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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1890

Page

3

Idaho State Admission Sent to Senate for Favorable Report

The article notes a Senate committee has reported favorably on Idaho's admission as a new state, reflecting on national expansion and Idaho's size resources. It compares Idaho to Iowa in area and highlights mining wealth, grazing land, fruit production, and growing settlements. It traces legislative activity from March 3 to 10, including names of officials and actions on judicial reorganization, railroad safety couplers, land law, and text book uniformity.

Senate Idaho Missouri North West Iowa New England Delaware New Jersey Maryland Massachusetts Connecticut Altura Boise City Nevada Colorado California House Congress Judiciary Committee Houses U.S Balter Irving B. Richman Muscatine L. Bostow F. F. Roe Monona Wm. Larrabee Gov Walden Appanoose Wm. B. Allison Allison Boston Larrabee Allson Brown Gatch Bostow Engle Finn Leeds Barnett Eet Oh Thusaay Wittel Marshalltown Payneer Ft. Madison Penitentiary Anamosa Penitentiary E. C. McMillan Anamosa Marquis Barr Geo. H. Ragsdale Otto Nelson What Cheer Dent Democratic Committee On Public Regulations Ewart Committee On the Mosnet Meservey Engie Hanchett Friends of Uniformity of Price Taylor Smith Washington, D. C White House Blackburn Featherstone Arkansas Spooner Barour Virginia South State Department America’s Congress Commission Agriculure Weather Bureau Agricultural Department Ralph Beaumont Knights of Labor Legislative Committee House Post Office Committee Wanamaker United States Supreme Court Neagle David Terry Justice Field Calhour United States U. S. Supreme Court Warmouths New Orleans Pendleton West Virginia Supreme Court Reed Powell Clayton Taulbee Charles E. Kincaid Louisville Times Kincaid New York Press

Senator Davidson Proposal For Free Textbooks In Schools

Senator Davidson introduces a bill to supply free textbooks to public schools aiming for a nationwide solution. The plan risks imposing the policy on communities not yet prepared for such a change.

Davidson

Deposed Brazilian Emperor Seeks Return as Republicans Consider Victory

The deposed Brazilian Emperor desires to return home and a peaceful resolution by Brazilian Republicans would be to welcome him or possibly elect him president, described as a peaceful revolution if enacted.

Brazil

Hopkins Named for Clerk of Supreme Court by Boone County Republicans

The Boone County Republican party presents R. J. Hopkins as candidate for clerk of the supreme court, noting he is an able and worthy man. If the current incumbent declines renomination, the party may seek a suitable replacement.

Boone County Republican R. J. Hopkins That County Supreme Court

Iowa Normal Monthly proves its growing merit

The March issue of the Iowa Normal Monthly impresses with breadth and practicality. Every article and department merits more space than the editorial can provide, reflecting pride among state teachers and schools.

Iowa Normal Monthly March Numper

Indians of Idaho Natives and Nez Perces Civic Life

The Indians of Idaho are brave intelligent and peaceful. The Nez Perces on the northern reservation are more civilized than some white neighbors. They published an early Idaho newspaper. A young orator last Independence Day delivered a refined speech. They run their own schools churches Sabbath schools and yearly send missionaries to tribes in need.

Idaho Nez Perces

Should Iown Build a Soldier’s Monument Now

The question divides contemporaries over a monument for Shall Iown. The author argues a Marshalltown soldier home hospital is the best memorial and urges the state to fund inmate care first before any monument. The state may build a monument later, but hospital needs take priority.

Marshalltown

Senator’s Letter Questions Press on Secret Sessions

A prominent New England senator writes that newspapers overlook the senate while investigations focus on the secret session. Some urge abolishing the out of date and unAmerican secret session, arguing it never truly remains secret.

United States New England Senate

Pierre Named Tourist Point by Chicago and North Western

The Chicago and North Western Railway designates Pierre South Dakota as a tourist point on a direct route to the Great Sioux Indian Reservation. Excursion tickets will be sold for travel with return validity until October 31 at longer ticket terms and full information is available at ticket offices.

