Electrician Proclaims No One Dead By Lightning
An English electrician asserts that no one will ever be killed by lightning while asleep in bed. The claim appears in a report from The Intelligencer.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1885
Page
2
Hawkeye veterans to visit Shiloh battlefield in spring
The G A R department of Iowa plans a spring excursion to Shiloh for Hawkeye veterans. The Burtis House in Davenport will host the event on April 22 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
G. A. R. Department of Iowa
Burtis House
Davenport
Watson Cotips Wins Three Butter Premiums at Fair
Watson Cotips of Delaware County captured three of eight Iowa butter premiums awarded at the World’s Fair in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Cotips
Delaware County
Iowa
New Orleans
Chicago Seer Foresees Worst Blizzard of Winter
A Chicago meteorologist predicts the worst blizzard of the winter to begin February 25. Some doubt the forecast and think it may aim to boost Southern resort business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Senate vote tally shows Logan short of majority in Illinois
Gen Logan received 102 votes for Senator in the Illinois Legislature on Wednesday, just one short of a majority. About six Democratic votes were scattered. Morrison tallied 94 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Logan
Illinois
Morrison
First Iowa Gubernatorial Nomination Front Runners
Iowa Republicans begin a vetting wave for governor candidates with ongoing recruitment. Ex Senator Foster of Davenport is the latest name floated as a possible nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Foster
Davenport
Congress nominee chase stirs Iowa governor race talk
Rumors swirl that Congressman Murphy of the Second Iowa district seeks the Democratic nomination for governor. Many believe "Our Jerry" will challenge the incumbent or contend for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Iowa
Jerry
Pension Granted to Boone Man for Civil War Service
Mr. C. L. Biaes of Boone received notice that his claim for a civil war pension was approved. The allowance is four dollars per month from 1862 totaling around one thousand sixty dollars to date, with the balance soon to be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Biaes
Boone
Pension bill for Mexican veterans faces likely defeat
The article notes that no pension will be granted to Mexican veterans including Jeff Davis and remarks on a Democratic stance in Congress. It suggests the bill granting long withholded justice to a group of patriots is unlikely to pass this Congress due to this firm position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Cleveland
Hoffman
New York
Ed. Stokes
Republic
Victoria
Donovan Rossa
Broadbrim
Keokuk Triumphs as Government Building Bill Clears House
Keokuk erupts in joy after the Tower House of Congress passes a bill to appropriate about 100000 for a government building in Keokuk with stated totals near 250000 to 300000, marking a triumph over rival Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Tower House of Congress
Govrmet
Burlington
Bell Plaine man dies in suicide attempt during poisoning bid
K Burs of Bell Plaine hanged himself at 3 o clock while boarding house action. He attempted to mix poison with food ink intending fatal harm. Burns saved the county by intervening at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Burs
Bell Plaine
Burns
Scramble for Des Dines Post Office Leads to Pending Talks
The contest to fill the Des Dines post office is under way with Col. W. H. Mer Mahanna T. M. Knight and Goode as candidates. The probabilities favor Merritt and Goode if action occurs before the current incumbent’s term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Dines
Col
W. H. Mer. Mahanna
T. M. Knight
Goode
Merritt
Infighting Allegedly Flare Between Hendricks and McDonald Families
The article describes a private feud between the Hendricks and McDonald families fueled by gossip. It claims Mrs. Hendricks orchestrated a social scene to “kill” Mrs. McDonald’s reputation, fearing Mrs. McDonald would outshine her in Washington society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
McDonald
Blood Transfusion Experiments Reported in Scientific American
The article describes experiments on animals via blood transfusion. Two dogs reportedly died from bleeding and were revived hours later with hot baths artificial respiration and transfusion from live dogs. A young calf bled to death was similarly revived four hours afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Boston lecture quotes Jos Cook on free trade and protection
Jos Cook answers a question on John Bright’s guidance to Americans. He argues for free trade among states but protection against foreigners. He says American workers must stay on a higher plane than Europe and notes that many copper manufactories may not exist without protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Cook
Boston
John Bright
Veteran recall of Civil War era Senate debate
An old soldier rereads a Senate debate report noting a claim that Jefferson Davis was a man of honor and a patriot loved by millions. He recalls his own years of military service and wonders what sparked the dispute at enlistment time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Jefferson Davis
