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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1890
Page
4
In a domestic quarrel Mr Newlywed and Mrs Newlywed clash over living arrangements and a future home. Frances accuses Will of constant intransigence while a financial shock emerges as Uncle Tom left no money. The couple teeters between cottage charm and uptown comfort as tensions rise.
The statement from Mrs S H Ford wife of Gen Ford is vouched for by many in Corunna Michigan her home for years She suffered severe rheumatism and bed bound for two years until using Hibbards Rheumatic Syrup which cured her after two more bottles The Augumatic Syrup Co Jackson Michigan offers bottles at 1 each or six for 5
A correspondent recalls two cats, Tabby and a white Tom, who demonstrate a daring rooftop leap. Tabby falters at the edge but Tom returns to encourage her, then both succeed in crossing the wide yard. The tale, cited in the New York Christian Advocate, is offered as a charming object lesson.
A historical reflection notes the buccaneers of old with skull and crossbones, while warning of modern imitators selling cheap bitters. It contrasts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a trusted invig orant amid widespread substitutes using unrectified stimulants and tonic extracts to claim cures.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy. It claims to cure coughs asthma bronchitis and liver disorders while purifying blood and healing sores with a cross country call to buy from all druggists.
Dr Hopart A Hare of the University of Pennsylvania receives a 1000 prize from the Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium for his therapeutics essay on epilepsy. The first prize of 1000 is shared with eminent Dr Christian of Charenton.
A digest of worldwide events includes religious intelligence crimes and casualties industrial notes and personal mention across various quarters of the globe.
In a Senate session on the 10th, debate covered a $500,000 Salt Lake public building appropriation and ongoing immigration investigations. A general probe into contested election outcomes in Arkansas Second District followed the Clayton killing, with Breckinridge pushing broader inquiry and the House approving the amendment.
A March report from the Department of Agriculture notes corn in growers hands at 45.9 percent and wheat at 31.9 percent with corn stock the largest for March. It cites rising prices and limited exportable supply as reserves tighten, driven by high household consumption and uneven distribution across states.
A large blaze at Stern & Meyers cloth-house at Third and Vine in Cincinnati erupted from all upper floors after an explosion. Firefighters arrived as flames raced through the six story stone building. the stock was ruined and losses estimated at $600,000, but fully insured.
The Havemeyer estate is valued at about 2.5 million with 250000 to charitable institutions. The remainder goes to relatives as no widow or children survive the testator Hector C Havemeyer.
William Mitchell former superintendent of public instruction in North Dakota died suddenly after retirement. He began gasping for breath. his wife went for aid, returned to find him deceased. Local report notes a fatal heart event.
Cardiff dispatch says 150 miners died in an explosion at Morfa Colliery in Glamorganshire Wales. A large rescue force works to clear debris but cannot yet enter the shaft to search for entombed men.
Supreme Court allotments are listed for the First through Ninth Circuits with noted justices. Senator Paddock has drafted a bill to pay a bounty on sugar beets and all sugar produced in the country and to admit machinery for beet sugar production free of duty for two years.
The Riley-Osborne manufacturing company with offices at 529 Broadway New York and Newark New Jersey has called a creditors meeting to seek an extension of time on its largest obligations.
Four men die and several are injured in a coal mine explosion at Plymouth Pennsylvania. Henry D. Lecato faces charges of stealing about 10000 in diamonds from Sanford and Cook of New York. Amory Maynard, famed woolen magnate, dies in Boston at 86. Maddock Sons pottery at Trenton destroyed by fire with losses over 100600. Thomas Boyd fatally hurt and ten firemen injured by a collapsing roof. Wa Bucknell dies suddenly in Philadelphia aged 79, leaving large gifts to Bucknell University and churches. A Bay View Lake Shore Road accident disrupts a long passenger train as cars derail and collide.
Ten persons were killed outright and twenty five seriously hurt in a heavy fall of snow in Pennsylvania lumber regions. The disaster is said to force lumbering operations to run day and night. In Philadelphia at 706 North Penn Street, John Gipney his wife and a 17 year old servant girl were found unconscious from asphyxiation. All will likely die.
Emile Thomas Republican wins St Louis City Marshal job by 2000 votes over Democratic rival Edwix Cowles. In Cleveland, editor Cowles dies at 65. Also notes on Alliance meeting at St Paul, Chicago Directory firm failing, Belloc Freres in San Francisco assigns, Missouri state treasurer Noland resigning, Wichita fire, Clara Barton Red Cross appeal, and other regional items including Mary Callaghan’s 102nd birthday and a note on H H Coox in Oklahoma.
