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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1892
Page
2
Cardinal Gibbons writes a strong denouncement of the Louisiana lottery in a letter while The Intelligencer H. and 8. K. Wilson publishers announce the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The item notes prominent figures and events with local newspaper tone.
Mrs Howe, originator of the Woman's Bank in Boston, died last week in that city at age 80.
Associate justice Joseph P. Bradley died last Friday. He was a man of great learning and patriotism and was fond of mathematics. He devoted much of his leisure time to astronomy study.
The Iowa Temperance magazine from Charles City is a valuable paper for temperance workers. Priced at 50 cents a year, it has reached the middle of its second year, showing stable establishment.
A Cedar Rapids Republican note reports a suffrage petition circulating in the city drawing many signers. The piece critiques opposition to equal rights for women and argues entrenched patronage and self-interest color the objections.
The piece argues that ending legislative visiting committees will save both the legislature and the state. It urges state institutions to trim their budgets to realistic needs rather than inflated estimates for smoother operation.
The secretary of the Senate, J. W. Cliff, may recover the office salary and any damages, though he will not perform its duties. He is praised as a sterling gentleman by both Democrats and Republicans for his conduct during a partisan struggle. The loss is offset by universal goodwill and confidence in his character.
A letter to the Register from W. D. Laughdin asks whether the Des Moines river lands were ever properly managed and taxed, if settlers are due compensation, and who bears responsibility. TheRegister’s brief answer says the river is not navigable, land preemptions were invalid, some settlers paid taxes while the navigation company now pays them, and the national government bears responsibility. The piece notes Congress should act and mentions a bill by Congressman Dolliver, with no need to cut World's Fair spending.
The president and cabinet conclude negotiations with Chile and urge Congress to decide whether to wait, demonstrate, or declare war to enforce demands. The piece claims no partisan politics and criticizes a Democratic scheme to amend the McKinley law to boost customs revenue, noting treasury cash doubts.
The Meats committee adopted a resolution demanding the Secretary of the Treasury appear and state current and future conditions. Assistant Secretary Spalding rebutted charges against Democrats, citing six month receipts of 174.161 million and expenditures of 167.074 million. He projected a year total of 338 million in expenditures with a surplus of 153.863 million. The piece also notes political infighting, the Bradley funeral, and Democratic rule changes echoing Republican tactics.
The President orders the sergeant at arms to eject J. W. Cliff from the Senate Chamber, illustrating how Democrats might act with numerical power. The wording suggests partisan motivation and a demonstration of potential actions if control is achieved.
Traer saw three funerals last Thursday. Wapello reported a $7000 fire Saturday morning. Colfax dedication of a new Catholic church occurred last Sunday. Des Moines River settlers seek to buy lands they occupy. Mrs. Langworthy of Dubuque died recently. Cedar Rapids lawyers indicted for blackmail. Old Cedar Rapids Episcopal church burned. Muscatine raises $100000 for beet sugar factory by California Syndicate. Cedar Rapids hosts 12th annual American Poland China Record association meeting. Tama City United Brethren dedicate new church with Bishop Kephart. Albia fire destroys property including fine buildings. Buchanan county limestone used in lithography, previously imported from Germany.
Tennessee River Packet Co may enter St. Louis and St. Paul trade with eleven light draft steamers. If true, Diamond Joe line fights to maintain prestige on the upper Mississippi next summer.
A. McDowell & Co announces a premium offer for yearly subscribers. For 3.50, choose La Mode de Paris or Album des Modes and receive Book No. 1 Dressmaking Simplified free, a $5 value teaching seams, darts, sleeves, and fit for garments. Send orders to 4 West 14th Street New York.
The American Farmer, enlarged and published from Springfield and Cleveland, goes non political and free with a year’s subscription. Old subscribers paying in advance receive a free year and new subscribers with advance payment also get a free year. Sample copies available at the office.
A novelty golden table corn is touted as very sweet early and tender and superior. The Floral Guide features Carnations on the cover and Brillant Poppies on the back and offers the guide for 15 cents. Vick's Sons of Rochester, N. Y., asks ten cents to send the guide, deductible from the first order.
Various deed transfers list buyers and sellers including Iagbrit J Chelsng Tobias Savim Rebecca Breezley Mary Ka ness and others. Deeds cover parcels blocks and lots in Ames Nevada Story City and Cambridge with amounts from 1 to 7250 dollars. A shooting gater shop incident and injuries at the IAC are also mentioned in the fragment.
