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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1886

Page

2

Re nominated Conger in Seventh District Convention

The Des Moines gathering of the Seventh Iowa district reendorsed Major E H Conger for Congress after nominating him on a platform urging tariff reform railroad regulation labor arbitration and opposition to Democratic policy on Dakota and federal spending. The meeting featured Micah French a veteran from Story County and praise for Conger’s record on pensions and anti monopoly actions.

Iowa Des Moines Allison Pete Hepburn Frank D. Jackson W. P. Twombley J. A Lyons A. J. Baker Supreme Court G. Bd. Pray E. B. Ebersole Major Conger Congress Oley Nelson Story Republican Party Dakota E. H. Conger Seventh District

Iowa Renomination Outlook Shifts as Murphy Stands Alone

Iowa leans toward renominating most congressmen with Jerry Murphy the lone exception. In the Second District the Republican convention split about evenly with delegates favoring O Meara, the Knights of Labor candidate, while 30 supported Governor Kirkwood who has accepted the nomination and will campaign.

Iowa Jerry Murphy Twain O’meara Knights of Labor Kirkwood

Honest work and cash on the nail banish gloom

An old remedy remains relevant as science links steady daily labor and paying cash for groceries to improved mental outlook. The quotation emphasizes ten hours of diligent work each day and prompt payment as a simple, enduring strategy.

Pratt Chapparal Hillyear Rankin Holder Buzzard

Railways Offer One Fare Round Trip To State Fair

State Fair managers arranged with railways to provide a single fare for round trips to and from Des Moines. The move is praised as more generous than in prior years when fares ran about one and a half the full rate.

Des Moines

Talmage Argues Liquor as Primary Working Class Enemy

The preacher denounces intoxicating liquor as the foremost foe of labor, citing its drain on wages and family welfare. He warns there are fifty four saloons within eight hundred yards of a Brooklyn church, and argues rum aims to seize control of the nation.

Talmage Sand Street Methodist Church Brooklyn New York Chicago

The Presidents Vetoes Examined in a New Book

A forthcoming volume titled The Presidents Vetoes presents each vetoed pension bill with the veto message the bill, the committee report, and extensive legal authorities. An old soldier lawyer argues the vetoes lack legal grounding and asserts the administration aims to distress veterans, urging every loyal citizen to read.

Washington

Cataract surgery restores sight for Mrs Simpson in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs James Simpson of Dows sought treatment from Dr A E Kegley for Mrs Simpsons total blindness from cataract. After a successful operation the patient regained near normal vision within twelve days, able to see faces, shave, and read a photo. Union Star reports on phrenologist Pickett’s dubious practices and public backlash in Union.

James Simpson Dows A. E. Kegley Simpson Kegley The Republican Pickett Freeley Lle Congregational Sociable Union Star

Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy Praised Amid Diarrhea Crisis

An ad praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best family medicine, claiming high value in times of need. At the Grand Army encampment in San Francisco officers were elected including Commander Lucius Fairchild and Senior Vice Commander Bakus. Elizabeth Kinney was named National President of the Woman's Relief Corps.

H. Wes?renmann Chamberlain Grand Army of the Republic San Francisco Lucius Fairchild Wisconsin 8. W. Backus Edgar Allen Richmond A. T. Evarts Colorado Thomas C. Warner Chattanooga Tenn Elizabeth Kinney Woman’s Relief Corps Sarah Nichols New York

Sprague's Throat and Lung Cure Ad

Advertisement urging preventive use of Sprague's Throat and Lung Cure for coughs and lung diseases. Claims consumption deaths exceed accidents and offers Sprague's cure via Westerman Ames agent with free tal bottle and various sizes priced. HL Westerman distributes.

Sprague Westerman Ames H. Westerman

Lame back side or chest remedy advertised

An 25 cent Shilohs Porous Plaster remedy ad promises relief for lame back side or chest.

Shiloh

Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption Cure Sold On Guarantee

The product Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption Cure is offered with a guarantee. It claims to cure consumption and is marketed by the seller.

Shiloh's Vitalizer Promises Relief for Dyspepsia

An advertisement touts Shiloh's Vitalizer as a remedy for Consumption, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness, and dyspepsia symptoms. It lists a price of 30 and 75 cents per bottle.

Shiloh

Shiloh’s Cure Sold for Croup and Cough Relief

Croup whooping cough and bronchitis relief advertised as Shilohs Cure sold by H. Westerman. A quip notes men in lectures wear a dress suit while women wear a night gown before lecturing.

Shiloh H. Westerman

Diet and tonic claim cure for multiple ailments

Careful attention to diet guards against disease as over-eating is said to corrupt blood and weaken nerves. Dr. Jones' Red Clover Tonic is advertised to quickly cure dyspepsia jaundice and related stomach liver issues. Sold by J. H. Pickett & Co. 16.

Remarkable 73 Year Old Praises Electric Bitters

Mrs Phoebe of Paterson Clay County Iowa testifies she endured kidney trouble and lameness for years and could not dress herself. After using Electric Bitters she is free from pain and can do housework again. She credits the remedy for renewing her youth and removing disease. 50c at L M Bosworth's Drug Store.

Phoebe Paterson Clay Co Iowa L. M. Bosworth

Commissioners of Pharmacy Revocation Procedures in Iowa

The Iowa Commissioners of Pharmacy outline steps to revoke registrations for violations of sections 7 8 and 9. Petitioners must state name locality and certificate number and file affidavits in duplicate. A written notice to the registered pharmacist commands cause within fifteen days by duplicate affidavits.

Commissioners of Pharmacy Geo. H. Schaffre Rt. W. Crawford John A. Picker State of Iowa R. W. CrRaw

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