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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1892

Page

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Ames Iowa Classified Subscriptions and Local Officials

The notice lists publication terms at Ames Story County Iowa by H & S K Wilson. It names county officers including County Auditor Clerk District Court and County Attorney J Miller Treasurer H C Dugas Recorder Sheriff F P Reed and Board of Supervisors members Franklin Two Palestine Two Orman Two and city officers.

Ames Story County Iowa K. Wilson Ty Seco J. Miller H.C. Dugas MMC Rees Reed Caperineaneent W.church Aero A.D Board OF Supervisors Dawel-Gyue Franklin Palestine Two Law SS Oadedestsbes Orman

Church Services Schedule and Pastors Listed

Methodist Episcopal holds services Sundays both morning and evening with Sunday School at noon and midweek prayer meeting each Wednesday in Tweolok PA led by Pastor W Suirn. Baptist lists Sunday services two per day with evening prayer, Wednesday eve, and a Sunday School following the morning service under Pastor M RickMAN. Congregational worship is at 11 and 7:30 with midweek meeting Wednesdays. Pastor F J DOUGLASS leads.

Methodist Baptist Paoa Veluck Unda Sme Endeavor M. Rickman F. J. Douglass Union Broom Clark Sumiag T. J. Dow

Countess of Aberdeen Leads Irish Fabrics Exhibit plans

The Countess of Aberdeen, a Scotch lady, serves as president of the Irish Industries association with offices in London and Dublin. She prepares a full exhibition of Irish fabrics for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, presenting the Irish cause in an engaging way.

Countess Aberdeen Irish Industries Association London Dublin Chicago

Indiana Lawmaker William D. Bynum Career Outline

Hon William D Bynum seated in the Seventh Indiana district was born June 26 1846 in Newberry Greene County Indiana and graduated from the State University in 1869 He studied law with Judge William Mack of Terre Haute served as city attorney and mayor of Washington Indiana moved to Indiana in 1871 and was elected to the legislature in 1882 He won a congress seat in 1884 and has been reelected biennially since He is known for vigorous campaigns and consistently driving high voter turnout.

William D. Bynum Indiana Indianapolis Newberry Greene County Ind The State University William Mack Terre Haute Washington, Ind Conarene

Professor Virchow Profile in Prussian Politics

The world famous Berlin pathologist Rudolph Virchow born October 31, 1821 in Schivelbein Pomerania has shown lifelong Prussian loyalty. He remains a radical Progressist despite criticism from English doctors amid the Frederick case.

Rudolph Virchow Berlin Schievelbein Pomerania Germany Frederick Virchow

Popular London Preacher Rev John McNeill Known as Scottish Spurgeon

The Rev John McNeill, famed in London as the Scottish Spurgeon, rose from railroad porter to minister and led Regent Square church. He recently visited America and preached his first Chicago sermon at Fourth Presbyterian Church.

London John McNeill Spurgeon Scotland Regent Square America New World Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago

Payne Named to National Republican Committee Leader

Henry A Payne president of the Wisconsin Telephone Company emerges as a prominent Republican figure. His rare popularity and party organizing skill have led to a high role on the national committee and his keen sense of public opinion noted in both business and politics.

Henry A. Payne Wisconsin Telephone Company Wisconsin Henry C. Payne

Fish Sold Alive in Japan and Camel Travel Distance

A short pair of notes states that fish are always sold alive in Japan and that the average camel covers 800 miles in eight days.

Japan

Hermit of the Sonnblick Wants a Companion This Winter

Peter Lechner, the Hermit of the Sonnblick observatory, says he will not endure another winter alone unless a companion arrives. He would prefer a wife but would accept a male partner to share instrument readings. The plan risks closing Europe’s highest observatory unless funds, about £100 yearly, are found. Local sentiment blamed neglect by the public, which has offered few gifts or praise recently.

Peter Lechner Europe Austrian Meteorological Institute Lechner Somblick Observatory Peter Vienna Cor London Standard

Tithes and the Price of Grain in England and Scotland

London Graphic contrasts how English tithe payments to Church of England clergy and Scottish trends to ministers differ. English tithe values, smoothed by a seven year average, mute both rise and fall, while Scottish stipends tied to yearly grain prices give parish ministers immediate gains or losses as markets move.

