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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1878
Page
2
The convention endorses Mr. Smith and Mr. Hill as faithful office holders and Republicans. A. M. Norris of New Albany township secures the Supervisor nomination, described as a farmer-business man whose election would reflect the county’s farmer element and public trust.
The text argues that granting one Congress power to decree fiat money and make it legal tender would imply another Congress cannot do the same. It critiques greenback or communist theories, suggesting broad delegation of power leads to constant financial anarchy.
The Times of Smyrna Delaware reports Sensation Bararo accuses Thurman of aligning with abolition of National banks and links it to a broader Republican attack on railroads labor saving machines and Communism. The rhetoric labels Thurman a straddier and crow eater, with a party associate calling him a Communist.
American grain demand remains strong in England and Europe despite Russian wartime losses. Odessa wheat, once sold at high prices, arrives in London in a heated, unsalable state, while Mark Lane Express notes the American product currently leads the Muscovite in the London market.
The piece recounts a college speech by Hoggatt claiming the Green Mane Party opposes national banks. He describes a plan involving Chicago, Cook, Coolbaugh, and buying government bonds to secure a national bank loan, noting Coolbaugh’s death as pivotal.
Hoggatt told College boys that a national bank issues money to drive notes far from home and avoid redemption. He warned the bank could not recover bonds from Washington vaults until notes were burned by the comptroller. The speech mocked the public rhetoric and warned grown-ups it sounded flat.
A passage from Thurman discusses who would suffer from resumption of specie payments. He argues the loss would fall on speculators rather than farmers, mechanics, merchants, or depositors, who benefit from falling prices and cheaper credit during inflationary periods.
An interview in Onawa Gazette reports a proposed plan in Green County to withdraw Hoggatt as Greenback candidate for Congress and nominate Oliver again with Democratic endorsement to hurt Carpenter. The judge dismissed the idea, noting people can find damp opportunities daily but would not pursue this one.
In Maine, Ex-Stevetany Bournett defends Republican views and invites audience questions. A Greenback supporter at Sac carappa challenges him on redeeming greenbacks. Boutwell counters that gold and silver have intrinsic value and paper money lacks a cap, warning that rapid currency expansion harms workers as wages fail to keep pace.
A critique of demand for more greenbacks arguing that inflation followed WW II era money supply increases, and a contraction caused by inflation then led to a crash. The piece warns that only a sound, specie backed currency will restore employment and investment, labeling supporters as demagogues harming workers.
The article debates Senator Thurman on currency supply, arguing the total currency decreased by about 41 million since January 14, 1875, when accounting for subsidiary silver and purchasing power. It asserts the current currency would buy more than in 1875 and challenges Thurman’s figures.
A Marshall Republican note cites Hon T W Power asserting that 7 30 notes hoarded after interest began and left circulation in 1868. It compares 1865, 1860, and 1861 money figures, notes current circulation near a billion as of 1878, and rejects claims that money scarcity caused price stiff.
A speaker at Bloomingon denounces the United States flag as a menace to workingmen accusing thieves monopolists and cutthroats of quashing liberty. He condemns rival press and mocks Martindale Indianapolis Journal noting a $250000 failure and vows to trample enemies with a fierce tongue and fists.
A collection of quotes from Lincoln Webster Crase Macaulay Hamilton and others warning against paper money. It argues for specie payments and gold standard to prevent currency fluctuations and abuses. Quotes cite financial instability harms and the dangers of government emissions.
An advertisement promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic as a remedy for cholera infantum colic cramps and dysentery. It claims relief for numerous stomach and nervous disorders and urges buying a one dollar bottle or a fifteen cent sample from J J Bousquet & Co.
The Circuit Court of Story County Iowa appoints W A Wrea as administrator of the estate of Christian Rest deceased August 24 1878. Creditors must pay debts and claimants present claims for allowance to the court.
The document notifies H F Smith, F v Hector Mason, Lars Tendahl, George Yatel, Amos Spray, Mrs K Phillips, W A Vasey, 8 B Hamilton, unknown real estate owners that multiple parcels in Story County Iowa were sold for delinquent 1874 taxes and railroad taxes, certificates issued to M C Allen and W T Frazier, and redemption rights expire 90 days after service. It lists sections, townships, ranges, and specific lot descriptions with the properties affected and notes the current owner holds the certificates of purchase. The document is dated 1831 N A Ryournour.
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