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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1892
Page
2
Gen J B Weaver has written a book outlining political problems of the age. The text argues the woman question centers on enjoyment of legally hers rather than mere rights. It notes the prohibition issue will persist in Iowa politics regardless of temporary saloon triumph.
As spring approaches, leading party organs publish lengthy editorials debating potential nominees. They weigh experience, stance, and electability, signaling strategic preferences without naming final picks.
The Keeley cure for drunkenness is to be tried at soldiers homes, while some Iowa legislators press for opening new drunkard factories, signaling a clash over treatment approaches and social policy.
The record notes that Chicago’s mortgaged indebtedness surpasses Kansas by 16 million dollars yet prompts little sympathy for Chicago.
A concise editorial note from the American Economist warns that the push for free silver and free wool bids could spark a heated confrontation in Congress, while the McKinley tariff remains increasingly popular.
The Supreme Court unanimously holds that the Speaker of the House has the right to count a quorum, upholding Reed's rulings. The decision reinforces the procedural authority of the Speaker in parliamentary House proceedings.
The city dispatched a steamer load of flour for starving Russian peasants as thousands gathered on the wharf. Laborers unloading the car reportedly refused pay for their work, signaling a voluntary relief effort.
Plymouth county Democrats report a surprise from Representative Henry Schrooten who declares he will vote according to his conscience regardless of clique or party ties. He asserts independence from party affiliations in his upcoming decisions.
The Webster City Herald notes Lafe Young warns that Senators Finn and Dodge facing conviction for involvement with a house of ill repute would end Finn politically and propel Dodge to the governorship. It signals a view that the state may be permanently democratic.
Secretary Blaine supplied the AP with a personal statement about the marriage and ensuing troubles between his son James Jr and Marie Nevins Blaine who obtained a divorce last week. The statement clarifies his right to speak but invites scrutiny of its wisdom.
Those who followed General Booth's appeal and pledged support will be glad to learn the plan has proven successful after a year of trial. The piece notes how some workers in distant colonies toil for basic food and shelter, yet the assured basics bring imagined wealth to many London poor.
The January issue of the Monthly Review of the Iowa Weather and Crop Service notes that ten southwestern Iowa counties shipped over 150000 barrels of apples along the C B and Q railroad. The writer teases the long publication name and hints at a February feature on artesian wells of Iowa.
The March St Nicholas offers equal appeal to young readers with Ensign Ellicott’s sea life anecdotes, David Ker’s St Helena legend, a piece on the boomerang weapon, and a tale titled An Adventure with an Alligator. A Dutch master frontispiece, Two Boys of Holland, adds special charm.
Harper s Magazine this month offers W D Howells starting a new story titled A World of Chance which will attract readers. The issue also features a new chapter from De Blowitz memoirs, Julian Ralph s Talking Musquash, E A Bradford on America for Americans, and a notably interesting Woolson contribution among other stories.
Reports from the capital describe an aristocratic Washington quarter heated by a diplomat’s family washing hung in a yard before his house. Local ordinances would apply to Americans, but foreign attaches answer to their own superiors, making the slight read as international friction. The episode suggests selecting officials with broader tact.
The passage questions if officials abroad act worse than the described actions and fears they do, noting some countrymen applaud what they call Americanism and defend such conduct.
Gate City notes a brilliant aurora on Saturday night February 13 and cites historic fifteenth era dates on February 13 1575 1821 1832 1865 1867 1992. The piece links the date with Millerite prophecy and the final destruction belief while warning of upheaval beyond weather reports.
