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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1893
Page
2
The Intelligencer notes a new international congress of nurses slated for May at the world’s fair. The Allen-line steamer Pomeranean, four days out from Greenock, faced heavy storms with decks swept over. captain, seamen, and twelve passengers were fatally injured or drowned, and the ship returned to Greenock on February 11.
The Inter Ocean hints Carl Schurz will edit Harpers Weekly to ensure its continuity and safety. It suggests his leisure moments could be filled by revisiting old files and his youthful Nast era portrait.
The piece argues citizens may privately or publicly express views on Judge Jackson. It criticizes party leaders for seeming to prefer party gains over national safety and patriotism as political policy.
A Lincoln birthday reflection asserts the human soul can rise above wealth poverty birth or fear when true to God and to one’s best self. The message underscores enduring American lessons drawn from Lincoln’s example and the celebration itself.
Secretary of state Walter Q. Gresham is Indiana. Secretary of the treasury John G. Carlisle Kentucky. Secretary of war Daniel S. Lamont New York. Postmaster general Wilson S. BISSELL New York. Our republican friends withhold comment, stating it isn’t our circus.
The text notes that U.S. Minister Stevens declared the Hawaiian Islands under U.S. protection during negotiations in Washington. It suggests moving from protectorate status to annexation and expresses hope that Hawaii will soon become part of the United States.
The Panama Affair in Paris peaks then eases as courts mete out punishment. Thousands of small investors lost their savings in the canal scheme. De Lesseps faces a heavy fine and five years imprisonment, with push for a just ruling amid growing French reckoning.
The author contrasts rural cleanliness with city filth noting the daily struggle to keep streets and homes clean. They argue the housekeeper's ceaseless vigilance is the only proven solution and urge city residents to adopt the motto of eternal vigilance to curb the urban mess and its broader harms.
Mrs J Allen Foster of Iowa leads the Woman's Republican Association promoting education in home circles and clubs. The backs of her visiting cards bear a declaration praising the Republican Party as active and progressive and noting thousands of women already enrolled under its banner.
The association aims to back the republican party by promoting home study among women. It seeks to avoid fears of militant displays and torchlight processions, focusing instead on earnest, intelligent learning to gain moral support from educated women nationwide.
The Collins Clipper notes a well attended Good Templars program at the school house last Saturday. John B. Jones is sick with lung fever but not in danger. Des Moines reports a large religious revival with 3000 conversions and a water works dispute with Hubbell in a leadership role.
L T Kimball of Vinton will operate the furniture warehouse building owned by D F Shope and expect a large stock of clothing on the counters by March 15. G A R and W R C gatherings at Post headquarters enjoyed a merry evening with rations distributed to comrades and wives. Maxwell residents heard a water works proposal urging a $4 000 bond issue at 6 percent for 20 years with a small additional mill tax.
H C Boardman offered good suggestions at the creamery meeting held yesterday. The gathering at the town hall discussed establishing a creamery and canning factory and adjourned to Saturday Feb 18. Tor Torreson died last Friday night at the home of Torris Torrison. funeral was Sunday at the Lutheran church. Rev L C Warren of Yuma Colorado visits his brother John Warren of Center Grove. A W Bartlett was called to Cole for his father's illness but returned the first of the week. father improving. Encouragement to spread word and invite neighbors to attend.
Dr. Bunce travels to Bussey today to assist in a series of meetings. J W Ambrose has been sick for several days and could not come to the store since Friday. Dayton and Paxton meat market was broken into Wednesday night with about 25 dollars in meat taken and a dog kept in the room during the theft. The Good Templars held an install on Monday with a strong turnout and a solid literary program. The lodge reports a larger, active membership entering the new quarter.
The Hearing Enterprise notes ongoing gospel meetings at Bethel Evangelical Church with very good results. Rev Wilson and Rev Smith begin a series at the Christian church tonight and invite all to attend and help. Ed Chance of Ames visited relatives in Zearing last week. Farmers urged to beware of grocery peddlers and buy from local dealers to support the town and pay taxes.
Miss Euelah Boyd was quite ill during the first of the week but is now almost convalescent. Dr. Chamberlain of Nevada was called to consult with Dr. Allen of this city on the condition of Mrs. O. O. Roe. Mrs. Roe is not improving as rapidly.
Messrs Gerhard Rasmus and Henry Larson travel to Los Angeles for about a month to visit parents and enjoy oranges. N Amlund and T T Holm go to Des Moines to assess fire engines for Story City and will report to the council. The town notes ample coal this winter while other areas face shortages amid a harsh season.
