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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1894
Page
2
Readers learn about a surge in Chinaman smuggling valued at hundreds, broad party support for President Cleveland on Debs rebellion, and Congressman Holman predicting an adjournment by August 10 once the tariff bill passes. A southern paper counsels Debs to yield, while U S taxpayers face a supposed one billion dollar strike expense.
An English authority notes the donkey appears cheerful and active in the wild. He suggests the animal’s gloomy mood stems from its interactions with humans and human society.
The strike is expected to reduce cash in California with fruit growers hit hardest as no single interest suffers more, signaling broad economic strain for farmers dependent on fresh produce.
North Dakota governor, in a verbal exchange, pressed for permission to gain rain, reportedly telegraphing Debs to allow state militia to be transported by rail from his camp.
The convention plans to deprive members of pay for days absent without leave and suggests extending the rule to all legislative bodies, aiming to improve attendance and discipline among delegates.
A July 4 law forbids selling or giving cigars cigarettes or tobacco to anyone under sixteen without a written order from a parent or guardian. Violations carry a fine from 5 to 100 dollars.
Governor Jackson issues a proclamation naming August 10 Flag Day. The transfer of battle flags from the state arsenal to the Capitol building for placement in sealed glass cases will occur that day, in accordance with a law passed by the last General Assembly.
Astronomers note Uranus near-polar regions experience days and nights lasting forty years each, with the sun rising in the west and setting in the east. The query asks whether Uranus is inhabited and seeks the average age of mankind in that country.
By Friday of last week all Iowa railroads ran freight and passenger trains on schedule time and did the usual business. It is admitted there was no necessity for the near total suspension of business within the state. The freight traffic will be heavier than normal for some time.
The Iowa City Citizen reprints a sharp illustration where a woman asks if she must join a sympathetic strike to support a neighbor who has left her husband. She argues against leaving her own husband despite the neighbor’s quarrel and questions potential abuse at home.
The Des Moines monument commission met on Saturday and voted to add James L. Geddes to the list of medal lion portrait honorees for the soldiers monument. Geddes, who spent his last years in Ames, is praised as a hero. seventeen names remain to be chosen and selections must be careful, with the Geddes choice receiving unanimous support.
The June reports show 104 admissions and 98 discharges with 18 deaths across Iowa hospitals for the insane. Remaining inmates total 2 303 with Mt Pleasant 57, Independence 878, Clarinda 568. Independence logged 50 admissions the month, its largest ever, with six deaths at each institution.
July 25 Republican State Convention in Des Moines. August 1 Democratic State Convention in Des Moines. August 1 Populist State Convention. August 10 Democratic Congressional Convention in the Tenth district Boone. August 1 Republican Judicial Convention Eleventh district Webster City. August 1 Democratic County Convention Nevada.
W Hamilton Gibson argues in August Harper’s that all large fungi are mushrooms and that many commonly feared toadstools are edible. He notes the deadly Amanita is the only truly dangerous white umbrella fungus and surveys fifteen common edible species with plain descriptions for easy recognition.
June receipts in Chicago report 231000 cattle 662000 hogs and 209000 sheep. Cattle fell by 36000 from last June while hogs rose 146000 and sheep declined 52000, reflecting changing market activity.
New York state prisons Sing Sing Auburn Clinton present statistics. Common School figures show 1156 749 721, Academic 41 1ge Collegiate 222 ST Illiterate 106 Read only M4 Intellectual training does not always result in moral training. The text argues education lacking moral principles fails accordingly.
A Boone County canvass under the Martin law shows 85 percent signatories, well above the 65 percent requirement. Liquor interests fear higher support may push saloon openings in Madrid Ogden Pilot Mound Fraser and other towns as wholesalers push into smaller communities.
Residents are urged to promote their town by praising its professional men merchants and public institutions. The piece extols local pride and collective effort to attract location seekers and emphasize prosperity and future greatness through positive talk.
Senator Gordons Georgia remarks declare unity after a national crisis as former Confederates and Union supporters stand together to uphold the Republic under the same flag. The crisis featured a cross hands clasp between old enemies and new bipartisanship echoed by others who once wore the gray.
A specimen of the Russian thistle was exhibited at the post office on Tuesday after being found on the Northwestern tracks near the college. It is feared to threaten local crops with up to 20 percent potential loss. The weed’s seed arrived from Russia in 1575 and a Senate bill seeks a one million dollar extermination fund, to be allocated by governors under the agriculture secretary. Existing Iowa weed laws are printed for public interest.
Legislative excerpts specify duties for owners or lessees with unknown interests to destroy Canada thistles and report costs to the county board. Violations by individuals, corporations, or highway supervisors after written notice incur misdemeanor penalties. Trustees authorize biannual highway weed cuts and may compensate landowners for roadside weed destruction.
In Washington Burrell argues fashion exists to spur trade, noting how markets force annual or semiannual changes in clothing, household goods, and even hats. He contrasts urban fashion's rapid shifts with agricultural steadiness, forecasting faster style cycles as machinery improves.
A dense punch of cookery guidance lists roasting times for beef pork lamb veal and mutton as well as fish and poultry. It also covers cake and pastry durations and methods for broiling boiling and vegetables. The health tip section explains tying shoelaces with a simple two-loop method to prevent untied strings.
This ailment friendly dish uses lean beef simmered in water then strained. Gelatin is dissolved in cold water and mixed into the hot broth before pouring into cups to cool and set.
Boil hops in water then cool and strain. Add salt brown sugar and flour mixed with liquor. Let stand two days then add boiled mashed potatoes. Stand another day strain and bottle. Use yeast with bread. ten days to mature.
The North-Western Line offers a one fare round trip to Cleveland for the Limited Societies of Christian Endeavor convention. Tickets on sale July 9 and 10, valid for return passage until July 31. Inquire with North-Western Railway Agent for details.
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