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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1887
Page
3
The Ames Intelligencer lists ongoing subscription drives, weather, crop prospects, civic notes, and local society items. It notes mayoral appointment, various visitors, and multiple community announcements across Ames Gilbert Kelley and nearby areas with weather and agricultural mentions.
Children’s Day was observed by all church societies with themed services and beautified churches. The annual occasion grows in interest and is seen as a delightful, instructive event for the youth, with Memorial Day-like appeal over the years.
The piece argues the present administration favors the South, praises Cleveland for returning rebel flags, and asserts a shift in honor toward Confederate soldiers. It claims eventual reconciliation with the South and disclaims any Democratic affiliation by the writer.
The column denounces a push to invite Grover Cleveland to the Grand Army encampment in St. Louis next September as partisan. It argues the Grand Army is nonpolitical and condemns attempts to secure Confederate-era political endorsements, calling for unity and for leaders like General Tuttle to oppose Cleveland’s attendance.
Mrs Jones sent proofs of Mr Jones's death to Federal Life Insurance Co Davenport on the 13th and received the full policy amount on the morning of the 16th. Agent Mr Whitisler remains a few days for inquiries about insuring with the company. Mrs Jones praises the company for prompt, business-like handling.
A groceryman warns farmers in Story and Boone counties to trade at home after a warning against swindlers. He scolds those who allowed themselves to be swindled and cheers those who stayed loyal to local merchants. He requests photos of any farmers who cooperated with the swindlers.
The local Ames union observed Flower Mission Day on June 9th visiting Story County destitute and incurably insane residents. Mrs Wood hosted at the farm six miles east and two north of Ames, where inmates received bouquets, scripture reading, prayer, and song.
A historical snippet contrasts Bob Ingersoll's praise of whisky with a prohibitionist's harsher view. Each side presents vivid imagery of drinking, liberty, and social consequences, inviting readers to choose between indulgence and abstinence backed by literary flourish.
In Nevada Iowa on June 11 and June 14 1887 county and local officials endorse Johnson's Revised Universal Cyclopaedia as superior to Britannica. The editors praised as thorough American and more usable, with testimonials from OE O Roe and Dr. Chamberlin.
Boone Iowa K of L invites Ames and twenty other assemblies to a July 14 basket picnic in the park and opera house events. State Assembly will adjourn to join for speaking singing and evening activities with reduced travel rates arranged by the agent.
Weekly transfers recorded by J A Fitchpatrick list numerous parcels across Story City Ames Gilbert Station Nevada and surrounding areas. Transactions include W W Allen to Butler Molstre for lots 10 11 block 2 Story City and several other deed transfers with values ranging from 60 to 3500 dollars. United States patent and multiple owners appear in the compiled list of real estate transactions.
A speaker vents at Emeline about a week of cleaning and scrubbing. The monologue laments carpet piles dust and noise from chores and imagines a steadier, neater home with less upheaval.
The St Paul Minneapolis Manitoba Railway passenger department issues a 64 page bound booklet titled What to Do describing rules for many parlor and lawn games. It will be sent post paid for 10 cents to C. H. Warren general passenger agent St Paul. The volume decorates tables and amuses both old and young.
Report shows 19 scholars enrolled for June month in district 5 with 20 days taught totaling 306 days attended. Average daily attendance 153 10, average daily absence 37 10, four scholars neither absent nor tardy, one not absent. Named pupils not tardy: Oliver and Johnnie Matthews Agnes Tilden Earnest Slanter. Pupil not absent Lizzie Zangel. Amanda Cameron, Teacher.
A protracted dispute over placing a monument at Gettysburg ends with no reunion of Pickett’s men this year. Survivors decide not to erect a marker at the battlefield and favor commemorations only for Union soldiers, proposing the site be preserved for them at Gettysburg Cemetery.
The Iowa Holiness Association announces its ninth annual meeting in Measantville Marion County Iowa from June 22 to 29. Complete arrangements are made and a large gathering is anticipated with Rev M L Haney of the National Association among the speakers. Other prominent evangelists will participate with services led by Rev Isaiah Reid President of the Association.
An 25 cent salve promises to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chil blains corns and all skin eruptions or money refunded. Sold by Pickett & Co Palace Drug Store.
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