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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1885

Page

2

Miner’s Death Near Angus Reported in Ames

A miner killed near Angus last week is identified as a 22 year old Swede named Munson who had lived in the United States about eighteen months.

Angus Munson

Clergy and Politics Debate in North American Review

Henry Warp Beecher argues in the North American Review on whether clergymen should meddle in political matters. The piece weighs church duties against public influence and church-state separation.

Henry Warp Beecher The North American Review

Markets Rise as Hog Prices Hit Four Dollars Per Hundred

Produce and stock markets advance with corn and oats up over the week. Hog sales reach as high as four dollars per hundred at various points. The outlook improves and 1885 may prove the most prosperous year of the past decade.

Vanderbilt offers Grant estate to Mrs Grant in generous deed

The offer of William H. Vanderbilt to deed free to Mrs. Grant all of General Grant's realty and mementos on condition they are deposited in the proper department at Washington shows a generous heart. Mrs Grant declines, a stance seen as imprudent given the circumstances.

Wm. H. Vanderbilt Mrs. Grant Gen. Grant Washington

St. John accused of offering presidential opportunities for pay

Des Moines Register editor cites Saint Johannes as alleging St. John offered to barter his presidential chances for money. James F. Legate of Kansas, a close St. John ally, reportedly negotiated with editors and GOP officials, lowering bids from 250000 to 25000 before no payment was secured. The article claims a deal with Democrats followed, aiding Cleveland and ending St. Johns prohibition era.

Bro. Clarkson Des Moines Register Saint Johannes Prohibition St. John James F. Legate Kansas Clarkson National Republican Committee Republican Committee Democracy New York Cleveland

Weather and Exposition Notes From New Orleans

A Mississippi Valley weather letter from New Orleans reports ten days of rough weather, a 70 degree reading at the Exposition Grounds, and moist air creating a mild chill. The piece describes leafless native trees versus evergreen ornamentals, winter grass, strawberries blooming nearby, and cabbage fields ready for March markets. It praises the Exposition's two strong exhibits and states that state displays from Arkansas to Minnesota show varied industry and wealth of products.

New OrLeans Farmen Duncan Great Miss Tyne Exposition Grounds America Arkansas Mississippi Tennesee Texas Florida Kansas Nebraska Dakota Minnesota Mississippi Valley Part

Story of the Story County Board Session January 1885

Proceedings document a multi day county board meeting in Story County 1885 with oath of Anthony Hale election as supervisor elect, Anson Ersland as chairman and county farm matters, numerous justice of the peace and constable bonds approved, sheriffs named, and treasurer statements and adjournments noted. Also mentions New Year time reform at Greenwich.

Anthony Hale United States Svisors Story County Hale G. McCarthy Anson Ersland Warren J. M. Price Wilson Pea” Grant J. H. Guthrie Ecoln E. E. Evans Howard Anne Richard Kimble Milford Township J. A. Fitchpatrick Nevada K. B. Thompson Union Township J. F. Allen Ind Creek Township L. D. Thompson W. A. Wier la Fayette Conte A. H. Thayer Washingen Township J. H. Boyes L. L. Smith J. T. Fitton J. H. Boston Warren Township Geo. W. Hartsell LaFayette Nels Highland Palestine Township M. W. Wilkinson Milford Paul Troutner Sherman Cryus Bean Lincoln Orn I. Jacobson Contable James A. McKee Ole O. Hegland Howard Co A. C. Elliot Wm. H. Hefley New Albany J. N. Shoop Creek James W. Sowers John Evanson Howard Township B. E. Wells Warren Ae O. A M. C. Allen Justice of Peace Nevada Township Samuel P. Dodd Collins Township Brit O. Fatland M. W. Templeton L. Bd. Thompson Elisha Dakins Lincoln Township W. H. Clark Washington S. E. Briggs A. H. Buck Franklin Township C. G. McCarthy Treasury Thomas Quinn Peace Sherman Township I. L. Smith Royal Observatory Greenwich England A. m P. m

Iowa board selects Leigh Hunt as college president

The Board of Trustees of the State Agricultural College elected Leigh Hunt, superintendent of East Des Moines public schools, as president after extensive national outreach. Hunt accepted and will resign his current post. salary set at $3,000 annually with a furnished house. Norman C. Bassett of Chicago named professor of mechanical engineering.

State Agricultural College Kirkwood House Grattan Allamakee Dysart Clarkson Leigh Hunt East Des Moines Elliot Harvard College Porter Yale Theodore D. Woolsey Andrew White Cornell College Angell Ann Arbor Seegle Amherst Francis A. Walker Boston School of Technology Hunt Iowa Ames Norman C. Bassett Chicago Register

Parker's Hair Balsam Endorsed By Man For Hair Recovery

A man recalls fever illness causing rapid hair loss and crediting Parker's Hair Balsam with restoration after one bottle. The testimonial notes the balsam is clean highly perfumed and not a dye or oil and restores original color after months of use.

Parker

Hop Bitters Offer Cure for Broad Range of Ailments

An advertisement promises Hop Bitters can cure poor health and lingering sickness. It targets ministers, mothers, businesspeople, and laborers exhausted by duties, claiming the tonic boosts strength, cleanses the system, and renews life and vigor for all ages and occupations.

Athlophoros Praised for Rheumatism Relief by Dr. J La Due

Medical science knows a remedy and a bad one. Athlophoros has won favor where doctors have tried it. Dr J La Due of Denver Ind reports his uncle and mother benefited from Athlophoros for rheumatism.

J. la Due Denver Ind Wm. Cool

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