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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1887
Page
2
The item notes that the Boi Houses of the New York Legislature are Republican and mentions Tut Universalist Church with 36 297 members in the United States. It also records the National Farmers Convention set for Topeka on the second Monday in November 1888.
Report claims hundreds of millions were invested by New York Democrats in the recent campaign. The figure cited suggests a vast money push across races and districts, reflecting heavy fundraising and spending patterns in the state contest.
The piece notes the fiftieth Congress convening with predictions of a lively session. It mentions Grant's warhorse Claiborne given to a Kansas Soldiers' Home, resignations at Princeton College, Senate shifts Virginia to New Jersey and looming railroad cutbacks in New York and money centers.
Juper Therman asserts that anyone who preaches secession as a living issue is an enemy to the whole country. The remark frames secession as a threat to national unity and warns against political rhetoric promoting division.
Avuprior Lyons predicts the next legislature will adopt a law tightening control around pharmacists and imposing severe penalties for violations of the pharmacy statute.
The Republican victory in New Jersey ensures a Republican United States senator succeeds McPherson, a Democrat. Republicans hold a 3 seat Senate majority and a 24 seat House majority.
The speaker argues Republicans could win the presidency if they carry all northern states except New York, sparing New Jersey or Connecticut but not Indiana. This suggests Indiana, not New York, as the key swing state in 1888.
Miss Mary Gerard, who recently took the pastorate in Marshalltown, is in Boston. She reports she will spend the winter there and in the spring intends to cross the sea to visit the principal cities of Europe.
The San Francisco courts recently sentenced a man to nine years on a jury bribery conviction. The crime appears widespread in the city, and authorities are taking a determined stand to curb it.
A promised New York paper due about December 1 will be a republican, protectionist weekly with Frank Hatton as editor and president of the enterprise. The announcement emphasizes his habit of lively editorial style.
The annual meeting of the Horticultural Society will be held at the capitol in Des Moines from January 17 to 20, 1888. Reduced hotel and railway rates have been arranged and a program promised to be of interest to attendees.
The House shows Democrats 167, Republicans 154, Independents and Labor 4, giving Democrats a total of 18. The Senate lists Republicans 36 and Democrats 33.
Maryland Republicans added eighteen legislative members and reduced the Democratic majority from 28 000 to 8 000 while defeating Gorman's plan for a constitutional convention aimed at abolishing the independent judiciary. The shift suggests a future Republican climb within a year or two.
In Dakota a prohibitory amendment to the proposed constitution was carried by a large majority with only eight counties voting against it. The victory signals a strong progressive current against saloons and foreshadows continued Democratic opposition to Dakota’s admission.
Henry George and ticket failed to gain statewide support in New York. Post campaign results show statewide vote matching his prior NYC mayoral tally, about one third of his claimed totals. In New York City his vote dropped from 68 000 to 7000 as Irish followers shifted to the Cleveland party.
The late Iowa election totals show Governor Larrabee with 169,690 votes and a 16,164 plurality over Anderson and Cain, while Sabin leads the ticket for Superintendent with 171,932 votes. Hull and Robinson post sizable pluralities of 19,991 and 18,496 respectively, with various gaps noted against Larrabee and others.
In a projected 7 choice path to 201 electoral votes the Republicans hold 182 secured. Democrats rely on 152 from the Solid South. Four states are in play New York 36 Indiana 15 New Jersey 9 and Connecticut 6. Republicans can lose New York and one of New Jersey or Connecticut if they win Indiana and the other doubtful state. Democrats must carry New York and two of the three remaining states. The contest may span four states rather than one.
The excerpt notes that traits are not always innate but can be acquired through persistent and vicious use of Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic. It highlights how repeated use, rather than birth, shapes certain conditions or behaviors. The passage emphasizes the harmful potential of the tonic.
The November 1887 issue marks The Century’s thirty-fifth volume with a circulation near 250,000. Lincoln in the War shifts to early wartime years and Lincoln’s role, following the Life of Lincoln. Supplementary War Papers will cover army life, Libby Prison tunneling, and personal adventures. General Sherman will contribute on The Grand Strategy of the War.
The Century announces a landmark Kennan exile series with four years of Russia travel behind it. Illustrations by George A. Frost accompany the exposé of the exile system. Also scheduled are novels by Eggleston Cable and Stockton, plus various illustrated essays and features through the year. Prices for back issues and bound volumes are offered.
The piece previews St Nicholas magazine launching its fifteenth year with November 1877 content from editors Mary Mapes Dedee and a roster of authors like Burnett Stockton Harris and Alcott. It also notes Papillon Catarrh Cure ad and the State Temperance Alliance petition drive to amend laws, plus a caution about awaiting the U S Supreme Court edict on prohibition.
A Civil War battalion from Illinois undergoes mustering out after three hard years of service. The regiment’s men face long lines for discharges at Mobile and Camp Butler, with reflections on battles from Fredericksburg to Appomattox, and memories of friends lost, captured, or sent home.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as nature's own laxative and the most effective remedy for biliousness, constipation, headaches, colds, fevers, indigestion, and piles. It notes production by the California Fig Syrup Company in San Francisco and sales via Westerman & Co.
The Pansy, favored by children and parents across religious papers, is highlighted as a successful youth magazine for ages eight to fifteen. D Lothrop Company of Boston offers a five cent copy with a new volume and an extensive premium list featuring hundreds of pictures and neighborly subscription ideas.
L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store sees a surge in business from giving away free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. The article notes it cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases, with a free trial bottle available before purchase and a large bottle priced at $1.
An exchange praises a pure moral book as a good companion that converses without chatter. It serves without pay, does not envy other pleasures, and remains comforting in solitude or busy life, elevating thought and lingering in the mind like a silver lined transformation.
The Papillon Company markets its flax extract skin cure as the first and highest remedy for erysipelas eczema pimples blotches eruptions boils carbuncles piles tetter rash burns and scalds. Priced at $1.00 per bottle sold by Druggists or prepaid from Chicago IL and L. M. Bosworth.
An advertisement states Stulph's Cure as a remedy for sleepless nights. It notes the product is sold by J. H. Pickett and Company. The message emphasizes relief from misery and promotes the remedy to readers seeking sleep solutions.
Advertising copy proclaims Bucklien's Arnica Salve the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and costs 25 cents per box at Pickett & Co Palace Drug Store.
For lame back side or chest use Shi loh s Porous Plaster priced at 2 cents. Sold by J. H. Pickett & Co.
An old seaman tells of the ship Surprise crossing the western ocean when a cry of man overboard rings through the crew. The captain, in a pious tone, vows to save the lone man, but a lookout reveals it is a hog and orders the boat to rescue the animal instead. Good manners and morals are praised by ZBartol.
The notice urges use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy to prevent and treat coughs and colds among schoolchildren. It claims rapid relief when symptoms begin and asserts the remedy is the best general treatment for coughs hoarseness and colds.
Advertises Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for consumption coughs croup asthma pneumonia and throat and lung diseases. Claims immediate relief and three doses cure any case with 50 000 dozen bottles sold last year. Urges pharmacists to recommend and offers 10 cent samples and 75 cent regular size. Sold by all druggists in the United States and Canada.
Remedy for constipation loss of appetite dizziness and all symptoms of dyspepsia priced at 10 and 75 cents per bottle sold by J H Pickett & Co. Contains named medicine claims and local retailer information.
The ad urges relief from low spirits headaches and nervousness using Electric Bitters promising blood purification liver and kidney action and renewed vitality at 50 cents a bottle from L M Bosworth UR Store The text also notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy eases severe colds without suppressing them and is priced at 50 cents per bottle
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