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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1891
Page
2
The Intelligencer notes Judge Weaver's bench bid is favored by two Republicans and Alliance members. The piece mentions opposition to the prohibitory amendment and a bill to refund the direct tax. It also references Illinois health board decisions on foreign recognition and a general observance around Wesley’s death anniversary.
A fragment reports the Iowa State Temperance Alliance calling for its fifteenth event tied to a milk and honey theme. A Daily article notes the discovery of a batch of very excellent cheese connected to the event, though details are unclear.
The Daily Capital begins a public survey by presenting a 21 question test aimed at gauging general public opinion. The incomplete text indicates a questionnaire format to assess reader views.
An article notes a movement of emigrants from Lilk ved to Iowa last week, many settling on farms in Hamilton and nearby counties. The train carried eager travelers seeking farming opportunities, despite rough conditions and uncertainties about Iowa agricultural payoffs.
Thursday in Indianola drew a college oratorio contest with W. from Coe College winning first honors. Hon A. B. Lovejoy of the I A was cited on the program while J. E. Johnson, long associated with Confederate leaders, is noted for past funerals and Civil War connections. General Johnson is described as now at rest.
Late Superintendent Sabin received a medal from French authorities at the Paris Exposition of 1989. The medal honors the Iowa school system shown in township, county, and state exhibitions. It is described as a circle of gold quarter of an inch thick and three inches in diameter, claimed to be the finest awarded to the state.
Rev. Philip C Connot of Eagle Grove and Major S H Sears of Oskaloosa receive assignments abroad. Connot, pastor at the 5% Church, will go to Venezuela, while Sears, a veteran amateur, will proceed to St Gall in Switzerland. Sears previously served as consul in years past.
The public in New York reacts with regret to Miss Anna Dickinson’s health failing and recalls her advocacy for freedom. Her claim against the National Republican Committee for campaign expenses in 1863 will be thoroughly pursued and any due payment addressed without delay.
A meeting of western Iowa farmers near Sioux City discussed inaugurating a farmer movement in Iowa. Reports say strong opposition arose in all sections yet some effort was made to organize the map into operation. The Alliance strength lies in northern Iowa with influence felt toward South Dakota.
Washington dispatch notes ex Governor and ex Representative Charles Foster of Ohio named Secretary of the Treasury. Republicans praise his business acumen and conservatism while Democrats foresee pressure for an extra session. The piece discusses Foster as a self made man educated in public schools and supported by silver advocates, and reflects on Cleveland's political maneuvering and party dynamics.
About $40 000 will be hung up for purses at Knoxville August 11 to 14 with $115 000 in purses offered by the Iowa circuit, the largest ever by any state. Ida county reports trichinosis cases and deaths while one man committed suicide in Des Moines. Polk County voters face a school text book uniformity measure next Monday. A rail break caused a Rockwell Iowa Central accident injuring one. A killer tramped man pleads guilty in Toledo and faces sentencing. Pioneer James C. Jordan dies suddenly at church. Two Sullivan brothers die in a Centerville coal mine accident. The new Ewing hotel hosts the Southwestern Iowa Press Association banquet at Creston. William Joyce, charged with mail robbery, posts bond for June trial. Prof Pammel seeks rare state plants to study farmer benefits. A fire at Odebolt damages a residence but insurance covers losses. Albia’s L C Purdy indicted for embezzlement tied to New Year’s eve robbery claim. Clinton sheriff travels to Philadelphia to fetch Owen Golden in a 1888 case. A Quaker revival near Marshalltown sees a woman die during prayer. A dog case jury awards $400 damages in Knoxville. A Butler County widower is found dead, nose broken. Hiram C Wheeler of Odebolt, a vast Iowa breeder, is dubbed “the farmer by telephone.” Delaware County’s ex-auditor J B Boggs dies at 58 in Manchester.
The twenty third annual convention of the National Woman Suffrage Association began in Washington on Thursday. The report notes other political and social items including nominations and a Milwaukee drowning incident. Further items cover soil land rights and a flood in Yuma California along with various court decisions and church committee actions. General Sherman funeral train returns to New York with public expressions of condolence from the nation.
