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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1878
Page
2
Dovetass testified about ballot box staffing in New Orleans but declined payment for his services as a witness. The piece notes public skepticism toward a Louisiana politician and mocks patriotic fervor while seeking a real “coming man.”
The New York Star reveals that Congressman Gillette and ex-Congressman Secretary McCrary had bricklaying backgrounds. The piece suggests bricklayers should relocate west to Texas and settle in Towa, noting that those unable to earn in their trade might seek political office.
The piece describes social agitation around Mrs. Senator Bruce of color in Washington society. It notes Mrs Hayes inviting Bruce to attend hospitality events and Cabinet ladies visiting with reserve, while Senator Bruce is depicted as dark and well shaved.
The Boone County article urges possible grand jury indictment of Geo. E. Jones, former county treasurer, accused of taking about 14000 dollars. It condemns sympathy for a criminal who has dodged questions and allied with those hindering repayment, calling for accountability.
The American Agriculture journal expanded to meet wide farmer needs with 600 to 800 original engravings per volume and many labor-saving devices. It highlights persistent crusades against burns and swindles, offers annual subscriptions at 1.60 and bulk rates, and advertises specimen copies for ten cents.
C Barstow defends the Iowa Agricultural College against Graves infidelity charges. He cites 62 member Students' Christian Association and orthodox preaching, accuses Graves of manipulation and costly revival efforts, and questions financial methods. Ames, Iowa.
In Story County a 47 foot deep town well discovery unearthed a fossil like faucetPiece, spurring wild theories of a deluge and Milwaukee beer fame alongside humorous debate. The twenty first anniversary of the Story County Bible Society was celebrated at the M E church with Rev O J Squires delivering a history of Bible societies. Officers were elected and a business meeting outlined depository settlements and book orders. Branch depositories at Ames Story City and other towns were to be managed by the committee.
A Iowa lady lawyer Mrs. Foster told the Woman Suffrage Convention in Indianapolis that Iowa wives can recover damages from husbands for unkind and inhuman treatment harming their health. She cites separate property and business rights, though noting no Iowa law currently exists to support this liability.
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