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31 May 1894
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1894
Page
1
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A scattered Cambridge Press item list mentions a dangerous man awaiting asylum, local depot duties shifts, flag theft and calls for restitution, a Memorial address in Ames, and social notes. It also reviews fashion publications La Mode Paris Paris Album of Fash costs and Harper's Bazar Weekly, plus a pump accident near a farm and a liquor license alert.
A large group of young people enjoyed themselves fully at the Mead home east of town last Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Peter Hay left Monday for Pennsylvania to visit relatives and attend the Brethren's church meeting. Mrs Yvinnie Dickey and baby returned to Maxwell Friday after a Cambridge visit. Mrs E Dempsey of Oldfield suffers a cancer on her left cheek and is receiving treatment with steady progress.
Mrs Hattie West attends the Boardman home this week while Mrs Bamberger remains ill. Rev James Milne will start as pastor elect of the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening. Miss Clara Cripps from Albion visits Mrs E Smith. A J Page of Richland seeks county recorder. County convention is set for July 7 with caucuses June 30. An injunction by the Escher faction against the Evangelical Conference at Cole prompts church rebuilding after Supreme Court support.
Collins Clipper reports William Beard of Rhodes sustained a bad leg fracture Monday in a severe accident. Nearby state reports suggest fruit buds mostly uninjured with a large crop likely this year. Ervin Kuntz, cousin of C P Kuntz, rode his bicycle from Akron to visit the country. The paper notes a possible county wide Fourth of July celebration and explains a printer absence delayed this issue due to a Nashua reunion.
Mr and Mrs Antin Ersland of Union township passed through Slater on Tuesday en route to Roland for the Norwegian Synod meeting. Charles Hamilton of Ames visited Wednesday with A B Liddie. Hamilton is a candidate for clerk of courts. Couples attended a social at Mrs Gossards Wednesday evening where peaches cream strawberries and cake were served. The Berhow sisters Helen Lizzie and Sarah released by grand jury for alleged infant murder and returned home with family amid relief.
Miss Kate Boyd will not return from Boone until August. Attorney Charles Whitaker was up from Ames Wednesday. Mr. A. Hipsher of Ames has been in town a couple of days the past week. Story City has some of the finest business men in the county, but as fishermen some of them are complete failures.
From Zearing Enterprise Mr and Mrs Frank Smith welcome a baby boy Sunday. Mr Smith plans work on a new addition with stone mostly on the ground. Sunday afternoon a granary fire north of town destroyed meat, hay, barn and tools with about 300 dollars loss insured. A recent theft at Jesse Armstrong’s home saw paint nails and cushions taken and scattered. Authorities urged vigilance against the culprits.
The late Governor Throckmorton defended Bomar in a murder case, proving self defense after the evidence appeared strong. He showcased weapons hidden on his person to illustrate he was not unarmed, while Kate Field’s Washington notes his dramatic courtroom act and its impact on the jury. Also praised Dr. Talmage’s memorization of sermons and delivery, contrasted with actors.
The era focuses on staple Scotch ginghams, zephyrs, Chambray, and Madras cottons with small figures, stripes, dots, and interwoven white designs. Gowns feature light colors and gingham trimming, plus dimity muslin in striped fancy patterns, as McDowell Fashion Journals note.
Benjamin Woodruff transfers to John Stull two parcels valued at 300 dollars and four thousand three hundred and eighty five dollars in various locations. Julia R Dawson and husband sell to A M Norris a 300 dollar lot 123 vik 8 Cornelis ad Nevada. C Merkel and wife sell to Andrew Larsen a 225 dollar 1 rod wide on a side nose 1055 JD Ferner and wife sell to Martin Hardesty a 125 dollar lot 1 bik 4 Cornelis ad Nevada. A M Jenks and wife sell to M E church Slater a 1 dollar lot 6 bik 24 Jenks 21 ad Sister. H A and B Carrington transfer to P E Shnn gart a 740 dollar se ne sw 2585 2. Benjamin Woodruff to John Stall a 125 dollar lot Tne ne 688 24.
A sensational ad claims Metzger's Lightning Colic Cure eliminates horse and cow bloat in under thirty minutes. It asserts rapid relief from wind, kidney, and stomach issues, and urges readers to purchase to protect their livestock, noting widespread sales in Utah and urging readers to try the remedy.
Advice on tuning, regulation, and care for pianos through seasons. Keep in cool rooms, avoid heat near registers, manage dampness, sun exposure, and moths, and maintain varnish with cautions about alcohol and polish. Mentions North Carolina Senator Jarvis and Woolen clothes care alongside other items.
A Summer school of Applied Christianity will be held in Iowa from morning June to evening closing under the auspices of the College and American Christian Sociology groups. It seeks to study applying Christian principles to social and economic issues, presenting Christ as King and Living Master, and inviting all to a week of study and prayer with no charge to attend. Board is available at low rates in local boarding houses during college vacation.
A Contributor recalls the Kearsarge incident during a voyage near San Salvador. He notes the silent victory over the Alabama and the lasting pride of sailors, contrasting past restraint with later public cheers and questions how younger generations understand this naval chapter.
Miss Elizabeth Harrison of the Chicago Kindergarten College lectures in Cleveland as an Iowa product with top state training plus study in St Louis Chicago and New York and two Europe tours. Her Minneapolis lectures grew from 300 to 1000 attendees, underscoring strong demand for her work and Iowa’s high regard.
Central Station reports an unseasonably cold dry week with reduced sunshine. Frost and drought hurt crops. corn shows improvement with good stand and color though cat worm damage and replanting occur. Spring grain and hay suffer. pastures thin, stock water scarce. freezing temps damage truck gardens grapes and small fruits.
The advance circular announces the Second Annual Spirit Lake Chautauqua from July 10 to 25 with many leading orators lecturers singers readers and entertainers. Educational departments are strong and well equipped. A copy of the illustrated Spirit Lake Chautauqua Herald with full details will be mailed on application to secretary and superintendent E Whalen Spirit Lake Iowa.
Thomas E. Benedict, the new public printer, has held the office before. He was appointed by President Cleveland in September 1836 and is 53 years old. Benedict hails from Warblipap.
An old remedy suggests soaking feet in hot water with mustard. Use one tablespoon mustard per two quarts water for adults. for children double the water. A bucket is preferred for depth, with a warm blanket over the knees during soaking.
The article outlines how different illnesses alter a child’s cry. Pneumonia, bronchitis, croup, hydrocephalus, marasmus, tuberculosis, earache, pleurisy and intestinal disorders each have distinct cry qualities and timings that aid interpretation.
The record lists multiple real estate deeds during the period. Geo W Sowers and wife transfer to J F Saunders various lots in Nevada, with amounts totaling 44 dollars off several parcels. Edwin Totten and wife convey to the Nevada Cemetery Society for 1100 dollars a lot in370 section. Ira Erickson and wife deed to Ole Lang a 2000 dollar property in subdivision 7l, with several lot references. Benton Corrington transfers to J F Linn for 7200 dollars a northeast and northwest parcel. Ole O Hegland and others to Lars Monson for 100 dollars a quarter-acre sw sw. L Smith to J F Saunders assigns deed for multiple lots in the McValisburg area. EJ Lane and husband to August Johnson for 1500 dollars a set of lots in the community. Mary Keef Dar yeu and others to burrow in Nevada area. JD Ferner and wife to G W Mann for 8125 dollars a lot.
A wooden box with a hinged lid becomes a door when stood on end, forming a tiny two story house with four window openings per floor. The interior uses glass, wallpaper, and textiles as walls and decorations, with curtains and rugs crafted from available fabrics.
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