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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1891
Page
2
Gov Boies argues in New York that corn has averaged sixty seven cents under value for five years as production costs rise. He contends the crop’s value during harvest fails to cover capital invested in land and farming, a condition he says applies broadly to Iowa staples as well.
A brief Des Moines note identifies a barefoot boy as a distinct figure in Iowa politics, noting his bold stance and presence in the state scene with emphasis on direct, outspoken approach.
Reports from colleges show a steady enrollment for last week with indications of prosperity in the state. The data suggests a uniform student intake across institutions, reflecting optimistic economic conditions.
In lively local chatter a Democrat praises a governor who speaks up over one who stays silent, noting tastes differ in political style and leadership.
A garbled report attributes Omaha Kee with denying editors declared any failure by him. The text suggests if Mr 3 did not speak, he missed a life opportunity to tell the truth.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette report notes an artist was sent to Van Houten’s to observe and write about the scene. The piece hints at dramatic text and a series of portraits, likening the effort to the elusive model farmer’s state metaphor with a Will o the wisp comparison.
The piece compares Iowa and Illinois tax assessments, noting Iowa's value rose 7.53 percent while Illinois climbed 19.98 percent between 1880 and 1890. The writer mocks the Iowa governor for focusing on Illinois and wishes for progress in Iowa.
An excerpt from Mary Dunham’s Washington Letters praises Linn County scenery near Cedar Rapids. The prose extols routes east of Marion and Mt. Vernon, the Palisades, river roads toward Mt. Vernon, and Scott’s Hill, claiming the landscapes rival any in the nation and inviting readers to visit for a change of sight.
General order directs postmasters or assistants in every county to report on location accessibility time devoted improvements and deputy involvement. The aim is to assess changes from the old to new system and justify salary adjustments for added duties.
Hon J F Hanson argues that domestic industry and production power wealth and independence. He claims labor earnings sustain purchasing power and prosperity, noting that high wages with fair returns and fair prices drive national wealth. He warns unrestricted foreign commerce harms industry and wages.
Report from Central Station Iowa dated September 12 1891 notes a daily average temperature 3 degrees below normal. Weather item records cooler conditions with a modest deviation from seasonal norms.
The week featured ample sunshine and favorable growing conditions with deficient rainfall overall. About one third of the corn is ready to cut, two thirds needing good ripening weather through September and October. expect up to 70 percent sound crop at best, while later fields can provide feed if cut before frost. Plowing and wheat sowing continue and potatoes yield heavily in some areas. Observers are asked to report next week on safe portions and time needed for rest.
Des Moines reports reveal Secretary McFarland cannot provide Gov Boies pardon records since 1890s when secret signing ended. The letter argues Boies suppresses Executive Register records, opposing constitutional countersignature and public record of pardons. The piece ends with a prompt to read Private Dalzell’s letter about the Peoples Party.
The third annual river carnival held in Davenport was described as a brilliant success. The Grand Lodge of the Order of the Eastern Star met in Clinton over Wednesday through Friday. J. J. Glasier of Mason City was seriously injured by a collapsing wall. The Iowa Society of Friends met in Oskaloosa with unusually large attendance.
Reports from Cedar Rapids Du buque and Boone cover gun accident deaths Peter Fitzgerald and a 12 year old boy, barn fire near Boone, Cedar Rapids population update, Hon. Dennis Donovan’s death, Tony Bryant moving to Chicago, national politicians touring Iowa, regents at S U S appointing deans, Capitol grounds progress, Boone News theft case with H C Conley drug store, pension fraud suspicions involving Mrs Peamat and grandson Wm Thomas.
Reports from Dakota indicate crop conditions. J8 Fassett is the Republican candidate for New York governor. The German conference at St Louis approved excluding women from the general meeting. A Mediterranean collision between an Italian and a Greek ship sank the Italian vessel with over a hundred souls lost. Mrs Emily Huntington Miller elected principal of Northwestern University Woman’s College. She leads the Woman’s Club at Chautauqua and edited The Little Corporal. Actor M B Curtiss, aka Samuel of Posen, killed a policeman in San Francisco. he is jailed. Washington specials say Miller to be named circuit court judge. Lew Wallace to be secretary of War. Noble to Justice. Clarkson to Interior.
Sioux City Corn Palace announces a grand exhibit featuring over forty tropical woods coffee plants and fruits. a thatched Central America hut with natives. Indian relics views and more. The Mexican national band led by Capt E Paven will perform during the October 1 to October 17 season drawing large crowds and boosting regional trade prospects.
