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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1890
Page
2
Special to The INTELLIGENCER reports a brakeman killed when a train broke in two while performing duty. The incident is referenced amid broader notes on Senate activity and a political deadlock in the House. The piece notes public mourning and the impact on families and communities.
A discussion on ballot reform traces the Australian ballot from Australia to Britain Canada and the United States. Iowa Senate bills expand reform led by Leeds and others with party platforms endorsing the system. Advantages include reduced bribery improved secrecy and lower election costs amid concerns of city complexities.
The Senate confirms General Morgan to lead Indian affairs promising a more businesslike, efficient management of the bureau and its programs pending further policy actions.
The Marshalltown gathering of the K of L appears highly partisan with typical convention traits. State Master Workman J. BR. Sovereign of Atlantic was reelected and a resolution urged Governor-elect Boies to appoint him labor commissioner.
Governor Larrapee, frustrated by slow house action, sent a message to the Senate praised by The Daily News as a statesmanlike Iowa paper. He urges district purchase of school books and Australian ballot reform, funding for state institutions, university buildings, RA law amendments, and broad prohibition.
A series of short notes records Miss Mildred McLain of Maxwell and others visiting friends in town, with Chas E. Armstrong and wife in Des Moines, Miss Belle Miracle to Nevada for a weekend, and various locals from Iowa towns stopping by. The piece notes a creamery interest among farmers and a cautious outlook on establishing a local creamery as enough cows may be procured.
Mrs T J Ross is reported on the sick list. Mrs Coyle visits Fort Dodge. H C Carrell travels to Minneapolis this week. Ole Lyssand assists at the store during Ringheim illness. Mrs O J Spencer visits Des Moines. Mrs W P Payne returns home from a long eastern visit. W K Boardman tours Boston New York Philadelphia beginning Sunday. Fremont Turner visits from Emmitsburg. waterworks work continues until Quarry Marshall County death of a brother in law. E E St John and wife plan to move to Hubbardton Vermont in a week or ten days for Mr St Johns work.
The valley of Gressoney in the Italian Alps retains strong German roots from Eleventh century settlers sent by King Otto. Descendants preserve language and customs, with daughters educated in German schools. On return, they wear ancestral costumes and work to scrub and wash as earlier generations did, earning fame for exceptional cleanliness.
A Paris picture dealer declares to Americans that wealth alone distorts the art market. He says boundless ignorance among buyers skews values and that the price paid no longer reflects a picture's true merit. He adds the most money is not always paid by the most knowledgeable collectors.
Rural editor records the brides attire as gray silk dress and white lace veil in a wedding description. The text reflects a hearsay description given by the bride and copied verbatim by the editor who typesetting it himself.
James Vick seedsman of Rochester New York announces $1000 cash premiums to be awarded by the Illinois State Fair judges for best vegetables and flowers. He notes last year’s prizes went to several states and invites Illinois growers to send for particulars. The Vicks will set up a separate tent to display vegetables and flowers and greet visitors while Briggs asks about a river jump and a woman at the bottom.
The Department of Agriculture assigned a limited seed supply to each district and will distribute the seventh district quota on request. Applications from district residents will be processed until supplies run out. E. J. Conarr, M. C. Washington, February 10, 1890.
The dialogue shows Mrs Gazzam and Mr Gazgam commenting on Dolley’s romance with Amy. The exchange hints at youthful infatuation and social expectations of courtship.
An English Spavin Linament removes hard soft or calloused lumps and blemishes from horses. It cures blood spavin curbs splints sweeney king bone stifles sprains and swollen throats. Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful blemish cure ever known. Sold by L M Bosworth Druggist Ames.
A fragmented ad claims Dr King s New Discovery guarantees relief for consumption throat and lung ailments with safe pleasant taste. It mentions trial bottles at drug stores and a cashier in a store setting with a joking exchange about the janitor and stranger.
Mr George Tennant confirms influenza illness, rest, and recovery after using a full bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says the remedy proved effective and his family keeps Chamberlain's medicines on hand. Fifty cent bottles sold by Westerman and Arnold.
A brief street exchange shows a canvasser remarking on early hours and a victim joking about becoming a morning glory by closing shop before noon. The fragment hints at a casual daytime interaction without a clear event.
An early ad claims Hall’s Hair Renewer cures scalp and skin diseases dandruff and hair loss while noting elephants can live 400 years as a morality nudge about patience. It also hails Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as a top blood medicine for scrofula rheumatism and debility. A Cincinnati burglar hid under a bed for hours before being discovered and handed to police.
Advertisement promises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption Dr King’s New Life Pills Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters top selling remedies with universal satisfaction. It guarantees refunds if results are unsatisfactory and notes availability from all druggists.
T P Bonner of Chester Pa says the pills saved him from dyspepsia after other remedies failed. He praises their long use and urges readers to buy them from druggists.
The advertisement touts Crve with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound on the seat of pain to counter irritation without blistering and claims it surpasses mustard for pain relief. It asserts early use can prevent pneumonia with fifty cent bottles sold by Westerman and Arnold. The snippet includes a playful dialogue between Oldbeau-Ah and Miss Southmayd.
One hundred dollar reward for catarrh cure cases. F J Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio. Endorsers West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo firms. E H Van Hoesen Toledo National Bank. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucus surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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