Campaign era strife and labor talk fills the page
The item surveys Democratic and Republican barbs over the force bill and Cleveland at length. It notes occupation of labor issues by Labor Day speaker Sovereign in Dubuque and criticizes proposals to let Congress measures pass by popular ratification. It mentions Nova Scotia coal mines bonding and a Whitney leadership note in New York.
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Gorman
Ransom
Democratic Committee
Charles A. Dana
Dana
D. B. Hill
Asheville
N.C
North Carolina
Weaver
Harrison
Sovereign
Dubuque
Carnegie, Land, Money
Towaco
Wall Street
Congress
Iowa
Story County
Heston
New York
Boston
Nova Scotia
Cleveland
William C. Whitney
Ond
Henry M. Whitney
West End Street Railway
Whitney
Wilson
Cholera fears and political clash in a nation at risk
A broad discussion warns of potential cholera entry this summer and urges household action alongside federal, state, and local health measures. The piece highlights European praise for American quarantine, cites statements by Tom Watson and Congressman Crisp, and surveys tariff and war debt politics shaping the upcoming election. It notes Harper's September issue contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
Boards of Health
New York City
Europe
Hamburg
Bremen
Ames
Questions for Free Traders and the McKinley Tariff Debate
A sharp Pennsylvanian column questions Free Trade advocates about the need for soup houses in New York during Tariff years, the Mills bill, reciprocity, and the impact on American workers. It attacks Mills as farmer-friendly yet faulted for duties shifts and questions Lincoln’s Morrill Tariff, while challenging England’s position and the motives of various officials and politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Senator Mills
Birmingham
Alabama
Abraham Lincoln
England
Lincoln
Charles F. Peck
New York
Velocity of a Cannon Ball Measured at Bethlehem Works
A July test at Bethlehem Iron Works measured the velocity of a 25 pound cannon ball from a 1 inch gun using hexagonal prismatic powder. Screens with electrical instruments recorded 1,702 feet per second, near the standard 1,700 fps, suggesting no further tests are needed. The test is hailed as highly satisfactory in modern ordnance history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Romance magazine issue with French stories announced
The September Romance includes a special French number featuring works by Quinas Daudet Maupassant Anatole France Theuriet Greville and Zola plus American writers Mead Egan Skinner and the late Mrs Terry Cooke. Published by Romance Publishing Company Clinton Hall Astor Place New York at two cents a copy and $2.50 yearly. Mountain Search Light details a powerful new electric night beacon on Mt Washington NH used to test skyward signaling to Portland Maine and back.
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Romance
Iits
Alexandre Quinas
Alphonse Daudet
Guy de Maupassant
Anatole France
Andre’ Theuriet
New York
Local notes from near Gilbert and Des Moines Iowa
A compilation of brief notices mentions Miss Grace Barker and Lillian Dixon College plans, Lillie Guild education prospects, Ida Gratten and Eva Grove at the state fair, Mrs J Russell Sherman visiting L Rosenfeld's family, Elias Gilbert's Washington DC trip, Ed McFarlan visiting Ames, and Mr Douglass resuming church work with former pastor Mr Bennett. The Des Moines report notes unseasonably cool, dry weather last week, light frosts, delayed corn ripening, and need for rain to aid plowing pasture and potato development.
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Grace Barker
Lillian
Dixon College
Lillie Guild
Fesones
Oak Park
Ida Gratten
Eva Grove
J. Russell Sherman
Kelley
Elias Gilberting
Washington D. C
McFarlan
Amesturday
Old
Douglass
Congregational Church
Bennett
Ames
Stario Des Moines
Iowa
Half Rate Excursions Offer On North Western Line
On September 27 1892 the North Western Line will sell half rate excursion tickets to points in Virginia Minnesota North and South Dakota Dakota Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Utah Idaho Colorado and Montana. Tickets are first class and good for return passage at any time within twenty days from sale. For rates and full information contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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North Western Line
Minnesota
Takota
Nebraska
Kansas
Wyoming
Uah
Idaho
Colorado
Montana
Chicago and
North- Western
B’y. Me
Reunion Notice for Twenty third Towa Infantry Held at Ames
The fourth annual reunion of the Twenty third Towa Infantry will meet at Ames Towa on Wednesday October 19 at 10 a.m. The date changed from October 5 due to the national encampment of the G A R. Rail rates will be reduced for comrades. Presence of surviving members urged. Also included is a summary meteorological note for August 1802 reporting temperatures, precipitation, and notable sky events.
