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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
2
The notice states subscription stems issued Thursdays at Ames Story County Iowa by Hodson Bros with a one year price of 1.00 payable in advance.
Fragmentary line reads about the ago North Western Railway and an agent on Sunday. Sparse details mention cotanos and a quo sms, leaving the main event unclear.
The article notes a constitutional test of the income tax to be argued on the 15th in Washington District Supreme Court. It mentions Lincoln’s birthday anniversary and urges observance in his honor. It also reports views on Cleveland’s administration and a push to stop lynching, with involvement from Justin McCarthy and Antlynchers.
A jumble of 1890s editorial notes touches on rail travel costs linking New York to San Francisco, the price of a hog, and Congressmen. It cites tariff policy, the Wilson tariff of August, and a wool schedule affecting commerce. The piece cites Des Moines church saloon clashes and a Soldiers Monument dispute, plus rural Iowa prospects and agricultural guidance from J. L. Budd.
The Upper Des Moines Editorial Association will meet Nevada Iowa on Thursday January 3 and Friday February 1 1895. Delegates and editors from Keokuk Gate City Jefferson Bee Midland Monthly Humboldt Independent Spirit Lake Beacon Dayton Review and other papers will attend and discuss topics to be announced.
The Holt county case centers on Barret Scott, a county treasurer who stole nearly $100,000. He received a five year sentence, then was released on $40,000 bail by the supreme court. Taxpayers, outraged by what they see as court leniency, demand accountability for public funds and question the system that allowed the theft.
The county bids farewell to Clerk Morris Auditor King Recorder Duea and Atty Webb as they retire to private life. They are succeeded by Chas Hamilton D Grove Anfin Ersland and F D Thompson. The retiring officials are praised for their service and the newcomers receive broad goodwill and strong majorities even in Story County.
Hon. W. K. Boardman and his wife departed Monday night for Washington to address the annual meeting of the National Dairy Union. The trip is expected to be pleasant as Washington in January is lively and attractive.
Vermont to Rocky Mountain readers debate North South climate shifts seeking health and livelihood balance. The discussion notes harsher central Georgia winters, extreme air changes, and identical disease concerns while comparing Iowa health statistics to Georgia.
The Oskaloosa relief committee reports raising funds and securing about 500 tons of lump coal for Nebraska relief. Coal costs $1.15 per ton on track and Rock Island road volunteers haul it free to Nebraska, where the state committee distributes it to those in need. Local banks or the committee can handle contributions with receipts. Albert W. Swalm, Editor Herald.
Harper's Magazine announces the December issue with Thomas Hardy as a leading critic favorite and contributions by Julian Ralph and Harding Davis. It notes serialized fiction, new illustrated articles on Northern Africa, and multiple ongoing and forthcoming features, including Carolinas Southern Papers and selections in Young People. Subscriptions begin with current numbers. orders and remittances via post office money order or draft.
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