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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1890
Page
2
An Ames academic appeal urges the state to fund professors houses an engineering and science expansion and safety upgrades. The editorial cites endowment by the nation, state duties, and a 1862 contract while urging voters to evaluate the Biennial report and the president’s case for 450 student capacity.
In the North American Review for March Speaker Reed and ex Speaker Carlisle present views on the limits of the Speakership. The issue also features a daughter of Brigham Young on Mormon family life and Edward Bellamy defending Looking Backward.
In urging auxiliary county societies, the editors praise the value of local history work in Story County and argue every county should have a historical society. They caution against waiting for a state initiative and stress the growing importance of early records, traditions, and pioneer reminiscences.
The third annual report of the Interstate Commerce Commission arrived this office Monday. The document covers its main findings on one of the era’s largest industries with careful studies by representative men. The report spans 109 pages of core content and over 300 pages of additional material, discussing automatic couplers, ticket brokerage, the deadly car store, and related topics with noted suggestions.
Henry Cabot Lodge introduces a House bill for federal election control in districts where five hundred voters demand it. The proposal adopts the Australian ballot method, praised by Lodge in his state. The author notes it would target areas where national election rights are violated.
The piece notes varied views on honoring veterans with a monument, urging priority for a soldiers home hospital in Marshalltown and suggesting funds from direct tax refunds be used for the hospital before erecting a state monument. It praises Iowa’s patriotism and commitment to care for the Union veterans.
The Iowa State Register argues the State Agricultural College at Ames needs $60,000 for buildings and repairs to avoid stunting growth. It notes National funds support faculty and equipment for 450 students, while state facilities house only 300, urging inclusion of 150 students in free applied science instruction.
The Story County Teachers Association gathers in Nevada on Saturday March 22 1890. The program lists morning and afternoon sessions with discussions led by Misses Lewis Wright Gates Garrett and Tillotson and by Messrs Jarvis Morgan Warlock Roe Long Lathan and Croser. Topics include improving arithmetic speed using the press school management and geography with history and general school matters.
The piece argues against state publication and Iowa producing inferior books. It disputes that supporters are motivated by profit or bribery. It endorses district purchase as a partial solution while seeking a broader, careful approach to the school book issue.
Dr. F L Morris of Brooklyn N Y testifies that Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has been satisfactory in his practice and has saved a patient’s life, used by many of his patients. The statement underscores the remedy's perceived effectiveness.
Archibald Gordon Francis L Mace Sanborn Gove Tenney and Lydia T Robinson named as the poets to be represented in the April number of Harper's Magazine.
Jack Ripley complains to a haberdasher that an all wool undergarment purchased two weeks ago has vanished, suggesting it slipped through a hole in his vest as he searches for the missing item. The exchange also hints at the quirky, informal tone of a street scene.
An author named T A Slocum of 181 Pearl Street New York claims a "positive remedy" cures consumption and offers to send two free bottles to readers who provide express and post office addresses. The letter requests publicity through the editor.
Miss Eastlake records diary impressions of the United States and the American people with epigrammatic flair. A London publisher awaits the manuscript and expects strong sales.
An advertisement for Electric Bitters claims cures for liver and kidney issues, acne, malaria, headaches, constipation and indigestion with a money-back guarantee. The text includes a humorous cartoon caption about Plymouth Rock and a pun on tires.
Physicians and druggists in Toledo endorse Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials claiming reliability and financial backing from F J Cheney Co. The notice states the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucus surfaces. It advertises testimonials, price 75 cents, and availability from all druggists.
Smith notes no season is better for proposing while Jones mentions open winter as ideal but questions arise about the reasoning and a garbled line ends the exchange with an unclear remark about the beauty.
The Iowa Central Route advertises low rates for trips to Minnesota Montana Manitoba the Dakotas Washington Oregon Puget Sound and Sioux Reservation. It claims fastest shortest through daylight train to St Paul with new coaches and palace cars. Contact agents A F Banks Marshalltown IA Taos Barry AGP A.
The president maintains close consultation with Republicans in both houses, aiming for harmony and possible absence of vetoes. Senate action on Blair education bill is due February 20, with a wary view of its prospects and a blended pension measure likely. A White House fire alarm test causes crowd confusion, Blaine and Miller present. Senate reprimands Call for falsifying Record language, while discussions grow on farm loan congression. Taulbee death aftermath and Kincaid jailed for murder, Lodge moves toward federal election oversight. A fragment on animal training stories follows.
In Kimball South Dakota the Graphic column endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy as effective against coughs and influenza. The author cites personal family use and local adoption, noting sales by Westerman Arnold and L. M. Bosworth.
The mother of Ward McAllister was noted for a striking resemblance to Charlotte Corday and was said to descend from the same family as the revolutionary heroine who killed Marat.
Advertisement notes Shiloh's Vitalizer as a remedy for constipation appetite loss dizziness and all dyspepsia symptoms. Priced at 10 and 75 cents per bottle by Wes terman & Arnold.
Henry Clay Lukens plans an April Harper's Magazine article titled American Literary Comedians. The piece surveys American humorous literature from its 17th century origins to the present day and will be illustrated with portraits.
The ad touts English Spavin Liniment for horses claiming to remove lumps and blemishes and save $50 per bottle. It notes L. M. Bosworth, a local Ames druggist, sells it. It also reports John Boyle O'Reilly being banqueted by notable St Paul citizens in Minnesota.
Emmitt & Co. cashier J F Masters of Waverly Ohio praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best he ever used saying it cured years of obstinate coughs after trying other medicines. 50 cent bottles sold by Westerman Arnold and L M Bosworth. Hall's Hair Renewer touted to restore gray hair to youth.
Mrs Frank Leslie plans a series of twenty lectures in principal Western cities next fall. The notice urges interest in her speaking tour and highlights the prominent role of the author in cultural events.
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant California liquid 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 moved and $1.00 bottles.
The advertisement claims spring fatigue signals poor blood and promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as cleansing the system restoring energy and infusing vigor into every fiber of the body.
An old advertisement proclaims a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and piles with a money-back guarantee. Sold by druggists for 25 cents per box. May 6.
Kate Field declares she would take Reed’s position and compel Congress to focus on national affairs or die in the attempt. Ross Raymond, once famed journalist, now a well known swindler, serves a long prison term in Glasgow with possible return on further charges after release.
Reading letters from Mr C H Morris of Newark Arkansas and Jesse Middlewart of Decatur Ohio acclaim Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. They credit the medicine with curing lung trouble and recovering health. Free sample bottles available at drug stores.
Robert Browning dated February 12 1844 witnessed by Tennyson and F T Palgrave leaves all property to his son the artist Robert Barrett Browning with a $1000 annual charge to Miss Browning his sister. Personal estate in the United Kingdom sworn under $34 000 with additional Italian stocks and real estate.
The government lands office is in Pierre South Dakota and the Chicago and North Western Railway designates Pierre as a tourist point. Excursion tickets are sold with return validity to October thirty first at very low rates. Tickets and full information available at Chicago and North Western ticket offices.
In a statement reflecting his view on religion, Edison asserts that the existence of a personal God and intelligent creator can almost be proven through chemistry. He frames scientific insights as supportive of belief in a divine designer.
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