Church of England Church of Scotland North Tweed England Scotland London Graphic

Human Beings in the Mammoth Age Near Brunn

Austrian Moravia near Brunn yields first mammoth period human remains. During canal digging skulls of a rhinoceros and reindeer found with 500 fossil snails and carved mammoth tooth artifacts. Discovery, near the capital of Moravia, signals humans living in the mammoth epoch, per Vienna corresp. to the London Standard.

Brunn Moravia Austria Vienna Cor Londen Standard

Suppressive Cashmere Shawls Spark Calcutta Outcry

Calcutta customs uncover a trade in spurious Cashmere shawls imported from Germany. Shawls arrive marked as real Cashmere, undergo a peculiar treatment, then move inland sold at high profit. Cost in Calcutta about 5 dollars, retail about 35 dollars.

Calcutta India Germany

Man Keeps Piece of Tanned Skin for Ice Walks

In Wilmington a man claims a tanned neck skin kept in his vest pocket will stop him from slipping on ice. Neighbors watch to see if the odd charm has virtue. the owner says it will not cause a fall even if it does not prevent one.

Wilmington Wilmington News Chaldess Jerusalem Pharaoh Zedekiah Josiah Judah Egypt Jeremiah Benjamin Anathoth Holy Benjmin David Asaph God Irijah Job Satan Jesus Paul Theo Zedekiah King Zedekiah Festus Jehovah Babylon Jonathan Ebed- Melech Ebed-Melech Daniel

Postmaster Family Steers South Deerfield Office Forty Years

The South Deerfield New Hampshire post office has been run by one family for over four decades. F J White was named postmaster by President Pierce and served thirty five years. Upon his death his son Charles E White took the post and served until 1888 when another son W R White was appointed, a term lasting until this year.

South Deerfield N. H F.J. White Pierce Charles E W. R. White Exeter

Principle Over Poll Tax Sparks Natick Arrest

A Natick Massachusetts man was jailed last June for refusing to pay a two dollar poll tax. He has remained imprisoned at $1.75 weekly cost to taxpayers, a case the New York Tribune says upholds an eternal principle despite town losses.

Natick Mass New York Tribune

Government Takes Over Austrian Telephone Network

Government plans to assume control of all telephone lines, ending the Telephone Company of Austria by year end. A naturalist notes the horse has keen hearing, musk antelope emits deadly musk at 100 yards, and fish horns are bone outgrowths. A crow species in India mimics human laughter, sounding like a merry party.

Telephone Company of Austria New York Journal India

Ordnance Experts Contend High Velocity Offers No Field Gun Advantage

Experts now argue that increasing muzzle velocity does not improve performance of field guns. They point to recoil, wear, and stability as limiting factors, suggesting optimal velocities balance range and accuracy over sheer speed.

New Corn Store Opells Wide Dry Goods line at Opera House block

The new firm in the opera house block invites inspection of an immense stock in their Dry Goods depot. The spring line includes wool dress goods suits and cloakings with appealing carpet rug and curtain offerings. The grocery department remains at J. J. Grove standard stock.

J. J. Grove

Railroads and trains dominate the era with bold forecasts

The article notes the French Transahanian railway project resurfaces while the Columbian passenger committee rejects a union ticket office at the Chicago exposition. It cites Ohio and Mississippi’s Barnard predicting record 1892 earnings, plans for a fast St Louis to Chicago train, and Santa Fe mileage leadership. It also mentions Pennsylvania Railroad freight focus, ambitious World’s Fair trains, and safer steam heated cars, closing with Ravenglass to Boot as the smallest railway with a three foot gauge and tiny cars and stations resembling bath boxes.

Columbian Passenger Committee Union Chicago Exposition Barnard Ohio and Mississippi Chicago and Alton St. Louis Chicago Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Atchison Pennsylvania Ray Ravenglass Boot Cumberland

Royal curiosities and royal portrait anecdotes

A collection of observations about royal jewelry and titles. Details include Princess May of Teck's ruby circlet engagement ring, Princess of Wales moonstones with diamonds, Queen Pia of Portugal coral holdings, Naples presenting a ring on marriage, Prince George of Greece's daring rescue, and notes on England's crown pawn history. Additional remarks compare Prince George to the late Duke of Clarence and describe the Prince of Wales eye movements.

