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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1892

Page

2

Story County Ticket and State Office Candidates

For Secretary of State W M McFarland of Exmet county. For Treasurer Byron A Beesc of Marshall county. For Auditor Co G McCarthy Story county. Story County ticket. For Clerk District Court Co M Morse. For Auditor A P King. For enerser H C Du. For County Attorney M P Webb. For Member Board of all term R W Liddle. To Fill Vacancy J B Shaw. For County Surveyor to fill vacancy B N Moss Co The Louisiana lottery now tries to gain a foothold in the Sandwich Islands.

Byron A. Beesc Marshall County State Co. G. McCarthy Story County B. N. Moss Co Louisiana Sandwich Islands

Spain Declares October 12 Holiday Honoring Discovery

R G Cousins Cedar county’s brilliant young orator spoke at the republican rally in Grundy Center Thursday. Great enthusiasm is reported as is the case everywhere Mr. Cousins has spoken.

R. G. Cousins Cedar County Grundy Center Mr. Cousins

Infernal mail bomb targets Governor Flower

A sensational report notes an infernal machine sent through the mails to Governor Flower. The piece comments on the strange uses of the U.S. mails and the wide range of possible events in New York.

New York Governor Flower U.S

Clarkson Re-Elected President at Buffalo Republican League

At the national Republican League convention in Buffalo last week J S Clarkson received a unanimous vote to continue as president. The league plans its next annual meeting in Louisville.

National Republican League Buffalo J. S. Clarkson the League Louisville

Hill Reaffirms Democratic Faith Amid Party Rally

Hill declares he is a democrat and says he has been one since before and after the Chicago convention. The statement emphasizes continued party loyalty and identity within the Democracy for David ranks.

David Hill Chicago

Mexico Congress Opens as Diaz Reports Strong Finances

The national congress of Mexico opened last Friday. President Diaz announces government receipts for the fiscal year exceed thirty seven million dollars and the outlook remains peaceful and prosperous.

National Congress of Mexico Diaz

Exchange on British Cobden free trade cited in 1555 debate

Mr 8 8 Cox a New York Democrat in 1555 discussed the Mills bill. He said a glorious end to the debate would be to have gentlemen from the other side join to clear the way for Cobden free trade with Britain.

Cox State of New York

Pension funds and cotton proceeds spark Southern critique

The Times-Recorder argues the South must supply 1,000,900 bales of cotton annually to fund the pension system. It claims two thirds go to Union veterans who are described as tramps or beggars, accusing Republicans of draining Southern funds.

the Americas Ga.) Times-Recorder

Massachusetts Democrat Warns Against Tin Plate Decline

A DNC member in Massachusetts argues that national prosperity blinds voters to the threat facing the tin plate industry. He contends Democrats push policies aimed at harming American manufacturers by claiming they are inferior and costly, risking domestic industry.

Massachusetts Democratic National Committee

Des Moines Hosts Progressive Women at Suffrage Meeting

This week Des Moines hosts a large gathering of progressive women forming the Mississippi Valley conference which on Thursday merged into the state suffrage convention. The meetings aim to discuss securing women’s rights and bring indirect benefits to participants.

Des Moines

Bulletin No 18 presents stock study and orchard topics

Bulletin No 18 of the Experiment Station appeared last week. Eight topics include stock experiment and observation, carrying interests, plant diseases in cereals, harmful insects, and apple trees plus College Farm crops. Though less broad for general readers, the bulletin offers practical value on these topics.

Cholera scare in New York prompts clean living push

The text notes cholera has been in New York City since September 6 and no spread has occurred. It argues the Board of Health may have the city under decent sanitary control and that the scare could prompt public cleanliness, right living, and isolation of cases.

New York City Board of Health

Public Health Needs Hygienic Knowledge for All

The article argues that despite medical understanding, the public requires better hygienic knowledge and practice to control contagious diseases and protect community health. It emphasizes practical steps and civic responsibility in everyday life.

