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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1887
Page
3
Reports describe a severe heat wave with up to 102 degrees in some cities and fatalities from sunstroke. Local items note a heavy rain that saved corn crops, social visits, church and band activities, and legal proceedings observed in a distant court with harsh interrogation methods described.
A visitor recalls a thirty year old Philadelphia Ledger composing room with about twenty compositors working silently. Copy marks on the copy book, takes spoken to a minimum, and only the click of type noise. The writer notes editors and reporters should also maintain quiet in newsrooms to ensure efficient work.
A new subordinate lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was organized in Ames on Tuesday evening July 19. Grand Master General Baker of Des Moines led the ceremony with help from brothers from Nevada Cambridge Maxwell Sheldahl Tama City and Belle Plaine along with District Deputy Grand Master Wells of Maxwell. Twenty three candidates were initiated and twenty seven more petitioned for admission. Officers elected included N G Cary Diehl W G Chevalier and E B Allbright Sec Henry McDaniel Treas. A supper prepared by the ladies of the lodge complemented the milestone and donations from merchants were noted with thanks to Ames Lodge No 309.
A veteran editor laments constant criticism from neglecting or overemphasizing items. He explains reliance on outside news from churches, societies, farms, and citizens and urges everyone to send news so the paper can publish it.
The annual Teachers' Normal Institute for Story County will meet at the Nevada school house starting Monday August 8 1887 and run four weeks All teachers and prospective instructors are urged to attend Ole O Row Co Supt Saturday and Sunday brought a hot spell with thermometers near 100 to 104 degrees in places a real sizzler.
An old price list lists Eldorado Engine 30 cents per gallon, No 1 Golden 25 cents, No 1 Black 15 cents, Castor Machine 30 cents per gal. The note warns against drinking alcoholic stimulants in heat and ends with condolences for Elizabeth McCarthy's death and thanks to mourners.
The Ames Kids issue a challenge to the Nevada nine after Captain Kintzley’s request for another game was refused. Local chatter in the shiretown hints at strong interest despite expected rejection.
A valuable improved farm in Franklin County Iowa four miles from Sheffield totals 989 acres with 30 acres timber and good water. It includes modern improvements and a large new house. For particulars contact J E Duncan Ames or J T Richards Sheffield.
Weekly report shows transfers in Nevada Iowa. Francis M Noe to John Peakin transfers net 23 83 21 with $1650 deed. Anzia Van Campen to Charles Van Campen transfers nd nw 21 84 24 with $1600.
Treasury reports total gold coin and bullion valued at $278,054.81 and bullion at $215,469,910 as legal tender $28,550,413. Gold certificates total $9,246,657 and silver certificates $1,412,268,917. Available cash now $40,855,369, up about $17,000,000 for June.
The Register notes over 4000 campaign subscribers in the past week or two. It questions how much each contributor from 50 to 200 supports his home paper and whether he even subscribes to it. The country publisher seeks to measure personal satisfaction tied to local paper support.
B A Lockwood repairs his elevator for about 300 dollars and resumes business. The Linn purchase and refit of hotel property in Sheldahl is underway. M P Webb’s house was moved toward Slater as part of the ongoing Sheldahl crossing project with many buildings in transit. A kitchen fire at I T Hatfield’s home was contained with minor loss. A rain shower arrived Sunday night with further needed showers for crops and wells.
Ed Davis sprains ankle leaping from a flat car at Jewell Junction. Engineer Outwater now runs the Midnight Local with engine 428. Spalding stays on the El. Taylor handles Des Moines day run. Des Moines switch and yard crews reassigned for 15 and 5 days. Passenger depot frames under way. Uniform rules: Northwestern orders passenger conductors and brakemen to wear uniforms next month. July 1 watch policy issued for train crews.
The exchange suggests simple steps to stay cool: eat freely but not too much at first, wash the stomach with hot or cold water every morning, and drink plenty of water but not ice water. It notes craving meat shifts with temperature and urges calm behavior.
A flag dated 1776 bearing the signatures of all 1776 Declaration signers and a cabinet image stood on the State wagon and speakers stand on the Fourth. The relic, handed down through generations, is now owned by Mrs. James M. Jinks. A thunderstorm tale follows about calm after a storm and gratitude for a rainbow over the Lord's land.
The article urges residents to maintain sanitary premises using lime carbolic acid and other disinfectants to prevent sickness after heavy rains and hot spells. It notes Chicago Flavoring Extracts as the best cheap option and advises buying from the Cash Grocer.
An advertisement notes Hamilton & Co offering 30 Seas bars for eighty cents and Benedict Seap bars at ten for a quarter, highlighting a price cut to under 3 cents per bar.
A quip attributed to Artemus Ward critiques newspapers and social life, describing a place where papers are absent and households resemble caricatured scenes. The barb targets domestic roles and public image with satirical tone.
Farmers in Ontario stay occupied with harvest and threshing while fires spread along the railroad. Several residents are listed as ill, including Mrs. Sutton and Joshua McKim’s child. Visitors include Mr. Ross of Caliope and Miss Minnie Roberts of Boone. a birth to Sgt. Scott and spouse on July 13.
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