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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1881
Page
2
The Intelligencer reports Carter H. Harrison was re-elected mayor of Chicago by a margin of 7 750 to 2 250 over last year. Democrats and Republicans were surprised as Republicans aimed to defeat him while the beer element and the street gang vote backed his gallant eagle campaign.
The piece supports Biddlebarger as a democratic Hancock elector and cavalry captain from the Confederate era. It argues Senate Republicans fight for him and urges democratic votes to appoint as sergeant at arms, warning against spite against principles.
Within the week a rumor in Iowa says the Milwaukee and St. Paul Company will not build west from Marion due to pooling with the C N W and the A L P. The writer questions how a divvy on west-bound business could be claimed and doubts the route would force the C N W to share earnings with a competing line.
A Western opinion piece rails at Washington stalemate. It brands Mahone as honest and Daniel as a liar and accuses the Senate of inaction and partisanship, claiming Republicans block executive sessions over petty officer elections while undermining the party's name.
The Chicago Tribune comments on Judge Blodgett’s barb wire ruling noting it concedes barbs and spikes are long known but patent must stem from inventive genius. It praises public interest over private monopoly and urges Illinois and neighboring states to back similar efforts to curb exclusive rights.
The Republican caucus risks prolonging the fight over electing Senate clerks delaying executive business. The new Administration suffers from uncertain tenure as officials’ terms expire and office seekers press. The Court falters with vacancies unfilled and judges incapacitated, while a quorum remains elusive.
A Chicago Tribune summary argues Republicans lack a quorum to enforce a Senate majority, criticizes filibusters delaying executive appointments, and dismisses anti Bourdon strategy as beyond Senate purview while urging prompt action on nominations and a halt to prolonged clerkship battles. It notes Mahone and Riddlebarger cases as electoral forks and cautions against partisan standoffs harming public business.
The piece surveys public sentiment for ex Senator Harlan as a potential governor while detailing extensive historical notes on food adulteration. It cites editorials from Mount Pleasant Journal Fairfield Ledger Ottumwa Courier and Gazette urging or opposing Harlan. It then traces examples of mustard pepper and other condiments adulteration and the risks to consumers.
A historic review notes 19th century tea facing with chromates and lead, and arsenite of copper, plus long use of chiccory in coffee. It cites London excise seizures in 1843 and 1846, and outlines adulterants in package coffee. The passage references 1855 parliamentary testimony by Mr. Jay and notes Surrey carrot and parsnip cultivation for chiccory.
Farmers and mechanics of Central Iowa held a snowbound meeting that produced united action against alleged patent abuses. Washburn Moen & Co. attended with Miller and Godfrey, but the group proceeded without external counsel. A strong working committee was chosen to press Congress for patent law reforms to prevent future injustices.
The State Register notes lice target colts calves and pigs especially when poor in flesh. Bluestone in lard or kerosene are warned as dangerous remedies. A safer method cited is using the cooled potato water from boiled potatoes to wet infected animals, with one or two applications claimed effective.
A large stock of the best kinds of harrows made at J C Mitchells warehouse in Nevada. Pet Pony and Keystone corn shellers sold by J C Mitchell in Nevada.
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