Great Sioux Indian Reservation Pierre South Dakota Era Railway Company Ger Chicago & North- Western Railway Nebraska Kansas Iain Seer K. St. Pao Inneapolis H. Ackert Marshalltown

Iowa inventors seek patent drawing service by Snow Co

Reported for this paper by C. A. Snow & Co patent lawyers and solicitors Opp U S Patent Office Washington D C W W Boner Harlan Enugate for wagons C M Bryan New Sharon Disawasher H Carpenter Davenport Combined anti rattler and shaft support Drawing and specifications of any of these patents will be sent for government price 25 cents in stamps Always give date of paper and address C A Snow & Co

Iowa C. A. Snow & Co U.S. Patent Office Washington, D. C W. W

Spelling Contest at Palestine School House

The Palestine spelling match drew a good crowd and featured a well received literary program. Several local teachers held spelling schools and several schools nearby closed for the season. Sickness touched multiple residents with N S Helland’s baby ill and Halle Larson’s boy improving.

Palestine N.S. Helland Belle Mason Alfred Johnson Lewis Berhow Randa Ersland Kelley Mattie Tesdall Maggie Sheldahl H. A. Gossart Mary Flygstad Jewell John Johnson Osmond Larson Ben Howell Jacob Strom Halle Larson

Public Hall Association elects officers and plans library drive

Shareholders met Saturday electing J. B. Smith as president J F Reed as secretary and treasurer and a five member board. The town hall will begin once remaining shares are sold. A school entertainment at the Christian church Saturday evening will raise funds for the library. Cleft and Fry begin an addition to their implement house. Weather slows building as winter bites. Notables Ira McElhores Sidney Foster J Q Burgess A D Hix noted in town. Public water works approved two to one at town election.

Milford Wm. Skelton J. W. Sowers Literary Society C. M H. R. Minkler Illinois Milo Wilkinson Ilinois Mr. Dodds of Boone Robert James Gilbert Sowers Dodds Bros G. W. Sowers Elmer James Dodds Chicago McCalisburg Griffith Maxwell Christ Our Lord Niel Fredrickson Rev Reid Nevada Messrs Harden Baumgardner Public Hall Association J. 8. Smith J. F. Reed Christian Church Cleft Clarinda Belle Williams Sidney Foster Des Moines J. Q. Burgess A. D. Hix

Cambridge Garland Society Notes and Local Death

Ole Fatland returned from Iowa City where he studied medicine. The Masonic Lodge members held a surprise supper and social after their meeting. J. G. Johnson died February 16 of La Grippe. funeral at the Norwegian M. E. Church. Public schools enrolled 127 last month with 54.5 average attendance.

Cambridge Garland Ole Fatland Iowa City Masonic Lodge J. G. Johnson LaGrippe M. E. Church

Oley Nelson Stumps Des Moines For Senator

Slater News notes Oley Nelson visited Des Moines Tuesday to aid in electing a U. S. Senator. M. Anderson remains ill. Mrs. J. S. Kennison visits daughter Mrs. Rufus Frise near Algona. Egg contest continues with focus on smallest egg.

Slater News Oley Nelson Des Moines U. S M. Anderson J. S. Kennison Rufus Frise Algona

Maxwell Triestine and Local Officials Elected

Mrs. George Wells has pays. P. Rinehart's die Pg. move into town. Dr. Fe Johnson of Bellville Kansas visits Maxwell relatives this week. Dr. Myers of Woodbury County visits Maxwell friends. Henry Dague returns to Island Nebraska from Clinton and Maxwell. Officers elected Monday: J.G. Wells mayor, L. N. Gridley and J. M. King councilmen, Clark MecClain recorder, Frank W. Hill treasurer, W. G. Dickey assessor, A. Laughery street commissioner.

Maxwell Triestine George Wells P. Rinehart Fe Johnson Bellville Kansas J. R. Cooper Dr. Myers Woodbury County Henry Dague Te Island Nebraska Clinton and Maxwell J.G. Wells L. N. Gridley J. M. King Clark MecClain Frank W. Hill W. G. Dickey A. Laughery

Country Watchman Notes and Local Visits

Sunday arrival in Nevada expected. Mrs J M Storm visited her son in Des Moines over the weekend. Mrs Wm Lockridge visiting her brother in Hastings Nebraska. J L Dana attended the Pioneer Lawmakers convention in Des Moines. Dr Stitzell called to Webster City by a serious illness of John Hopkin's child.

Story Country WaTchMan Nevada J. M. Storm Des Moines Wm. Lockridge Hastings Nebraska J. L. Dana Pioneer Lawmakers Stitzell Webster City John Hopkin

Iowa Central Route Promotes Through Trains to Northwest

Travelers planning trips to Minnesota Montana North Dakota Washington Oregon and the Sioux Reservation should consult Iowa Central Route agents for lowest fares baggage through to destination and time-cards. The line offers the shortest quickest cheapest through train to St Paul by daylight with new coaches and palace cars. A. F. Banks Marshalltown and Thos. P. Barry are listed as general and agent personnel.