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Twenty-third
Towa Infantry
Twenty-third Towa
Ames
Towa
Jony
Walker
Glasgow
Isaac Young
Intelligencer
Nevada fair invites families and real estate deals
Story county opens with fair encouragement and season ticket offer for Skandinaven and Intelligencer at 3.00 yearly. Local real estate prospects include fifty Nevada town lots and farm rentals. Reports cover university staff, student visitors, crop prospects, and community events including lectures, science club, and church address by Rev. Ward.
Low Excursion Rates to Washington by Chicago & North Western
Due to the National Encampment of the Grand Army at Washington D C the Chicago and North Western Railway will sell excursion tickets to Washington and return at very low rates from September 1 to 20 inclusive. Tickets are good for return passage until October 10. For tickets and details apply to agents.
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Grand Anny of the Republic
Washington, D.C
Chicago & North “Western Ry Co
Washington
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the Intelligencer
S.K. Wilson, Publishers
Jonny Stone
Bis Coounty
Beartary
Beier Aaland
Syron Marsoall
Ecu Mas
Atlon Eme
Sonnson
Story County Ticket
Por
Sh. Morse
Attorins Wenn
Ve Board of Supervisors
Lipbi
Shaw
Fll
I N. Moss
Malcom
Mugwump
Ft. Madison
Republican Party
Wein
Tom Watson
Georgia
Watson
Republican Congress
Brooklyn
Col
John A. Cockerill
The
New York Advertiser
New York World
Tammany Democrat
Democratic House of Representatives
Repubican Party
Ir. Platt
Crisp
Atlanta
Navy
United States
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Teogia
Warrecaw
Madison
Eoen
Andrew Jackson
Jefferson Davis
Sherman
Sheridan
Genesee Valley
Anna C. Brackett
New England
S National Journal
New York Weekly Tribune
Xuas Sprenand Ournat
N. Y
Tribune
United, States
H&s. K, Wilson, Publishers
Little Hotel
Mt. Washington
N. HS
Portland
Mt. Wi
Western Union
State News
J.B. Garry
Iowa Falls
Nixon
Des Moines
Nelson Rice
Mason City
Lillibridge
New Hampton
Garrison
Michael McMahon
Ellen Perrin
John Osborn
Ilinois
Ft. Dodge
That City
Manson
Northern Own
Burlington
Cedar Rapids & Northern
Cedar Rapids
Chicago Milwanee & St. Paul
Fayete
Delaware County Veteran Association
Manchester
du Duque
Richardsville
S. A. Garber
State Dental Board
Grinnell
Messrs
J. P. Miller & Co
Chicago
Messrs. Miller & Co
Gilbert
J.C. Burrows
Tas
Alan. Munty
Opera Hall
Nevada
Baroy
Grant Starkey
Story Street
Pocahontas County
Grant
Agricultural Society
Skandinagen
McCane
College Notes
Stalker
A. Knapp
Lake Charles
Mount
Jonson
J. R. Lincoln
Sioux City
Mathews
Indianola
Agricultural and Horticultural Societies
Pammel
Science Club
Y.M.C. A
Ward
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Isaiah
Royal
U. S
Evans
David M. Evans
Leroyaville
Army of the Potomac
20Th N. Y
Richmond
Senate
Col. Evans
Williams College
Garfield
Teller
Philadelphia U. S. Mint
Averdeen Daily News
Redfield Congregational College
G.A. Reman
K. W. Brown
Ramphlet
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
Louisville
New Orleans
Texas
South
J. F. Merry
C. Mt Ht
Bary
Castoria
ALA
Encamy
Portland Oregon
Lowa Central Ry
P. Bann
Shalltown
Ames Market
C. Creamery
Harry Kasaso
Iowa State University
Crown & Bridge Works
Goble’s Harness Store
J. H. Allen
Barn —Aitss
Iowal
Northwestern Fence Company
Downs
E. S. Downs
Busi
M. E. McMichael
Dray and Express
Read’s Market
New
I.ife
Ine
K. C. West
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