Ames Newspaper Briefs From The Intelligencer
Local Ames notes include a weekly morning edition released in Story County Iowa. The brief items cover community happenings and city updates typical of the paper’s May publication.
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1890
Page
2
County Candi dates for County Republican Convention
The Maxwell Tribune lists candidates for county offices ahead of the June 7 caucuses. Names include H. L. Carrell for clerk, J. M. Ingram and J. Q. Moore for recorder, D. J. Vinje and M. P. Webb for county attorney, E. W. Gifford for clerk, with J. R. Stewart of Cole likely to win re election to the board of supervisors. C. M. Morse appears for district court clerk. C. J. Charlson and Henry C. Duea contest the Howard township delegation for county recorder, with Duea viewed as leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Carrell
E. W. Gifford
J. M. Ingram
J. Q. Moore
Henry C. Duen
D. J. Vinje
M. P. Webb
J. R. Stewart
Cole
Board of Supervisors
Carrell
Maxwell Tribune
Moore
Vinje
Joe Ingram
Recorder
Recorder’s Office
C. M. Morse
Maxwell
District Court
Morse
Howard Township
C. J. Charlson
Henry C. Duea
County Recorder
Duea
Roland
Three Gs for a church Grace Grit and Greenbacks
The Inland Christian Advocate notes three essentials to run a church Grace to keep purity and reinforce values, grit to act rightly and stand by beliefs, and greenbacks to fund the church and keep it moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inland Christian Advocate
Iowa Social Circle Formed in Denver
The Iowa Social Circle, formed in Denver, aims to foster fraternal ties among Iowa natives now living away from home. It helps newcomers reconnect with old friends and meet new ones and offers information about Iowa to inquiring Iowans. Headquarters are at the Albany hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Denver
Knoxville Colonel Promotes Congress Candidacy in Nevada
Col H J Budd of Knoxville Marion County visited Nevada last Wednesday to boost his bid for Congress in the 7th district, provoking Hull sentiment and even boasting he would oppose Hull if nominated. Hull commands strong local support in Story County, and is described as a lively, capable Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Budd
Knoxville
Marion County
Nevada
Congress
Hull
Story County
Republics
Vast array of late 19th century happenings sprawl in Hoosier, Iowa and national scene
A broad survey notes events from the Senate silver bill and tariff debates to wind storms in Wooster Ohio. It reports deaths of Wirt Dexter and ex-senator Jones, American rail advances, Mormonism cases, Canadian graft scandal, Cuban powder store explosion, and a 1890 railway earnings figure for Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Chicago
Wirt Dexter
Jones
Florida
Detroit
Wooster
Ohio
House of Representatives
Stanley
Dorothy Tennent
Carlisle
Kentucky
Beck
Trustees Meeting at I A C Chooses Plans for New Campus
On Friday May 13 trustees of the I A C met with all members present. C M Dunbar of Maquoketa was elected president. They selected sketches by Josselyn and Taylor Cedar Rapids for a new chapel library and natural history building. A 65 by 132 foot three story with nine foot basement is shown in a post office exhibit. Chapel seating will hold 700 and space will open in the main building for dormitories to add about 75 students. A summer school of sciences will run July and August under faculty supervision to aid teachers with museum library and equipment. A new museum is planned and the athletic association encouraged. The board authorized purchase of blooded cattle for the farm. The meeting adjourned after three days. the college is reported prosperous with full enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.M. Dunbar
Maquoketa
Josselyn & Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Post Office
Washington, D.C
House of Representatives
Sherman
John
Washington
New York City
John Sherman
House
Beck
Senate
Mississippi
Congress
la Fayette
Wisconsin
Fremont
Treasury Department
Army
Parnell
House of Commons
Edmunds
Morrill
Kansas
Senator Ingalls
Ingalls
May Aurora draws readers to bright Iowa science history
The Aurora for May appears as a bright well filled little magazine. It highlights a short history of the Iowa Academy of Science, likely to interest many readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Iowa Academy of Science
