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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1893
Page
2
The Intelligencer Ottumwa Courier endorses Hon. Frank D. Jackson for Governor, reflecting a widely held Republican sentiment echoed by thousands across the party.
Pioneer Press notes Gail Hamilton likens Gladstone to Cain accusing deliberate murder. The remark sharpens scrutiny of the line between outspoken reformers and ordinary critics.
The Standard editor envisioned a hinge envelope knife concept and later Sioux City Journal reports a patent by W. W. Harris of Sioux City for nearly the same device. Harris, an undertaker, prompts reflection on cross‑industry inspiration and possible parallels between coffin making and printing.
The Iowa Brick and Tile Association will hold its annual meeting February 2 in the Capital building Des Moines. Officers include J B McHose of Boone president and J A Kerr of Ames vice president. Noted experts will discuss tile drainage and its effect on orchards and farm drainage in Iowa. An Des Moines Glee club will provide music. railroad fare reductions are expected on the certificate plan.
J Pearson sold a 160 acre farm three miles southeast of Cambridge for 48 dollars an acre. Mrs. Lee died Wednesday morning at eight o'clock of brights disease after a lingering illness. Chas O Shefland moved back from Wright County and will take possession of the meat market purchased from J A McKee.
Tom Ozman on his Oklahoma City area farm raised 300000 bushels of peanuts and expects ample supply for a year or more. Elder Picket received a sleigh as a New Year gift from Daniel and Mother Kirkman and Edgar John, with daily sleigh rides noted for health. The 1892 Collins community shows energy and faith as improvements this year near 15000 dollars.
The Slater News reports the editor is sick this week. Swedish lawyer O C Peterson of Des Moines plans to lecture on the Discovery of America by the Northmen next Wednesday evening January 25. Palestine church granted Rev Holm to reside in Slater while remaining pastor. I O O F banquet last Wednesday featured a good supper and fine music by the batchelors and others.
Maxwell's 1892 year end growth totals 16 775. Social Lodge 1 O F F hosts Collins visitors and assists officers installation. Mrs Dennis Quinn dies Jan 6 1893 six miles south Maxwell. Funeral at Holy Cross church Newton rites mark largest local funeral.
Zearing edges into prominence as a butter distributing point with Armstrong & Son handling orders from multiple merchants last Tuesday. J L Armstrong now travels for Streetman Shee Co of Buffalo and carries Robinson Bros line. plans to travel this spring and return for fall trade.
Ex-President Rutherford B Hayes died at his Fremont Ohio residence on Tuesday evening January 17 1893 after a brief illness of neuralgia of the heart. He served as the 19th U S President and was later active in reform causes returning peacefully to private life.
The Nevada census return is corrected to 2046 from 2033. Otis Briggs Jr. retires as Farmers Bank official to pursue farming. Fred Coggshall moves to general management of a Republican paper in Aplington Iowa. The town council enacts ordinance 186 to curb sleigh riding by small boys during snowy winter.
The First National Bank of this city held its annual stockholders and directors meeting on Tuesday. R J Silliman was chosen president J A Fitch Patrick vice president and W F Sway zee cashier. The report praised the bank’s strong financial condition as a key Iowa institution.
Stockholders praised management and officers were installed by J A Fitchpatrick. Large attendance from the Post and W R Co with Mrs John Scott performing the work for the joint installation. Refreshments followed, provided by Corps ladies, and a pleasant evening noted. J Stier of Meservey, Iowa rents Winsor House and will take possession soon after ten years in business.
Prof C F Curtiss reports on a March 1 1892 feeding experiment at the Iowa State College Agricultural Station. Eighteen grade steers from nine breeds were fed ten months to compare rations rather than breed traits. Average daily gain rose from 2.4 lb to 3 lb in the last three months. carcass to live weight averaged 645 percent. Cattle sold to Swift Co for 6 cents per cwt with 50 cents above top day price. best cuts sold at 19 cents per lb. Full report to appear in February bulletin.
Prof Budd writes clover and legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen aiding crops. He notes clover belts reduce heat and wind damage to nearby fruit and garden plots, with less fungal trouble, drawing examples from Kansas and Asia border practices.
A Farm, Stock and Home correspondent notes using the Babcock test to measure milk quality confirms that fat content varies widely even when cows of the same breed are fed the same rations. Some cows eat heartily and give poor milk while others consume freely and yield less butter.
The Iowa City Republican published a colorful eight page Holiday issue praised for pleasing patrons and reflecting the city’s business liberalities. It aims to attract outside interest and showcase local merits to entice new locations.
The Iowa press largely approves the appointment of Johnson Brigham as consul to Aix-la-Chapelle, signaling broad support from regional media.
Miss Ida Ainstead visits aunt Mrs Severtson while Mrs H E Warner improves from illness. May Stark returns from Maxwell visit. R W Crane of Englewood Illinois visits home this week. W E Tanner makes a brief Sunday town call. Mrs A Wortman visits friends east of Ames. Baptist church shifts preaching to eleven o clock in the morning from three.
Lloyd Wherry visits Jones county Iowa his former home. Mrs McKelvey of Missouri stays with sister Mrs William Wiltse. Four weeks of cold weather expected before ground clears the five foot snow. William Templeton and family called on neighbors last week. Nettie Wherry returns to Green county. Stock foraging short with feed nearly exhausted before grass appears.
Mr Reed a commission merchant of butter and cheese in Des Moines was the guest of Prof Leighton on Friday last. The diary notes a cold week, drifted snow, a board of trustees meeting on the 24th, and various campus activities.