Public notice announces a six month reprint sale of the Edinburgh ninth edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica in 25 volumes at 1.50 per volume with a financing option. Volume 1 offered at 0.60 with 0.40 postage by mail, credit toward full set on order. rival English and Scribner prices listed for comparison. © R S Peale & Co Chicago 3-12-lyr.
The estimate suggests that at least 1,000,000 pounds of rubber are consumed each year for bicycle tires, highlighting the scale of material demand in the cycling industry.
Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott keepers of Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan report their four year old daughter fell ill last April with measles cough and fever. After home and Detroit doctors failed she grew weak but after two and a half bottles of Dr King s New Discovery she recovered fully. Locals say the remedy is worth its weight in gold and it may be tried at L M Bosworth s Drug Store.
Major William McKinley of Ohio will be the Republican day orator at the Ottumwa Coal Palace on September 23. Col. Henderson of Dubuque also to speak. Monroe County Day, Jefferson and Henry counties noted. Traveling men day on September 26 expected to draw 3,000 attendees with special rail rates and four day tickets.
Mt Carroll Seminary publishes The Dread a newspaper explaining the school aims and pupil costs. It invites inquiries and offers a free copy to potential students by contacting the Financial Manager at Mt Carroll Seminary Carroll County Illinois.
Old physician, retired, offers a free recipe for a vegetable cure claimed to treat consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints. The mail offer includes directions in German French or English and requests the paper name and a stamped return. W A sores 80 Fouus Block Rochester NY. 3-5-ly
The piece reviews the October issue of Demorest's Family Magazine praising its Baby feeding guide with age specific meals and preparation tips. It also highlights Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s story Was It death by own action and the Confession of a Materializing Medium, plus a feature on inexpensive yet artistic home decoration and the magazine's 200 illustrations.
Advertisements tout De Witt's Little Early Risers and Miles' Pills as popular cathartics and liver remedies. A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm and Cough Remedy from Missouri. The piece also lists census animal counts and notes Berlin's 1,315,600 population with 26,800 dwellings.
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weakness liver stomach and kidneys and promises quick relief from sick headache with bottles priced at 50 cents at M. Bosworth's Drug Store. The piece also notes visitors to Shakespeare's birthplace rising to 22 017 this year versus 12 200 in 1880 and a year end balance over 1 500.
Nervous women are described as unhealthy and ailing with weak hearts and symptoms like shortness of breath fluttering pain in the chest and dropsy. Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Restorative Nerve are advertised as remedies with testimonials and a booklet offered free through L M Bosworth.
Harvard holds 365000 bound volumes in its library followed by Yale 200000 and Cornell 150000. Columbia 90000, Syracuse 75000, Dartmouth 68000, Lehigh 67000, Bowdoin 84000, and University of Virginia 40000.
A newspaper notice claims rich educated girls aid with various social ills. It cites Dr. Franklin Miles diagnosing hysteria nervousness and impulsivity. The ad promotes Restorative Nervine with trial bottles and a free book at L. M. Bosworth's, also offering Dr Miles New Heart Cure and guarantees.
A proposed Brooklyn sewer project would run 9400 feet with diameters of 12 to 15 feet, including 3000 feet in open cut and the remainder in a tunnel from 35 to 80 feet underground. The walls are 16 inches thick.
The notice promotes a subscription deal with the American Farmer from Cleveland Ohio offering one year free for arrears paid in full and advance payments for new subscribers. It highlights the journal as a 16 page illustrated national agricultural paper valued for education and uplift of farmers and families. It also includes brief health product ads and general farming figures.
The United States yields 8,652,597 bales of cotton this year, 1,300,000 more than last year. Calomel is criticized for harming livers while Ayer's Pills are lauded for treating derangements, with many testimonies praising their efficacy and safety.
The same undertaker gave the coffin for Mrs. Polk and had previously served her husband in the same funeral arrangements.
More than 3,000 Canadian people visited the agricultural college at Guelph this summer on excursions, drawing interest to campus programs and research facilities.
Advertisement cites Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that mingles with and vitalizes every drop of blood, promising strength to the weak. Mentions San Francisco cable system length, De Witt’s Little Early Risers for constipation, and rosewood cost, plus Woolford’s Sanita Lotion for itching. Also notes Koch’s lymph tube production by a German glass works and its glass stopper closure.
A Congo native writes to the Archbishop of Canterbury asking for more gospel and less rum in a letter dated from a mission context. The piece notes the salve’s claims and price, with the Druggist L. M. Bosworth selling it for 25 cents per box.
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