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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
2
The piece notes the Bureau of Awards to distribute World’s Fair Medals and questions dates for the event. It reflects on Brazil Italy arbitration and a rising New York block height proposal. It mentions a sultan’s notices and a senate bill against prize fighting amid broader congressional inaction.
A long editorial urges Iowa to heed a folding bed tragedy in Chicago and calls for urban reform and educational franchise laws. It discusses Iowa politics, the Vicksburg Military Park project, immigration literacy, and a bond proposal for Ames electric light and water works.
The New York City board of health plans to post a printed legend Thou shalt not expectorate in all gathering spots. The writing urges legal enactments to curb the habit seen as spreading disease. The piece mocks opponents who would speak against this “natural right” in schools churches stores and legislative halls.
General Lew Wallace backs protection as the defining issue and expects a strong turnout in the St Louis convention. The piece cites advances in science, medicine, and the potential of radiography to locate bullets in wounds, noting Garfield's injury as historical context and praising ongoing disease research.
A compilation of editorials mocks various political stances and social issues. It notes Washington Iowa editors promoting groundhog day as a holiday while other editorials criticize tobacco legislation, censorship, and Cuban relief, reflecting diverse opinions across papers.
The piece notes three perceived presidential successes in Cleveland’s administration including sending troops to quell Debs rioters, affirming Monroe Doctrine support, and securing a popular loan after public demand to distance from foreign money interests. It contrasts Iowa figures William Boyd Allison and Horace Boies, and cites railroad influence on Iowa code and a bill on spousal consent in mortgages.
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