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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1894
Page
6
Rev. T DeWitt Talmage argues there is no second chance after death for repentance. He likens earthly reforms to futile medical battles with alcohol and warns that waiting for a next life to fix sins undermines true salvation.
The lesson outlines Jesus birth in Beth le hem during Herod’s reign and Rome's rule, noting Dionysius Exiguus misdated AD 754 and suggesting a probable birth in BC five. It covers Bethlehem’s significance, Roman empire context, and the divine parentage of Jesus through Mary and God the Father, with prophecy and preparation themes.
A Christian Witness exhortation urges guarding thoughts to prevent sin. Sinful actions arise from impure thoughts and desires. Contemplate the spotless Son of God and expel evil suggestions at the threshold, directing the mind to pure subjects for better actions.
The quote contrasts ancient angels and humans, noting power and knowledge lead to downfall while love remains safe. It asserts love cannot endanger either man or angels. The line reflects a moral perspective on passion and restraint.
A concise reflection notes that powerful sermons arise from daily living across Monday to Saturday, implying enduring practice beyond pulpit hours and urging consistency in action.
Portrayed are pontiff reviews and religious notes. Growth of Protestant Christianity in India and the U S is discussed with quotes and anecdotes. Notable figures include Rev William Mays of Perryville Ky and Miss Fannie Epwanos the Louisville evangelist.
Gen Booth, commander in chief of the Salvation Army, declares emphatically that he never reads newspapers.
The House approves Hatch's bill by a 62 vote majority after adopting several significant amendments.
The House convened and went into committee on the anti option bill. Amendments were adopted including flour added to affected agricultural products. A 30 day option exemption narrowly failed on a tie. Final vote on the bill: 149 to 87 in favor.
Bradstreet reports signs of moderate business improvement across sectors with coal and coke strikes ending, boosting hiring for over 260,000 workers and improving demand in dry goods and grain regions. Mentions recoveries in Pittsburgh Baltimore Cincinnati Detroit and St. Louis and updated expectations in Chicago Omaha and San Francisco along with industry strike dynamics.
Miss Emily Alexander of this city drowned Friday after being carried into the Missouri river by a mass of earth that caved from the river bank. Her body has not been recovered.
In St Paul on Friday night J H Clapp a W S Dennis Co salesman was slain by Ehle Allen a prominent young man after a quarrel over Miss Louise Lyte. Allen allegedly cut Clapp’s throat from ear to ear and Clapp died within twenty minutes. Allen was arrested.
A section of Armour & Co. big storage house in the stock yards burned this morning causing an estimated loss of $500,000. The building contained hams, pickled meats and meat extracts.
Six buildings in Anstano Mass center burned after a fire started in the heel factory of Ilateh & Co. Fire not controlled until 5:30 p.m. Loss set at 11000. Railway wages rise at Wheeling & Lake Erie restored 3349 percent cut dating from June 1.
D H Rust general agent for New York Life Insurance died from overwork and disappointment after failing to secure a prize offered by the company. The incident occurred in Curiaco on June 23.
In June 22 senate finance committee proposed amendments to the income tax in the tariff bill. Key changes would cut the exemption from 4000 to 3000 dollars and allow deductions for operating expenses and interest on debt for banks railroads and other corporations. The plan also exempts mutual life insurers and mutual plan insurance activities from tax and narrows tax reach on mixed stock companies.
The bodies of 10-year-old Harry and Frank Rice were found in Hoover's lake Lima Ohio. A passerby saw clothes on the bank and, using a long stick, retrieved the twins from the water. They had run away from home to swim.
The Post notes a fall in emigration to the United States, attributing it not to exclusion laws but to the west having its day and a rising movement toward Africa as the next destination.
A House elections committee quorum, voting 5 to 3, recommended seating Moore a Democrat from the Second Kansas district in place of Fanston a Republican. The move follows a dispute over representation.
A mob at Round Pond on a Friday night dynamited the Rock Island bridge just outside Wiewra. A train passed without stopping and the engineer was fired upon twice. Bloodshed is imminent as the sheriff is powerless.
