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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1879
Page
3
Notes from Ames report the final Grange Hall dance of the current series happening tomorrow night. Ads in today’s paper promote M Allen’s loan services at reasonable rates and interest in local social events grows with Curren sociables increasing weekly attendance.
Charles A. Barnes aged 18 or 19 died of lung fever in Franklin township on Monday. He was a son of Henry Barnes and brother of William and Geo. H Barnes of this city. Funeral services were held Wednesday. The column notes possible relocation of District Attorney Stevens to Nevada with a new law partner, G B Pray of Webster City.
C. B. Orser will move his family from Ames to Cherokee County next week to take up farming. A longtime Story County resident, he previously ran a mercantile business in the city for two years. Friends here regret the move but wish him success.
A warning against overreaching and premature development. The speaker advocates avoiding excessive optimism in Epicurus style guidance and cautions that biting off more than one can chew signals to others a lack of restraint.
During the week W. D. Lucas held an exhibition at his bank showing a few thousand dollars worth of 4 per cent Government bonds purchased for a Story county man. Citizens investing in loans at 4 per cent indicates rising demand for money at high interest rates.
The piece ponders a reader proposing to ship an entire book for Bob to choose from, criticizing the idea of sending summer selections for winter use. It contrasts forget-me-nots and ambrosial meads with the impracticality of out of season reading.
Parstpent Cartaxax writes to a Webster City resident urging swift tax approval to fund the Narrow Gauge extension. He argues the road will come with a tax and stresses the vote should be direct and unconditional to secure money and speed construction.
Ames correspondent notes a quotable reflection on publicity and self promotion. The piece critiques using a home paper as a telescope to advertise at regular rates on the local page.
Mrs. Laura E. Dainty of Chicago will give recitations at the Ames Congregational church on Wednesday evening February 26. The elocutionist, likened to Helen Potter and Mrs. Siddons, draws praise from Boston crowds. Tickets are 35 cents general, 25 cents for public school members, with a limited reserve seating option at 50 cents.
A poem about Franca calling flowers to comfort birds and help thirsty men on a hill. The wind shifts from harsh to tender as she promises to blow softly for violets and daisies and to blow loud for blossoms, inviting nature to respond. St. Nicholas for March.
On a dry day hold a flat metal surface at forty five degrees to the wind and view the edge to see air flowing over like water over a dam. Align the surface perpendicular to wind direction and observe a distant sharp object for evidence of airflow, with better results when the sun is dimmed.
A letter suggests starting a daily vegetable supply business in Ames targeting residents who lack time to garden. It argues a reliable morning delivery of fresh vegetables would attract customers, with kitchens fed daily and prices reasonable. The writer notes long work hours deter personal gardening and sees steady demand once supply is established.
A communication from Miss Mary Sweeney defends the Chronicle column and explains its impersonal intent. The writer notes the Chronicles caused distortion when linked to a party visiting Nevada and asserts the author, not the paper, is responsible for any injustice.
Johnson family grows to three as Oliver distributes cigars and asks after the little girl. Amos Ersland and B A Hale depart Tuesday for Leadville to seek gold and silver with other prospectors. Cambridge’s Mr Savacole rents a building for a restaurant moving March 3. Mr N Blackmer suspects horse theft but a cousin, Leonard McCowin, confesses stealing a penny and saddle for a ride. Trial yields no action. Poultry House remains in full blast.
Frank Basket and his son John left for Kansas last Tuesday night and plan to stay through the summer if favorable. Several local residents report illness and recovery as C. E. Turner, Frankie Underwood’s son, and others show gradual improvement. Henry McCarthy returns from a trip across multiple states and Mrs. Booth prepares to join her husband in Lanark Illinois.
Corn scarce at 20 cents and temperance sentiment remains strong. Rev. D D Proper conducts meetings. Rev. J B Beckley moves to Beloit Wisconsin. J Evenson buys out partner at Roland store. church matters, printing plans, and a social at Opera Hall are noted. A long letter from Mary Sweeney defends a Nevada newspaper clash. Mary Sweeney reports Camilla Urso concert at Hall, and a 25th wedding anniversary at Dana home with silverware gift.
A columnist rebukes last week's Watchman for publishing a weak article signed by many names. The writer accuses the group of men of insulting a female author and hides behind bravado, noting the collective violence of their critique.
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