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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1893
Page
2
The Japanese committee of the Press aims to prohibit women from editor or publisher roles. A new 15 puzzle variant emerges, reportedly invented by a colored man who is said to still live. Chicago enters its municipal campaign with Allerton and Harrison vying to lead the World's Fair effort.
In New Orleans a local group forms to suppress gambling and enforce Sunday closing, aiming to curb widespread vice in the Crescent City. The effort reflects community concern over illicit gaming and weekend commerce.
Mrs. Matilda B Carse replies to a recent attack on her management of the W C T U temple funds. The Chicago Tribune prints her communication to reveal the work done and argue the charge was mistaken.
Kansas reports show a record voter registration surge in recent weeks with over half the new registrants being women. The development reflects rising political interest among women following suffrage rights.
The Topeka city council passes an ordinance imposing a $10 monthly or $120 annual tax on all commercial travelers taking orders in the city. Officials expect swift resistance from the first payer and foresee likely outcomes similar to earlier attempts that were ignored or ruled unconstitutional.
Within the past fortnight Professor Elisha Gray, electrician, has completed a working model of the Telautograph. The device allows an unskilled operator to produce at a remote end an exact facsimile of writing. Gray has refined the concept over six years, aims for immediate commercial use, and plans to exhibit at the World's Fair, claiming an epoch making advance on par with telegraph and telephone.
Mr and Mrs D D Bales entertained a company of friends Saturday evening. Those present included Mr and Mrs Chas Keehn, Mr and Mrs Putnam, Mr and Mrs Gridley, Mr and Mrs Jas Wood, Mr and Mrs Harry Woodhouse, Mr and Mrs Chas Mattison and Mr and Mrs W H King.
A 13 year old son of Mr. Beer living in the German settlement died last Monday night from diphtheria. Cards are out for the marriage of Mr. Joseph Larson to Miss Andrina John son in Shel dahl on April 5. Mr. Nels Koldiver and Miss Annie Olson were married at the bride's home southwest of Cambridge by Rev. H C Holm last Tuesday at 8. Hor Oley Nelson and Rev. H C Holm attended a Jewel Junction college meeting Thursday. The marriage of Mr. Peter Larson to Miss Emilia Carlson took place Wednesday at 8 at the groom's parents home, Rev Linder of Des Moines pronouncing the words. Congratulations and best wishes are offered. A gathering celebrated Mr. Ole Johnsons fifty first birthday at his home southwest of town with a rocking chair as a keepsake.
Report notes Rev Walter Frather and Rev Houtz among attendees at a Sabbath evening meeting at the Evangelical church. mentions Mrs M C Ufford visiting Ames and Fred Banks planning to stay with Airhart for a year. also recalls an old July 2 1794 lease on 194 acres in Herkamar County New York with specific planting and wheat delivery terms.
The piece argues the United States has used ministers rather than ambassadors due to tradition and law. It notes Congress allowed ambassadors for nations that use ambassadors and observes England and France have already upgraded their envoys, making future U.S. appointees true ambassadors.
Coltish notes from Collins Clipper report weak grain demand and little movement at the market. Local entries mention a Portland guest, Charley Stanton, now in Des Moines, and Maxwell landlady offering discretion. Water works debate heats public interest with Tribune backing and a 30 tax hint.
County Clerk Morse visits Clinton to observe surroundings and sample the water. Warren township forms a creamery company at McCalisburg. M E Hix family to return from Florida. Ward funding debate sparks tax share calls. Mrs T A Squires dies in Howard township. Coal drilling begins in Grant township with optimism. Farm work by M Daily. possible eastern expansion. Local religious services show strong attendance and positive momentum.
