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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1893
Page
3
The Ames Intelligencer reports on a king's death and solemn vigil as flags stand around the bier. The scene shows armor, crowns, and sentinels, while citizens gaze with awe as the royal figure remains formidable in death. The verse by George Horton is cited from Century.
In a sunken club alcove Lorimer pleads for Ida Fairbanks and Fairbanks wrestles with truth about Ninette, Glen Burnie, and a long standing feud. A letter from Miss Fairbanks stirs fresh doubt while Norcross' past and a seal hint at deeper ties. To be continued.
In lamplit streets a woman repeats a cryptic line about exoneration and mystery. She returns to her room and creates wax impressions from a seal, hoping for a monogram but finds a dozen waxen effigies of a bizarre bird. She notes the figure is not pretty and ponders its meaning.
A Chicago Tribune snippet notes a neighbor’s concern as a four year old asks about a mother’s health. The child mentions the doctor warning of possible ammonia on the lungs if care isn’t taken.
In a brief Brooklyn Life remark, Bunting questions whether he destroys receipted bills while Gilley admits he has never seen one, highlighting a trivial exchange that hints at meticulous record keeping or curiosity about receipts.
A fragment quotes a judge remark about hatred and enemies. It features a character named Anne claiming she loves her enemies for the chance to voice horrid thoughts. The brief, archaic tone echoes a courtroom or literary line in older newspaper style.
A Nebraska State Journal poem laments economic hardship under Democratic policies. The speaker contrasts cheap goods with widespread unemployment, criticizing tariffers and political promises while recalling Jeffersonian simplicity. The voice questions the value of "good old days" when hunger and poverty persist.
The Albany Journal notes the Ways and Means Committee under chairman William L. Wilson with seventeen members, eleven Democrats and six Republicans, and discusses a tight twenty day hearing window. It contrasts Democratic strategy with McKinley’s Fifty-first Congress, criticizing limited public inquiry and praising fuller industry analysis.
The piece argues Democratic misrule is hurting U S revenues with August customs receipts down about 10 million and a September debt rise of about 10.5 million. It warns of a 100 million deficit if trends persist, noting cash and gold reserves decline and potential gold bonds. It condemns free trade rhetoric and mocks reform efforts as seen in Washington.
A historic political speech warns that free trade would paralyze industry and hurt credit. Senator Brice, speaking in Columbus, predicts Democratic control after March 4 and argues taxation and policy will reshape American industries, heightening uncertainty for investors and workers. It frames business fear as rooted in policy rather than currency.
In Sigourney the Republican nominee for governor opened with strong crowd support as Keokuk county Republicans welcomed him. He attacked the Democratic era, praised Lincoln and Grant era values, and urged Iowa voters to back industry, pensions, and temperance while condemning free trade and Democratic policy.
The Iowa State Register argues Reed's rules, using business methods, will triumph in shaping legislation despite Democratic opposition. It praises their vitality and rejects filibustering, predicting broad public endorsement and eventual acceptance of the rules and their author.
A compilation of editorial opinions from multiple papers critiquing Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, and Democratic prospects. Quotes note shifts in free trade stance, party strength, and northern versus southern loyalties amid the 1890s political landscape.
The article lists prominent women and European figures, noting passions for jewelry treasure hunts, prison reform leadership, and superstition about gems. It mentions Mrs Mary Latunop preaching at the World’s WCTU meeting in Chicago, Miss Eatallian Morerrt’s memory feats, Mrs Frances Yopeson Bersert’s new play plans, and Laura Unpey being admitted to Nevada bar after a strong exam.
Camp fire reminiscence recalls Col Isaac C. Pugh’s brigade near Jackson Mississippi July 13 1863. A Union force charged confederate works, many killed or captured. The narrator aids wounded, is wounded, and later meets Samuel Pasco of the Third Florida regiment who becomes a U S senator. A long friendship grows from war and reunion at national conventions in 1884 and 1885.
A Civil War era nurse notes confederate and Union dead after the Antietam fight. He describes bodies in rigid postures from muscular spasm at death and contrasts bravery in combat with moral courage, citing anecdotes of soldiers from the same regiment.
The Minnesota legislature authorized a monument on Gettysburg battlefield to honor the First Minnesota. Hancock ordered a bold, double-quick charge that held the line despite enormous casualties. Of 262 men, 215 fell, with only 47 remaining in line, a feat described as unparalleled in military annals. Judge Lochren, a survivor, lauds the action as unmatched in valor and sacrifice.
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