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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
3
In a controversial move, Cato Selis declined a German offer to avoid embarrassing Ryan. The decision signals a shift in populist strategy as the populists weigh alliances and public perception.
Des Moines dispatch notes Speaker Henderson praised Porto Rico tariff as temporary revenue to fund island government until self taxation begins. He asserts no money stays in U S treasury and $2 million was returned to Porto Rico. The piece also questions Iowa Democrats over 16 to 1 and cites Cato Sells shifting stance and Mallory Walsh influence.
In an interview he said he accepted credit for Iowa's inclusion among free silver states to avoid embarrassing the Democratic Party and its leader Mr. Bryan. He explained he risked possible misinterpretation of his actions to spare his party from serious consequences.
President McKinley is officially notified of his second nomination by the Republican party. The message lauds the gold standard, the Dingley tariff, and U.S. expansion including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, affirming continued liberty and unity amid calls to resist repudiation and foreign interference.
Poem urges lovers to mend broken threads of a past relationship and seek happiness together despite outside scorn. The speaker invites renewed intimacy while acknowledging years and weariness, ending with a call to move forward toward a remembered ideal. The lines echo Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s voice.
A youth shuns industry, blaming his industrious father for his fortune and choosing perpetual dependence. An advice line notes common ills may mask kidney trouble and promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure. Compton is praised as Ames’ piano man. The piece warns against counterfeit dealers and endorses DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as genuine and effective.
A dialog from Brooklyn Life features a truthful man and Miss Plainface exploring happiness beyond money. London Answers explains English legal notions about contracts and the loss of money deposit rules, delays in mail deliveries, and liability for damages in multiple hypothetical scenarios.
The Iowa Central Railway offers the most direct line for homeseekers and excursionists with tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to western and southern points including Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs. For details contact Geo S Barry at Marshalltown Iowa. Also mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and a lighthearted school anecdote.
An old Georgia man Jack Baldwin lowers into a dry well to retrieve a hat after a prank by Neal. Neal removes a bell from Baldwin’s horse and rings it as Baldwin prays aloud, confusing and entertaining bystanders until Neal bursts into laughter.
For two years Lia W Kelley of Mansfield Pa suffered kidney trouble and poor health. After seeing several doctors and spending much on medicines without relief he used Foley's Kidney Cure and reports it helped him. EN LOUGHRAN.
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons and Kaus writes she suffered eight years with asthma and feared for life after recent attacks. She reports Foley's Honey and Tar gave immediate relief and has never failed. Titpen and LOUGHRAN
The piece notes a distinction between the songs heard by a young father in the night and those referenced by David, clarifying a misattribution of the tunes.
All kinds of hair work promised by Mrs. I Wetteland. Call at second house east of the Catholic church for details and appointments. Public notices indicate a home business operating in the area.
The Iowa Central Railway advertises reduced fares for several upcoming gatherings. Chicago National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic and Society of American Florists in New York City and Boston events offer round trip rates with certificate plans. Ticket sales begin August 25 with return by September 1.
To the public visit the O. K. Barber Shop for clean up to date work. Six chairs and three bathrooms with prompt service. Closes at 9 p m except Saturday at 12 p m. No barber work or baths Sunday. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Auction highlights offer bargain land in Minnesota and eastern South Dakota. Listings feature town lots and farm tracts with potential for investment or development, inviting buyers to inspect parcels and bid.
Illinois Central announces low rate excursions to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and Glenwood Springs Colorado Ogden and Salt Lake City Utah Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Rapid City and Custer South Dakota Sheridan and Casper Wyoming with one fare plus $2 round trip from Cairo Illinois and Paducah Kentucky. Tickets valid through October 31 1900 with specific stopover and return rules.
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