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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1898

Page

17

Equipment for war faith as the soldiers best gear

Rev H P Williams, chaplain at Camp McKinley, delivered a Sunday sermon urging that true military equipment is faith in Jesus Christ. He argued morale, religious devotion, and God’s providence empower soldiers beyond uniforms and arms, asserting faith as the noblest form of manhood guiding victory. Apams Bros. downs to date coffee for 10 cent per pound.

H. P. Williams Fifth Regiment Camp McKinley Jesus Christ God Immanuel Jesus the Nazarene Tova

Lake Park Minnesota Outing Described for Outdoor Lovers

Article describes a boat trip from Detroit Lake through a chain of lakes into Lake Park country with a guide, tents, solitude, and two week outings at moderate cost. Wonderland 98 promotional booklet available from Chas. B. Fee. Also notes HALF Rates to Des Moines and Hood's Sarsaparilla ad.

Lake Park Minnesota Detroit Lake Park Country Northern Pacific Railway Chas Fee St. Paul

Weather Pattern Mentions Heavy Rainfall Across Regions

The past week brought warmer weather and abundant rainfall with limited sunshine. Southern and eastern districts faced very heavy rains harming farming. Keokuk reports nine inches since January 1. Most of the state remains moisture deficient while northern and central areas near completion of corn planting. Fruit prospects are favorable.

Keokuk

Carver's Chicken Cure Claims Wide Spring Success

Carver's Chicken Cholera and Roup Cure is credited with saving hundreds of chickens this spring. Advertisers urge farmers to try the remedy to protect flocks from disease and loss.

Carver

Resolutions and Gratitude From Ames District Meeting

The Ames district notes gratitude to God for a productive year and thanks to association officers, the M E church pastor, the church trustees, the choir, and Ames residents for hospitality. Miss Franc Baker receives praise for addresses, and resolve to labor more earnestly next year. Endorsed by Mrs N C Woophouse, Mary Davis, and L B Carlisle. Also mentions a dinner honoring President McKinley with pink decorations and notable attendees from the Washington Post report.

Association M. E. Church of Ames Ames Franc Baker Alway Wilson McKinley Interior Bliss Smith Justice McKenna Grant Elkins Allison Washington Post

Taxable Property Turned Up in Davenport

Davenport IA May 16 The city assessor’s work reveals nearly 8 million dollars in property not previously listed for taxation under a stricter assessment law This reflects about 12 million dollars of property that had escaped taxation before the new method was adopted.

Dayvenport

Iowa Fire and Casualty Insurance Profits Rise in Iowa

Dee Mores reports that Iowa fire and casualty insurers wrote 224,832,965 in total insurance, received 4,806,756.76 in premiums, and paid 1,514,401.31 in losses. Losses to premiums fell to 87 percent, down 10 percent from last year, signaling profitable business despite higher totals.

Iowa Dee Mores

Change of Venue For Storms to Wapello Court

A. D. Storms, accused of murdering Mrs. Rathbun and her daughter, will be tried in the Wapello district court after a venue change granted by Judge Withrow. The decision followed mob threats and high public anger in Burlington, with the case set for Monday, Sept. 5.

Burlincton A. D. Storms

Victor Coffee and Dr. Pierce's Blood Purifier Ad

An advertising card touts a one pound can of Victor Coffee from Miller & Kooser. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier that strengthens digestion and builds disease resistance, with an offer to mail a free medical adviser book for 21 stamps to Buffalo New York.

Victor Coffee Miller & Kooser Dr. Pierce People’s Common Sense World’s Dispensary Medical Association Main Street Buffalo N. Y

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for Piles by Judisch Bros

The ad presents DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles, promising relief for sufferers. Judisch Bros promote the product, framing it as an effective treatment amid broader political concerns.

DeWitt Judisch Bros S. M. Geary Pierson Mich Judish Bros

Resolutions for Burt Alberts Death by OnonodaGo Tribe

The OnonodaGo Tribe No 52 May 26 1998 records a death bereavement for Burt Alberts son of Bro T Hytland and brother of Bro Harry Alberts. The resolutions express sympathy and instruct a copy to the American Redman and local papers. Signed by J H Miller HH P Wilkinson and Sorenson.

Burt Alberts Bro. T Hytland Bro Harry Alberts American Redman J. H. Miller HH. P. Wilkinson Sorenson

Rev Green Made a Bishop in Davenport Diocese

Rev T E Green of Cedar Rapids chaplain of the First regiment national guard returns from Dubuque after Bishop Perry's funeral and is elected by the standing committee to administer the diocese until a new bishop is elected. A special convention at Davenport cathedral is planned for Sept 6 to elect a bishop.

Green Des Mores T. E. Green Cedar Rapids National Guard Dubuque Perry Davenport

Death of Bishop Perry in Dusveve Iowa

William Stevens Perry, Episcopal bishop of the Iowa diocese, died in Dusveve on May 14 after paralysis. Born in Providence Rhode Island in 1837, he was a prominent theologian and author with ties to western Masonic bodies. Interment set for Philadelphia Monday. he was elected grand chaplain of Knights Hospitallers St John of Jerusalem shortly before death.

Bishop Perry Dusveve William Stevens Perry Iowa Perry Providence R. L America Philadelphia Grand Priory of Knights Hospitallers St. John of Jerusalem

Half Rates to Des Moines for Prohibition Convention

Excursion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip from May 31 to June 1, limited to June 3, for the State Prohibition Convention. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Bay. Omaha Exposition tickets via the North Western Line on sale daily from June 1 with flexible stay.

Des Moines North-western Chicago & North-western R’y Chicago & North-Western Ba Y Omaha Exposition North Western Chicago & North- Western

Confirmation of a Fish Story from Klondike Talk

A group discussing dried salmon for dogs recalls a tale from Alaska about Jersey cows fed on dry salmon all winter. A Klondiker testifies he saw cows eat fish and drink milk, with coffee tasting slightly fishy. The crowd notes a Friday fish-eating habit and a sign of appreciation from a dealer.

Klondike Oregonian Alaska

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