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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1894
Page
2
Brazilians End War Struggle Without Clear Victory
The Brazillian conflict appears concluded with neither side achieving a decisive win. Observers note a tentative peace as both factions claim some gains while acknowledging continued tensions and unresolved issues.
Fading Paths Highlight Risky Choices For Youth
A reflection warns that a boy could reach ruin faster from a street corner and moral danger, noting the wrong companions and uncertain guidance. The passage stresses vigilance over youth wandering toward vice.
Kentuckian Congressman Breckenridge Under Fire in Suit
A Kentuckian congressman Breckenridge is seen in a suit with Miss Pollard, criticized for displaying the lowest, most degraded contemptible traits of any public man in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Miss Pollard
State banking reform bill praised by supporters
The measure to bring private banks under state banking department is urged as just and beneficial. Proponents say it will not harm honest banks and will gain them friends and confidence as they demonstrate sound condition under state examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Banking Department
New Serial Concludes in St Nicholas April Issue
The two serials running for six months end in the April St Nicholas. Howard Pyle begins a new tale, Jack Ballister's Fortunes. Readers’ interest shifts to the Midwinter Fair as Mr. Shinn offers a timely illustrated article on San Francisco. The issue features especially fine illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Jack Ballister
Howard Pyle
Mr. Shinn
San Francisco
Communication Sought on Barren Farm Patches
Professor Patrick of the I A C requests input from farmers with patches of soil on their farms that are barren deficient in plant nutrients or contain excessive alkali or related issues. The notice invites observers to report conditions and seek guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Hun
McClain Named to Senate Code Revision Commission
Philin McClain dean of the State University law school will represent the Republicans on the commission to revise the Iowa code. He authored the McClain Code of Iowa. Attorney General Stone will be a House member and Charles Baker of Iowa City a Democrat. The Supreme Court will also appoint representatives to complete the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philin McClain
Law
The
State University
Senate
Iowa
McClain
Stone
House
Charles Baker
Iowa City
Supreme Court
Yale Education Shaped by Harper April Article
Arthur St. Hadley writes on Yale University in Harper’s Magazine April issue. The piece outlines Yale’s development and notes Sheffield Scientific School receives national tech grant funds and Yale offers 200 elective post graduate courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale University
Arthur ST. Hadley
Harper's Magazine
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale
Harper
Pennsylvania Hospitality at Eastern Auction Sale
An immense eastern Pennsylvania sale in Berks County drew 3800 attendees from several counties. Advertised by Schoener, the event offered lavish meals and open hospitality while selling cattle hogs horses and numerous small goods. The sale grossed 7256 dollars amid social festivities and abundant food and drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Schoener
Mgr. Schvener
Berks County
Nation and education cited in public address remarks
The article recalls a Cleveland address urging educated men to combine intellect with patriotic sentiment in public life. It emphasizes duty of parents teachers and leaders to shape youth in loyalty to the nation and denies secession and insurrection. Local notices report a Bethany concert for a minister and thanks from Mr and Mrs Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Cleveland
Lincoln
J. E. Duncan
County papers praise liquor license stance amid crackdown
The writer argues last week’s county views on liquor show judgment on legislators. They condemn broad license calls and bootlegger underselling, stating license alone cannot cure social ills and may not curb the liquor curse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Welker Given and the mulct idea’s Iowa rise
The article credits Welker Given of Marshalltown with inventing the mulct idea now law in Iowa. It notes his capital office visit and promise to reveal the temperance solution, the quick editorial outlining in his Times-Republican, and its publication in the Capital on the same date. It emphasizes Given as the credited originator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welker Given
Iowa
Given
Times-Republican
Capital
The
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Chicago
Local notes from district No. 6 and area farms
Mr. Hutchison continues as director for district No. 6 Olson school. John Nelson’s place sees ample water in three days. Seeding proceeds well. Mr. Akin visited Kansas recently. Mrs. Paulson remains ill but hopes to recover. Miss Upland aids her. Miss Mary Simms to teach Pleasant Hill school in spring and fall terms. Harry Wilson to farm Finch farm this year. Allen Fry takes Shield’s Densmore farm. Evergreen church conducts spring cleaning. Rev. Esslick preaches biweekly. Sherman Keltner runs his milk route thrice weekly. Traveling grocer offers 7c cash, 8c trade for eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchison
Olson
Frees
John Nelson
Akin
Kansas
Harry Wilson
Finch
Allen Fry
Shield
Densmore
Evergreen Church
Rev
Esslick
Sherman Keltner
Local Weddings and Community Notes Highlight Past Week
The city records a marriage between Mr. Andrew Hedge and Miss Dora Robinson with a similar match for Mr. Leford Jacobson and Miss Branding. Residents recoveries include Mr. Kibbie returning from Ames and J P Zenor slowly improving from lung fever. A New firm White Front Grocery offers butter and eggs at top market price. The Rice nuptials occurred March 27 at Robert McCrackin’s residence Gilbert Station officiated by Rev. D W Cheek with a large reception and generous presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hedge
