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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1894
Page
2
Chicago Mail & Express and other lines show GOING EAST and GOING NORTH sections with arrival times from Des Moines. Trains No 54 Chicago and Omaha Express No 2 and No 15 Fast Mail are listed with specific times, the notes state no passenger service on certain trains and limited Sunday operation.
The Rock Island railway operates a fast mail to Des Moines arriving at 12 25 noon. It reaches Des Moines roughly when the Northwestern fast mail does. Also notes that 105 years ago on Monday April 30 General George Washington was inaugurated first U S president in the New York Senate chamber.
The Illinois attorney general pursues breaking up a large cigarette trust described as one of the wealthiest combinations, with a capital of 25 million dollars and profits reported at over 7 million last year.
Local residents allege that in 1892 the five county supervisors divided about $27,000 among themselves. The claim portrays a lax sense of value for the board's services.
The New York Recorder reports two industrial armies forming or active last Friday totaling 11 450 personnel. The piece notes a large presence of generals colonels captains and other titled gentlemen linked to these forces.
Ex state senator Norman Boardman died at his Clinton county home Monday evening aged over 80. He was the father of the current Senator Boardman from Story county, who served as a page when his father sat in the senate about thirty years ago. The death brings sincere sorrow to his relatives and friends after a long and useful life. Iowa Capital.
Michigan Senator Stockbridge died after a long journey to the mid winter fair. He was 68, a longtime Michigan resident and lumber magnate known for liberal charity. His Senate term began March 4, 1887, and he was a staunch Republican.
Governor Jackson settles the supreme court judgeship by naming District Judge H. E. Deemer of Red Oak to the Fifteenth district. Critics note no clear superiority over S. M. Weaver and express disappointment among Weaver supporters. Deemer’s camp claims satisfaction while Weaver followers lament the choice.
Frank Hatton well known in Iowa as Burlington Hawkeye publisher died at his Washington home Monday April 30 at 4 pm from a stroke suffered a week earlier. He served as Burlington postmaster in 1879 and as assistant postmaster general under President Arthur. later postmaster general. he led fast mail West of Chicago and edited multiple major papers including the New York Press and Washington Post. He enlisted in the 15th Ohio infantry in 1861 and left service as a lieutenant.
The Russell Art Publishing Co seeks names and addresses of art enthusiasts in towns to mail sixteen color pictures valued at one dollar each free, in return for ten names and six two cent stamps. The editor praises the pictures as Gems of Art and urges prompt action.
On exhibition day and evening patrons may view a special show at Kintzleys barber shop. Ladies in attendance are urged to attend as the event features items of interest. John holds the exclusive rights for Story county.
A Sunday rain details local doings in Ames. Mrs Lytle traded in Ames Tuesday. The tile works run full. An elevator project near completion. A railroad wreck caused a long night shift. W W Green’s circus arrives May 12 in the city. Lewis Ham traded horses for a house and lot in Ames. Mt Gecciat report looks weak. hope fading for recovery. Seth Noble Kingsbury welcomes two baby girls last week. People warn to beware of old friends during hard times.
The Pioneer Press cuts subscription prices by half for daily and Sunday editions. Rates: daily without Sunday five dollars per year in advance, 40 cents per month. Sunday only one dollar fifty per year. three month options available. The paper promises maintained high standards and plans improvements as circulation grows.
Mary Halleck Foote debuts a May St. Nicholas tale with illustrations by the author. The story follows a young reader audience likely to enjoy this charming new piece.
Georgiana Hodgkin’s verse in Midland Monthly paints wind and March cold with anemone figures bold and frail. The poem contrasts frost and wolves with a flower’s defiant gaze and winds’ laughter.
Peel and cut pineapple including cores rejected in preserving. Boil in water until flavor extracts. Strain and add sugar to fruit, using sugar loaf or acid strawberry pineapple proportions. Boil syrup briefly, measure, add brandy, bottle and age six months or longer for improved flavor.
Instructions describe skinning and dicing a cedar or haddock, laying pieces in a dish, dredging with flour salt and pepper, adding butter and milk, then baking for 40 minutes. The method emphasizes coating with flour and simmering until tender.
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