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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
11
A collage of railroad ads and editorials on fast mail service contracts between Chicago and the Mississippi, a price comparison between transporting people and livestock, and commentary on tariffs. It also covers Abolling saloons near churches, and agricultural advice praising Peerless Iowa for climate and farming potential with cotton historically referenced.
Iowa Soldiers monument commissioners debate whether the top Victory statue should be draped for winter or left exposed to the cold wind of the prairies. Public sentiment voices align with clothe her, while Sam Clark warns the figure clashes with the scene.
February 12 prox is described as the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth the martyr of liberty and liberator of a race. The notice respectfully urges citizens to observe the occasion in a manner that fits his heroic services as the greatest American.
The Duncomb Sun rails at a Denver incident of closing and reopening gambling houses, condemns lynching by vigilantes in Nebraska, and notes political shifts including Holt county treasurer Barrett Scott’s case and county officer retirements. W K Boardman and wife head to Washington to address dairy issues.
The Upper Des Moines Editorial Association will meet in Nevada Iowa on January 31 and February 1 1895. Hon S M Clark of the Keokuk Gate City will deliver the principal address with several editors from Humboldt Spirit Lake Jefferson Bee Dayton Review and others expected to attend and speak on topics to be announced.
The text discusses the Wilson Tariff enacted August 28 and the wool schedule taking effect tomorrow, criticizing Cleveland's revenue policy and protectionism. It contrasts tariff acts with public debt, mentions dolls duties at 25 percent, and reflects on health climate comparisons between North and South, noting Central Georgia's healthfulness versus Iowa and drastic weather shifts.
The Oskaloosa relief committee has raised funds and contracted for about 500 tons of lump coal at $1.15 per ton for shipment to Nebraska. The Rock Island road hauls contributions free, with Nebraska state committee distributing fuel where most needed. Citizens can donate fuel through the committee for credit and receipts, with banks or the committee handling arrangements.
Harper's Magazine outlines its December issue start of The Simpletons by Thomas Harpy and Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Louis de Conte. It previews January plans including a Charleston and the Carolinas illustrated feature and four Africa articles.
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