Movement to nominate Alger as next Republican candidate
The Vermilion Plain Talk notes a strong on foot movement to make Mr. Alger of Michigan the next Republican presidential candidate. The item highlights party speculation and potential early momentum for Alger in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Alger
Michigan
Sioux City Seen As More Sensible Amid Iowa Tale
A Capital remark praises Sioux City for not advertising its misfortunes while noting it shows more sense than many other Iowa cities. The quote contrasts Sioux City's restraint with broader local publicity strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sioux City
Iowa City
Capital
Democratic nominee predicted in district race
The Ottumwa Courier predicts Cato Seils will be the Democratic congressional nominee despite Speaker Hamilton's candidacy. The Times-Republican notes Seils' persistence may deserve a better result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Courier
Hamilton
Cato Seils
Cato
Times
Republican
Confederate Heroes Memorials and Civil War Symbols Debate
A New York Press column denounces the push to bury the past while praising Confederate heroes and public displays. The piece critiques celebrating the Confederacy with songs and flags as a one way rule, urging vigilance against reconciliation gestures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Howard
N. Y. Press
Pain Balm for Chest Pains Sold by Westerman Arnold
For chest pains a flannel cloth soaked in Chamberlains Pain Balm is applied over the seat of pain to counter irritate without blistering. It is less disagreeable than mustard and said to be superior for pneumonia. Fifty cent bottles are sold by Westerman Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Westerman & Arnold
Cruel Codes of Youth Echo Old World Regulations
A fragment describes a boy centered morality with harsh rules of revenge and cruelty. It mentions a boy’s brutal world, defining terms like cry baby bully and mean trick and detailing abominable cruelties once deemed lawful. The text mocks savage endurance and strict codes guiding behavior.
Hen and scraps feed paper costs in neighborhood motto
A reader jokes about affording a county paper by raising a hen and feeding it scraps. The notice extols feeding the mind with the newspaper and suggests the hen will cover subscription costs over time, repeating the idea annually as a frugal incentive.
Judge cites prohibitory laws as county nuisance
Judge Stevens told the grand jury that prohibitory statutes remain in force and liquor sold or consumed where sold may be indicted as a nuisance. He noted the U.S. Supreme Court decision should not cause county funds to be wasted on cases under this ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
United States Supreme Court
Hardin County
Elm Creek Postmaster Praises Pain Balm Sales
E W Potter Elm Creek Nebraska post master says Pain Balm permanently cured him after other remedies failed He has sold it five years and claims it never fails Also notes Chamberlains remedies are steady For sale by Westerman Arnold and L M Coswert Mr Robert Louis Stevenson writes from Sydney to Robert Bonner's Sons about his improved health and work on a New York Ledger story with Monte Cristo like plot and Hyde and Jekyll flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Potter
Elm Creek
Nebraska
Chamberlain
Westerman & Arnold
L. M. Coswerte
Robert Louis Steverson
Robert Bonner
Sydney
New South Wales
New York Ledger
Mr. Stevensoon
Stevenson
Hyde and Jekyll
College Notes Advance Plans for New Song Books and Chapel Site
Trustees authorize 150 for new song books 400 song books to be purchased soon plus a horizontal bar and Indian clubs Cedar Rapids firm submits approved chapel plans located 150 feet north of the main building Captain Kreger visits Keota Mr Parsons leads Y M C A and Y W C A activities at college about 40 members in both groups dissolving the I A C Christian association Sophomores celebrate Trig passage vernier discussions end with mystery notes June 7 declamatory contest data fixed President Chamberlain praised for securing new song books for chapel services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Kreger
Keota
Parsons
Norton
C. D. Davidson
Des Moines
I. A.C
Chamberlain
Bucklen Arnica Salve for all skin injuries and piles
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents per box with sale through all druggists.
