1887 History of Story County, Iowa by W. G. Allen

COAL BANKS—COAL PROSPECTS.

Collins Township-Find an account of coal in the history of the township. It is a boom to the township as well as to the town of Collins. It seems to be of good quality and quantity.

At different times "prospectors" have tried some for coal near Nevada. It has been found at several points near Nevada, but did not seem to be in paying quantities.

Mr. T. E. Alderman, of Nevada, has, within a few days, discovered a fifty-three inch vein at a depth of about 220 feet. He may bore deeper, and if a better vein is to be found he may find it. This is near his fine farm residence, and probably one mile from the court house. It will be of incalculable value to Nevada and surrounding country when a good vein of coal can be found so near the city.

Mr. A. Duff, of Ames, is also making efforts to find coal on his farm just north of Ames. Mr. and Mrs. Duff have proved themselves good and energetic citizens, and it is to be desired Mr. D. may find for his reward plenty of coal and of first quality.

THE PRESS OF THE COUNTY-NEWSPAPERS.

AMES.-The Ames Intelligencer, a weekly paper, commenced publication about April, 1868, by Mr. A. McFadden. He was succeeded, if I mistake not, by Capt. J. E. Duncan, who is giving us one of the best papers in the county. Politically Republican.

A paper called the "Monitor," weekly, commenced at Ames in August, 1885, edited by Mr. E. W. Clark, who died March 20, 1886, and the "Monitor" ceased being published in August, 1886. There is a monthly paper "The Aurora," being published at the Iowa Agricultural College. It has been published for twelve or more years, but I think it appears about nine months each year only.

CAMBRIDGE.-"The Reporter" commenced probably about —— Mr. — DOLPH was its editor. When it ceased publication is not certain.