IETS Deut GaATEs to the national convention of Republican clubs at Nashville Tenn were received by the State Legislature speeches given by the Speaker of the House governor Tastee and President Thurston. The resolutions declare for protection uphold the national administration and Reed's position denounce Democratic frauds in the South and plead for recognition of the Union veteran and the claims of American labor. Alexandria Pace 13 arreste in Rockville Md for poisoning two children. Felix Kampf hanged at Charleston W Va for murder of his son and daughter.
The Senate confirmed Henry C. Caldwell as Judge on the Eighth Circuit and received President McKinley’s nominations for naval customs posts in New Orleans and other federal posts. Iowa lawmakers split votes for U S Senate, with Allison re-elected for six years from March 4, 1891, as the President’s nominees for customs and consular positions span Maryland New Jersey New York Minnesota Jamaica Illinois and other districts with various federal appointments and offices named.
Treasury officials announce readiness to resume 4 percent bonds purchases up to available funds. Offers at 123 or less will be accepted. Robert C Buntye, brother of Secretary Blaine, named supervisor of quarantine stations under the Bureau of Animal Industry. A Kesher Shel Barzel convention convened in Washington with full delegate turnout.
The group maintains a 15 900 membership and meets every six years with the last convention in Cleveland. Officers listed include President Simon Wolf, Vice Presidents Moses Greenbaum Joseph D. Coons and Jacob Trust, Secretaries Lewis Abraham and L L Leistersthau. Greenville Texas post office robbed of several thousand dollars in recent nights.
A Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad wage dispute leaves 60 switchmen underpaid by 25 cents a day, costing about 50 000 and halting moves for twenty to thirty mills and factories. Nashua Company mill workers vote to return to work after accepting Treasurer Amery’s offer. Widespread strike dissatisfaction noted with no settlement signals.
Reports say the London to Scotland night express collided with an engine at Carlisle near the border. The first two carriages telescoped and four occupants were killed. Other items note Emperor William of Germany may visit Norway next summer and Dahomey protectorate discussion at the Colonial Congress in Paris.
Merchants across Rio de Janeiro Bahia Para Santos and Pernambuco form coalitions to boycott British goods in favor of American products. A fire at William Robinson’s home in Ontario kills three children while others escape by windows. The week shows 260 business failures, and Canada debates imperial federation amid a fatal Montreal area fire. Mexico urges strict summer tax collection. U.S. Navy ship launches and rail deals also feature in the mix.
Chicago dispatch reports the death of Master Lincoln son of Mr Abraham Lincoln after a prolonged illness. Described as bright popular and studious he was a leader among peers and known as Jack or Abe among friends. Lincoln and family remained at the bedside as he passed quietly.
The item lists prices for butter cheese and grains in Milwaukee Detroit and New York with figures for No 2 wheat oats corn and livestock notes. It also includes brief anecdotes about political figures and curious incidents from various places, ending with a collection of quotes and aphorisms.
Reports from congressional sessions describe executive appearances and votes on Arkansas election contest Featherstone Cate, with oaths and adjournments. Bills for public buildings in Lafayette Indiana and other cities move, while Blair educational bill faces opposition and river rail land issues are debated.
In a discussion the bill was defeated and the House moved to the committee of the whole private calendar to review Albert H. Emerys claim for a testing machine for iron and steel. The committee returned the bill with a recommendation to strike out the enacting clause. The House recessed until 8 pm and spent the evening considering pension bills.
In Missouri during the James brothers era, trains on the Hannibal and St. Joe line were seldom attacked, especially the St. Joe Road. An annual pass, given to Mrs. Samuels of Kearney, kept trains protected, as the road cited saving money while the family avoided incidents. Frank James later recalled their mother’s kindness and declined actions against the line.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. P J Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors. Endorsers state F J Cheney is honorable and able to fulfill obligations. Wholesale druggists listed. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucus surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.
A Deadwood girl Margaret Sandford aged nine is described as an orphan with unknown mother and a miner father who died at camp. She grows into a skilled marksman and leader of a mining crew, striking rich ore and earning one fourth of the yield under a miner contract as she becomes a woman.
The advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a perfect cough remedy and throat lung cure with immediate effects. It urges purchasing a bottle today and keeping it on hand, noting availability at all druggists in large sizes for 50 cents and one dollar.
A distorted Sunday National snippet reflects on a memorial for a creator and on angels and humans. The text contrasts male and female behaviors and hints at indulgent bills. The overall tone is ceremonial and antiquated.
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