Republican County Committee Elects Chairman and Schedules Conventions
At the May 3 1890 meeting H C Boardman of Nevada was elected chairman to fill a vacancy. The committee voted to hold the county convention in Nevada on June 14 1890 and requested township caucuses on June 7 1890. They also plan to ask members to provide a full list of Republicans with P O addresses for notices. Henry Wilson Jr secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
H. C. Boardman
Nevada
Story County
P.O
Henry Wilson, JR
Sec’y
Worrel's Grove A Record of Visits and County Clerk Race
Worrel's Grove in Gilbert saw Emma Hall as guest of her uncle and James Perkins of Ames visiting for Buckeye Binder Co. news. The community mourns Mrs. Ella Davis Hall, wife of Albert Hall, with two children left behind. Deputy County Clerk H L Carrell of Nevada toured the Grove amid county clerk race speculation, with a prediction he will win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Emma Hall
James Perkins
Ames
Grove
Buckeye Binder Co
Albert Hall
Ella Davis
H. L. Carrell
Nevada
The
H. L
St Patrick's Pills Endorsed by Local Officials
I S Doten Justice of the Peace Bristol Illinois recommends St Patrick's Pills for constipation and biliousness. Sold by Westerman Arnold and L M Bosworth. J E Cunningham Pay director United States Navy and wife travel to Europe on City of Belin sailing May 28. Shiloh's Vitalizer offered for constipation loss of appetite and dyspepsia with 10 and 75 cent prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. Doten
Bristol
Illinois
Westerman & Arnold
L. Mo. Bosworth
J. 8. Cunningham
United States Navy
San Carlo
Europe
City of Belin
Shiloh
Henry M Stanley Book Due June 1890 With 200 Illustrations
Henry M Stanley plans a June 1 1890 publication describing his expedition discoveries and adventures. The work will include about 200 illustrations, mostly engraved from photographs and sketches made by himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Stanley
Spavin Liniment Claim Put to Test by Ames Druggist
An Ames druggist markets English Spavin Linament claiming to remove lumps blemishes and swelling from a range of horse and animal afflictions including spavin splints sweeney and king bone. The ad touts a five for one bottle offer and labels the product the most wonderful blemish cure known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Ames
Iowa Central Route Promotes Northwest Travel
The Iowa Central Route offers low rates to Minnesota Montana Manitowoc Manitoba Washington Oregon and the Puget Sound region plus Sioux Reservation travel. It touts fastest shortest cheapest service with through daytime trains to St Paul and no sleeping car expense. Agents in Marshalltown Iowa provide time cards rates and information AF Banks P Barry and TuHos A G P A are listed as officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Montana
Maniotas
Washington
Oregon
Puget Sound
St. Paul
Northwest
Iowa Central
L. P. Thompson 9437 Horse for Sale in Ames Iowa
Parley Sheldon presents L. P. Thompson 9437 a mahogany bay stallion 15 hands 1090 pounds with Sterling 2 35 and notable progeny in Iowa. Sire J B Thom as 2 18 dam Kitty Cook by Abrah Frank 2 19 harness and Pinkham two year old record 2 42. Terms 2500 insure mare in foal. Sales note April 16 1890 Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Thompson
Sterling
J. B. Thomas
Kitty Cook
Abrah Frank
Pinkham
Peter and
Paul
Iowa
Ames
Mattie Co
Eric Abdallah
Rienzi
Tel
Parley Sheldon
Sherman anniversaries mark Washington visit in May
Regular Correspondent reports in Washington D C on May 12 1890 as the Sherman family celebrated two anniversaries with a reception in the capital for John Sherman and his brother amid a busy political scene. Senate debates tar and tax issues and new bills touch foreign and domestic policy as lawmakers prep for elections.
Sudden Heart Failure Cited in Tragic Conversation
In a terse exchange, one speaker reveals love fading while the other cites heart failure as the sudden catastrophe. The dialogue hints at a somber moment or personal loss without further details.
A Woman's Discovery Promises Cure For Severe Disease
A Mrs. Luther Lutz credited with a dramatic recovery after three months of persistent coughing. The account, attributed to W. G. Hamrick & Co., claims a King's New Discovery cured her after one dose. Free trial bottles advertised at local drug stores. Also mentions a burning hotel in St. Louis and Peter Nolan pleading guilty to forgery with sentencing set for May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Lutz
W. (. Hamrick
W. (. Hamrick & Co., of Elby
N. C
Mr. Chugwater
Chugwater
Peter Nolan
Marengo
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure by Indictment Verdict
The unanimous verdict declares Electric Bitters a universal cure for liver kidney and blood diseases. Druggist W D Sult of Bippus Indiana and Abraham Hare of Bellville along with eight others testify to its efficacy in twenty years of sales. Priced at fifty cents a bottle in all drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Sult
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
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