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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1881
Page
2
Dispatches from Washington report Senator Matt H Carpenter of Wisconsin died after twenty years in the Senate. He was described as a brilliant orator and a pride of Wisconsin, with a reputation that extended across the nation.
Western readers receive letters from eastern sympathizers grouped by anti monopoly and civil service reform leagues. Documents from the National Anti Monopoly League and the Bankers League promote principles they say will succeed if the people take hold.
The issue presents Theodore Bacon's The End of the War and Katharine Carrington’s The Eleventh Hour short story. Richard Grant White offers Random Recollections of England while poems appear from Holmes Cooke Mace and Thompson. An article on New York Theatre and Rossetti on The Wives of Poets anchor a diverse magazine issue.
The Senate passed the funding bill with a three percent bond rate under debate on market feasibility. Iowa dairy notes report softer prices, cautious expansion, and warnings about creamery ventures amid rising production and large-scale plans at West Union and other counties.
The bereaved father states the Canada case cannot be Charlie and laments the disappearance of his four year old son. He recalls Walter and Charlie’s separation, loneliness, and the failure to recover the child after decades of search and expenses.
A summary of future issues with articles on Theology in Public Schools by Bishop Coxe, Captain Eads on a ship railway and a 6 percent return on $50 million, Judge H H Chalmers on negro suffrage, John D. Philbrick on the Free School System, Joli Fiske on Theological Charlatanism, Joseph Cook, and a physics review by Prof. A W Wright.
A letter from L McLain and HH Detmers to Governor Gear reports pleuro pneumonia fears in Bedford county. They examined cattle in Iowa and say findings show no alarm, while US authorities continue review. The note notes post mortem exams, four diseased animals killed, and cautious expectation of a formal report in days.
The Boone Standard reports a pedlar named Brady was run over yesterday near a bridge above Mia crossing. The passenger carer did not hear the whistle and the head was severed. Mr Er resided on East Court Avenue Des Moines. His wife died last July. He leaves two boys Frank fifteen and James twelve.
The Nonpariel recalls L RagUet Iowa to Kansas folly with a grim warning Fight it out on the Iowa line. A Hardin County tax digest outlines delinquency penalties, monthly interest, and land sales timelines including redemption rules and deeds after three years.
The Iowa State Register notes a long blizzard from the 11th to the 18th reflecting cycles in Iowa climate. It compares harsh recent winters with 1840s experiences and suggests a shift from mild to severe winters every twenty years, with this decade possibly starting a tougher period.
The letter argues alliances and farmers clubs defend agriculture yet oppose laws, calling them undemocratic and unrepublican. It recalls a prairie fire parable to claim decisive action, asking what Bennett would do, and ends with the author urging proactive unity against competing interests.
The Eldora Herald’s attacks on the Central Iowa Railroad are condemned as false and vindictive. The Marshalltown Refector cites Hon. D. N. Pickering as key in elevating the road’s credit, noting bonds rise above par and stock gains, with few winter accidents and no passenger injuries.
A Republican item reports supernatural activity in Boone including the spirit of Father Brophy appearing in the Brophy House on Bunyan Street and Shandelmier's saloon. Witnesses describe noises, coughing, a cane’s pounding, and a bright light seen near the saloon, with Ketchem claiming to witness the scene.
Notice of incorporation for the Ames and Nevada Telephone Company based in Ames Story County Iowa with stockholders including John L Stevens Daniel McCarthy J A Fitchpatrick John Watts G A Underwood D A Bigelow W M Greeley BE R Chamberlain Edward Barstow I L Smith and others. Capital stock one thousand dollars shares twenty five dollars. Board of five directors to be elected annually. Articles filed January 27 1881. Edward Barstow Secretary. John L Stevens President.
State auditor certifies the Union Bank of Ames is properly capitalized and authorized to commence banking business after examination. Certificate dated February 1, 1841, in Des Moines.
Judgment in favor of Elvey Loux against Titus M Loux leads to sale of the west half of the northeast quarter and southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 31 township 85 range 20 west. Nevada courthouse by 11 am March 15 1881. Sale price cash. costs and interest to date.
County Auditor invites objections or claims for damages to a proposed change in highway width near section 28 and Lake section 2% Township 24. Objections must be filed by noon March 19, 1881, or highway action proceeds without further reference. Witness date February 5, 1831.
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