Marion business leaders resist annexation to Cedar Rapids. Ossian suffers a fire destroying stores valued at 12000 dollars. Ottumwa to see three new railroads next summer. Creston hosts state high school historical contest on April 22. Hampton-funded town clock planned for new courthouse. Ottawa residents prepare for large G A R encampment attendance. Ed R. Bicknell dies in Mason City. flag presented to Anamosa schools. Des Moines hosts first Scotch Irish association meeting March 16. State oratorical meeting held in Cedar Rapids with Grinnell earning top honors. A child dies after clothes catch fire in Kamrar. burial at Webster City. Keokuk builder K E Smith dies. built Iowa’s first freight car and passenger coach. Allamakee farmer Henry Strauss dies by self-inflicted gunshot. Sioux City hosts Eleventh district Farmers Alliance meeting on new insurance features. Ft Dodge Red Cross aids Russian sufferers. first carload ships to New York. Ft Dodge pension approved after seventeen years. Illinois Central issues 1000-rule transportation pamphlet. Burlington Hawkeye building fire. $15000 loss, paper back in operation. Atlantic unhappy with electric plant. manager resigns amid a $25000 plant. Dr. McGorrish’s horse killed by contact with wires near Coon River bridge.
The state’s oldest pair, George This tler aged 75 and Sallie Barton aged 71, joined hands at Jefferson with Rev. Lee performing the ceremony. Rolfe dispatch notes a year earlier matching couple Stone whose ages were 82 and 95, enjoying a long honeymoon and lasting happiness.
This certificatory note asserts forty five years of practice and praises Closson's Cough Cure made by W. E. Closson in Independence Iowa. Dr P Tabor of Independence Iowa testifies the remedy is more effective than other cough cures and as good as those used by physicians in general.
At a college athletic meeting held Friday at the Grand hotel in Cedar Rapids a committee was appointed to draft a spring schedule and pursue permanent organization of the Iowa College Base Ball league. A field day location change was recommended, with Des Moines chosen over Marshalltown after debate and wire influence.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Internal remedies are needed to reach the disease seat. Hall's Catarrh Cure, prescribed by leading physicians, purifies the blood and acts on mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The twenty-eighth anniversary of the Knights of Pythias was marked by lodge events across the state. Two papers weekly provide Des Moines News for one dollar yearly, delivering day news and legislature updates ahead of weeklies.
Notice of school election for the Ames Iowa independent school district to be held on March 14 1892 at the town hall polls open 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 6 pm two directors for full term one director to fill vacancy and a vote on transferring all money in the school house fund not needed for bond and interest to the contingent fund L C Tilden M Hemstreet 452 Secy Pres.
In Agnes Iowa the Independent School District asks voters at the March 14 1892 election to transfer 356 38 from the surplus schoolhouse fund to the contingent fund to cover textbooks and contingent expenses. President Hemstreet notes the move would free funds tied up in books and allow continued student text provision at current prices.
The report of receipts and disbursements for the year ending March 3, 1892, shows transactions in account with the Independent School District of Ames Iowa. The piece ends with an advertisement for Ayer s Sarsaparilla claiming prevention is better than cure and urging blood purity and system vigor.
Local matter notes the death on Wednesday March 3 1892 of Chancy L infant son of David and Ellen Ives aged six months. Funeral Thursday and burial in Ames cemetery.
William Randau died February 27 1892 at his Milford Township home in Story County of lung fever. A respected German born resident since 1868 he left a widow a brother Fritz Randau and a sister Mrs Reischauer. Burial February 29 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery officiated by Rev M Brandes with Methodist support. He was remembered as an exemplary man always ready to do good for others.
Julia wife of Vanderlyn Chamberlain, born Warrensville Ohio October 5 1858, died February 21 1892 at 11:20 PM aged 33 years 4 months 16 days. She leaves a husband a son six years old five brothers three sisters and a father. Her mother two sisters and two children had passed before her. May the gospel comfort the mourners as verses urge steadfast labor and patience.
The obituary notes Harry B Beyer born August 27 1858 Norristown Penn came to Ames in 1877 married Jennie McElyen April 19 1882 and later lived as a Rock Valley business man. He died after 17 weeks of consumption leaving a widow three daughters and a brother Jackson Beyer of Des Moines. The I O O F lodge attended the funeral and burial rites were held at Ames cemetery with M E Church choir and local floral tributes.
Frank the faithful dog and family companion of the Fairchilds died Monday at Dr Fairchilds office from heart failure. He was true trusty and affectionate.
