworth Drug Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy a positive cure. Sold by Pickett Co.
The article recalls Gen John S Marmaduke a Missouri native and Yale Harvard West Point graduate who joined the Confederacy at the war’s start. It details Springfield battles Brig Gen E B Brown and the 7th Missouri actions and Price raids toward Jefferson City with Brown defending the capital and wards.
In early 1863 Gen. John S Marmaduke crossed from Arkansas with about 4000 followers aiming to seize Springfield. Missouri defense numbered around 1200 with 300 convalescents aiding at weak earthworks. The town faced a light, hastily prepared defense.
Confederate General Marmaduke and General Porter clash near Hartsville and Marshfield Missouri as Merrill repels their advance. At Batesville Colonel George E. Waring defeats Marmaduke, renowned future sanitary engineer and writer. A later raid ends with a massacre aboard the Sam Gary near Independence.
A Toledo notary public notes a sworn claim by Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co promising one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad urges readers to send for testimonials and buy the remedy from local druggists. Des Moines girls form anti slang society and elect president who pledges to fight slang with motto Shoot the Slangist.
Mr D I Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky claims years of Phthisis and diabetes caused near convulsions. After one bottle of Electric Bitters he improved, and after six bottles gained eighteen pounds. He credits the remedy with relief and says he would have died without it. Sold by L M Bosworth at fifty cents a bottle.
The Rev. Geo H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana credits Shilohs Consumption Cure with saving his life and his wife. An alcohol treatment song claims Dr Haines Golden Specific can cure drunkenness by adding to coffee or tea without the patient knowing, promising a permanent temperance effect.
Weekly report lists transfers by J A Friehman TrRick and others in Nevada Iowa. Entries name buyers, sellers, block and lot details, and sums like 244 and 800 dollars. Also includes horticultural catalogue ad for Vaughan seeds and an ad for Hibbard Rheumatic Syrup with retailers Bosworth and Pickett Co.
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