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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
7
Local column compiles wry sayings and social observations from Ames readers. The piece surveys attitudes on honesty, ingenuity, pride, and friendship, while noting international views on Samoa and the Philippines and critiquing press coverage.
A reflective meditation on living fast in the battle against oppression. It contrasts the meaning of life found in sacrifice for a grand cause with earthly beauty redeemed by Angelo’s chisel and Raphael’s pencil, suggesting profound happiness in purposeful sacrifice.
The piece contrasts the fashionable image of wealthy French women with a sizable charitable order of eighty thousand members aimed at alleviating suffering and uplifting the needy. It notes over one hundred thousand Frenchwomen trained as nurses or emergency sisters ready for wartime service.
Reported examination questions mix misattribution with fanciful facts. Students proposed playful definitions such as a disease discoverer John Bright and a sleeping car inventor Richard Wagner. Other entries mock pedagogy with "The science of religion" and "Learned pomposity" inviting speculation on the author’s wit.
Germany has removed from the Philippines and put it under U S protection, exchanging a doubtful guarantor for a solvent one. Losses from disturbances could not be collected or punishing perpetrators without violating sovereign rights transferred by Spain to the United States. A claim against the natives would be doubtful as collection would collide with the United States and cost more than the amount.
The Mennonites select pastors through a solemn ritual using Bibles each candidate selects. A white slip in one Bible marks the chosen pastor, whose ordination follows after the congregation praises divine appointment.
The American Potteries company, a New Jersey trust hatchery product, fell apart last week after spending 250000 on organizing. Projectors abandoned the venture as public scrutiny rose over how prospectus promises would be fulfilled and shares were not taken.
Fort Dover reports a jealous lover named Wm Snelson shot at his sweetheart Mae Bee bee 17 in Lehigh before turning the gun on himself. The incident followed rival interest from Hall. Snelson died about twenty minutes later. Authorities and neighbors seek the deceased’s identity as a possible relative dispute unfolds.
A major fire started in Carney's livery stable hay mow and rapidly spread through Pomeroy destroying Cul len's photograph gallery Bernhardt's shoe store Anton's meat market Wilson's drug store and Carney's livery stable. Six horses burned. Loss estimated 75 000 to 100 000 with partial insurance. Incendiary origin suspected amid renewed fears and a townwide alert.
Six companies of the Forty-ninth Iowa arrive from Dunfuskie Island and set up camp two miles south of Savannah on the old Third North Carolina site. The men are healthy and likely to be mustered out in two to three weeks. A Washington pay order reduces volunteers pay from 16.50 to 13 per day.
Des Moines April 15 officials of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad announce plans to build both extensions from Fonda to Dickens and a line from Rockwell City via Sac City and Storm Lake to Spencer this season. The Fonda to Dickens segment links the east and west lines and connects with the St Paul line via Spirit Lake and Jackson.
Des Moines on April 14 reports Walter J. McDowell killed himself with a gun. He went to a woods area about a mile south of the West Seventeenth street bridge, left notes to his mother and his sweetheart Eva Smith, and was found with a revolver in his right hand.
Geo H Fanu quier Mahaska county pioneer since 1851 died suddenly at his Oskaloosa home from apoplexy at age 77. Retired farmer, he moved to the city two years ago and leaves an aged wife and seven children.
A three year old son of M. C. Malin living northwest of Zearing drowned in a nearby creek. The body was recovered.
Des Moines reports on a small pox outbreak in Jones County with five cases and one death. Zimmerman family tied to multiple exposures near Greenfield township Martelle Lisbon Mechanicsville Mt Vernon. A strict quarantine is in place and two Cornell College students are ill at home with the disease.
Des Moines reports a new plan to organize a national school furniture trust with $10,000,000 capital. President Perkins of Grand Rapids Furniture and H L Hall of Western School Supply intend to absorb thirteen major school furniture houses and several smaller plants.
Ottumwa officials announce practical plans to relocate the Dain Manufacturing company from Carrollton Missouri to Ottumwa. The firm, employing 350 workers, would bring 1000 people to Ottumwa and plans include a 50 000 bonus, a large acre property, and selling remaining land as lots. The plant specializes in farm machinery including hay and feed mills.
Mrs L W Elliott, resident two miles south of Kingsley, accidentally fell into a dry well while gathering chips. The earth gave way, she dropped about five feet then eighteen feet to the bottom head first. she was dead on discovery. She leaves a husband and five children.
Des Moines reports Gov. Shaw says the state lacks authority to pay any part of the 2942.52 damages bill without approval by the government board of survey. About 300 has been approved, leaving the Agricultural Society to raise funds of 3 000 to 4 000 for fair grounds repair and attractions. Fort Dodge notes a 9 year old boy Lloyd Johnson injured severely when his leg was caught in a wagon wheel. amputation expected. Eau Claire reports Edward Rakes from Burlington fell fifty feet from a partially built bridge into ice, likely fatal injuries.
