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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1893
Page
2
The June Harper's Magazine marks its forty fourth year of publication. William Black's new novel The Handsome Homes will begin in the June number. Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, sister of the president, returned Saturday from a two year trip through Europe and the Holy Land.
Heavy frost swept the Central Branch line west of Atchison Kansas Monday night injuring crops in the area. Growers fear significant damage to the season’s yield and are assessing losses.
The American Railway Union intends to perfect and extend its organization and soon issue a daily paper and a magazine for railway employees.
The May Wide Awake issue argues golf may become the coming game and notes athletic papers in that monthly are well written and engaging for readers interested in the sport.
Pastor Talmage announced he would resign if debt remained unsolved but will stay in his role. Arrangements have been made for rapid repayment of the debt, ensuring his continued ministry at the Brooklyn Tabernacle.
The May Harper features two fine biographical pieces, Charles Eliot Norton on Lowell and Philips Brooks by his brother, each praised as near perfect in its craft and presentation.
The church bell from Kaskaskia Oregon was taken to Chicago for display. It is the first bell heard west of the Alleghenies, older than the Liberty bell, and was a gift to the Kaskaskia church from King Louis during the Mississippi Valley French era.
The article explains a cheaper building brick made from dried sawdust mixed with cement lime and sand in a ratio of one part cement two parts lime five parts sharp sand and two parts sawdust. The blocks reportedly include substantial lime and sand, more than twice the sawdust amount.
Julian Ralph will contribute a graphic and comprehensive article on the State of Wyoming to the June Harper's Magazine. He characterizes Wyoming as another Pennsylvania, detailing its natural resources, industrial enterprises, and the social and political peculiarities of its people, in the vein of his popular western writings.
The piece compares Bellamy’s utopia in Looking Backward with Eugene Richter’s Pictures of the Future. It notes Richter’s novel depicting a family’s transition to progress, darker yet more probable, and cites a May Review of Reviews summary and translation.
A Boone Standard report notes an elderly widow of 84 dies in the fifth ward after a life steeped in drink. Her husband lies drunk in custody days later and Teddy, also intoxicated, laments his condition. A funeral is held, a wake ends with a fire set by mourners, and the tale serves as a harsh temperance caution.
A Cedar Rapids Republican letter argues the terms Memorial Day and Decoration Day are often confused. It states Memorial Day is observed on the Sabbath before May 30 for religious observance by the Grand Army of the Republic, while Decoration Day is May 30 as designated national holiday. The writer disputes official changes and notes Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day on May 39.
Central Station reports an ideal week for corn planting in Iowa with seasonable temperatures and abundant sunshine. Planting is nearly complete, except where heavy moisture slowed plowing, and acreage is expected to rise versus last year though not beyond historical averages. Soil is in good condition and seed is sprouting well. light showers Monday aided crop development.
Oats and spring grain show improvement though many reports note a thin oats stand. Pasture is abundant and meadows look unusually promising. Germination of grass seed and clover is favorable. The season runs about ten days earlier than last year.
In a 19th century analysis, Figaro argues US war debts will end this century while European debts remain immense. The article warns Europe keeps 3.5 million peace time soldiers versus US 27,000, risking revenue loss and weakened industry. It predicts a shift of industrial power to the New World, alarming France most due to its heavy debt and taxes intensifying military buildup.
James Hawthorn leaves Tuesday for Mapleton Iowa for weeks then Kansas for months. C A Wood may travel to Hot Springs Arkansas next month seeking health through the waters. Wm Lockridge reports on a possible canning factory and Nevada building association funds. Funeral of Mrs James Hawthorn held Saturday with large attendance and Rev Danner preaching.
Story City Herald reports on seventy ninth anniversary festivities with local businesses decorated in Norway’s blue white and red, and notes mixed reactions. An anonymous letter incident targets John Donhowe, while a six month lay off warning looms over a gun-toting figure. A petition seeks Governor Boies’ pardon for Lindeon, fining and costs over 400 dollars. Javanscheck played Ames Opera House to a small crowd. lack of train service hindered attendance. M. A. Tendeland to resume Story City business amid Hammond land deal concerns and a $16,000 bank note dispute impacting local losers. further actions are left uncertain.
Nevada Improvement company may sell its ownership in the foundry to lessee C. F. Platz and use the proceeds to invest in a canning factory. T. E. Alderman and wife returned from Hot Spring Arkansas after a pleasant winter. Mr. Homer and Mrs. Homer of State Center report their six month old baby died in sleep, likely smothered. Mrs. H. C. Kelley’s greenhouse blooms draw visitors. Mary Avis Scott gave a memorial address at Deep River Poweshiek County. Miss Jessie Maxwell of Ames visited Miss Genevieve Fitzpatrick.
From the Collins Clipper Charles Mead will depart for Hot Spring 8 D about June 1 to give Iona time to square herself and she can beat the world for fine weather and big crops. The temperance lecturer who guzzles.
In Rhodes, two sensational events unfold as Fred Grubber shoots himself after a late supper, prompting a satire on wife duties and hunger. A prominent citizen then hurriedly leaves town amid rumors of repeated moral and legal violations involving a young woman who confessed multiple times.
Lloyd Wherry’s team ran away last week and wrecked his buggy. The cheerful face hoped for good deeds, while farmers hear the planter’s click as this week’s farm life. May 17th remarks appear in a local school context amid porch talk and crop notes.
Prof. Corey and Father Mitchel inspect the reform school at Mitchelville. The Iowa State College sugar beet seed plan expands with Europe seed, price 0 cents per pound, and analysis return. Dr. J. R. Mott to lead Sunday services. IAC vs Iowa City league game set for Saturday. Mrs. Ellis heads to Wyoming. Miss Thomas to read in Des Moines.
A May 28 lecture by Rev Clark discusses the United Brethren general conference and the U B church’s republican governance. The note, dated May 21 1893 from Bryn Mawr Illinois, emphasizes church organization at the time of the American Revolution and its relation to American liberty.
The Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance association of Story county will meet Tuesday June 6 1898 at 100 o clock a m at city hall Nevada to elect three directors and conduct other business. A J Graves president D M Hayden secretary 5w2. Have you an idea patentable Write DuBois and DuBois patent attorneys Washington DC.
The Imellicencer and the Des Moines Weekly Register are advertised together for a yearly price of 1.50. The offer targets readers seeking affordable access to current news and periodical content.
The 21st Quadriennial session of the United Brethren in Christ opened in Dayton Ohio on May 11 and continued for about two weeks. This high legislative and judicial body enacts church laws for at least four years, reflecting the denomination's long history separate from the Methodist church.
Week ending May 23 1893 lists candidates and speakers including Barber Broadway Crane Crane Mills McCormack Duncan Watterson Wells Woodford and others with a pamphlet offer. Also promotes No-to-Bac tobacco habit cure by The Sterling Remedy Co Indiana Mineral Springs Ind.
The Northwestern Home Seeker announces South Dakota’s agricultural and mineral wealth with prospects of prosperity. It invites readers to mail their addresses to W A Thrall in Chicago for a free copy and includes notices about Velasco Texas investments and Rand McNally Atlas sales management opportunities.
An Ames Iowa advertisement claims the New Great South American Cure relieves kidney and bladder conditions in six hours. The product is sold by L M Bosworth in Ames Iowa.
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