May of Teck Queen Pia Portugal Naples Prince George Greece England Duke of Clarence Prince of Wales

Fashion update notes velvet brocade and brick pink fabrics

Short evening dresses fall from fashion as Barege returns with velvet brocade. The long coattail basque and brick pink woolen fabrics dominate the season.

A Cure Follows Persistent Use of This Medicine

The article asserts that consistent, ongoing use of the medication leads to a confirmed cure, emphasizing adherence to the prescribed regimen and persistence as key to recovery.

Duties That Devolve on of a Woman's Club

An excerpt from Ference Howe Hall in Homemaker argues that women should exercise individual judgment within clubs. It urges reading rules, avoiding factions, and expressing opinions with courtesy while resisting petty or unfair authority. Emphasizes esprit de corps and respectful discourse.

Oll Fry Suris Benich Cltbh Ference Howe Hall Homemaker

First American Woman Puts Inch in Opening of Henry VIII

An American lady from California became the first to enter the Lyceum pit for the opening performance of Henry VIII. She and a friend arrived at 10am with camp stools and a setup including a magazine, sketch book, writing paper, a fountain pen, caricatures, a newspaper underfoot, a Japanese muff warmer, sandwiches and wine. After hours in line, Bram Stocker’s remark about a barrier and nearby tea, and a chat with a newspaper man, they finally secured front row seats at 7pm. The play pleased the crowd who felt they had witnessed something worthy.

Lyceum Henry Irving Bram Stoker Bowery New York London News

Unnatural Femininity and New Scientific Advances

A New York correspondent laments women’s gait and fashion posing a public nuisance. The same column notes Seoul to open a hospital and dispensary for women and children under Miss L. R. Cooke. It highlights Rodinal’s patent claim in Germany and advances in astronomical photography, including nebulae, comet orbits, and hair analysis aiding a German murder case.

Seoul Corea L. R. Cooke Rodinal Germany M. Andresen

Peculiar Nicaragua Plant Unfolds A Thirteen Foot Leaf

A Nicaragua natural curiosity features a single leaf growing to thirteen feet in length. Local observers note its unusual size and striking appearance as botanists study its growth pattern and potential classification.

Nicaragua

Jeremiah and the Trial of Zedekiah in Jerusalem

A religious study essay analyzes Jeremiah's imprisonment and the siege of Jerusalem under Zedekiah. It contrasts divine promises with human fear, cites biblical parallels from Job to Daniel, and reflects on endurance and trust in God amid persecution.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Intelligencer Official Directory United Brethren Christian Masonic Acadia Lodge NO A. F. and A. Masons F. -. West W. M. L. M. Bosworth Say Browne Odd Felmes R. H. McCarthy N. G. Ee Hemstreer Sec’y Chas. E. Hunt West House Geo. E. Giddings, Jorney Law Ty Bank Ames, Lows G. A. Underwood Tyorney U. S District of Iowa Union National Bank A. Beverly Albert Richmond M. Bosworth Uwave Read’s Market American Protective Tariff League Leagues Eppessee Wilbur F. Wakeman Twenty-Third Street the Countess OF Aberdeen Professor Virchow John M’neill Dry Goods Chronicle Powder and Ball Grove & Zend General Merchandise Grove & Zenor Go Ingalls Cincinnati Washington Alexandrovsky Works Russia Czar Prussia Ayer Life For Women Broadway Fifth Avenue Savannah News D. M. Stearns Asia Africa Florida West Indies Carrbbean Sea Gulf of Mexico Francis Darwin Aix Gina Braya Eve L.l.mays’co. Stpaulminy Bedrock Canier Brothers & Herman L. M. Bosworth Ames, Lowe AL Journal Prairie Farmer Jonathan Perierinary College Apbmaia Emily Franris Farmer Pub Adams St
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