This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1884
Page
2
An article notes that the United States produces about 15 million dollars worth of honey each year. Honey production reflects activity across beekeeping sectors and related industries.
Kentucky plans its largest tobacco crop in history this year as farmers expand plantings and expect higher yields across counties.
The piece mocks Democratic cries and claims no Democrat has found a bigger barrel than Uncle Sam, framing a rhetorical political jab about national fortunes and partisan rhetoric.
Reports from the prairies indicate corn growth is rapid with expectations of a heavy harvest. Early projections suggest Iowa will produce a record crop this year based on current conditions.
At the recent Methodist conference session, four bishops were chosen. The elected bishops are Dr. W. X. Ninde, Dr. J.M. Walden, Dr. W. F. Mallalieu, and Dr. C. H. Fowler.
In Iowa political circles the widow Weaver draws attention from Democrats while the Greenback children lament in fear and oppose a marriage to the whisky smelling Mr. Democracy, calling him dreadful.
A brief focus on fruit culture yields lower grocery costs fewer doctor visits and a winter luxury noted as first class because it is homemade by the wife, reflecting domestic prudence and value through frugal living.
Ben Butler states he will run for president regardless of Democratic nomination, promising to defeat the Democrats whether nominated or not. He asserts the party will be beaten in either scenario.
The New York Tribune notes the press and party leadership resist a dark horse, insisting this year needs a proven statesman with demonstrated character, even as crowd sentiment hints at surprise victory if a dark horse wins.
In a reflective statement, Jeff Davis mourns past struggles, defending the Confederate cause as just. He frames Southern resistance as noble against oppression and asserts the enduring belief that Americans will eventually reaffirm the founding truths cited by their fathers.
Bob Swan of Ottumwa applied for a pension as captain of the 30th Indiana Infantry and received 2280 dollars in back pay. Records could not locate his discharge papers since he was on detail duty when his company was mustered out. He will draw 35000 dollars as captain’s pay up to date.
The new postal notes use reddish-gray paper and attach coupons for 1 to 4 dollars. The value is determined by remaining coupons when torn from the stub-book and the cents are punched out with two punches. Blank spaces on the reverse accept stamps from issuing and paying offices. Old notes must be used up first before issuing the new form.
Des Moines Register reports two thirds of Iowa counties show winter wheat acreage down 3.5 percent while spring wheat rises 13.5 percent and oats up 16.25 percent. Flax acreage falls 3 percent with a large rise in grass. Fruit trees largely uninjured by late winter.
The text details booming crops across the country with corn in the west, wheat, cotton, rice, sugar in the south, peanuts in North Carolina, peaches in Delaware and Maryland, tobacco in Virginia and Connecticut, cranberries in Wisconsin and New Jersey, and robust applejack prospects. It argues national prosperity isn’t tied to Wall Street, banks remain sound, and the public should stay hopeful.
Nasawa Post notes the New York Legislature bans oleomargarine production, sparked by long standing industry and investment in prime creamery butter from questionable sources. It points to expert testimony claiming safety but highlights the law as a blow to a thriving enterprise and its property values.
A Delaware man received a six year sentence for stealing an umbrella. The remark hints that such penalties reflect a broader moral shift toward stricter social norms and possible progress.
A Baltimore man received three months imprisonment and a $25 fine for lying in a horse trade. The text also notes Ford Ward facing Wall Street speculation charges and jokes about lives and careers being curtailed by enforcement.
A businessman's wife defies his plan and attends a skating rink with their daughter after dark. He had refused the outing, but later discovers his wife and daughter were there, and she confirms they went, leaving him speechless.
The 22nd Iowa Regiment led by Colonel Stone charged the Confederate fort at Vicksburg on May 22 1862. General Grant praised the assault, and Iowa City citizens vow to keep the memory of these heroes alive.
Colonel Scott of Nevada has added German carp to his livestock and prepared a seven acre pond near Story City. Supplying water from an artesian well, the pond allows depth to be regulated. Outer shallow grass bottom, central ten feet deep mud bottom. Leather carp stocked. prolific breeders and rapid growers. Expected profits tenfold versus seven acres of Iowa soil.
A call to observe Children’s Day on June 8 at 4 PM in Opera Hall with a rich program. The piece explains the historical aim of the Sunday school Children’s Fund, joined by Bishop Simpson and Dr. J P Kidder, to promote higher Christian education and mutual aid through annual collections.
A Winona Minnesota lawyer endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds after long use. He says it cures severe colds and relieves chest pain. Trial bottles available at Henry Westerman's Drug Store. Large size costs $1.00.
Sewing machines repaired on short notice at Frazee's Jewelry Store with warranty. Local ad notes prompt service and reliable workmanship for customers needing quick fixes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.