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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
2
Iowa Farm Notes and Policy Debates Echo in Press
The text recounts agricultural news from Iowa, including hog cholera vaccination reports and critique of governing boards. It notes editorials calling for direct senatorial elections, prison book printing, and better pay for agricultural college professors. It ends with practical farming advice on dairying, machinery, ice storage, and perseverance.
Iowa's Educational Funding Urges First-Class State Institutions
A report notes loose methods in institutions but stops short of alleging waste. It argues Iowa lags behind neighboring states in education funding and equipment and calls for courage to raise taxes to achieve first-class state institutions. It also discusses ballot design and suffrage, urging informed voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State University
Seeking a Pardon for Wesley E.kins of Anamosa Prison
A 19 year old convict seeks a pardon for an early life crime. He claims the offense occurred at age eleven during a pattern of brutality toward his father and stepmother, including a fatal sequence at daybreak and repeated blows with a club. The confession suggests lifelong confinement and strict supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley E.kins
Anamosa
Wesley
Roberts Named Director of the Mint from Iowa
Geo E. Roberts of Fort Dodge is appointed Director of the Mint to succeed Robert E. Preston whose term expired. The post carries a $4,500 salary and reflects Roberts long service as editor of the Fort Dodge Messenger and state printer. His finance writings and campaign influence are cited as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Geo E. Roberts
Ft. Dodge
Mint
Robt. E. Preston
Roberts
Ft. D.dge Messenger
Messenger
the Messenger
Harvey
Financial School
Rubicans
Authr
Times- Herald
Appointment of Maton Director and Lund money convention in Iowa
Geo Roberts was named Director of the Maton Monday. On Tuesday Governor Shiw chaired the National Lund money convention at Indianapolis. They come to Iowa when they want good men for anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Roberts
Shiw
Indianapolis
Iowa
Clubbing Rates for Newspapers and Periodicals
Rates listed include Register weekly 1.40, Capital 1.4, Des Moines Daily News 2.00, Leader weekly 1.50, Homestead weekly 1.80, Wallaces Farmer weekly 1.50. Prices shown per issue or per week as stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Des Moines Daily News
Leader
Homestead
Wallaces Farmer
Grain-O Children’s Drink Promoted as Coffee Substitute
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a nourishing drink for children and adults that tastes like coffee but contains no stimulants. It claims aid to digestion, strengthens nerves, and serves as a health builder. Priced around 15 and 25 cents, it is sold by grocers and bin-franies.
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Health to Child
Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pennsylvania credits One Minute Cough Cure with saving her child from croup after a twenty five cent bottle. The ad claims the product also cures colds and throat and lung troubles and is sold by Judisch Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bird
Harrisburg
Croup
Judisch Bros
Gift to subscribers offers condensed Iowa code prize
A newspaper announces a subscriber premium offering a condensed 300 page edition of Iowa's 2400 page code. The volume covers fences railroads schools elections and other laws, with full text except practice and pleadings. Eligible subscribers who settle arrears by January 1 1899 receive one copy. Hood's Pills and One Minute Cough Cure are recommended as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Farmers Institute Program at Opera House Schedule
The county Farmers Institute meets at the Opera House Tuesday and Wednesday with a full program. Sessions include papers on cereals crops the cattle and sheep industries and dairy focus plus discussions led by Prof Atkinson H Osborn M Beardshear Graves and Curttiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Institute For
Story ‘County
Opera House
Grain-O Promises Restful Nights From Pure Grain Drink
Grain-O advertised as a non stimulant beverage made from pure grains. It claims to help nourish and soothe without spoiling sleep, aimed at adults and children. The ad urges grocers to stock the product today.
Practical Puzzle Map of United States by Chicago Great Western
Readers can obtain a heavy cardboard map puzzle showing the United States divided into states with capitals and rivers. Pieces fit to form the map and illustrate relative state sizes. Send 10 cents to Mr. F. H. Lord, G. P. A. & T. A., Chicago, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway
United States
F. H. Lord
T. A
Chicago
Ill
Another Good Man Gone Wrong in Local Tale
D. D. Bales reports a case where a man failed to use proper remedy for his complaint, leading to a troubling outcome. The narrative frames a cautionary account of prudent action and consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Bales
Through Sleeping Car Route to Florida Announced
The Louisville Air Line launches a through sleeping car route from St. Louis to Florida starting December 26. Cars depart 9:15 p.m. via key cities including Louisville Lexington Chattanooga Atlanta and Jacksonville arriving next morning. Stopovers allowed and information available from R A Camp Bell, Gen’s Passenger Agent. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a nerve tonic and blood enhancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Louisville Air Line
Florida
Louisville
Lexington
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Asheville
N. C
R. A. Camp Bell
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