Democratic yearning for the old ticket grows daily
The piece notes a rising desire among Democrats for the traditional lineup and the familiar barl, signaling a shift in party sentiment as days pass.
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1884
Page
2
New York Delegate Cartis at National Convention
Gro. WM. Cartis serves as a delegate to the National Convention from New York while Conkling once styled Curtis as the man milliner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro. WM. Cartis
New York
Conkling
Curtis
Wordplay shifts city focus from cosmos to verse
A witty exchange contrasts the Chicago morning press with the Silver King as a speaker pleads in verse for yesterday, transforming the universe into a punny reimagining. The quip spotlights playful journalism style and literary humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Morning Press
Silver King
Bill Passes Senate For Literacy Aid To States
A bill in the Senate authorizes seven million dollars from the Government Treasury to be distributed to the states for educational use in proportion to illiteracy. The note implies Iowa may receive little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate of the
United States
Iowa
Wool duty bill defeated in House vote
The bill restoring the wool duty failed in the House. Kepburn Kasson Weller and Willson voted for the duty while Henderson Murphy and Struble voted no. The remaining members were absent or not voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iown
Kepburn
Kasson
Weller
Willson
Henderson
Murphy
Struble
Gold prospectors warned against west field rush
The article notes greater promise in wheat corn and potato fields of the west than in Idaho gold mines. It cautions speculators to think carefully before venturing, warning that the odds of success are slim and disaster possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Idaho
Rail merger secures Kingsley branch extension to Sioux City
The Chicago and Northwestern have bought the Sioux City and Pacific roads the Maple Valley and Kingsley branch and all of John J Blair's interest together with the Blair river bridge. Possession is planned for July 3 guaranteeing the Kingsley branch extension to Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern
Sioux City
Greenbacks May Dominate Local Political Scene
The Supreme Court ruling upholding Greenbacks fuels fear that Ben Butler and the Greenbackers will rise again. With hard times and crop failures looming, the county anticipates lively political performances and possible shifts in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Ben Butler
Greenbackers
Militia Units Forming In Ottumwa And Carroll
Two new militia companies are to be organized in the state after a legislative resolution. Ottumwa and Carroll have applied and are ordering uniforms. Once uniforms arrive they will be inspected and, if approved, supplied with arms and accoutrements to join the state militia on equal footing with existing units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Carroll
What is money according to a historic perspective
The excerpt defines money as anything that buys bread and clothes and as a force that increases desire the more one has. It notes money fuels newspaper production and can lead people to perdition and destruction, describing it as an imaginary thing that cannot satisfy desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perdition
Mason Named Delegate Hopeful by Tuer Boone Republicans
The Tuer Boone Republican County Convention unanimously endorsed Charles T. Mason as a delegate to the National Republican Convention from the Tenth District. The group praises his abilities and pledges to align with party aims, while not revealing his personal presidential preference. They express hope he becomes a district delegate.
Cities Hound for Equal State Funding to Secure Grounds
The legislature allocated 50000 for permanent grounds for the State Agricultural Society and requires the hosting city to match with cash. Iowa cities like Dubuque Marshalltown Cedar Rapids and Des Moines show interest but have not yet raised the necessary funds. Des Moines papers press urgent efforts to gather the $50000 by subscription to qualify as a location candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Society
Iowa
Dubuque
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Evening sky shows Venus and four bright planets together
In the western sky Venus stands out before twilight ends while Saturn Jupiter and Mars line the eastern sky. A procession of first magnitude stars patrols the horizon with Sirius Rigel Betelgeuse Procyon Aldebaran Capella and others visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Sirious
Rigel
Betel Geuse
Procyon
Aldebarn
Turning Points of the Civil War Questioned
