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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1892
Page
2
The burning mine at Summit Hill near Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania has been on fire since 1858, as reported by The Intelligencer. Local authorities note the ongoing blaze continues to threaten surrounding properties and resources.
The article notes that creosoted wood shows lasting durability and favorable economic properties, suggesting its suitability for permanent haulage, roads, and shaftways in collieries.
A new material called rubber velvet is produced by sprinkling powdered felt of any color over hot flexible rubber cloth. The result resembles felt cloth yet remains elastic, waterproof, and exceptionally light.
A Scientific American note says ordinary grated horseradish eaten with meals or between bites has been found remarkably efficacious in banishing the lingering cough after grip symptoms pass. It suggests trying it at all events as it can do no harm.
Dr. W A Tilden found that isoprene derived from turpentine can under certain conditions resemble genuine India rubber. Bouchardat also showed heat can cause the same change. The material produced looks like Vara rubber in all respects and may be usable for practical purposes, possibly vulcanizable.
Harper's Young People for November 1 begins the fourteenth volume with a 52 page double number. It includes the opening chapters of a new serial by Kirk Munroe titled Raftmates set on the Mississippi River and richly illustrated. The 'Mate' series continues with this adventure for loyal readers.
Reading Virginia papers report a new multi charge gun with half inch bore achieving 74 inches of penetration through 7 inch wrought iron and 1 inch boiler plate using Carpenter steel shot. The test result, cited by Scientific American, far exceeds prior records by about sixteen times projectile diameter.
Mr. G. Reade of the Zoologist notes ripe gooseberries vanished quickly this year. A large rat pulled berries from the tree and dropped them to others below, then another rat joined in gathering. After observing repeated performances he trapped nine intruders in a wire cage within three days.
The Owego, with sister Chemung, is cited as the fastest lake steamer from Buffalo to Chicago, 889 miles in 54 hours 14 minutes. Its engines reach 2,606 horsepower at 80 rpm and 160 pounds of steam, with large engines noted as the lake’s largest. Smaller steamers run 12 to 14 miles per hour with 1,200 to 1,400 horsepower.
In Diege at the International Congress of Physiology Professor Hermann showed photograping vowel sounds. Vowels sung before Edison’s phonographs were recorded slowly by a microphone and reflected light onto sensitized paper on a registering cylinder. The setup produced clear photographic traces and high consistency across letters.
The piece lauds courage in science, citing Aubrey Stanhope of the New York Herald as an inoculated cholera virus nurse who faced hospital risk and survived, illustrating science’s guiding value and the resilience of the human spirit shown by cholera weary Hamburg.
Total votes 669 with 10 irregul ar ballots rejected. National ticket shows Harrison 425 Cleveland 600a% 8 Weaver 19. state ticket lists McConlogue Gillette Taft and others with mixed party tallies. railroad, congress, attorney and state senate races noted. County and township tickets labeled with Republican and Democrat nominees. no opposition to Republican township offices.
Morning papers report Harrison with 120 electoral votes and Cleveland 7. Indiana and Ohio appear doubtful with 38 votes, California untabulated. Iowa backs Harrison with about 18,000 plurality and a Republican state ticket sweep, Hayes in Clinton district excepted. Hi C Boardman elected Senator by about 2400 over Sheldon. Harrison wins Carroll County by 1481.
The ballot battle on Tuesday ends Republican national influence for now as Free Trade Free Silver and Free Banking dominate the political mood. The public favors Grover Cleveland and a Democratic majority, hoping for policy change and a better administration than the McKinley era.
The text notes a paradox where critics of legislating morality now demand amendments to ballot laws to curb vote buying, highlighting shifting views on electoral integrity and reform.
Literary note highlights Davis story of the Boy Orator Zepata City in the November Harper. The reviewer praises the tale as among his finest writings and emphasizes its striking elements.
Harpers Monthly bids farewell to Easy Chair with editor George William Curtiss’s reflection. Cosmopolitan previews a traveler from Altruria. Atlantic Monthly completes Margaret Deland’s Story of a Child. The November issue honors Whittier with prose and poetry. Century features Mrs Burton Harrison’s New York social life opening chapters. Whitcomb Riley’s verse remains popular in Century. Clarkson portrait highlights in Review of Reviews.
The November Review of Reviews presents two striking character sketches of Bjornstjerne Bjornson and Frances E. Willard. Both pieces serve as abundant tributes to reforming energies driving social change.
South West of Ames men and boys rush to husk corn while girls cook for hungry workers. Miss Jennie Raff attends a wedding in Story City. Worrel Grove correspondent reports a sore experience at a recent meeting. Ali appears in harmony with Kelley post office dispute and a pre election kicking act.
A military reception for the college’s young ladies opened at 5 p.m. Monday and was well attended. Miss Chambers returns refreshed after a brief eastern visit. Friday featured a closing drill and arms inspection. Prof. Pammer departs for New Orleans for an American Scientists meeting, with plans to visit afterward. The board of trustees will meet this week to discuss important questions. Prof. Bennetts’ fagot party was noted for its unique character and prize winning display. Prof. Curtiss won the top prize for a fagot that symbolized his department. We welcome Backus back with us as the Prof. recovers his health. Mr. Frank Tufts enjoys a visit.