Courts blamed for lynchings in Iowa opinion
The Des Moines Register advocates that lynching rises from court failure to punish murder. It argues courts abandon punishment by imprisonment, eroding the right to protect life and maintain law, and says murder has become the state chartered crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Iowa
AOUW Iowa Financial Committee Reports 1884 Audit
The Iowa branch A O U W Financial Committee in Waterloo audited 1884 accounts finding $144,780 collected and about $134,000 disbursed, with similar totals in 1883. Total expense for handling funds and the General Lodge meeting was just over $12,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Waterloo
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises Restored Color
A vintage advertisement touts Parker's Hair Balsam as a remedy to a pallid washed out complexion and faded hair. It promises to return hair to its original brown auburn or black shade, claiming to refresh and brighten lifeless tresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arker
Deadly mutiny at sea on a stormbound brig
A night of mutiny ends with Deacon killed by his own hands and Jimmy dead from a stab wound as the crew, led by a calm narrator, restrain the deranged mate and seal him in the deck-house. The captain contemplates justice while a gale rages and another man dies aboard the brig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon
Jimmy
Cape Horn
Suds
Jim
Lezs
Hardy
Weldy
Beauty
Old Sam
Porcoming
Sam
Savings
Lucky Billy
Little Welby
Mr. Banyard
Jack Chadburn
Louisa Franklin
Olaf Windward
Banyard
Billy
Deavat
Con’s
Poardel
Jack Ketch
Bangara
Luds
Sarvin
Mutiny Plot Backed by Deacon’s Island Scheme
In the brig after scarce hands, the crew weighs mutiny plans led by the narrator to seize the voyage and seek a hidden island. Banyard shifts toward collaboration while Beauty and others debate risk, fake charts, and boarding tactics to secure escape with gold. The captain probes loyalty and tests readiness for a split from the mutineers.
Loss and Gain. A testimonial for Hop Bitters and cures
A sick liver patient recounts a drastic weight loss from 228 to 120 pounds and recovery after using Hop Bitters. Other letters claim relief from headaches neuralgia female trouble and kidney liver and urinary complaints after taking the remedy. The piece includes cautions about fake products and encourages authentic Hop Bitters with a green hops label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Fircchpatrick
Dublin
Mass
Boston
E. D. Stack
Beggs Cherry Couch Syrup Endorsed for Colds and Illness
The article notes Mr. Westerman’s reliable service and a local shop’s purchase of Begg’s Cherry Couch Syrup. It is advertised as a remedy for colds asthma bronchitis and consumption with a sample bottle offered free to customers.
Perkins and Son Advertise Market Fresh Meats Ames
Perkins and Son offer choicest cuts with market fresh beef pork mutton veal ham sausage lard and tallow. They invite the patrons of Ames and vicinity to patronize their shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins & Son
Ames
Ames Election Notice for March 2 1885
Notice to electors of Ames Iowa of a town election on Monday March 2 1885 at Opera Hall to fill vacancies for Mayor Recorder Treasurer Assessor Street Commissioner two councilmen full term one councilman vacancy polls open from 9 a m to close at 6 p m listing positions and polling details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Opera Hall
Land Excursion to Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas Texas
The Illinois Central Railroad announces a low rate land excursion to Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas and Texas leaving Ackley at 1255 a m Tuesday Feb 24 1885. For rates sleeping car berths and information contact Manchester La Mr N L Burroughs Cherokee offers 250000 acres of hardwood timber lands at 2.00 per acre on liberal terms. Write for circulars and inspect the timber. J F Merry Gen West Pass Agt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central R. R
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Texas
Ackley
Manchester
N. Lr. Burroughs
Cherokee
J. F. Merry
West
Pass
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Intelligencer
J. A. Firchpatrice
Sammy
Laugter
South Sea
Saale
Concordia Hall
Captain Mccullough
Herr Most
Justus Schwab
Brooklyn
Paris
Seine
London
Thames
Socia
Wimbledon
Creedmoor
Oneustus Schwab
Tompkins Square
Herr Schwab
Grace
Joel Stevens
Joel
Tammany
Davison
Roosevelt
Lord Garmoyle
Earliest Express
Dudley
Fifth Avenue
Ed Stokes
Stokes
Chapter
Iran
la Energy
Brown Chemical CO
Baltimore
RROV
Jess Goods
John H. Queal & Co
Dooks
Maxwell & Son
H. Thayer
Orly
Nichols & Maxwell
Gar
DLOUD
Kelley
Ontario
Gilbert
Norman & Loud
J. L. Bartlett
Boyd Building
J. 1. Bartlett
Ames, Iowa
Tilden
Qvercoats
Clear Creek
Cc. F. Mount
LA Cross
eBusiness College
Search the Ames Intelligencer Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ames Intelligencer?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.