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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
2
Fragmented quotes from early 1900s editorials and letters
A mash of brief opinions and citations from multiple papers critiquing politics and policy. Items reference Dingley Reed, currency reform, direct election, Klondike relief, Boone saloons, Dreyfus, Iowa legislature, and petition rights.
Bill to establish a Board of Control introduced in legislature
The measure omits the Normal School, State University and Agricultural College, avoiding the charge that state schools would become mere dollars and cents. Objections remain with a fixed chairman salary of 3500 dollars, two members at 3000 dollars, and a 2000 dollar secretary, signaling a likely scramble over these allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Normal School
State University and Agricultural College
Hull Pooling Bill Draws Mixed Support in Seventh District
Washington dispatch notes Polk county wavering on Hull support while Madison opposes Wood’s Winterset postmaster appointment and Dallas and Marion counties show divisions. Story County may field a candidate, prompting speculation that he hid with the groundhog until a more propellous season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines News
Washington
Hull
Polk County
Madison
Wood
Winterset
Dallas County
Marion
Story County
De Lome Resignation Sparks Demands for Recall
A historical piece criticizes Senor Dupuy de Lome for calling McKinley a low politician and for his Cuba letter. It argues Spain should recall him, disavow his sentiments, and not accept his resignation. The editor condemns his vanity and praises assertive U S stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seno
Dupuy de Lome
Cuba
McKinley
State Department
Senor de Lome
Woolford
United States
Madrid
de Lome
Spain
Lome
The Dreyfus Case and Modern Public Hysteria
The Dreyfus affair shows how secret courts and military influence shape public opinion. It notes the guilt presumed by rumor, the role of anti Semitism, Zola’s charge of court corruption, and the risk of miscarriages under a top heavy military system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfus
French Guinea
France
Zola
Autonomist Cuban Cabinet Negotiates with Insurgents
Havana dispatches report the autonomist cabinet acting independently to negotiate with insurgents. Resolutions call for withdrawal of Spanish troops, disbanding volunteers, and a Cuban militia to maintain peace, with insurgent officers to be recognized. Spain’s debt to Cuba nears 600 million dollars, with Cuba proposed to assume 100 million and collect taxes to pay Spain two million annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
New York Merchants Petition for Peace Over Cuba War
A petition filed with the president by about seventy five prominent New York merchants trading with Cuba seeks peace. They represent seven hundred million dollars in capital and three hundred million dollars annually in commerce with Cuba and the Americas. The signers warn that the Cuba war has cost over three hundred million dollars in commerce and rises by about one hundred million yearly. They argue that showing a money loss could influence stopping the war and that the petition may carry weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
New York
Verdict in Leutgert case prompts caution and justice
The article notes satisfaction with the verdict yet hints jurors had lingering doubt that prevented death. It argues the punishment should be swift for such murders to deter similar acts and protect wives, urging decisive justice for the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leutgert
One Night to Denver The Colorado special
The Colorado special via Chicago and North Western Railway leaves Chicago daily at 10 00 a m arrives at Ames 6 17 p m and reaches Omaha 11 50 p m the same day and Denver 1 30 next afternoon Connections in Union Depot Denver with trains to all points in Colorado and the west Up to date equipment Daylight ride through Illinois Iowa and Colorado
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Chicago
Ames
Omaha
Denver
Union Depot
Illinois
Iowa
Cough Cure Ad Sparks Public Health Warnings
Fragmentary OCR notes warn against coughing and promote a questionable remedy labeled ne cough cure. The readable text suggests concerns about health risk and urges avoiding spread while hinting at the remedy’s claimed effects.
State Teachers Oppose Uniform State School Books
Des Moines hosts a State Teacher's Association committee meeting last Saturday opposing a proposed Ray bill for statewide school book uniformity. Superintendent Culbertson's Ames letter argues state control would cheapen books and harm democracy, urging districts to maintain local growth and standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teacher’s Association
Des Moines
Culbertson
Ames
Iowa
E. D. Y. Culbertson
Grain-O the Coffee Substitute
A health beverage named Grain-O is promoted as a nourishing drink for children and adults. It is sold by grocers and is described as tasting like coffee when prepared but free from stimulants, claimed to strengthen nerves and provide health benefits at about one fourth the cost of coffee. Prices listed as 15 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Anna M. Kinsey
Independence
Iowa
W. Cort
Waterloo
Grain-O: nourishes and flavors coffee for all ages
Grain-O is promoted as a non stimulant drink made from pure grains. It is advertised as a nourishing beverage that can be added to coffee, suitable for nervous young people and children, with prices listed at 15 and 25 cents.
Whooping Cough Remedy Adverts Pneumonia Warning
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and One Minute Cough Cure for whooping cough and to prevent pneumonia. It claims the remedies liquefy thick mucus, ease coughing, and are safe for children, with sales through druggists.
De Witt’s Little Early Risers Promote Health Ease
Judisch Bros. advertise De Witt’s Little Early Risers pills promising relief from headache constipation and biliousness. The copy markets the remedy as a path to perfect health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Judisch Bros
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Qu Nine Tablets
A vintage medicine ad promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Qu nine tablets. It states druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. The claim targets general cold symptoms with a money back guarantee.
Through Sleeping Car Route to Florida Announced
Starting December 26 the Louisville Air Line debuts a through sleeping car route to Florida with daily departures from St. Louis at 9 15 p m arriving in Jacksonville next morning. Stops include Louisville Lexington Chattanooga Atlanta and Jacksonville with overs, highlighting fast schedules and access to Asheville as a year round resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Air Line
Florida
St. Louis
Louisville
Lexington
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Asheville
N. C
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