The report covers I A C year end remarks and jubilee preparations, updates on campus buildings, a student meeting with the Y W and Y M C A, election activity, Amos Hurst elected township assessor, plans for furniture at the opera house, shawl exchange, Iowa Dairymen Association meeting at L A C with creamery tour, ballot issues in township, Lloyd Raynor’s return to service, a Story county bar banquet for Judge Stevens, Dana Bartlett residence fire with no insurance and a relief fund effort.
Zomer and Son comprising W. J. and L. L. purchased the stand and implement business of Geo. W. O’Brien and took possession yesterday. They offer full line of implements and solicit the favors of former customers and new ones. They invite calls and promise to please customers.
The first quarterly meeting of Gilbert circuit will be held at the Lone Tree appointment on Nov 18 and 20. Preaching Nov 18 at 2 30 by Rev W W Ramsey followed by quarterly conference. Nov 20 at 2 30 pm sacramental service. No preaching at Pleasant Grove on Nov 20 due to meeting. Invite extended by A W Harnet. At I A C inspection last Friday prize winners listed for guns and uniforms and personnel appearance.
A small group gathered at Mrs J L Stevens home last Monday to organize a temporary group for a public library. Committees were named to draft a constitution for a permanent body and to nominate officers including president vice president secretary and treasurer with an advisory five member board. A meeting at Prof Budd's this evening aims to finalize the permanent organization and invite all interested to attend.
A planned surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. James Dodds on their thirty third wedding anniversary. About fifty to sixty guests braved November gales, delivering warm wishes and gifts as the couple welcomed friends into their home.
Notice to interested parties in the estate of John H. Cook that the final report of executor Franklin Gilbert is on file in Story County District Court. A final hearing is set for December 9, 1892, at the Nevada court. If no appearance or valid exceptions are filed by noon on the next term’s 11th day, the report may be approved and the executor discharged.
Week ending November 1, Ames list of names for advertised letters Rufus Bond James Brown Maude Hendrickson H O Kitchel Aaron Sherman H H Stark A D Story Tom Persons. discount sale on dress goods and flannels every Friday and Saturday until December 1st. 3 5 6 and 8 inch tile in stock. 25 000 first class brick for sale by J A Kerr Grove Bros advertising and sales push for cash.
A car of the celebrated Joiner and Gold White Lime was received at J. H. Queal & Co's in a routine shipment.
The auction of lots in Ives addition last Saturday was a great success. All lots were sold and brought fair prices. Mr Ives is well satisfied with the outcome.
The piece covers a June address by Emerson equating success to character rather than wealth, a critique of higher education's value in industry, warnings about Pennsylvania dam safety and railroad concerns, and Sir J Crichton-Browne's controversial claim on gender differences in intellect urging women to massage their cerebral substrata.
Did you think about your stove for winter yet The ad from Bingtam and Co highlights their current stove line offering warmth and efficiency for cold months.
Five tons of good upland prairie hay wanted in exchange for tile brick or cash. Contact J. A. Kerr for arrangements.
The notice advertises loans negotiations good notes bought and money loaned. It promotes Real Estate buying and selling and offers insurance at low rates. Also mentions Royal Hook Kid Gloves at Grove Bros.
F C McCain of Nevada Story County Iowa advertises real estate services offering reasonable prices good terms many farms for rent yearly and about fifty town lots in Nevada He can loan money at low rates on real estate security and invites anyone wanting to buy or sell property to call him.
160 acres of heavily timbered land 15 miles southeast of Salem Missouri suitable for farming when cleared. Owner seeks sale or trade for horses or cattle. G. W. O'Brien Ames Iowa.
Want to Trade 160 acres timbered land 15 miles southeast of Salem Missouri for horses or cattle. Write for particulars. Gro W O'Brien Ames Iowa. Leave orders for New York apples with Grove Bros. 19 lbs Granulated sugar for 1.00. 20 lbs Extra C sugar for 1.00 Eggs 20c per dozen. For Sale 53 acre farm on easy terms. Inquire J H Kegley Ames. The latest fad in souvenir china be in line buy pieces at Hamilton Co. Grove Bros notice about settling arrears by cash or note. GROVE Bros.
The book accounts and notes of J F McLain will be kept at the Hemstreet and McLain office. All unsettled accounts and notes must be settled before November 15 1892 or they will be placed with an attorney for collection.
An Ames druggist markets a remedy named Mystic Cure claiming rapid relief in 1 to 3 days. The ad asserts it removes the cause and cures the disease with immediate benefits, priced at 75 cents and sold by L. M. Bosworth.
Local notice advertises the sale by Maxwell & Son of best Minnesota Flour brands Jersey Lily and Hard to Beat. Inquiries directed to MPD via Cupps, promising quality and value for boarders and firms seeking reliable flour供应.
A report notes cholera raging in Persia and Bokhara due to filth and neglected sanitation. It recounts how the Bokharan ameer ordered soap water and disinfectants after Russian pressure, threatening to behead disobedients, and the populace grudgingly complied.
The Forum quotes Bowdoin College president William Dewitt Hyde warning New England faces a slide from Christianity as rural populations abandon churches. Maine sample shows only about half of families attend church. sectarian rivalries weaken communities and local town churches are urged to unite regardless of denomination.
A local farm advertises a fine flock of Southdown sheep in good condition with reasonable prices. Also notes KALSEM and Lackawana hard coal available at Loughran Machine Co.
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