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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1890
Page
2
The Intelligencer reports broad approval for Major Conger’s appointment as minister to Brazil. A shoe firm seeks Kilgore’s OK to name a boot the Buck Kilgore. The anti lottery bill reduces mail to New Orleans, a notable effect of last congress’s actions.
A compilation of deed records shows numerous transfers in Ames Huxley Maxwell Nevada and surrounding areas. Transactions involve Irving Queal Henry Shockley Marian Disbrow and others with sums from 25 to 4600 dollars across multiple blocks and lots in various towns.
The Western Garden and Poultry Journal emerges as a bright, well edited new Des Moines publication. It promises clean content and follows the garden and poultry focus implied by its name.
The need for a live Republican paper at the national capital is met by a weekly 24 page pamphlet. It promises the best and brightest political points and appeals to readers seeking timely political analysis.
A political party outlines a candidate nomination for the short term in congress to replace Major Conger. The Des Moines convention is set for Tuesday October 14, 1890. To accommodate this, township caucuses will be held Saturday October 11 and county convention Monday October 13, 1890.
Major Conger resigns as Member of Congress effective immediately, creating a vacancy to be filled for a short term and a full term. Captain Hull is expected to win both terms and take his seat at the December meeting of Congress.
The Winterset News and the Winterset Madisonian describe Hull as a long time office holder and former Union Army captain. They note a pattern of anti Democratic campaigning similar to the effort against Major Conger which helped swing Madison County by 473 votes.
A car line between Ames and the region is likely as a corporation is formed by Judge Stevens Ames Whittaker Jordan and Hopkins to push the project. Trustees will act at the November I A C meeting with strong local support expected for the school and town prosperity.
Representative Mark H. Dunnell outlines a proposed apportionment under the Eleventh Census affecting the Fifty-third Congress. The plan uses 180,000 as the population basis, showing gains for Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Illinois Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Jersey Oregon Texas and Washington, with losses for Ohio Virginia and Pennsylvania. The result favors Republican states with six New England states keeping current representation.
The McKinley bill took effect on Monday and Democrats label it blue Monday while predicting unforeseen evils and warnings from supporters of the measure.
A long list of entries from Class 91 through 108 shows Bertha Drury Mabel Moses Anna Dailey Esther Anderson Maggie Hegland and others earning top spots in drawing writing language work maps arithmetic and composition. The exhibits span numerous schools and grade levels with multiple first place awards and notable student names.
Washington letter notes Representative McKinley and Senator Aldrich praised for handling a major tariff measure. Mentions Blaine and Rusk in Georgia exposition plans, Senator Ingalls denying pay for a Pittsburgh speech, and Navy armor tests prompting a $1,000,000 nickel alloy appropriation. Also covers pension rules, Raum inquiry, Wheat investigation, and looming adjournment.
Miss De Maenor comments on what a fine library you must have as you recall a birthday gift from Miss De Muir Papa.
Grace L. Furniss, author of A Box of Monkeys and A Veneered Savage, will contribute the parlor farce The Jack Trust to the forthcoming Narper's Bazaar issue. The piece is described as a light humorous play suitable for readers seeking entertainment in the magazine.
The article argues that advertising success hinges on selecting the right medium and presenting concise, honest messages. Long, dull ads fail to engage readers. May promotions of winter stock lack impact. Merchants should vary ads and emphasize truth for solid returns. Facts tell, pay.
The article argues that the home newspaper, familiar and trusted by locals, offers superior results for local advertising. It warns against choosing distant or disposable media and emphasizes the value of reaching readers where they live with reliable, proven impact.
Daniel Lamont, formerly secretary to President Cleveland, ten years ago edited a country newspaper for 15 dollars weekly. Now, men familiar with his work estimate his income at 50 thousand dollars annually.
Cedar Rapids reports fatal diphtheria cases while Des Moines telegraphers form a new Brotherhood branch. Obituary notes mark Professor Crowe of Iowa College. Union’s Bensor mill to rise again after recent storm. Iowa lodges total 492 with 24,626 members. Treasury shows $43,317.60 surplus. Dubuque hosts a Solomon era sacred shekel exhibit. Crawford County reports diphtheria in German families. Tragedies include a child drowned near Jefferson and a farmer gored by a bull near Brooklyn.
C. A. Snow & Co. reports patents granted in the state of Iowa in the past week. Listed are rail wig frog by A. M. Grubbs of Cedar Rapids, carbonated beverage preparation by G. C. Henry of Burlington, propeller wheel by G. W. Paton of Muscatine, butter content detector by J. Riley of West Union. Drawings and specs offered for 25 cents by mail.
Carlotta Patti, daughter of late Carlo Patti, once found in squalor on Canal Street, New Orleans, was taken to Mme. Patti’s Welsh castle during a southern visit. Months later she returned to her old New Orleans home, reportedly cut off from her aunt, the famous singer Adelina Patti.
The Zearing Improvement Company has bought all Richardson land east of Center Street and will plat it. Work on the extension of Center Street grade began this week with a full crew. A bridge will be built where the street crosses the stream and the project will be completed soon. Local residents attended court in Nevada Monday. A young party gathered at Mr Monday’s home for an enjoyable evening. Dr Bunce of Nevada preached at the Evangelical church Friday evening. Mrs H McConnell returned Friday from Morning Sun. Mr McLain is building on his recently purchased south town lots. Sapp leas-
An assortment of small items includes patent remedies for back and chest pain, teething syrup, and a cough cure. Also noted are social observations about Mrs Gladstone, the Cape Cod Folks, and Kingston New York’s Mrs Powers. A joke about Caesar and the Rubicon closes the page.
Prince Albert Victor, sole son of a Prince of Wales, sits in the House of Lords ahead of his father's accession to the throne. The move marks a notable step in royal duties amid the looming succession.
The verdict is unanimous as W D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters relieves rheumatism and other ailments. Abraham Hare of Bellville endorses it as the best selling medicine in 20 years. Thousands more attest to cures of liver kidney and blood diseases at only fifty cents a bottle.
The Illinois Central Railroad announces three excursions to Mississippi Tennessee and Louisiana on September 9 23 and October 14 with a round trip fare. Tickets valid 30 days and usable for stopovers south of Cairo. Agents west of Duncomb and on the C F M Branch will sell for the day’s evening trains. For circulars and guides contact Manchester Iowa.
The report says the young Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich the Czarowich may visit this country within the coming year. It would be notable as no Russian heir has ventured beyond Europe. Harpers Young People for October 7 will feature a portrait of the Czarowitek and a sketch of Russian Grand Dukes by Barnet Phillips.
Harper and Brothers announce an early publication of A Boy's Town by William Dean Howells. The author’s youth and biographical passages are highlighted with an extract from Historical Collections of Ohio detailing his family moving to Butler County, setting type, and the Dayton Transcript transformation into a daily paper. The story notes the early industry and a family swim after a failed venture in 1850.
General revival of trade noted at drug stores due to free 80 trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. The ad claims it cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung diseases quickly and offers a free trial bottle with large size $1 and a warranty.
A short book promotes a trip to the Corn Palace with a true to life farm scene. Illinois Central Railway offers free copies by mail from F B Bowes and G N P River at Chicago and J F Merry and A G P A at Manchester Iowa.
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promises a refund if not satisfied. It claims to cure piles with no payment required if not effective and notes 25 cents per box available at all druggists.
For information on a series of excursions to points in Minnesota the Dakotas Iowa Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Idaho and Montana tickets will be sold at half rates one fare for the round trip Apply to Agents of the Chicago North Western Railway Company
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