Last Sunday the dedication of the Lutheran church was held with Rev G Hoyme of Eu Clare Wis delivering the dedicatory ceremonies. About 500 people attended despite bad weather. A collection totaled 85.08 dollars and the church is valued around 4000 dollars with another project near Kelley in progress costing 1500 dollars funded by subscriptions and treasury deposits.
The Nevada column reports blizzard closures for schools, a planned four ward division with Linn street as the divider, and a Thursday meeting to finalize it. It notes a Jubilee Decennial service at the Lutheran church next Sunday and changes in local pastors due to Rev. A L Hutchinson’s resignation and relocation to Salem Oregon. Mrs. Maria Christina Ewald, aged 82, dies, and John J. Marsh and Jennie B. Grafton marry at the Colo M E parsonage.
Notice announces the annual election of two school directors for Ames Iowa's independent school district to be held March 18 1893 at the town hall. Polls open 9 to 12 and 1 to 6. Elections named include D B Fatreu Hip and A H Thayer as officers, with Hip as president and Thayer as secretary.
Rev J W Henderson and wife plan a March trip to Des Moines to seek a home after southern state meetings. Sophie Needham and Kate Esbon and Allie Needham with Mr Mc Gregor returned Monday. Ada Cochran of Ames hosted by Libbie Shearer. Dr Beverly rents Watsons millinery for a drug stock. Edwin Fairfield of Minneapolis visited Ross Fairfield. Marian Downs and Misses Graves returned home with their nieces. Lizzie Liddie visited with Mrs Wilson. Mrs Watson buys lot east of Congregational church for future building. Rh H Fairfield and Jas Reynold visited Ames Saturday.
The piece notes hardship for rural clerks facing deep snow as assessors work to measure residents’ wealth. It questions Bro Clarkson’s denouncement of President Harrison’s Jackson appointment and praises Congress for delaying Sunday opening of the World’s Fair. It hints at social debates with saloon critics and remarks on a sleigh incident involving ladies.
The Ames college notes recount faculty and guest arrivals led by President Beardshear, with Mrs Thomas joining the campus and starting library work. A new pipe cutting machine and an air circulator for the engine are installed, Frost damages pipes, and students begin to arrive. Also noted are spring birds, dairy trip to Dubuque, Miss Emma McCarthy becoming assistant librarian, and a warning about pork contamination with trichina.
The Nevada institute opened with President E Furnas delivering the address and Col John Scott guiding discussions. Furnas highlighted cooperative efforts among farmers including mutual insurance saving millions, while Frank Curtis urged profitable horse breeding and practical farming aims.
The discussion covered poultry, livestock, fruits, and pasture. Miss M A Scott and others spoke as the institute promotes permanent countywide farming education with sessions rotating through Ames and other locales. J M Wells and Prof Curtiss praised sheep and mutton markets while Prof Budd and Wilson highlighted fruit varieties and climate suited to Story county. D M Hayden serves as secretary pro tem.
Re counts of sick lists, visits, and small-town items. Rev De Watter ill. Miss Lou Vance visiting. Mrs Nettie Hartman Taylor recovering from diphtheria. Kingsbury smiles at news of a boy. Will Taylor shows temper. Mr Dugald Stuart ill with coal gas near-fatal. Mrs Elias Reasoner still ailing with dropsy. Northwest school term ended with Miss Dawson. Frank Stevens ill but back to duties. Old Pencil.
County Commissioners ordered Miss Louise Bissell to Mt Pleasant for treatment after examination on Thursday evening. She left Friday with Mrs. Dr. Fairchild at the family’s urgent request. The case is described as sad with hopes for recovery.
For Sale. My house and two lots offered by Mrs. W Burry. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational church will meet on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock with Mrs. Cook.
The Christian Endeavor Society presents a musical and literary program at Pleasant Grove Chapel on Wednesday evening March 1. Mrs. Margaret Leland of Ames leads the music. The youth group promises a lively show with humor and emotion and urges attendance. Admission is ten or fifteen cents.
For those attending the presidential inauguration in 1893 Iowa Central Ry offers excursion tickets to Washington City and return at low rates. Tickets are valid for return through March 12 1893. Contact Iowa Central Ry agents or Traffic Manager A F Banks and P B Barry for rates sleeping car accommodations and further details.
Rand McNally and Co seeks a local manager to take charge of selling their new Universal Atlas in Chicago. Desirable, pleasant, and profitable position for capable applicants. Write to 166 Adams St, Chicago, IL. Additional details available upon inquiry.
The Union Teachers association of Boone and Story counties will meet in Ames on Saturday February 18 at 10 o'clock in the morning. The gathering aims to discuss local education matters and organize forthcoming actions.
Itch on humans horses and other animals cured in 30 minutes by Wool ford's Sanitary Lotion. The product claims universal effectiveness and is sold by L. M. Bosworth Druggist in Ames Iowa.
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