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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1879
Page
1
The clipped items report 36 physicians and 43 law related figures, $400000 on deposit in Ottumwa’s two banks, a Glenwood man selling 10000 pounds of grapes from half an acre, Ida county voting down a $12000 county bond for a courthouse and jail, and the Muscatine canning plant processing 90000 cans of fruit and vegetables this season.
Strawberries in Ohio and apples in Kansas report a second crop, while Wisconsin cranberry output tops 20 000 barrels valued near 120 000. Memphis records yellow fever cases and deaths. other items note fires, thefts, accidents, rail progress, and political shifts across Iowa and neighboring states.
Major report from the River Improvement Convention at Quincy Illinois October 15 16 1879 urges Congress to treat Mississippi River and tributaries as a unified system for commercial navigation. Includes aims for a reservoir system public works public policy opposition to private wharves and a nine member executive committee to draft a memorial for Congress.
A fragmented ad copy claims a remedy cured ague biliousness and kidney complaint. It mentions partial bottle usage for two girls and asserts medical experts could not cure them, urging readers to see neighboring column for more details.
An old man named Hazlett allegedly burned 22000 in abacks to deny heirs their due. He survived, and now his heirs watch him work, while the story hints at luck or misfortune in a bluffing, ironic tale about hospitality and angels.
Dispatches detail Gen. Roberts entering Cabul with a harsh plan including destruction of interfering buildings, a military governor, and arms surrender within a week with death penalties for noncompliance. Rewards offered for British embassy massacre suspects. Abdul ceases accompany Roberts. Reports note mutinous regiments dispersed, heavy weaponry found, and Yakoob Khan may abdicate.
Patrick Nichols of Wyack Massachusetts faces a November hanging for murder of Thomas O Connell. Albert Grainger of Louisville Kentucky wounded his wife in October in a jealousy driven incident.
The Moniteur reports the British courtesan Cora Pearl died the night before from an accidental arsenic overdose. Her origins are unclear with varying claims of English or Irish lineage. Described as plain and cold yet influential in fashion, she entangled Paris society, inspired a Rab hat trend, and prompted self-harm incidents by admirers, notably Duval.
The Georgetown Col. Miner cheers the mining pots in Georgetown and says investment opportunities there rival those in Leadville, signaling strong prospects for local mining ventures.
A precocious youth recalls a painful term and suggests teachers act harshly, likening them to lickings of punishment. The remark reflects a wary view of schooling and authority from a student’s perspective.
A fragmentary reader letter from Thomas Y. Lawson praises Dr Bull's Baby Syrup as the best remedy for children and expresses high satisfaction with its use. The source text is garbled and spans a single testimonial note.
Streams of caterpillars are reported injuring Sea Island cotton along South Carolina’s coast. Growers report reduced leaf area and potential yield loss as pests spread through fields and threaten harvest timelines. Extension agents advise monitoring, early control measures, and coordinated efforts between farmers.
A fragmented report notes a pelican and a tortoise with unusually long lifespans. The pelican is described as aged around two centuries, while the tortoise is said to be 107 years old.
W R Mateer recounts a Moquis ceremony where villagers collect snakes in a pit to plead for rain while old and young participate in chants and dances. The tribe uses a legendary antidote for rattlesnake bites and believes deeper wounds yield heavier rain, then descends the mesa to release serpents.
The tale recounts Old Brin the giant grizzly hunted across the Sierra Nevada in the 1860s. Davis trapped and shot him once, but Brin tore apart traps and remained elusive, potentially weighing two thousand pounds and preying on cattle. Multiple hunters recount near escapes and awe before the massive bear near Weber Lake and along Weber Valley.
The text lists animal lifespans from various species including cats dogs wolves foxes and bears, with ranges from 7 to 70 years. It mentions notable ages such as an elephant Ajax connected to Alexander and others like ravens 100 years and dolphins 30, with garbled insertions and partial lines.
The Land Office reports 8,650,000 acres taken up last year with ongoing gains this fiscal year. Earlier years show 1877 3,580 acres and 1878 7,760,000 acres. Early months indicate a near 10,000,000 acre total for the year, underscoring a strong westward land rush and noting Texas lands not included in this statement.
An eminent German authority estimates the cumulative world holdings of silver at 7.476 trillion dollars and gold at 95.644 trillion dollars for the period 1493 through 1875.
A satirical essay from the Eureka Sentinel mocks gender roles noting women as derived from man’s rib, costly to keep yet rewarding with children. It jokes about wives, Massachusetts female excess, and Eve, ending with a quip about Eve’s death.
The Republican Valley Railroad is being completed to Aurora as the Central Clay branch work proceeds with vigor. A bridge across the Platte is set to begin around November and a new station about nine miles from Aurora will be named Murrey.
A retelling in dialect recounts a Lime Kiln club president confronting a father over his son Hunyadus. The tale centers on family strain and a harsh lesson about respect and control within the household.
Tribune reports a remarkable two headed snake shown by John J. Birdsong Esq. last Sunday. The white and red striped creature seven to eight inches long appears alive and uses both heads to guide its movements. Movement is awkward as each head seeks direction, yet the snake advances when one idea leads.
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