14 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
1
A compilation from Ames Iowa papers covers naval praise for the U S Navy amid Spain Cuba tensions, calls for statutes for heroes, a Boone County treasurer case with large shortages, and debate over Nevada town newspaper competition. It notes local charm and editorial quips about fielding extra publications.
A Chicago Chronicle column argues the US Navy outclasses German forces, dismisses German intervention fears, and notes the La Bourgogne tragedy with harsh judgments on the doomed crew. It also provides an annexation era Hawaii overview and contrasts crew discipline aboard Catalonia with La Bourgogne amid maritime crisis.
The Des Moines Register accuses Uncle Henry Wallaces of stock in the sugar trust and questions his stance on acquiring the Philippines in the name of liberty. It asserts many editors share this view, noting a broad shift in attitudes toward territorial expansion.
A journalistic survey of Henry County crime notes a string of shocking events. A 40 year old uncle killed his niece and then himself, a deputy sheriff fatally wounded a prisoner, and two educated Quaker youths quarreled over a trifial issue resulting in cold blooded murder. The piece laments coverage limits and hints at a new era of crime.
The strike of Chicago stereo typers collapsed as imported workers took over. Papers maintained size and appearance while both sides face costly consequences. Strikers lose good jobs and public trust wanes, with Iowa readers showing they can do without blanket sheets.
A report notes Professor Herbert Osborn has been elected to the zoology and entomology chair at Ohio State University. A source cites his expertise on bugs and his potential impact on Ohio amid San Jose scale, urging heavy use of his research abilities.
The piece argues for early home to school transition, urging Kindergarten as essential for moral self direction and independent thought. It cites Kate Douglas Wiggin on public education and outlines how play-based learning builds knowledge of objects and their relations, shaping durable intellect and character.
A fragment from a battlefield dialogue features leaders urging action and restraint. It includes phrases attributed to Captain Capron and Col. Wood, urging soldiers to shoot and to refrain from swearing.
A satirical monologue mocks summer heat and clothing norms. The narrator questions why Mother Hubbards and naturalized women’s wear face social taboos while hot suspenders and tight belts torture the wearer. The piece riffs on civic federations, gender norms, and comfort under the sun.
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