A New York judge refused to stop Ehrich Bros. from selling the R S Peale Co reprint of Encyclopaedia Britannica. The decision finds rivals may use original contents except for restricted portions, praising the low price and broad availability that boosted sales beyond half a million volumes in six months. The piece urges readers to obtain details from Peale Co of Chicago.
The passage recalls the 1861 loyalties and the Little Giant's belief in preserving the Union at all hazards. It argues that Douglas's sons deserve recognition only if worthy and qualified, otherwise not, noting the party's reproaches and potential alignment with Democrats.
The piece discusses urbanization in Australia with rich and poor crowds in cities, offering museums, libraries, parks, and universities, while facing a rural labor shortage and reliance on suburban expansion. It contrasts continental growth with British and American models and notes potential risks to long term prosperity. It then shifts to U S politics, denouncing the free coinage bill and alleging Senate manipulation, followed by government holiday closings for Sherman and Washington's birthday and a debate on funding the Nicaragua canal bonds.
Congress approves a bill authorizing the post master general to contract with American citizens for mail service on ships between U S ports and foreign ports and Canada for five to ten years. Ships must be American built and owned, with four class pay scales per mile and routes set by the post office.
Ernest Ingersoll recounts a boundary conflict between the Pomo and Chum aia tribes in northern California. A cairn by a spring marked the divide with a ritual flag and a battle challenge agreed upon by agents on neutral ground.
The essay reviews Buenos Aires hotels noting the Grand Hotel as the only high quality option, with 30 to 40 other hotels described as poorly furnished and managed yet full due to high rates from two and a half to twelve gold dollars per person. It notes modern casas am nebladas for men, various eateries, and restaurants favored by foreigners, with scant access for local women.
A fragment from Theodore Child's Harper's Magazine essay describes Buenos Aires hotels and restaurants as dirty with poor food and service. It attributes this to a public that does not demand better and suggests Argentines have little need for comfort despite visible luxury.
An advertisement touts Dr. s New Discovery for consumption and la grippe with a money back guarantee. Free bottle offer at L. Worth’s Drug Store highlights the claim of quick relief and full refunds for unsatisfied customers.
Postmaster William Timmons, farmer John Leslie, and hardware merchant J. W. Gardner of U ï da ville Indiana endorse Electric Bitters for kidney and liver troubles and general weakness. Each says the tonic improved health and energy. Bottles sold for 50 cents at L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store.
A judge who was poor with a gun returns from a day of sport. A companion reports the judge shot well, but heaven spared the birds, implying many were saved.
A self help column argues life’s main problem is lack of grit and nerve. It warns readers about nervousness hesitation and wasted resources and promotes Restorative Nervine as a cure for headaches and general nervous strain.
In Saginaw Michigan a poor woman saved weeks to buy a pair of thirty two button gloves. After purchase she sees her son wearing them on his legs while walking outside, the gloves reaching above his knees.
Physicians misattribute nervous heart trouble to the stomach Dr Franklin Miles argues in Heart Disease that heart conditions are real not stomach related His new book may be had free at L M Bosworth Co Also promoted is Dr Miles New Heart Cure claimed to cure nervous and organic heart illness short breath fluttering pain irregular pulse fainting and dropsy with Restorative Nerves headaches and fits.
A cultured barber corrects a patron and boy as they discuss the missing razor. The exchange centers on proper speech and a razor seen by the boy. The scene captures a humorous moment in a barber shop with awkward dialogue.
Mrs Fatwood forbids lighting the fire with kerosene. Biddy recalls using it before without worry, admitting daily near-misses with the mistress.
An old payor recounts an East India Missionary’s simple vegetable cure for Consumption and related throat and nerve conditions. The note claims rapid, permanent relief and offers free samples by mail from Noyes at 820 Powers' Block Rochester NY.
English Spavin Liniment removes hard or soft blemishes and a range of horse ailments including blood spavin curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains and swollen throats Coughs. Save 50 by one bottle Sold by L M Bosworth Druggist Ames Iowa.
A reformed sufferer declares health restored by a simple remedy and offers free copies of the prescription to all who request it. Address Rev Edward A Wuson Williamsburg Kings County New York for the cure claimed for Consumption Asthma Catarrh and bronchitis.
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