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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1892
Page
2
A mixed Iowa page reviews political chatter in Madison and nearby towns, noting a water-logged prayer meeting, Aldrich collection plans, women’s clubs federation in Chicago, and critique of J Dolph’s Ledger. Des Moines weather and crops report follows with advice against cheap money and warnings about economic effects on workers and savings.
A wide survey of Iowa topics, from free coinage debates and preservation of historic capitol buildings to court house statuary, floods, and a fatal murder. Reports note city water fears, railroad wreck fears, university summer school plans, and regents securing Edward Hale Jr. as English professor candidate.
Sunday and Monday brought delightful weather and farm work resumes. Local residents report court in Nevada and a horse theft, while others visit Lake City and Maxwell. Several visitors from Ames, Gilbert Station, Roland, and St Ansger drop in. excursions to Clear Lake announced. numerous townsfolk travel to Chicago for business.
A mixed column reports on campus life including Mr A M Harvey visiting home. Faville returns to work after illness. Telephone line to the experiment station is under consideration. Prof Wilson visits Bancroft. the house location for Prof Kent undecided. Sunday school attendance rises and field day events occur despite rain. Agricultural notes praise a Swedish milk separator, pollenization work by Prof Budd, and many new plant arrivals for Prof Pammel’s garden. Market and real estate transfers are listed for several local properties.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway offers reduced tickets to attendees of the National Association of Millers convention in Chicago from May 21 to 25. Buyers must get an agent receipt at full fare, endorsed by the convention secretary, authorizing purchase of a return ticket to the origin at one third of the regular rate if the return is by May 5. Contact Chicago and Northwestern agents for tickets and details.
A reminiscence of Ames early days with vivid notes on the first store stock, prices, and local life. The writer recalls the 12 by 16 foot building, wood costs, onions, flour, coffee, and sugar prices, plus a humorous misread about onions that sparked local charm. It also recalls mud on Onondaga street and a frontier town atmosphere.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway Company offers round trip tickets to Cedar Rapids Iowa at a single fare for travel May 90th to June 6th inclusive for the German Baptist Conference. Return tickets are valid until June 30 1892. Contact NW By for tickets and details.
The Chicago and Northwestern railway company announces a round trip fare sale from stations within 250 miles of Minneapolis from June 3 to 9 and from stations beyond 250 miles from June 2 to 6, with return through June 25 1892, for the Republican National Convention. Inquiries directed to Chicago and Northwestern agents.
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