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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1879
Page
2
The article in the Intelligencer reports Ma Warrencem in a Louisville Courier Journal double leaded editorial renominating Mr Tilden for the presidency. It suggests Kentusty violence and bloodshed scenes brief the journalist's mind as a possible explanation.
The piece discusses editors and the press weighing the upcoming U S Senate succession to Senator Kirkwood. It notes varying stances within the editorial fraternity and expresses hope that capable leaders will be chosen when the time comes.
The government issues bonds at ten dollars each bearing 4 percent interest to appeal to moderate earners. The plan seeks to encourage prudent saving by small investors and prevent premature spending while avoiding large-denomination bonds that many cannot afford.
The House pushed through the Army Appropriation bill and its riders amid partisan clash. Supporters praise its passage while critics call the political clauses a scapegoat that undermines the main measure and deepens sectional tensions in Congress.
A historical report notes large numbers leaving the South for Kansas and other states, with plans to curb this exodus through white labor schemes. It warns of a proposed coolie system and the alleged inducement of John Chiisnan to migrate south, risking a new form of servitude.
The Board of Officers convened by the President finds Major General Fitz John Porter unjustly convicted by the court martial. They deem his remarks about General Pope indiscreet but not just cause for condemnation and recommend the President annul the findings and sentence and restore Porter to his former position, effective from his dismissal date.
Outside the Big Ninth district, voters press for political favors and a bold claim that the 1890 convention could shift favors. The piece urges honoring the top candidate for the United States Senate, praising a man deemed head and shoulders above rivals in ability and qualifications.
The Register reports the death of Pheebe Fields at the Polk County poor farm after years of trauma from an attack by a gang in Boone. Some assailants were jailed. one remains at large. Fields, a troubled Ames resident, wandered to Boone and suffered grievous outrages before dying haunted by disgrace.
A conference in Dee Moines with D. M. and M. Railroad officials offers to finish the line to Webster City if Boone township grants a five percent tax and provides depot land free. The city has secured rights through streets, with lot owners agreeing to support the depot funds. The outcome hinges on taxpayers approving the tax to beat rivals and complete the graded Fort Dodge to Clarion route.
April 4 1879 Wasnthcrox Treasury officials cheer as huge subscriptions to four per cent bonds extinguish remaining five twenty six percent notes. Secretary Sherman explains a bank scramble to redeem uncalled five-twenties and outlines next steps for refunding long 1881 six per cents and future four per cent issues.
Heath and Milligan are the only manufacturers of strictly pure colored lead offered in twelve colors. They are not liquid paints but use the same consistency as pure white lead, sold in 100 lb kegs 26 lb tins and 12 bri and Lib cans. Tuomas and Molawn agents listed.
The article explains cattle gad fly infestations, their harming effects on milk yield and animal condition, and practical prompts for eradication. It notes grubs in hide swellings, breeding under August and September, and urges concerted farmer action to reduce local fly populations.
A Fort Dodge Gazette reader urges reform of road tax use and calls for abolishing district supervisors in Indiana style and replacing with township road commissioners. The letter argues for economical highway spending, unified township road maintenance, and legislative action to ensure permanent, usable roads and accountable supervision.
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