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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1894
Page
4
In Indianapolis the wedding of August Rye to May Wheat occurred recently and was performed in an unusual setting. The event drew attention as a notable society moment in the local scene.
Henry Crarter of Idaho announces through an advertisement his engagement to Alice Yingst a 338 pound belle from Sand Beach Pennsylvania. The notice notes the role of advertising in such match making.
In the expansion of women’s sphere the auctioneer’s domain remains male dominated. The dealer's success rests on his quick talk and persuasive chat, while fair sex participation is notably limited.
A German tailor has created a bullet proof coat drawing attention in the imperial war department. The remark suggests future innovations like aluminum trousers that stay creased and gear at the knee, allowing science to focus on ethics.
The Cincinnati Gazette argues that daily papers highlight unusual events, not the ordinary steady conduct that makes a people great. It notes that virtue in daily life remains obscure and goes unheralded abroad.
Bisnor Biyta the Anglican bishop of Jerusalem says about one hundred thousand Jews have entered Palestine in recent years with sixty five thousand arriving in the last seven years and warns a much larger influx is imminent. He cautions that no forecast can predict Jewish immigration levels over the next seven years.
Tomas Wentworth Higginson asserts Charles Sumner introduced envelopes to the United States after returning from England in 1840. Higginson recalls envelopes in Cambridge in 1843, noting the item predates the U S postage stamp.
The article lists sixteen states where a medical diploma alone does not grant practice rights and an independent state examination is required. States named include Alabama Arkansas Florida Maryland Minnesota Mississippi New Jersey New York North Carolina North Dakota Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas Utah Virginia Washington and portions of Indian Territory.
The practice of throwing letters sealed in bottles overboard dates back centuries. Hollow copper spheres and oak barrels were used as sea letter carriers to trace currents or send word from seafarers to land. Barnacles cling to these drifting holders and they sink. Few of the many messages have ever been recovered.
A new series of postage stamps is being engraved by the Mexican government and will go on sale in September. It is the first pictorial stamp issue in Mexico, with denominations of one, two, four, five and ten cents. The designs depict stages of mail transportation powered by man, burro, stage, and steam train.
The St. Paul Globe notes that Brooklyn clergyman’s son laments that men trust the least worthy of their fellow beings instead of the Lord. He says trust stems from belief in personal advantage and sharper shrewdness rather than true virtue.
Lone and efficient service is recognized by giving a badge of honorable service to employees with five years. The badge is worn on the left sleeve as an embroidered bar gold for conductors and silver for porters. For ten years or more, conductors or porters receive two uniforms per year while serving.
The death of United States Senator Francis B. Stockbridge of Michigan marks the sixth Senate death since the new congress began in November 1892. Preceding losses include Randall Gibson of Louisiana in December and John E. Kenna of West Virginia in January with Leland Stanford Alfred H. Colquitt Zebulon Vance also among the recent deaths. Stockbridge was serving a second term expiring March 1899.
The 1993 Pasteur Institute annuals report Paris shows 1 648 hydrophobia treatments last year with six deaths. Of these, 1 470 were French and 178 foreigners. Since inoculations began 14 430 treated with 172 deaths. Proportion untreated impossible to know, but results judged good.
The old St. hariles hotel in New Orleans burned, erasing a national historic structure tied to southern political history and social life. It stood as a symbol of the old order and the birth place of the southern Confederacy, with hints that a new St. Charles may rise on the ruins but never match the original.
The week reports Senate reception of nominations for minister to Venezuela and consul to Bremen. Debates cover the Chinese treaty, tariff amendments, and labor inquiries. Events include elections, indictments, bank failures, fires, and a lynching in Kansas, plus a Wheeling era tornado and a monument unveiling near Fredericksburg.
The senate special committee finished work on the tariff bill and sent it to the full committee. United States grain on the seventh included 65 158 000 bushels of wheat 10 359 000 of corn 2 659 000 of oats 352 000 of rye and 225 000 of barley.
Reports sailors and citizens took drastic actions amid social and political turmoil. A Boston man named Johnson, fearing hangings for a canceled stamp, drowned himself in the harbor. Major General O. O. Howard was elected president of the National Temperance Society in New York. Secretary Carlisle ordered an accounting of stock in bonded warehouses after Boston irregularities. Joseph H. Choate was elected president of Albany’s state constitutional convention. A jealous painter Albert Woodley killed Mrs. Jennie Buchanan in Allegheny City and then shot himself. Transatlantic steerage fares dropped to 12.50 from London to New York. A fire in Norway Maine destroyed seventy homes and businesses, $500,000 in losses. A man on an oil barrel and smoking pipe caused $100,000 dock fire in New York. Philadelphia hosted the biennial convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Richard Croker withdrew from Tammany Hall leadership in New York.