The 1892 college year began amid gloomy weather but strong attendance, with many freshmen transferring to agriculture as its popular program. New faculty include Prof. A Marston of Cornell as acting civil engineering professor, and Miss Thomas recovering from illness. Prof. Church has joined a bridge firm in Chicago, and Prof. Osborn returns from Central America with specimens.
There is a larger enrollment of students than ever before in the I A C and applications still arrive. Entrance examinations are nearly over as each student prepares for the next phase of study.
A full report of funds raised in the area reveals a total of 170.03 dollars, collected by Parley Sheldon and various local volunteers. The effort, aided by the Intelligencer, praises the persistent lady canvassers who endured harsh weather and notes the draw of support from Ames business people and residents, with the money sent to District Treasurer J. H. Merrill in Des Moines.
The Hamilton family, armed and anxious, learn their pet sardine Curly schemes four months after it vanished. Mrs E D Shephard coordinates a collectors sum sent to J H Merrill in Des Moines totaling 194.78 with 24.75 recently forwarded. The keeper cared for Curly during absence and the reunion occurred at their home early Sunday morning.
Tom Johnson and Will Pyle traveled to Chicago last week. Albert Christianson moved to Elkhart Indiana to drive a delivery wagon. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs F A Fuller last Thursday. F A Fuller arranged cigars in good order. Emil Gandrup of Zearing visited Friday and Saturday. Herman Jorguson returned from Des Moines last Saturday. Abner Nash of Sac county visits his parents. Henry House went to Chicago last Wednesday. Rumor says Story will soon see a new newspaper start up.
Meteorological observations for February 1892 at sunrise 2 pm and sunset by Issac Young southwest of Ames. Highest 46 on the 17th, lowest 6 below zero on the 15th, greatest daily range 26 on the 9th, least 2 on the 7th. Monthly range 52. Mean 26.10. Precipitation 0.60 inch on 5 days. rain 1 day, snow 4 days. 16 cloudy, 5 cloudy and fair, 1 fair, 1 clear, 1 misty. Winds NE and NW. Parhelions on the 11th, white light around the sun like the moon on the 24th, lunar halo on the 12th, aurora borealis on the 13th. Notes on la grippe and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. sales by L. M. Bosworth.
The piece notes Farmers Mutual Insurance in Iowa has grown with 126 associations totaling 90 million dollars insured. Story County Mutual reports 410 thousand in property insured after adding 110 thousand in new coverage. The Cyclone Tornado and Windstorm Association has 14 million insured and a 3 thousand treasury, with one dollar per thousand assessed over eight years. D. M. Haypen, Sec.
A brother of Maj Gen John M Schofield endorses W E Closson Cough Cure and Celebrated Pain Remedy. He testifies to rapid relief for severe coughs and colds after one to three trials and praises the products as widely usable in the home. He notes his pastorate in Independence Iowa and asks publication for public awareness.
Notice to residents and landowners along a proposed highway in Story County Iowa that the highway between section 21 84 24 west and its western terminus is under review. Objections or damage claims must be filed by April 18 1892. otherwise the highway will be vacated. A. P. Kove County Auditor authoritative seal February 16 1892. W. Z. Smisson noted forger sought in Oshkosh Wisconsin arrested in Des Moines and jailed.
An assortment of health ads and notices recount cures and remedies including a Brooklyn minister sharing a free prescription for consumption and lung ailments, a Rock Island brakeman's death, requests for Dr. Caufmann’s medical work, kerosene lamp burns, free samples from Closson, and a Gowrie mayor’s arrest. Additional items cite rheumatism cures in Texas, Champlain’s Pain Balm, and testimonials for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, with church collections in Keokuk and a Michigan lighthouse keepers’ daughter cured by Dr King’s New Discovery.
A varied 19th century ad laden column highlights public health efforts in Chicago with notes on a Ladies Anti Spitting Association, Harter's Bazar features, and Druggist ads for Bosworth. Mentions Miss Mary Hall, Electric Bitters, Cu be Cough Cure, and a maritime caution from John M Ellicott U S N. March Nicholas.
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