Minnesota Montana Manitoba Dakotas Washington Oregon Puget Sound Iowa Central St. Paul Northwest Lowa Central A. F. Banks Gen'l Marshalltown Lowa Tuos P. Barry

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised in Kimball Ad

In Kimball South Dakota the Graphic notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a noteworthy exception among advertised medicines. The columnist cites personal use during influenza and a stubborn cough, claiming it cured several winter cases and is widely used in Kimball and nearby families. The piece also mentions a political debate about a prohibition amendment.

Kimball South Dakota Graphic Wester

Croup and Cough Cures Touted and Senator Beck Seen

An old ad note touts relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis with Shiloh's Cure. A separate line mentions W. & A. viewing Senator Beck drinking apple toddy described as a liberal education.

Shiloh Beck

Two Uncle Sam Medicines Sold by All Druggists

After a religious revival in Honolulu a temperance society drew 1 000 members. The item notes Uncle Sam's Condition Powder and Uncle Sam's Nerve and Bone Liniment are sold by all druggists.

Uncle Sam Honolulu

Syrup of Figs Promises Easy Relief for All Ages

The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant fruit remedy easier to take than bitter medicines. It claims to strengthen the liver kidneys stomach and bowels and to stimulate healthy activity. Sold by Westerman & Co in Sket and 1.00 bottles.

California Westerman & Co

The Best Salve for Cuts and Skin Ailments

An advertisement proclaims a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and sells for 25 cents per box through druggists.

Ail Ruggists

Fogarty bound with Brotherhood shocks readers

A frustrated observer questions how an American could remain unaware for six weeks that Fogarty signed with the Brotherhood, highlighting disbelief at the uncaptured fact and the surprising political maneuver.

Consumption Cure Offer From T A Slocum

The author claims a positive remedy for consumption and offers two free bottles to readers who mail their express and post office addresses. Signed by T A Slocum M C of 181 Pearl Street, New York.

T. A. Slocum M. C Pearl St New York

Miss Goldie Locke and Will Get There In Love Mix

A playful dialogue centers on a Valentine mishap as Miss Goldie Locke thanks a mysterious suitor. The caller later discovers the sender did not actually send the affectionate verse, revealing a comic misunderstanding amid romantic entanglement.

Wrapping paper saves life with new discovery

A destitute patient with consumption read of Dr King's New Discovery on wrapping paper. After starting with a sample, she improved to 140 pounds with continued use. Trial bottles offered free at all drug stores. Fort Smith druggist W. L. Cole invites readers to send a stamp for details.

Dr. King Faler Cole Fort Smith

Earth Travel Becomes Joke About Gender

A professor asks why the earth is spoken of as feminine and Mr. Fresh replies that if the earth were masculine it would not have taken two young women a week to go around it.

Mr. Fresh

States Allow Foreigners Voting After Residency

In these States foreigners who have taken out their first papers may vote after one year's residence. Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Indiana Louisiana Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Texas Wisconsin.

Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Indiana Louisiana Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Texas Wisconsin

Cough Remedy Praised by Ohio Banker

Mr J F Masters cashier of Emmitt and Co s Bank in Waverly Ohio declares Chamberlain s Cough Remedy the best he has used after years of obstinate coughs and throat trouble. 50 cent bottles are sold by Westerman Arnold and L M Bosworth.

J. F. Masters Emmitt & Co Waverly Ohio Chamberlain Westerman & Arnold L. M. Bosworth

Man on Scaffold Prompted by Sheriff and Parson

A man faced execution on the scaffold with the Sheriff and the parson present. The Sheriff offers seating to the prison guard while the prisoner declines saying he cannot stay long. An old advertisement for Shilohs Vitalizer claims relief from constipation loss of appetite dizziness and dyspepsia with a price of 10 or 75 cents per bottle by Westerman and Arnold.

Shiloh Westerman & Arnold Greatiscomfort Chicago Ayer L. W. Ward Woodland Texas

Woolford's Sanitary Lotion Prescription Cure Claim

Iteh Mange and Scratches on humans or animals cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion sold by L. M. Bosworth Druggist Ames.

Woolford L. M. Bosworth Ames

Catarrh Cure Promoted By Shilohs Remedy

A brief advertisement claims Shilohs Catarrh Remedy cures catarrh and secures health and fresh breath. It lists a 50 cent price and offers a free nasal injector from Westerman and Arnold.

Shiloh Westerman & Arnold

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