BENJAMIN Simons 86 and Han nibal Purcell 82 raced for 100 and Indiana title at Logansport. Purcell won in 5 58. Champ CLARK renominated for congress at Mexico Missouri. Drowned papermakers Joan Hourton Charles Cragin and William Dindgrove in Lake Winnebago. Edward Lane renominated in Eighteenth Illinois. Mollie Page seeks divorce in Chicago and reconciles with husband. William Crawford kills Jessie Lowery and himself in Jackson ville. Three prisoners at Jackson Michigan dynamited a wall but catastrophe averted. Della Frank of Lima inherits 9000 dollars after poverty attempt.
Seven tourists imprisoned in the Souraich cavern in Austria since April 28 were rescued by government engineers. They faced extreme nervous strain but were saved safely.
The tariff bill faced senate debate with amendments adopted including a retaliatory clause against Canada. The House reported a reform bill to set the first session of each Congress after March 4 and the second session in January. Other items noted include civil appropriation talks, a Pullman strike, and various crime and business notices.
Fredericksburg Virginia hosts a May 12 dedication of the Mary Washington monument. President Cleveland speaks on motherhood and civic virtue as Senator Daniel gives the main oration. The event includes militia, a Mary Washington house reception, and a Masonic banquet.
ChicaGo May 10 astronomer T. H. Ling of Chicago announces the discovery of a new comet half a degree below Zeba Hydra. Ling describes Zeba Hydra as a bright star south of the serpent’s head quadrilateral. Warner Observatory has been informed.
New York on May 10 reports that either Mayor Gilroy or ex-Mayor Grant is likely to win the post as leader of Tammany Hall, succeeding Croker in the influential position.
A severe deluge in Stillwater Minnesota caused major collapse on Third Street undermining a noton store and washing away 100 feet of fill. Damage exceeds 50000 with rail lines washed out and streetcars halted for a week. A blacksmith Lilligren was swept away and not expected to survive. A second storm in Indianapolis damaged trees and roofs as floods overwhelmed streets and transit.
Kansas City May 10 The Southwestern Winter Wheat Millers association executive committee endorsed organizing a national congress of flour millers. The group aims to protect foreign interests of American millers and promote their trade abroad in every respect.
In St. Louis on May 10 William E Wolgomott who killed his divorced wife Mrs Judea Gilson was found dead in the room where he slashed her throat. He shot himself and cut his throat apparently returning to the scene to end his life.
Freddie Burk aged 16 died after a wire he played with near Ninth and Pestalozzi streets became tangled with the trolley line of the South St. Louis Electric Street Car Co. The wire wrapped around his neck and burned a three inch circular mark as he was shocked to death.
Patti reports hundreds of baby adoption offers yearly while a women’s fencing kit appears costly with foils gloves masks and shoes listed. Rumor claims Maj Le Caron left a wealthy daughter and insured his life for £20 000 with £1 000 yearly pension before testifying to the Parnell commission.
Religion and reform notes show Tur Lutherans of Chicago proposing a youth society modeled after Epworth league. A west Presby terian home missionary, over seventy, travels twelve miles weekly to preach thrice every Sunday. Plans to rebuild Tremont Temple Boston advance under Baptist ownership. Bethlehem Judea hosts a Lutheran church where pastor preaches in Arabic. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society has raised 3,139,757 dollars in twenty five years.
A favorable opportunity to visit the west and northwest via the North Western Line with tickets on May 5th and 29th to points in Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana and nearby areas. Stopover privileges on travel within ticketed territory. For rates and details contact Ticket Agents of connecting lines or W A Thrall, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago and North Western Railway, Chicago IL.
A fragment shows dialogue between a mother and boy in a domestic cartoon frame. The mother scolds Henry for keeping a mask on while the father casually endorses it, reflecting a playful family scene.
An old ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for the cure and claims internal use benefits. It names F J Carney & Co Toledo Ohio and notes price per bottle. Includes testimonials section and references Hall's Family Pills. A Ram's Horn cartoon caption about fish as brain food is also quoted.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway plans excursion tickets from Chicago to Omaha Sioux City and beyond for one fare round trip. Tickets valid for return passage within thirty days from sale and outbound only on sale date. For details contact a ticket agent in the United States or Canada or Gro H Hearrorp, Genl Pass and Ticket Agent, Chicago.
Travel advice urging timely departures to avoid being left behind. Recommends carrying Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters to prevent travelers sickness and treat cramps, colic, bowel disorders, malaria, rheumatism, and dyspepsia. Presents it as a reliable companion for trips.
Whether on pleasure bent or business, take a bottle of Figs for the kidneys liver and bowels. It helps prevent headaches and sickness. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles at all druggists.
An OCR fragment advertises the Monon Route with references to health and a nature’s eliminator. It directs readers to the Ticket Office at 232 Clark Street, Tacoma, with a telephone listing Main 174 for further information.
Brereyxrxe April 30 marks the World's Fair “America” at McVicker's Chicago. The chaffer family is featured in the spectacle with seats secured for the event.
An 1850 Lowell Courier fragment advertises cures and remedies. Mentions Brown's Bronchial See and Cohen introduced as cures for asthma and bronchitis. Says Pike's Toothache Drops cure in one minute and notes fashion commentary illusively.
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