A preview of Vicks Floral Guide features Nellie Lewis Carnation on the front cover Brilliant Poppies on the back and violet illustrated pages. The first twenty four pages cover Novelties and Specialities. Send ten cents to James Vick’s Sons Rochester NY to obtain a copy with deduction on initial order.
Mrs. W A MeGr Clinton Iown and her niece spent last Friday away. N Williams has been ill but improves. Mrs. Lyman Crane left Monday for Jones Co and will visit Chicago relatives. Mr Crane plans to join her there. Mr Chas Corner of Moberly Mo is in town on business and visiting friends. The Gossard home nears becoming a hospital as Gossard improves and three others fall ill. Lavinia Sherer and Emerson Stailey wed at the bride’s home January 6 1892. Stailey then took his bride to Ogden Iowa for a few days returning last Thursday.
The college year at IAC saw winter course students climb the chimney and replace inscriptions with Dairy 92. Thomas turned Saturday, employed in the library, and the year ahead promises good attendance. The Experiment Station studies carbonaceous and nitrogenous foods for sheep, preserves grain samples from the college farm, and displays notable wool specimens including a diseased cot ted fleece. Prof Kent moves to Budd house. Franklin family expected. bulletin preparation costs about 1000. a winter agriculture class visited Hoot & Reed in regalia.
The February Romance number opens a new volume with 160 pages of original and selected stories from six nations. It includes works by Dumas Poe Georges Price Carmen Moritz Jukai and a playful Abraham Dreyfus piece An Oak in a Storm. A standout is The Charcoal Burner by a new writer. Published by Romance Publishing Company Clinton Hall Astor Place New York priced 25 cents per copy or 2.50 yearly.
In Bloomington the week brings limited reports as the area fights a lingering grip with a few serious cases. Mrs. Ellen Crippen attends her mother Bunce's funeral in Freeport while the school resumes after a scarlet fever scare. Roads wear down from heavy loads as Loyd Jones digs a well.
Announcements from Gilbert report better health expected after January forecasts. A brother and sister visit to entertain. Rev Hand preached last Sabbath at the Congregational church. Guy Dodds visited relatives at Highland Park College in Des Moines. Mrs A A Stewart and Miss Helen Van Wolphaedht visiting W B Needham in Boone. Gilbert and Skunk River hunting parties claim 500 pounds of rabbits from last Saturday contest.
Fred Merrill visits the American House while Emil Gandrup of Zearing stops in Story City. E L Ericson heads to Chicago on business. D O Donhowe plans to manage his store interests in town. D O Roe of Nevada plans to make Story City his home. Public schools closed last week due to diphtheria. A Thursday Opera Hall dance drew fair crowds. Pyle of Bromley and Wood of Nevada were seen in town. Mrs K Litonms holds a public sale at 1 pm Saturday. Ruth the haven was buried. Perry and Douglas Doolittle return from hunting. John Litornias leaves for Minneapolis. Attorney Vinje of Nevada visits Story City. Rumor: Chicago men may operate a creamery here this summer.
The article laments a large influx of inadequately prepared teachers in country schools. It argues many enter teaching for livelihood without proper preparation, notes a lack of morning exercises and systematic lessons, and urges better training to improve outcomes and student preparedness for higher institutes.
Solicitor of Patents S C Sweet offers working drawings and model free help. Contact him for ready to use case preparation built on short notice at reasonable rates. Information and advice for inventors. Every money refunded if not satisfied.
Notice to interested parties that on January 26 1892 the District Court of Iowa issued letters testamentary to W H Banks as executor of the estate of Alvin Banks deceased. Claimants must present debts to the court. debtors must pay the executor.
A public notice from Ames Iowa dated January 19 1892 references a January 39 3 entry for Jesse Vanschou. The fragmentary item notes a formal action or recording in the local records.
A historical note explains blotting paper made from cotton rags boiled in soda. The text also mentions various claims about speech in Mexico and notes Harvard offers 219 liberal arts and sciences courses.
The piece cites Major George Merrill of the Grand Army of the Republic praising Sulphur Bitters with broad local use and claimed cures. It notes the Suez Canal profits cited at over 7 million annually, Mexico City population listed as 329,535, and a lamp combining incandescent and arc principles as an invention.
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