Massachusetts Governor Declares October 21 National Holiday

In a proclamation aligned with the president, Governor Russell of Massachusetts designates Friday October 21 as a rational holiday urging all state school children to sing the great anthem America at a given hour.

Russell Massachusetts America

Romance October Issue to Feature German Stories

The October number of Romance will be a special German issue the second in the series. Over half of its contents are translated from German providing American readers access to many characteristic works by Germanys top writers in a single magazine.

American Board Chicago National Coulrt Minneapolis

Prof Wilson on Country Roads and Steel for Rural Highways

Professor Wilson argues for steel surfaced roads in rural areas funded by local taxes similar to railways. He says state government will not fund universal road steel and suggests county or sub district action with equitable taxation. Farmers should support extra taxes if properties are taxed evenly.

Wade Tenver Verere

A Farmer Attests to Road Reform in County

A Dallas county farmer notes two and a quarter miles of road on his farm with an annual road and poll tax average of 33 dollars for ten years. He says the lands on both sides paid 660 dollars but only temporary grading and a few culverts remain, making the road impassable in wet times. He calls this typical and blames an inefficient road system rather than timely labor.

Dallas Fis Munch

Hat Store Bargain Clash Over Caps

A man asks Frank H. Jones for boys caps price while another vendor claims cheaper options elsewhere. The exchange ends with a discount offer and a note on counterfeit lookalikes. A Des Moines clergyman is lampooned for using fire insurance papers for notices. A Madisonian editorial lauds national prosperity and GOP pride.

Frank H. Jones Harrison and Reid Mr. Jones Harrison Morton Gate City Des Moines Republican Party Madisonian

Beet Sugar Boom At Chino Factory In San Bernardino

Beets through California show rapid growth with over 250000 pounds of beet sugar produced at the Chino factory in San Bernardino from this year’s crop. Four hundred thousand acres of beets planted versus 2700 last year, and growers averaging 34.50 per ton. One farmer with twenty acres and fifteen tons to the acre paid for his land with the first beet crop, spurred by a bounty on beet sugar and a hoped for Iowa-style profitability.

Chino San Bernardino Cal California Iowa Clinton Weekly Age

Polk county coal miners strike and regional incidents

Iowa briefs report 2000 Polk county coal miners on strike, Osceola fire destroys a dry goods building valued at 3500, Fontanelle schools closed for diphtheria, and a Rock Island wreck at Iowa City injures no one. Other items include a Des Moines sale, cholera scare in Sioux City, weather notes, burglaries, and multiple accidents with casualties.

Polk County Osceola Oak Park Des Moines Dubuque Fontanelle Rock Island Road Iowa City

Public Reform Call Encourages Ballot Box Action

A quotation from Benjamin Harrison in 1888 urges laboring men to pursue reforms through public discussion and the ballot. He counsels confidence in the mass sentiment of the people and to appeal for reforms with wise calm and boldness.

Benjamin Harrison

Are You Well Dressed What a difference it makes

A brief editorial asserts the value of well fitting, stylish clothes and criticizes sellers who value profit over quality. It promotes selling stylish, well-made garments and notes success in pleasing the trade.

The President To The Veterans

The piece honors Union veterans and urges generous response to their service. It notes the upcoming veterans parade in the national capital and quotes Gen. Harrison on veteran bonds. It highlights the Republican tie to veterans who bore the flag home in 1865 and marched in the grand review.

Harrison National Capital Republican Party

Entertainment Box Social at Keltner School House Friday

An Ames area fundraiser hosts an entertainment and box social supper at the Keltner school house on Friday Sept 30 to benefit the local Sunday school. Rev J K Hester will speak and baskets sell after the literary program. Neighbors and readers are invited.

D. P. Lyon Peona County Isaac Young Illinois Keltner J. K. Hester Ames

Mrs Harrison's Great Painting From The White House

Mrs Benjamin Harrison, first lady and noted flower painter, presents a porcelain panel of orchids. Demorest's Magazine offers a free reproduction with each October issue, available through local dealers or by mail for 20 cents.

