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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1884

Page

2

Reform cry in Democratic platform attacked by Republican reply

Ignatiuspolis Sonnel argues that the Democratic platform demands reform but fails to specify how to reform, listing twelve Republican achievements and asking the Democrats to name items to challenge rather than chant reform. The piece labels reform as demagogic if not clearly defined.

Democratic Party Republican Party Party of Reform Union Party of “Reform Ignadigna Polis Sonnel

St Nicholas for August Opens With Many Illustrations

The August issue features Old Shep and the Central Park Sheep by Franklin H. North with Monks and Taber illustrations. It includes Frieda's Doves by Blane Willis Howard and The Corner of the Cathedral and The Dormer-window by Friapps. Celia Thaxter illustrates The Curious Louse, plus papers by Colton and Drake. A Constantinople fire tale, Spinning wheel Story by Isa M. Alcott, Baldwin of Jerusalem, Marvin and his Boy Hunters, and poems by Swett and Hayne accompany prose by Campbell and Sloder.

St. Nicholas Central Park Franklin H. North New York Jas. A. Monks W. Taber Blane Willis Howard Chas. E. Colton W. H. Drake Constantinople Isa M. Alcott Baldwin Jerusalem Maurice Thompson Marvin Suzane Swett Charles R. Talbot William N. Hayne Eva Lovett Carson Helen Campbell C. F. Slolder

Bingham & Co Sells J I Case 16 Inch Sulky Plows Cheap

Bingham and Company advertise a limited stock sale of J I Case 16 inch riding sulky plows offered at unusually low prices.

g@ Bingham & Co

Mason LloyMes Renominated for Congress in Webster City

Mason LloyMes was renominated for Congress at Webster City on Wednesday by an unanimous vote. The outcome signals strong backing for LloyMes within the party ranks as it shapes the upcoming campaign.

Ben Butler Ben Mason LloyMes Congress Webster City

Unanimous renomination of Judge PD D Miracle at Webster City

The Webster City Circuit Court nominated Judge PD D Miracle for another term by unanimous vote on Wednesday. The decision keeps Miracle on the bench at the circuit level.

11Th Distict D. D. Miracle Hamilton County

VIVALDO Flags Skunk as Impossible to Straighten

VIVALDO argues the classic Skunk cannot be straightened, calling it an impossibility due to its winding ways. He compares it to a Democrat, implying complexity and resistence to alteration.

Vivaldo

Ben Burver Campaigner Promises Warm Canvass for Democrats

Ben Burver campaigns as a Presidential candidate urging a heated canvass to energize Democratic supporters. He aims to rally party workers and appeal to voters with fervent rhetoric in the field.

Ben. Burver

Evidence grows on Greeley expedition cannibalism

New details emerge about the rescued members of the Greeley expedition who survived by eating the bodies of their dead comrades, revealing a grim pattern in the tragic winter ordeal and raising questions about survivor behavior and ethics.

Greeley Expedition

Republicans Nominate For Fourth District Seats

Twe Republicans of the fourth Congressional District have nominated Lon. W. E. Fuller for the long term and Maj. E. H. Conger for the long term, Hon. H. T. Smith for the short term, Judge Joseph Lyman for the ninth, and Maj. Holmes for the tenth.

Twe Lon. W. E. Fuller Kasgon E. H. Conger H. T. Smith Joseph Lyman Holmes

Brutal liquor mob attacks and torments prosecutor in Iowa City

A brutal liquor mob in Iowa City on Wednesday defied the law and violently assaulted the attorney prosecuting a liquor case. They knocked down a man named Swafford, fired bullets into a house, tarred a constable, and carried out other violent acts.

Iowa City Swafford

Kelso Backed as Presidential Elector by Tux Hardin Delegates

The Tux Hardin and Franklin delegates to the State Convention support Dr. J Seaton Kelso for Presidential Elector from the Tenth District. He is praised as an veteran party stalwart with a long track record of loyalty dating back to Wisconsin.

Tux Hardin Franklin Dr. J. Seaton Kelso Tenth Dr. Kelso Wisconsin

Harpers Blame Blaine Refusal for Book Sale Conflict

The Harpers are charged with opposing Blaine because he would not let them publish his book at favorable terms, with potential earnings cited around a half million if they could have negotiated better. The report has circulated for weeks with no denial, casting doubt on George William Curtis' reform ideals being driven by money.

Harpers Blaine Knight George William Curtis Wrsteern New York Chicago Boston Delage

Endorsements Set Stage for County Convention Nominations

The convention nomin ees are Hale for Supervisor Boyes for Recorder and Smith for Clerk, all in official stations. Smith faces debate over his long tenure while Hale and Boyes are praised as capable and deserving of re election for another term. The ticket is expected to win.

L. L. Smith H. L. Boyes Anthony Hale Hale Boyes Smith Slate Capt. Smith Congress Piero Gasconade Harry H. Boyes Norwegen Johnson Union L. Smith A. E. Lucas C. M. Soper

Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Health and Beauty

Bazaar advertisement extols Parker's Ginger Tonic as improving health and complexion. It claims the tonic yields rich blood, joy, strength, and beauty, urging ladies to try it.

Parker Bazaar

County Republican Convention Adopts Contested Delegates

The County Republican Convention met at the Court House in Nevada and elected temporary officers J. W. Maxwell and A. H. Buck. It endorsed Blaine for President and Logan for Vice President, chose county officers candidates, and named delegates to State Congressional and Judicial conventions amid dispute over Sherman Township representation.

Court House Nevada I. L. Smith County Central Committee J. W. Maxwell A. H. Buck Sherman Township Committee On Committee On Resolutions Jon. J. L. Dana Story County James G. Blaine John A. Logan Congress A.J. Holmes

Timber posts that resist rot with oil coal paint

A writer observes wood posts last longer than iron in ground and notes bass wood posts survived seven years unrotted. The recipe coats timber with boiled linseed oil and Ivorized coal to the consistency of paint, claiming it prevents rot.

National Greenback Mass Convention at Nevada Iowa

A National Greenback party mass meeting is set for Saturday August 2 at 10 AM in Nevada Iowa to choose five delegates for the National State Convention in Des Moines August and to elect Presidents and Vice Presidents. The note urges reformers loyal to General Butler to attend and support honest public administration. By Orpen EX Com.

National Greenback Party Nevada Des Moines Gen. Butler Orpen

Dr King’s New Discovery praised for cough cures

Theron P. Keater of Ft Wayne endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal cough and cold remedy with five years of use and free trial bottle offer at Callat Henry Westerman’s Drug Store. The Robert Buck Dramatic Co. played Rip Van Winkle at the Ames Opera House to a small audience of dead heads. An ocean breeze cools like DpoinD’s Extract in bath water, claimed to ease inflammation and pains for 40 years, with internal use and vegetable safety. Gitt Johnson spent last Sabbath with friends in Ames.

Theron P. Keater Ft. Wayne Ind Gazette Dr. King Callat Henry Westerman Robert Buck

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