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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1884
Page
2
Chapter 143 proposes sweeping changes to liquor laws. It creates harsher penalties for selling or distributing intoxicating liquors and expands manufacture and import restrictions. It adds reporting obligations for permit holders and extends penalties for violations and false returns.
An old street-car driver recalls a Civil War moment when John Logan inspired retreat and restraint amid heavy fighting near Atlanta. The speaker notes Logan's calm command halted bloodshed as blue coats advanced, and a whispered blessing followed his words.
Sam Colley remarks on extremes at the breakfast table. He notes Widow Flapjack’s stoutness and her thin coffee as a playful insult. The widow retorts about unpaid board, and Sam’s quip signals a tense exchange.
A quoted exchange discusses mercy toward birds and a proposed law to ban killing them. The dialogue contrasts the idea of sparing birds with hat ornament needs, noting some conditions justify shooting when necessity arises.
A mixed page of satirical social scenes and a lengthy student letter attacks the Aurora editor and college administration. The Blaine nominating debate is critiqued alongside a dramatic Ames campus portrait of unrest and calling for the editor’s resignation over alleged bias.
A peculiarly phrased critique likens Waara to a speculative policy maker, suggesting an overproduction plan for seven years followed by seven years of underproduction. It contrasts his logic with a hypothetical Jay Gould wielding influence to control a nation.
Several gentlemen listed with the Boston Independent meeting deny signing the document and say they oppose the movement. The Journal questions whether the purifying politics effort begins with forgery accusations.
The Chicago Tribune cites the New York Post and several Old-line papers as having bolted Blaine and Logan's nomination. It argues none of these papers supported a Republican presidential candidate since their founding and predicts the GOP will endure without their aid.
An old Lincoln tale is cited to explain why the bolting Republicans fault each other. Lincoln compares the situation to a jackass that kicks most when comfort is greatest, noting inconsistent braying and kicking across moments. The joke targets the Independent Party crowd.
A historical critique argues that George William Curtis denounced Hendricks as a disloyal copperhead and unfit for the presidency, yet later supported the ticket with Tilden, exposing alleged reform pretenses and party hypocrisy across decades. The piece asserts Curtis and Democratic leaders have not changed.
The article describes public auctions of paupers in Maryland and Georgia, noting whipping posts in some states. At Oakland on May 31 a sorrowful sale occurred in which paupers were examined on blocks. An old woman, sold for $7 to a boarding house keeper, cried out and despaired.
A string of neighboring exchanges describes a newcomer’s habits. Remarks criticize her use of a common clay pipe for play with children, smoking, and alleged drinking. The tone centers on social judgment among women.
A young mother Mrs Simperson tries to urge her precocious daughter Mamie to bedtime. Mamie resists insisting the chickens are in bed, while Mamie notes the old hen went to bed with them. The scene occurs after a social visit at the house.
A night scene has Will Haven singing when a female Irish voice from a front upper story window asks if it is him and inquires about Mamie. The caller asks for another song, noting the old folks are out and requesting "Sweet Violets."
In Trenton New York Rev C D Diggs reports his wife recovered from a three year rheumatism after using Athlophoros. He says she is now active and sound and urges wider distribution of the remedy to help others.
A deluxe political reference issued by Jones Brothers & Co of Chicago presents a complete cyclopedia of political knowledge. It includes extended biographies of Blaine and Logan, convention proceedings, political statistics, tariff history, party histories, presidential election facts, and lives of all presidents with illustrations. Author editor John Clark Ridpath LL D is noted as the eminent historian.
Publishers announce a 165 page collection of war songs with full sheet music and piano or organ accompaniment. It covers a Gettysburg engagement scene in color, claimed to be unique and valued high, offered postpaid for 5 cents with a future price noted.
A girl named Florence pesters her father to visit grandmother far away. He jokes that it costs $10 per trip, but the girl retorts that $10 grandmas grow on every bush. They proceed with the visit, using a playful exchange to justify the journey.
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