Benjamin Harrison Demorest Mothers, Wives and Daughters of America The Republic White House W. Jennings East 14Th St New York

August issue of Iowa Weather and Crop Review noted

The August issue of the monthly Review of the Iowa Weather and Crop Service is available. The note praises the journal for being excellent and consistently readable and wishes its name could be shortened.

Iowa Weather and Crop Service

New Entries and Advances in the 2:20 Trotters List

The 2:20 list for trotters shows eighty-two entries this year from record reductions. Twenty-nine trotters who started the season on the list have reduced their records, while twenty-four entered the list by using their records. Fourteen new standard performers trotted into the 2:20 list and thirty-five new standard performers paced into that prestigious line.

Tur Intelligencer Ames Excelsior Library Company of Chicago Messrs. Westerman & Arnold Library Co Seven Oaks Adam Bede Green Mountain Boys Man Lord Fauntleroy Ben Hur Arthur Bonnicastle Donald Grant Irving Washington McCarthy Gordon Wordsworth Browning Tennyson Whittier Bryant Whitaker Robb

Des Moines Weather and Crop Report September 20 1892

Central Station Iowa reports a cool dry week with below normal temperatures and light frosts on the 14th and 16th affecting late crops in low areas. Corn progress is fair under adverse temps with rapid advances early September but cooler than last year. Overall crop conditions vary with many fields needing time to ripen.

Central Station Des Moines Iowa

Cleveland opposed pensions and the World’s deceit

A defender accuses the New York World of lying about pensions and Cleveland. The letter denounces World’s cablegrams, alleges anti Union soldier cruelty by the Civil War era, and claims Cleveland opposed graft and supported Southern integrity. The speaker urges the World to stop its smear and accept truth about Cleveland.

New York World Cleveland New York Grover Cleveland

Woman's Ailments and Dr. Pierce's Prescription Featured

An advice piece urges women to seek medical help for functional weaknesses, promoting Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a guaranteed remedy. A fire at Eaton's furniture factory in Ottumwa caused about $16,000 in damage.

Pierce Eaton Ottumwa

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Intelligencer S.k.willson, Publishers Indiana Whitelaw Reid Atoeney Censtral John Y. NE Millsany W.M. McFarland Exmet County Geo. W. Perkins Fremont County A. B. Cummins Polk Cxany Milton Remley Johnson County KR. Hays Marion County Story County Ticket Clerk District Court M. Morse A. P. King Enerser H.C. DU M.P. Webb Board of R. W. Liddle J. B. Shaw Government of Spain United States Ares Prof Wilson State News John Briar O. E. Shannan Cedar Rapids Sioux City Iowa Weather Service Col. Spencer Algona Glidden Montezuma van Cleaf W. 8. Garvin Mt. Pleasant Ephraim Sparrow Zearing John Shea Clinton Vatican H. 8. Welsh Decorah M. VP. Merrill John Johnson Independence Manly Benton Waverly Chas. Howard Pilot Mound Boone County Charles Gay Elm Street Clinton and Illinois High Bridge John H. Keatley Col. Keatley Council Bluffs Pennsylvania Alaska Mason City A. Fellows Lime Creek New York Weekly Tribune Intelligencer Tribune Total K. Wilson President Harrison Ter McKinley Democratic Party McKinley New York Press Wlakesneare Interior National Congregational Paper Franklin St Cramer Brothers Sisson’s Hemstreet & McLain J.M. Butcher J. J. Grove Efruits Adams U. S Durham N. C Globe Skandinaven Skandinaven and _ Intelligencer Castoria Twenty Third Iowa Infantry Twenty-third Iowa John S. Walker L. Glasgow Nevada Itf McCann Lowa North Western Line Minnesota North and South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Utah Idaho Colorado Montana Chicago and North- Western Harry KanSo Iowa State University Crown & Bridge Works Goble’s Harness Store Ames Market Hoga. Iees I. A. C. Creamery Northwestern Fence Company Downs E. S. Downs Marshalltown Jd. BR. Stark Sale Stable J.H. Allen West Main Street Acents M. E. McMichael Dray and Express Read’s Market E. C. West Trent L M Sole
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