A writer argues Shiloh Stone River and Chicamauga were not the war turning points Vicksburg and Gettysburg are hailed as decisive Union victories The piece contrasts northern and southern memories of the war and urges remembrance of just principles over forgiveness Alone the two sides differ on cause and consequence of the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Shiloh
Stone River
Chicamauga
Vicksburg
Gettysburg
Mississippi
Lee
Grant
Potomac
Rio Grande
Gettysburg and Vicksburg mark turning points in the Civil War
The passage argues that Union victories at Shiloh Chickamauga and especially Vicksburg and Gettysburg doomed the Confederacy. It praises Gen Thomas for heroism at Chicamauga and suggests a precise Gettysburg style painting of Vicksburg would greatly benefit history and potentially reward the artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Butterine in Des Moines Market Sparks Probe
Two Des Moines businessmen traced a suspected dairy product sold as butter to a local store. They bought 4 pounds at 25 cents a pound, melted it, cooled it, and found grease settled at the bottom while the top formed a waxy layer, indicating butterine or swine butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Des Moines
State Encampment of the G A R at Marshall Iowa
The State Encampment of the G A R at Marshall drew about 1000 to 1200 attendees the largest for Iowa with over 14000 members in 317 Posts. Delegates were named for the National Encampment and a debate on pension and college trustees resolutions followed. next encampment set for Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Iowa
Gov
Sherman
Given
Tuttle
Edgington
Sanford
Benson
C. G. Miller
Waterloo
Capt. Miller
Wis. Inf
Badger
Tyler
Keokuk
W. H. Salada
Des Moines
J. V.C
J. QO. Skinner
Polk City
Joan Bowman
Cedar Falls
Lot Abraham
Mount Pleasant
S. King
Charles Longley
Tipton
A. Loomis
W. D. Thayer
Jessup
C. W. Gibson
M. L. Sherman
Fredericksburg
P. D. Schofield
H. H. Eddy
Vinton
J. N. W. Rumple
J. T. Parker
Sigourney
Robert Kissick
W.W. Phillips
A. C. Baxter
W. A. Brown
Leon
W. M. Little
S. M. Child
Dunlap
M. Nichols
Chas. Wickware
Webster City
Capt
Henry Wilson, Jr
Ames
Albert Head
Jefferson
G. E. Warner
la W
The
Agricultural College
Geddes
J. Rush Lincoln
Davenport
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promoted for Clearer Skin
An advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as popular among women for banishing impurities from blood and skin. It claims the product makes the face glow with health and beauty.
Local businesses and trades listed in early directory
A fragmented 19th century business guide lists numerous shops and artisans. Names include George H. Prance Ww Makers and Blacksmiths Glidden & Long George F. Simmons Paul Mahnke L Mak Shoemaker T C Hetland McDowell Burge Monareth and others with painting paper hanging billiards nursery and moving services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West House
Raynor House
George H. Prance
Glidden & Long
Mason
George F. Simmons
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General Grant
Shrewsbury
Times
Tex
America
Heaven
U. S. Grant
New York Tribune
Col. Geo. Loren
Wisconsin
Lincoln
North
Bac
Bradley & Paxton
Thomas & Loud
EL. Woles
Ames, Tow A
Lymouth
J. J. Coon
U.S
Ward & CO
Louisiana, Mo
Bingham & CO
H. J. Holbrook & Co
Reynolds Bros
C. Buell & Son
Thos. Emerson's Sons
Faley & Hose
Jamestown
Ames Business Directory
Attorneys At Law
G. A. Meredith
D. McCarthy
Stevens & Hays
Geo
A. Canara
Moses Rees
Ae A
Beverly
Dentit
Chas, Hunt
Veterinary
E. R. Cramblitt
F. Simmons
Cook
General Merchandise
Bigelow & Huntington Bradley & Paxton
Thomas Bros. & Soper
Bank of Issue and Deposit
Union National Bank of Ames
Millinery
E. Dix, M
A. J. Sweeney
T. K. Soper
Nettie Barndollar
W. Bennett
Jennie Lockwood
Hawley & Co
A. H. Thayer
J. L. Bartlett
W. J H. Clark
Ames Flouring Mills
Henry Met “Thy
G. H. Ranyon
Wright & Ives
Ca & Co
Leas
Bradley
Templeton, Bosworth & Coe
Gooda
K.W. Brown
H. Lig
M. BE. Wilc
King Thomas & Loud
Larmber
Benj. Read
D. Ee
C.D. Norman Commdaxton
Li Wilson
Cook & Shields
Paul Mahnke
Tudkweeer&ficsa, L. Mak Shoemaker
T. C. Hetland
Charles Itmer
McDowell
Monareth
Paxton
A. Jd. Graves
G. W. Staves
Justin D. Fulton
D. D
Brooklyn
N. Y
P. A. West
M. B
Ashville
Tennagee
S. B. McCord
Ee Awesworth
Pond’s
EX Ract CO
14Th St
Maxwell & Son
Ben
Sacramemo
California
Harter
Dk. Lauten
Setce
Hanrer
Alf Drevaestn
Geo. G. Tilden
George G. Tilden
Ames, Ia
Railroad IN
Chicago & Northwest Railway
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Colorado
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
LaCrosse
Sparta
Madison
Fort Howard
Green Bay
Wis
Owerane
Mankato
Minn
Cedar
Ra Moines
Algona
Clinton
Ishanh
Iowan
Freeport
Elgin
Breckford
Chicagoe
Ill
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