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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1890
Page
2
A local letter urges support for H L Carrell as deputy clerk seeking the clerk position. The writer commends his honesty, faithful service over three years, and strong Republican loyalty, predicting he will be a worthy successor to J A Fitch and I L Smith if nominated and elected.
The candidacy of Hon. C. G. Me Kerthy for auditor of state seems to be favorably received on all sides. His long county auditor experience and the approval of his work indicate he would succeed in a wider field. His legislative record shows thoroughness and ability, and winter’s experience has earned him many friends. The article argues the Republican state convention cannot find a better fitted candidate than the Story County representative.
A former Iowan, John P. Irish, is discussed as a Democratic candidate for California governor. Mrs. Miller is to continue as California state librarian, with hopes for sustained and expanded library work. Clarkson lauds the press, calling the upcoming political campaign an intellectual fight for the Republican press, and his speech shows continued engagement with the public. The Household of McNeil by Amelia Bagr is running in the New York f surpassing inter.
The text urges strong Republican effort for victory, criticizing luck over work and calling for early convention organization. It cites Harper’s May issue and quotes from The Shadow of a Dream. It also notes mixed reactions to Mr Howells's story and doubts about its ending.
The thirty fifth annual State Convention of the Republicans of Iowa will convene in Sioux City on June 25 at 11 a m for nominating state officials including Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Supreme Court judges. Representation is one delegate per county plus one for each two hundred votes for J G Hutchison in 1889 with Story County allotted twelve delegates. Delegates to county caucuses urged to form township ward committees and report to G B Pray chairman and C D Boardman secretary by April 24 1890, Des Moines Iowa.
An Act protecting and preserving fish in Iowa waters. It prohibits taking fish by methods other than hook and line, except minnows by short seine, and allows the state fish commissioner certain propagation duties. It bans catching game fish in specified periods, forbids buying or selling illegally taken fish, and restricts obstructions to fish passage. Violations carry fines from twenty-five to one hundred dollars and possible confinement.
I Doten of Bristol Illinois endorses St Patrick's Pills for constipation and biliousness noting their prompt cathartic action. Ayer's Sarsaparilla praised as the best blood medicine and Cherry Pectoral touted for cough relief. Joseph Jefferson’s new home near Laverance Barrett’s summer estate described as nearly complete with health notes from Barrett.
An advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. Includes an anecdote from Elm Creek Nebraska about rheumatism cures and notes local druggists carrying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Also mentions a 1890 baseball season opening supplement with portraits.
The document details fees for filing information five to ten dollars, seizure and sale of fish to cover costs, and owner rights for fish on private premises. It also covers enforcement by the fish commissioner, restricted fishing in stocked streams, and repeals of conflicting acts, with immediate effect upon publication. It notes stock notices and penalties under section five and references advertisements for electric bitters and Harper's Bazar content.
An old advertisement promises Shiloh's Vitalizer will cure stomach dyspepsia and liver complaints with a guarantee from W. & A.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers weekly excursions to California in Colonist cars from Chicago to San Francisco with first or second class accommodations and furnished double births at 4.00 dollars each. Cars depart Chicago Wednesdays at 10 30 P M and arrive San Francisco Sundays at 10 45 P M. Tickets and information are available from the company’s agents.
Two patients share their relief from lung disease after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. Mor ris of Newark Arkansas credits recovery to three bottles and Farm work resumed. Middlewart of Decatur Ohio says doctors gave up but he regained health. Free sample bottles offered at drug stores.
Travel agents advertise Minnesota Montana North Dakota and Pacific Northwest routes with lowest rates through baggage check and through trains. Iowa Central Route touts shortest quickest path to St Paul by daylight and no sleeping car needed with new coaches and palace cars. Contact Marshalltown Iowa agents A F Banks and T B Barry for time cards rates and information.
Parley Sheldon of Ames advertises L. P. Thompson standard no 9437 a mahogany bay 15 hands 1090 pounds with noted offspring and speeds. Mentions Peter Pinkham Paul Pinkham Mark F and First Mattie C offspring and stud fees 25 and 15 dollars with mare insurance. Claims records in Iowa and cautions buyers about risk. Published April 16 1890.
An assortment of 19th century drugstore notices and brief anecdotes appears. Advertisements tout Uncle Sam’s Condition Powder and Nerve Liniment, Happy Home Blood Purifier, Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy with a nasal injector offer, and Woolford’s Lotion for itching. Jokes about proposing timing and seeds for a pear grower mix with horse liniments like English Spavin Liniment and other cures. Local dealer L. M. Bosworth, Ames, is listed with several products.
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