Mitwaricker June 23 reports the national convention of traveling men raised the accidental death benefit from $4,000 to $5,000 and abolished the $100 natural death benefit.
Assignee H. Hubbard in district court reports Union Loan & Trust of Sioux City failed by over 7 million dollars. Common creditors may receive just over five cents on the dollar while general creditors stand around fifteen cents and preferred creditors about twenty-five cents. The Hedges estate, amounting to about 1.5 million dollars, is also involved.
Eastern creditors petitioned the U S court to appoint a receiver for the American Investment Company of Emmetsburg with $500000 capital. John Stewart & Co of Manchester England hold over $1,000,000 of the company’s obligations and seek a joint receivership alleging insolvency and mismanagement by President Ormsby and Secretary Telford. Judge Shiras set the hearing for June 19.
The Iowa Grand Grove Ancient Order of Druids met in Davenport and elected officers for the coming year. Named were N. G. A. Charles Steimker Burlington D. G. A. Adelph Steckel Davenport grand secretary Carl Lohmann Burlington grand treasurer Fred Schmidt Davenport G. M. Henry Pechstein Keokuk G. H. Fred Guenther Burlington G.G. Gerd Hobbiederken Burlington.
At the fifth annual convention in Keokuk Iowa the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Iowa elected officers. Dennis Maher of Iowa City became president P B Murphy of Ottumwa vice president John P Howard of Des Moines secretary and D H Sullivan of Sioux City treasurer. In the insurance department J B Sullivan of Creston was named president A P McGuirk Davenport vice president Charles OHara Davenport secretary and James Quinn Davenport treasurer.
The Mulhall Brothers of Rock Rapids buy 3000 acres of Missouri River bottom lands in Sioux City as the largest farm land deal in western Iowa history. The price is 24 dollars per acre cash with under 1000 acres improved. The land is sold by the assignee of Union Loan and Trust company.
Members of the executive committee of the Iowa Prohibitory Amendment League met in Mount Pleasant to plan statewide organizing for the coming campaign and to continue fund raising. Campaign work will begin after the fall election.
The Iowa crop bulletin reports all crops except corn severely damaged by drought. Oats yield at most two thirds of average. Spring wheat and barley show multiple point declines since June 1. Corn appears to promise a full crop at a corresponding date.
An execution has been issued for the sale of nearly all of Linn, a manufacturing suburb of Sioux City, under a $40,000 mortgage. The property includes extensive improvements and factories all secured by the mortgage.
Impeachment proceedings opened in Sioux City against county board of supervisors on misappropriation and fraud charges with cases set for August 28 in district court. Iowa Mutual Protective Society reports 2100 members and 75 chapters, paid out 46900 for relief last year. Articles of incorporation filed for Harlan Sioux City & Northern road to connect with Sioux City Chicago line. Warner murder case in Primghar ends in manslaughter verdict. Sioux City brewery planned. Creston switchman David Miller fatally injured. Des Moines elects W B McLinn president of the sixth division railway clerks. Fire damages Electric Light and Power plant in Knoxville at 5000 loss. Green Greenwood Park dedicated in Des Moines. Mason City coal yards and depots burn with losses. Robbery of 3000 in deposit certificates hits Des Moines merchant K Hawthorne in Chicago. Otumwa police shot after attempting to stop assault on wife. Delaware county creameries ship 2800 pounds butter to New York. Louis Lang of Columbus, C man accused of land buying near Fort Dodge sent to asylum. Sioux City boot and shoe house attached for 10000. Iowa City law school graduates span ninety four. Dr. Brush resigns as chancellor. Mason City man James Stoutervik killed by wagon accident. Derby area deaths and damages recorded in multiple counties.
The piece surveys religious and educational developments. It notes Black Americans’ literacy progress, Sweden inviting diploma holders to study in Stockholm, and a push for women’s higher education including Winthrop College plans. It mentions the University of Wales granting music degrees to women and a Liberian prince studying at Williams before returning home to rule.
The Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette argues envy ruins happiness as life’s race shows successful people started equal and rose through effort. Envy never satisfies, while diligence and progression explain enduring achievement and higher levels reached by others.
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