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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1890
Page
2
Ames readers catch a glimpse of the Boone Stand's nickname play on the word pee ulers, highlighting local humor and a lighthearted push to brand the group with a catchy name.
A note claims petition signers are paid twenty cents per name to back the Louisiana lottery. The report casts doubt on the integrity of a mailer who sells his name for such payments.
A monument proposal envisions an American library built from contributions of nations. It would house historical works maps manuscripts and official documents, with a request that the United States furnish a suitable building.
President Harrison urges Senate to adopt a uniform American system of customs regulations and to establish an international information bureau in Washington. He predicts creation of an international bank likely to be located in Washington to ease exchanges now centered at the Bank of London.
The passage cites David Dudley Field who named six problems honest government woman suffrage race labor city and corporate government. It notes readers might add more such as the future of the Indian temperance suppression and education of the ignorant voter.
A neighboring city reported a robbery and near murder where police now theorize the victim stabbed himself due to lack of money. The suggestion has drawn criticism, calling for honesty and warning against sensational self-blame narratives.
Victor Hugo notes a child centered era as writers create more children books and illustrators focus on them. Churches observe a children day and groups led by children grow through schools missions bands temperance and clubs shaping future men and women.
The report notes above normal weekly temperatures with excess rainfall across most of the state except a southeast belt. Heavy floods damaged areas in Pottawattamie and Harrison counties while three to nine inch rains stretch statewide. Tornadic storms in Cass Adair Guthrie Boone Webster Harden counties accompanied a damaging gust at Glenwood. Crops show improved overall, though corn needs favorable conditions to approach last year’s yield.
The piece questions whether common and college education truly educate students. It cites recent incidents where Harvard supporters vandalized statues after defeating a neighboring college, suggesting reform school temperament over classical learning for some youths.
Multiple Iowa newspapers announce C G McCarthy of Story county as candidate for state auditor at the Republican convention. He served eight years as Story county auditor and was a legislator. supporters laud his competence, honesty, and strong Republican credentials.
Philip Bright, youngest son of John Bright, becomes a Home-ruler. James Carlyle dies near Ecclefechan, Dumfrieshire. Grover Cleveland declines to attend the Illinois Democratic convention. First district Republicans in Portland renominate Thomas B. Reed by proclamation. Chauncy Depew lectures on the World's Fair to a large audience. Ohio Columbus workers strike for higher wages. Oregon elects Hermann, Reed 8,877 majority. Pennoyer, 3,466 for governor. New York bills exempt editors from jury duty. An Egyptian claims Cleopatra's coffin and asks $60,000 to sell it to the World's Fair. Lake Mohonk conference to civilize and Christianize the negro. Hayes presides. Buckley of California visits New York to gauge Hill's presidential hopes. Burlington sees five incendiary fires. large reward offered. Mrs Sayles body recovery deemed hopeless after cloudburst. rains flood the Boyer River and may have swept the body to the Missouri.
Washington coverage outlines Republican National committee meeting at Senator Quay's home with Clarkson Con ger Fessenden Dudley and Payne as new members. It reports tariff, pension, and election law discussions, plus political rumors and federal bills, with updates on the President’s trip and other national notes.
Reporting from Des Moines and neighboring towns, the paper lists Iowa inventors and their patents including a pea nut roaster and wagon end gates. Drawings and specifications available for government price, 25 cents, by C. A. Snow and Co. with paper date and address.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes readers contribute original literary work that rivals professional magazine quality. It praises the amateurs for their ability and intelligence, asserting their daily pieces match the best in professional publications.
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for hot weather. It urges families not to be without this medicine and mentions 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by Westerman & Arnold and L. M. Bosworth.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers half fare round trip tickets from all Iowa stations to Sioux City for the state convention on June 25. Return tickets at one fare. For tickets and full information contact C. N. W. Ry. Co. agents.
Pauline Maria Elizabeth Wedde described as a Thuringian giantess with a striking tall figure. She stands about eight feet four inches tall and is noted for her good looks and well proportioned frame.
The richest man in America, William Waldorf Astor, is described as sad and gloomy. The passage suggests wealth does not guarantee happiness and cites responsibilities as bringing many trials.
Adverts claim Hall's Hair Renewer restores hair color and prevents baldness while Ayer products tout health benefits. Mixed quips reference remedies from Ayer's Pills to Uncle Sam's powders and a joke about divorce over cruelty and biscuits.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure for liver and kidney ailments, skin issues, malaria, headaches, constipation, and indigestion with a money back guarantee. A political aside mocks public officials and accuses them of being in Uncle Sam’s pocket, ending with a taunt at Kiljordan.
The Iowa Central Route offers cheap tickets to Minnesota Montana Manitoba the Dakotas Washington Oregon and the Puget Sound area with through baggage checks and daylight service to St Paul. Agents A F Banks and Thomas P. Barry provide time cards rates and information from Marshalltown Iowa and Ames. Also notes Julia Schreiner engagement in Paris and a horse blemish remedy ad. Dramshop notice mentions Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Missouri seeking expulsion of saloonkeepers.
A collage of period marketing blurbs and small town notices including an eightysomething W C T U treasurer in North Anson Me a lad in Bridgeport Conn who smoked cigarettes for eight years yet quit, local council generosity in Highlandville Mass and a Mason City Iowa saloon launch. Also brief quips on Shiloh cures catarrh and Vitalizer and a grim courtroom gag line about a death sentence.
Justice of the Peace I. 8. Doten of Bristol Illinois says he can recommend St Patrick's Pills. He has used them and vouches for their prompt and certain cathartic effect. For sale by Westerman Arnold and L. M. Bosworth.
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