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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1880
Page
2
Judicial Ticket for D D Miracle a Circuit Judge Eleventh District from Hamiten County.
The Republican State Convention with about nine hundred delegates approved a robust ticket. Capt. Hull was renominated for another term, Capt. Powers for State Land Office, and Capt. Lucas won the Treasurer post after a tight contest. Maj. Conger secured the treasurer nomination amid praise for his integrity and public support. Major McPherson edged rivals for Attorney General after a hard ballot, while Maj. Young withdrew to back McPherson. Senator Harlan and others were also acclaimed, reflecting broad party unity.
The speaker praises Col Anderson as eloquent magnetic and cordial and vows a strong canvass. He describes the District Electors as good men and true and positions Anderson as a gallant colleague to the old leader ready to serve in the campaign.
The piece analyzes Republican strength in key states Maine Indiana Ohio New York and Connecticut, arguing strong organization and voter turnout could yield victory. It critiques Democratic overconfidence, notes Northern opposition to census results and Southern immigration concerns, and discusses strategic competition across regions.
Ex Governor Palmer and Hon. Robinson travel to Indiana as fears grow that October elections could hand defeat to Democrats led by English and Landers. The piece argues Democratic disloyalty Endangers free government, urging Garfield and Arthur to secure self rule and prevent ballot fraud nationwide.
Harper's Magazine for September showcases K. M. Rowland's portrait study of the Family of George III with twenty one engraved portraits and gossip about the royal household. It also presents biographical sketches of the Caton sisters and Misses Caton.
An article on Longfellow’s Wayside Inn titled The Red-horse Tavern describes the real inn and its longtime guest author. The Editors Easy Chair recalls old Newport and discusses English and American women’s deference to title and fortune along with reminiscences of the late George Rippey.
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly September issue highlights The Campaign of 1880 Nominees of the Two Parties as its opening article. It includes pieces by Frank Norton, A H Guernsey, Lady Blanche Murphy, and others, plus rich fiction, poetry by Whittier and Dowling, and adventures. The 128 page volume contains 100 illustrations and a colored frontispiece, The Bridegroom's Stirrup Cup in Andalusia. Subscription details and price are listed.
The issue features Mr Pickwick and Nicholas Nickleby as illustrated opening plates. It also debuts a Millet biography with facsimile reproductions, by Yves and Barret, praised for its artistic struggle narrative. E B Wardburne’s paper on Thomas Paine and the French Revolution adds unpublished documents and new historical chapters.
The well known Selfs Boots brand is offered by Thomas Soper and Son at prices lower than ever before known.
Important notice for farmers. Veterinary clinics will be held every Friday afternoon at the Agricultural College hospital. Farmers with diseased animals should bring them for examination at two o'clock Friday afternoon. Advice and prescriptions free. Small charges for medicines and surgical operations.
A historical ad promotes Shilohs Consumption Cure as the best cough remedy for common and chronic coughs bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma claiming faster cure rates than competitors. It guarantees satisfaction and lists price and a related plaster product from D S Bosworth & Co.
Notice to the public that a highway vacation is proposed from section 18 to section 20 in township 84 range 24. The examiner reports in favor of vacation. objections or damage claims must be in the Auditor's office by noon October 30, 1880. Witness signature and official seal of County Auditor Jons R. Haya on August 19, 1880.
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