13 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1893
Page
1
A fragmented OCR list names county offices and roles including Auditor Clerk District Court County Attorney Treasurer Recorder Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Surveyor Coroner Supervisors and Mayor, with unclear spellings and placements. The fragment hints at a local government roster and possible jurisdictional titles.
Friday reports note Matheny selling his share in Matheny and Greenawalt hardware and plans to return to Illinois to pursue business. Rev Groat travels east for weeks and will be replaced in the Baptist pulpit by a Boone preacher. he hopes to settle here again. A Wednesday storm kills three horses at Mr Banks pasture. Dawson family reunion in Milford Township draws about 60 attendees. Slater News comments on Oley Nelson as strong Lieutenant Governor candidate and the Fourth of July celebration proceeds well. A bicyclist, 14, dies after striking a stepping block near Kennison, son of Frank Kennison. Iverson resigns from creamery. Griffith takes his place. Thunderstorm damage at Jas Beatty’s chimney, Freeman Elliott building M V Bump barn, and Johnson & Co. Callsbury dissolves into Tom M Johnson firm. Severe wind storms damage barns and trees. Johnie Golly’s barn roof and corner torn off. Miss Fredaricca Schultz closes a successful district term of school in Young.
The Collins Clipper will not be issued this week as the editor cleans house. Miss Mary Laughery closed her school with an entertainment and picnic, aided by patrons. Frank Wells suffered a forehead injury from a horse kick while mowing. Dr Hatcher treated him and he should recover in days. Maxwell celebrated America's greatest holiday with a patriotic turnout despite rain, drawing an estimated 2,000 people, though crowds split among multiple venues.
The June 27 Harper and Brothers Black and White volume will feature Huttons tribute to Edwin Booth illustrated with family portraits and new engravings. A financial note discusses savings banks and currency, highlighting deposits, cash, and national debt context.
In a July Review of Reviews sketch by C. D. Lanier, Thomas A. Edison explains his relentless drive. He says his mind is always on the next project, and after finishing and succeeding he hates the result. He adds he has not used a telephone in ten years and avoids incandescent light when possible.
The American Cooperative Library proposes a national book access plan. Members join a local book club with a flexible initiation and pay one cent per day per dollar of books borrowed. Books move between clubs via New York headquarters, enabling wide access to current literature at minimal cost. John B Aiden manages the arrangement at 57 Rose St New York.
Burlington Gazette reports Iman stating Panoramic Burlington figures claim 15 000 employees 8000 to 9000 mechanics 4 500 000 meals served with vouchers 2200 to 2300 Palace cars 5 000 000 passengers carried last year 10 000 000 dollars in cars produced and notes alleged Pullman tip system burdens travelers with extra charges and widespread wages effects.
A rural life notice discusses health vigilance and warns against impurities in blood. It extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior remedy and mentions a dairy keeper Ben Stewart of Ohio increasing milk production by daytime feeding and pasture access.
Supt. Reed gives the keynote at a hearing. Miss Anna Beatty, back from Hot Springs SD, plans to go to Warsaw Indiana tonight to visit her mother. Mrs. Will Smith of Chicago visits Capt. I. L. Smith’s Nevada home. her husband is due later. Laura A. Berr is town guest. Fred Perry’s Nevada friends saw Uncle Tom’s Cabin staged by his troop in Cole. good attendance under Denver’s tent.
E. M. Harrington took possession of the Story City post office Tuesday. The old soldiers of Story county will hold their annual reunion August 24 and 25 at this place. A cyclone caused damage Wednesday evening damaging structures and grounding Harrington's barn. Terpeny liquor seizure and ensuing incidents are mentioned amid local chatter and impending actions by local officials.
A Republican party leader urges Prof L T Weld for state superintendent, praising 53 year old Nevada educator with 37 years in teaching, seven in charge of Nevada schools, leadership roles in Iowa normal institutes and the State Teacher's Association. He is described as a lifelong Republican with Civil War service and strong oratory, urged as a capable, representative figure to strengthen the ticket.
An analysis of horse prices showing a wide range from modest to high profits. With dull demand, most stock sells for little or no profit, while only top quality horses bring true returns. Breeding common mares to cheap stallions signals declining prospects.
An investigation exposes several “underground” insurance companies that exist only on paper. Agents collect premiums and avoid fires, then investors lose when a claim arises. Listed firms include Common Wealth Fire Insurance Co Montgomery, Farmers and Mechanics Washington, Home Insurance Tiffin Ohio, underwriters Sioux City, Fremont Mutual Fremont Ohio, Northern Mutual Toledo.
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