G. E. Patrick writes from the college on January 14 1893 denying any claim to invent or credit for the Babcock test and stating he has never conducted bacteriology experiments. He notes such assertions are unfounded and would intrude on another department’s work.
In Carlisle Iowa last Saturday night a group of visiting guests surprised Pastor R E Graves and his wife at their home with a warm social event. The hosts welcomed the cheerful visitors into the parlor sang spoke and shared a supper. The guests presented a silver cake stand and sugar spoon as a token of goodwill. The occasion featured a notable absence of U B members among the attendees.
Report from Leader noted Mr Blaine spent a quiet day with no notable change in condition. He remained fully conscious and spoke with family and staff though doctors cautioned against overexertion as the disease slowly advances.
The piece lists senate elections and renomination outcomes across multiple states. It notes Republican majorities in Nebraska and various governors and incumbents in Maine Connecticut Michigan and West Virginia plus Minnesota Pennsylvania New York and North Dakota. It mentions Cleveland opposition and a Sioux City Tribune holiday edition as a notable publication.
The town mourns George H. Wis ner a highly active citizen who reportedly suffered a troubled period after three years ago an accidental shooting of his father. The melancholy and low mood are considered factors in his death.
Kelly of the Story City Herald plans to return to business and relaunch the paper. The community admires his courage and supports the effort, believing the public will back the newspaper once again.
Washington correspondent to the Register says Dr. Salmon reports experiments in Chicago on cattle with lumpy jaw. Potassium iodide cured 63 percent, cost low, disease not contagious as 21 healthy cattle remained unaffected. The Illinois livestock commissioners are condemned for arbitrary rulings and improper carcass compensation, with interference cited against bureau experiments.
Washington reports the president is close to deciding he can withdraw privileges enjoyed by the Canadian Pacific Railroad without new Congress action. He may issue an order or proclamation, affecting consular seals and imported merchandise flow, with cabinet discussions over cabinet delays and potential extra sessions. The piece also notes political maneuvering surrounding the appropriations bills and President Cleveland’s strategic choices.
The text discusses Senator Morgan as a vigorous Americanist and a potential Secretary of State for President Cleveland. It notes the appeal of securing a capable foreign adviser and removing a dangerous Democratic opponent from the Senate, while acknowledging Morgan might hesitate to join the Cleveland administration.
The January 10 1893 session notes bonds approved for local officials and staff including A T Bartlett H L Miller and Oler S Heegen. It records salary disbursements district court fees county funds loans poor farm supervision and upcoming sessions adjournment details and auditor actions.
The Representative reports the marriage Monday evening at the Lutheran parsonage in Nevada of Walter D. Kooser and Miss Isa Crookham. The newlyweds will reside in Nevada.
The note promotes Hood’s Sarsa parilla Calendar 1898 from C. I. Hood & Co. It describes a larger format, a picture titled The Young Discoverers, and a pad below in plain figures. It urges readers to buy via local druggists or send six cents for delivery from Lowell Massachusetts.
Because of bad weather no meeting was held on the 12th and the program will be carried out Thursday the 26th at 10 o clock in the town hall. The items include costs of raising and marketing a bushel of corn in Iowa by Prof Kent and sheep farming versus other stock raising in Iowa by A E Slater. Also inducements for farmers sons to take an agricultural course at Iowa Agricultural College by Prof James Wilson.
County Farmers Institute organized on Tuesday January 10 1898 in Nevada. Officers include President E Furnas Vice president A L Stuntz Secretary treasurer A J Graves Executive committee O D Allen John Lawson and W Mills. Committee to draft constitution by laws and institute program. D M Hayden secretary pro tem.
A missing gold pin was found not far from the school house grounds and instruction to inquire at this office for retrieval.
Notice is given that a document claims to be the last will of Charles Whittaker, deceased, on file in Story County District Court. A hearing for probate is set for February 14, 1893, at Nevada, Iowa, requiring interested parties to appear and show cause.
The M E church morning meetings from 9 to 10 attract many participants with earnest desires to improve lives. Everyone is invited to attend as the effort gains steam and impact locally. The notice also lists miscellaneous advertisements for purchases and employment opportunities in Ames.
Loans negotiated and money loaned with good notes bought. Real estate bought and sold in all varieties. Insurance offered at the lowest rates by Hemstreet and McLain.
The Des Moines TWICE A-WEEK NEWS offers January and February subscriptions at 50e a year, less than half the regular price. Published every Tuesday and Friday, it provides Iowa and world news with independent comments and market reports. Daily edition only $4 a year.
Proposals for bridge construction ordered by the Story county Board of Supervisors will be received at the County Auditor’s office until noon January 21 1898. Also proposals for foreman of the bridge force if the board rejects contract work. A P Kine County Auditor.
Real estate transfer list for the week ending January 14 1893 records multiple deeds across Iowa towns. Transfers include Grindem to Carrie Erickson 100 dollars for 11 parcels in Grindems addition Roland. Lockwood to James Thomas 800 dollars for 120 and 135 feet in southeast quadrant. Cook to Briggs 800 dollars for 120 and 150 in an car biking near Nevada. Additional entries cover Liggett to Douglass Nelson to Bougsty McConnell to Shope Gilbert to Stewart Card to Pierce Reed to Massey Holland to Sydnes Zenor to Lovy McCall to Smith Carr to McCallsburg Zearing Irr Co to Cool Armstrong to Norton and Nelson as administrator transfers with various lot numbers and sections.
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