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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
1
The Intelligencer issued Thursdays at Ames Story County Iowa byHUDSOM BROS. Perms of subscription 1.00 per year, 7 payable in advance.
Rail line notice mentions Chicago and North Western Railway with agent Geo W in terse OCR text, noting branding and contact cue for service or inquiry.
The note links Cleveland and Hill as comrades and mentions a constitutional income tax case set for hearing February 15 in District Supreme Court at Washington. It marks February 12 as Abraham Lincoln's birth anniversary and urges observance in his honor.
A collection of satirical snippets critiques rail travel costs and Congress, sketches Iowa economic prospects and fast mail contracts, laments saloon church clashes, and extols Peerless Iowa’s agricultural potential amid varied regional comparisons and voter sentiment.
A long New York Sun article argues the income tax law is international in scope and that many New York lawyers share the view. A committee led by Justin McCarbine is formed to oppose lynching and halt it nationwide, while questions arise about a British cousin connected to a local lynching case and a defaulting county.
Iowa public sentiment weighs whether the female victory statue atop the shaft should be draped for winter or left exposed. Sam Clark argues the figure clashes with bleak prairie winds and subzero temperatures, urging clothing to harmonize with the season.
The Upper Des Spines Editorial Association will meet in Nevada Iowa on January 31 and February 1 1895. Hon H. Clark of Keokuk Gate City will deliver the principal address with Johnson Higham E B Stjman G Durrel A M Adams A B Funk among those present to speak on topics to be announced.
In Holt county Nebraska a defaulting county treasurer Barret Scott stole nearly $100,000, aided by high priced lawyers and a light sentence. The supreme court granted bail of 40000, fueling outrage among taxpayers who demand accountability for entrusted funds. The piece condemns courts more than the public.
The county officers Morris King Duea Webb retire temporarily to private life. They are succeeded by Chas Hamilton D Grove Anfin Ersiland and F D Thompson. The community praises the retiring members and extends best wishes. Successors were elected with handsome majorities even in Story County and receive public goodwill.
Hon W K Boardman and his wife departed Monday night for Washington D C to attend the annual meeting of the National Dairy Union where Mr Boardman will deliver an address. The Representative notes Washington in January offers liveliness and beauty.
The text discusses the August 28 enactment of the Wilson Tariff and the wool schedule set to take effect the next day amid criticism of President Cleveland. It lambasts protectionist policy, cites references to potential free coal and free wool, and notes concerns over government revenue and constitutional issues. It also mentions other tariff adjustments including duties on dolls and doll heads, and includes reader letters contrasting health climate views between the North and South with observations on Georgia conditions.
The Oskaloosa relief group has gathered about 500 tons of lump coal at $1.15 per ton on track. The Rock Island road delivers free to Nebraska connections and the state committee distributes the fuel to those in need. Citizens can contribute through our committee with receipts and proper credit, with banks or the undersigned editor handling inquiries.
Harper's Magazine announces new and continuing features for the coming year. Thomas Harpy's Simpletons will begin in the December number and run through November 18. Joan of Arc recollections by Louis de Conte will appear as a leading feature. A profusely illustrated series on Charleston and the Carolinas will start in January. Northern Africa illustrations and a Chinese life series are planned. The first chapters of A Three Part Novette by Richard Harding Davis will open January. Complete short stories by popular writers will continue. Subscriptions begin with the current number if no date is stated.
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