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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1893
Page
5
In a Civil War camp, a night of quiet sleep near Atlanta was shattered by sudden firing. A picket mistook flying fireflies for enemy flash, firing into the darkness and triggering mock chaos before the truth emerged.
In a Civil War memoir excerpt, a troops’ night raid at a Virginia camp targets a Fourth of July celebration. Old Tibbs leads a prank that topples tables and flags, scatters meals, and leaves villagers fleeing. Federal cavalry later arrives to quell fears.
At Shiloh Major Col Reynolds of Vladi 090 faced arrest for a trivial matter. He seized a shillalah and, with field officers disabled, led his regiment to battle. Grant, recognizing the incident, asked who commanded and released him promising the sword.
A fragment of ancient wooden water pipe unearthed in New Britain Connecticut is claimed to be nearly two centuries old.
A stranger claims to have served with Grant and seeks news of his son. An elderly farmer, weary and wary, recalls service but denies knowing the man or his story, insisting on truth about the son’s fate amid Civil War echoes. The exchange ends with the farmer's silent anger.
A Civil War reminiscence describes a dead soldier seated against a tree at Gettysburg July 3 1863 clutching an ambrotype of his two children. Six comrades dig a grave, place the picture over his heart and inscribe Somebody's Father on the grave marker.
A Confederate veteran recalls Maj. Jackson as a brilliant yet eccentric commander. He details Jacksons strict discipline and daring tactical moves, inclining readers to respect his genius though some doubted his fit for higher command. The reminiscence spans Jacksons Civil War rise from colonel to major general.
Four Chicago men who sold lightning rods were jailed in Hampton Iowa after being charged with swindling farmer Berry of Geneva Franklin county. The defendants named Van Duren Butler Campbell and Taylor say the arrest is a scheme by Berry and others to seize a note for 120 dollars.
The jail was guarded by Company I of the Third regiment and 400 armed citizens. The coal miners arrived near the prisoner, met the 8, who informed I.N.G., and dispersed. Iowa crops report safer yields with average 40 bushels per acre or more, totaling about 740 million bushels. fall seeding is expected to be less than last year.
Professor E A Ott of Drake University was nominated but withdrawn from the ticket. The move follows questions about the candidate's eligibility and age.
A Great Northern representative secures control of the Sioux City & Northern lines at a public sale in New York. The deal gives Hill the terminals and the partially finished Sioux City bridge, consolidating control of the two roads.
A barn belonging to farmer A. Waterson near Creston burned with flames spreading to horses. His 16 year old daughter Ida tried to save the animals and suffered serious burns. Suspected incendiary cause noted. investigation ongoing.
A farm house owned by Henry Franzier near Waucoma burned trapping two children inside. The elder child escaped, but the infant died in the flames. The parents were working in a field about two miles away when the blaze started.
The piece discusses Republican views on the coming 1896 campaign, noting the labor and finance questions likely to arise. It contemplates party chances, predictions of long Democratic control, and the uncertainty of canvass outcomes with emphasis on Congressional majorities and possible legislative impact.
An article discusses road improvements highlighting the need for better rural highways to aid markets, citing a lightweight stockport built scraper and plow beam design. It notes cost, efficiency, and ease of use, with a sample machine claimed to cost about 25 dollars and outperform heavier systems.
A collage of editorials notes partisan finger pointing over tariff plans and Democratic strategy. References cite N Y Tribune, Minneapolis Journal, Chicago Inter Ocean, and the Minneapolis Tribune discussing delays, sincerity, and regional impact amid tariff reform rhetoric.
A late night scene shows a weary narrator hoping a persistent companion will leave. Subtle dialogue, lingering tension, and a shift toward resolution unfold as quotes and ads mix with literary fragments from Harper's Bazaar and The New York Independent.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant liquid laxative with cleansing effects on the kidneys liver and bowels. It claims wide patient satisfaction and professional approval and notes the California Fig Syrup is the genuine article sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles.
The London Graphic reports dangerous arsenic production at a historic Tamar copper mine turned arsenic source. Workers, including men and girls, process ore, extract arsenical soot, refine crystals, and pack arsenic, with health risks from dust and residue noted but claimed as healthy when clean.
Guidance from Country Gentleman advises surrounding the building with a deep sloped ditch, below the cellar level, filled with broken stone and tiles to channel water away. A wide bottom ditch and bracing ensure the wall remains intact during construction.
A historical note describes treating cows for ticks using kerosene sulfur or salt. It mentions a covered trough in a pasture to feed cows, with sulfur and salt mixture replenished as needed. Some claim the remedy is half-and-half and may affect rheumatism in wet weather.
The markets show mixed livestock futures and cash prices across Chicago and major midwestern centers. Cattle steady to higher on select fronts with feeders and butchers notes, hogs broadly steady, and sheep varying by grade. grain futures indicate modest moves in wheat corn oats and rye alongside milling products and byproducts.
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