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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1898
Page
2
The Intelligencer is issued Thursdays at Ames Iowa Story County by Hudson Beos. Subscription terms are one dollar per year payable in advance.
The Carrol Herald critiques school policy framing, Iowa export data shows 1897 wheat shipments to Europe dominating world totals, and a Cramps shipyard plan in Seattle. An Iowa tenant farming piece discusses cash renters and partnerships, while a Polk County murder case prompts debate on insanity defense and public safety.
The Register argues that Des Moines dominates control of the state fair, framing the city as the principal owner and decision maker in the event’s governance and operations.
Dun's Review reports 156 221 miles of railroad in the United States earned 43 442 095 in a year. The figure rises 46 percent from last year and is only 4.7 percent below 1892, with month after month setting new highs. Iowa is praised for leadership and ambassadors.
The piece discusses Cuba’s push for independence amid rival factions in Havana and hints at U S interest by President McKinley. It contrasts autonomy supporters with hardliners and notes recent minor victories for insurgents, questioning Spain’s ability to govern and the war’s costly continuation.
A Boone minister of the Christian church has become editor of the Boone News. Newspapers express surprise at his shift from pulpit to newsroom but note that a preacher can adapt to editing if the role suits him.
Advert text claims easy catch of colds and rapid cure using One Minute Cough Cure. It states the remedy cures coughs bronchitis pneumonia and all lung troubles and is pleasant safe and sure to cure.
The Nickel Plate Route shows rapid progress in railway affairs with a record of past prosperity and bright hopes for the future. The article questions how far its success will extend and who can forecast its trajectory.
The paper offers a condensed 300 page book of the Iowa code, covering fences railroads schools elections and more. Aimed at subscribers and former friends the volume provides the substance of the laws for ready reference at two dollars.
Advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It promises easy digestion for adults and children and notes prices of 15 and 25 cents per package. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure and a testimonial from Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg.
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