The Nevada Representative notes James Earl was summoned to Monroe Illinois last week due to his brother John Earl's death. Curt Wood shows health improvement but little progress toward using his paralyzed right leg after his accident. Lee Sheckel, son of William Sheckel Warren township, sustained severe lacerations from an accidental gun discharge on Monday afternoon. C Norris bought the old M E church intends to relocate it to the west side of the foundry lots to become a planing mill and wood shop using the foundry power. A four room two story brick building is planned on Linn street Lyman corner with parcels bought by D B Padelsford L A Padelsford and William Callihan. County Fair directors meet to set dates.
The fair will extend to four days in the coming season with a revised premium list. J A King A W Hawthorne and J F Curtiss join president A K Banks and secretary O B Alderman on the executive committee. The Thel A C and County Poor Farm may exhibit stock and grain without competing for premiums with transport stall rent and forage supplied by the society. Officers plan to surpass previous fairs.
Mr O V Roe trips to Des Moines return midweek due health delays move. City plans near hundred thousand dollars in projects while awaiting fire protection funding. Evangelical conference to convene with twenty five ministers. School schedule debate urged to allow full daily attendance. Wedding report Ole Hill and Flora Jewett with 46 relatives and farmhouse reception. Hill couple to Gilbert farm.
Mrs. Hannah McGrath was in town on business at the start of the week. A sizable group from the area attended a Monday concert in Slater by the DeMoss family. Miss Mary Banks of the east visited relatives here last week. Mr and Mrs Chet Davis went to the Rosenfeld Crane wedding. Miss Willimette Gossard is home on vacation this week. Mrs N Severtson entertained visitors over Sabbath. Mr and Mrs L Crane hosted a pleasant reception Thursday evening for Mr and Mrs R W Crane.
Robert McDonald of Sac county and Jacob Beedle with son from Wright county visit friends in the area. Mel Ross and family visit Boone and Nevada, while DeCamp travels from Gilbert to train band members biweekly. Miss Cora B. Johnson wed Miles White at her father's home on March 23 witnessed by over fifty guests with numerous gifts.
The writer notes most apple and cherry buds are healthy while some plums are not. They discuss Canada thistle control, noting difficulty in some areas and success in others. Pasture practices included sheep grazing and deep cultivation to exhaust roots. straw coverings failed. digging to four feet reached rootlets. Horace Greeley is cited humorously on cultivation.
The report lists multiple campus activities including literary society sessions, a special program by the W E Society, Y M C A meeting led by Miss Seaver, and various lectures. It notes improving health at the sanitarium, visits by family and friends, football challenges, and plans for a college annual.
On a Tuesday in March neighbors organized a surprise at Mrs Kinsel’s home for her 67th birthday. The event featured baskets and teapots as guests gathered, enjoyed a feast, and then relaxed with social chat in her tidy cottage, with wishes for many more similar gatherings. A closing note mentions a sale at Tilden's offering backintoshes priced from 2.25 to 16.50.
Advertised letter list for week ending March 28 1893 names Amsbury Ames Rufus Burris Capron Eckles Ray Kounts Lenard Osborn Reed Martha Smith Winnie Ward Dorothea callers urged to say advertised J E Duncan P M The Literary Northwest marks second volume anniversary with illustrated content and notable articles including John Gmein on civilization in Minnesota and Amalie Hofer on Kindergarten and Industrial Reform.
The Read's Hall Ames meeting on April 6 discusses corn costs and bread farming in Story county with Prof Kent and Prof James Wilson. Notices announce Louie M. Bosworth seeking a liquor sale permit in Ames and executor A Richmond handling Jane Richmond estate. Additional ad solicits Arkansas information from The Locomotive Herald.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new cure sold by L. M. Bosworth in Ames Iowa. Claims rapid relief and a life changing remedy.
Easter Sunday events include an morning sermon and evening concert exercises. The Y P S C E Executive Committee meets at the Parsonage Friday March 31 at 7 pm for a brief 30 minute session. The Woman's Missionary Society gathers Tuesday April 4 at 3 pm at the Parsonage for Lesson study from April Mission Studies.
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