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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
2
Issued Thursdays at Ames Story County Iowa by Hudson Bros. lists subscription terms at 1.00 per year payable in advance.
Three Italians indicted for murder in Louisiana were seized from jail by a mob and lynched. Italy demands ten thousand dollars per head. The Hearing Enterprise claims silver dollars and silver certificates are full legal tender, but that is incorrect. Some Republican papers comment on English press questioning American tolerance of Bryan.
The speech in New York states the campaign ground clearly and lucidly, avoiding straddle or apology for the Chicago platform. It marks a decisive stance on the issues for the Bryan campaign.
The correction states a prior column misrepresented minting costs. The repealed law means gold is coined absolutely free of cost to the bullion owner, not subject to minting expenses.
Walter H Hellen has sold the Jewell Junction Record to F W Taylor and will retire at least temporarily from the newspaper business. He comes from a known family of newspaper men and built the Record into a conspicuous success. continued ill health is cited as the reason for retirement.
The Perry Bulletin appeared last week as an all home print paper a decided improvement. The Bulletin has been one of our favorite papers in the past and we expect more of it in the future. Its news columns chuck full of interesting locals and its editorials appear to much better advantage in its new form. The old style of patent innards is on the wane.
A circular issued by the United States treasury under Secretary Carlisle answers questions on the silver issue. The authentic figures are aimed at aiding both sides in the campaign. The piece notes few silver advocates admit there are more than three hundred million dollars of gold in the United States.
In Jefferson the McKinley and Bryan clubs plan a debate on Free Silver with two speakers from each group, residents of Jefferson, to avoid partisan taunts. If the talks stay factual and civil, the event will educate citizens. otherwise it will dull interest in partisan disputes.
The piece discusses shifts in newspaper stances on silver and Bryan supporters, praising moderation and urging free, open discussion. It condemns railroad bans on free silver literature as mischievous and argues for allowing adherents from all sides to present their views while defending republican principles. The author notes monetary arguments about gold and silver and cites price quotes for silver bullion.
The fair plans free tickets for soldiers widows and mothers via county auditors with Secretary Fowler distributing ten days before Soldiers Day September 8. A mammoth camp fire and a 3 000 to 4 000 seat tent will host speeches led by Union ex prisoners and Congressman Henderson of Dubuque, warning against last year’s railroad ticket blunder.
In reply to a neighbor’s query Mr J E Duncan argues that silver certificates are not below par and can be exchanged for gold at parity. He notes silver certificates are receivable as legal tender though not legal tender money and that premiums depend on local gold availability, clarifying misunderstandings about currency values.
The Telegraph notes Britain’s moneyed creditor class would back McKinley in November, opposing farmers and workers. Inter Ocean reports a Montana race track bans bloomers with paid admission for bloomers and free entry for women in skirts, urging state-wide suffrage.
The piece highlights Ames growth with new water works and electric light projects and invites I O G T members from Iowa to a state meeting. It notes Des Moines Leader’s stance on politics, mentions veterans, and comments on voters choosing tickets by silver policy and party standings.
Walter favors turning out the dairy cow for water over stall feeding while stressing exercise. Prof Watson from Pennsylvania discusses a fowls bulletin with yard dimensions for fifty birds, shading trees, sunflowers for green feed, and year round spring conditions for eggs, grain and meat.
Story county veterans gather in Ames for a program at College Park with a welcome to attendees. The report praises Ames growth, urges steady farm advancement, prudent debt, and studying agriculture while stressing utility over political contests. It highlights farm profitability, soil management, and the value of town farming for young couples and families.
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