Dora Robinson
Jefferson
Leford Jacobson
Miss Branding
White Front
Reynolds & Jacobson’s
Abram Liddle
Commercial College
Des Moines
Gunder
Robert McCrackin
Gilbert Station
Allen A. Rice
Nora E. Rice
D. W. Cheek
Local Families Report Sickness And Visits In Ayr Neb
Mrs Johnstond and Mrs Mary Switzer's mother are very ill. Sim Miller's child is seriously ill and not expected to live. Minnie Swisser of Ayr Nebraska visits her uncle and aunt. Mrs Will McCartney has improved from a serious illness. Mrs Elias Reasoner has fallen ill but is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstond
Mary Switzer
Sim Miller
Minnie Swisser
Ayr
College Notes Record Dated Lectures Events And Botany Entry
Dr Robt Nourse to lecture in the college chapel Friday night drawing a large crowd. Y M C A meeting Sunday evening exceeds usual attendance with orchestra. Prof Stanton visits capitol city midweek. Cammack Bros father visit Saturday. Baseball revival shown by rising interest. Steward department adds a large refrigerator. D Reed returns Saturday evening. Senior McLaughlin visited by a brother. Tafts class 93 visited returning Monday. Senior orations topic widely discussed. Harry Gossard Albion visits. Sayford to Georgia for talks. Rev Nester attends Bible class. Welch Clios banquet praised. Farmers fear vats if cold weather continues. Hoover smiles at a 15c cigar and a bouncing boy. Four new students this week. Public grounds beds and borders plans underway. Conversationale entertain library Saturday. Shellenberger finger cut in mechanical rooms. Five of ten speakers are girls. clashes over gender and behavior. Chicago Inter Ocean notes Parry herbarium and library transfer to Agricultural College. Parry’s North American plant work highlighted. state $84,000 two-year grant for general expenses and repairs and new barn and ladies hall. Legislature authorizes school of mines at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Stanton
Capitol City
Cammack Bros
D. Reed
McLaughlin
F. ©. Tafts
Harry Gossard
Albion
Sayford
University of Georgia
Ames
Chicago Inter Ocean
Botanical Department
The
Agricultural College
C. Parry
Davenport
Purchase
Engelmann
Missouri Botanical Gardens
Alleghany Mountains
Parry
New York
David Dale Owen
Iowa
Drs. Torrey, Gray, Engelmann
Sir Joseph Hooker
New Gardens
England
Wedding of Arthur Ross and Belle Tripp Celebrated
The wedding occurred Wednesday evening with Rev Hester officiating. About 35 to 40 guests attended the ceremony at the bride’s home, to which guests contributed humorous beautiful and useful presents. The reception followed with abundant food and warm wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ross
Belle Tripp
Hester
States rank by farm and mineral output across the nation
The report lists state leads in crops livestock and minerals. Dakota states top wheat and cattle, South Carolina cotton, New Mexico silver and gold, Wyoming cattle and gold, Texas varied leads, Idaho fruits wool, Maine forests lumber, Connecticut clocks silk cotton tobacco, Missouri mules hogs iron horses oats sheep, New Jersey silk zinc iron buckwheat rye, Iowa farm value and general crops, Minnesota large wheat oats corn lumber shingles, South Carolina farm value rice, Kentucky hemp tobacco production with 1889 data from St Louis Globe-Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Wyoming
Texas
Idaho
Maine
Connecticut
Missouri
New Jersey
Towa
Minnesota
South Carolina
Kentucky
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Artists and Writers Patter on Fame and Skill
A collage of quotations on artists and critics. Miss Alcott calls a dog love on four legs while Ibsen is described as a man of facts and secrecy. William M Chase boasts pistol skills and F Hopkinson Smith values drawing over Salon honors. Watts plans gifts to Britain and Maria Becket gains praise, while foreign admirers mail letters to Alphonse with Unknown at the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Alcott
Henrik Ibsen
William M. Chase
Paris
F. Hopkinson Smith
Boston
G. F. Watts
Andrew Clark
Lord Rosebery
Watts
Maria
Becket
Alphonse
Uaanc
Birds Fearless in Flight and Other Odd Notions
A humorous collection of old beliefs about animals and nature. It notes motionless birds can hover for hours, ducks fly in triangles, cats descend from ancient Egyptian cats, lions mourn whiskers, carp as an invasive Pacific coast pest, and deer or moose reactions to hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Pacific Coast States
Folklore Beliefs Around Funerals Across Cultures
The piece lists diverse customs surrounding funerals. England forbids sitting as the procession passes, Tonquin people remove a sandal, Ireland warns against umbrellas or counting teams, certain U.S. regions fear two weddings foretelling a funeral, some Americans avoid street crossing, and Sian participants collect metals kept between teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Union
United States
Sian
Proverbial Wisdom From the Atchison Globe
A collection of satirical maxims on human nature and politics. The snippets critique honesty in leaders, the fickleness of husbands, sibling tensions among young women, and the corrosive effect of unnecessary worry on prosperity.
Horses and payroll figures from late 19th century racing notes
Notable 1886 1887 1888 pacing records show no mile under 2 10. Fred Pabst of Milwaukee campaigns Faust ina at 2 14 road horse. Village Farm East Aurora New York reports 46 payroll staff. The Independence Driving Club opens 17 stakes of 1000 dollars. A son of John Green is set to accompany Directum as manager when the king arrives Aaah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pabst
Milwaukee
Faustina
Village Farm
East Aurora
N. Y
Independence
John Green
Directum
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