United States and British sailors suffer heavy losses after an ambush by Mataafa's forces near Apia Samoa on April 1. Officers Lansdale Manahan Freeman and four marines dead. Mataafa's casualties 40 killed. Bodies buried with honors at Moulinay amid ongoing fighting.
In Pottsville and Lebanon regions on April 14 notices announce wage hikes. Potts Brothers Iron Co and Glasgow Iron Co lower works raise from 2.50 to 2.75 per ton effective May plus proportional raises for other department workers. This marks a second increase within 60 days. Penn Belt and Nut Works and East Lebanon Iron Co post 10 percent raises effective May 1. Lebanon Manufacturing Co also boosts wages by 10 percent.
General Lawton advances north with gunboats Napidan and Laguna de Bay in support as rebels retreat. Troops cross Paghanjan and concentrate at Lumbun. Major Weisenberger's sharpshooters push toward Pactos and Ancontenoa, locating a rebel nest. Five North Dakota soldiers killed and two wounded.
In Havana on April 14 General Gomez was officially informed by Cuban generals that he should represent the army in talks with United States military authorities in Cuba. He accepted and then met Governor General Brooke to discuss disarmament and payment as eleven generals from the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth corps attended.
The Fifty-first Iowa has relieved the Tenth Pennsylvania at Malolos and the latter has moved on to Cavite. The change of command occurred as U S forces adjust positions during the Malolos operations.
The U S transport Sheridan carrying the Twelfth Regiment and a battalion of the Seventeenth Infantry arrived from New York after a smooth voyage. On April 11 Lieutenant Meyer vanished from the ship while sleeping on deck during extreme heat, presumed to have fallen overboard.
Washington April 17. The administration informs the Cuban planters' delegation that mortgages in Cuba will be extended for one year.
Maparip April 15 The minister of marine will submit to the chamber a bill for the construction of three ironclads to bolster Spain's naval power and defense capabilities.
Report from April 12 notes hundreds of Filipinos return home eager to resume peaceful life. The US Philippine commission proclamation spurs this trend, but a top American general warns the war is far from over and predicts a hundred thousand soldiers may be required before control is secured.
President McKinley considers appealing to Philippine volunteers to extend service for six months if needed. Nebraska and South Dakota demand quick troop return, but many volunteers prefer to remain with General Otis to subdue Aguinaldo. The move could influence a possible 35 000 provisional army call.
General Otis dispatches say Lawton's column dispersed insurgents east of Santa Cruz and seized larger lake vessels and a Spanish gunboat. Wheaton’s troops pushed rebels ten miles east of the Malolos railway line with few casualties. Spain warns of evacuating Polillo and Mindoro. Aguinaldo and Luna presumed active in Cavite and leadership changes noted.
Washington reports the war department will reorganize Cuba from seven provincial departments to four. Gen Brooke coordinates consolidation. In Havana, Marquis de Rabell announces a new Spanish party led by Marquis de Arguelles aiming for Cuba’s annexation to the United States. About thirty top Spaniards joined in conference and plan to press the issue when opportune. The party Front states its existence without political references and notes elected officers.
Victoria B C reports the steamer Glenogle arrived from the Orient carrying mail. News from Queensland notes a terrible gale on the 4th. At least 150 Japanese pearl fishers are drowned in the disaster.
The secretary of state directs the return of U S consuls to Spain who were forced to leave because of the war.
A quirky medieval library in Hereford Cathedral lists about 2000 volumes with 1500 chained to shelves. A satirical line claims 38 criminals per 1000 bachelors versus 18 per 1900 married men. Nearby Oberlin burglars used a trolley wire with a drill to force a bank vault entrance.
Testimony before the army beef inquiry court names Walker of the canal commission and Dr. Currie noting that fresh native beef and refrigerated rations were used by surveying parties. Statements discuss discolorations, preservatives, and possible germs in meat supplied to troops.
Maryville Mo April 12 It became known Frank Griffin editor of the Maryville Daily Review was killed days ago by Jesse He said in a dying statement to Prosecuting Attorney Martyn he believed he was the victim of a conspiracy of prominent Maryville figures in whom he had attacked through his paper and that Jesse was only a tool The prosecutor indicated this is the theory the state is pursuing The rumor caused a sensation but is discredited.
The U S patent office reports dozens of patents issued this week to inventors in Iowa Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Illinois California New York and Massachusetts with designs including a kite cabinet and a hammer staple and nail puller. Applications awaiting action by examiners total 6026. Also noted are the Samoan Commission plans to sail on April 28 after the Bern treaty parties agree on instructions for the mean commissioners departing San Francisco for Apia.
Manila April 14. The government orders General Rios as principal commander to cooperate for the evacuation of Zamboanga and Zoulan.
A domestic exchange shows a mother scolding Ethel for repeated disobedience. The dialogue hints at a playful conflict over rule breaking and a child’s insistence that it is enjoyable to defy directives.
A quirky dialogue mocks pseudo science as a Chi idiot jokes about likenesses and a woman driving a man and a nail, highlighting playful skepticism of new tricks and gender humor.
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