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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1883
Page
11
A letter appeals to county farmers to support road improvements and to send representatives to the Iowa City State Convention on March 1. The writer argues that legal change is necessary for real progress and signs off as M. Zeluer with respect.
The passage extols John Deere Plow Works as a premier western producer with depots in Council Bluffs Keokuk and Des Moines and urges farmers to buy durable prairie and turf plows. It also highlights Capt Pryce's highway reform efforts in Johnson County and invites farmer input through the Iowa State Register article reprinted by the Des Moines press.
Editorial argues Iowa City and Johnson county must fund better roads as vital to trade. It cites past taxes for rail lines, compares road costs to rail, and asserts highways are essential to move farm produce to rail networks across rural areas.
A feature extols the Moline Wagon Company of Moline Illinois praising its wagons for quality finish light draft and widespread farm use. It argues bad roads hurt farming bringing calls for state road reform including special taxes and debt limits and urges Iowa City convention discussion.
The State debates road improvements as the Board of Trade of Iowa City calls a March 1st and 2nd convention to push better roadways. Iowa City letters reach Davenport and Illinois neighbors, crediting action to the state movement and neighboring states. Deere & Mansur Co. of Moline showcases rotary corn planters revolutionizing farming with efficiency and profitability.
Public notice promotes the new Manual for 1882 and the 1881 edition, detailing official votes by counties and party platforms. It urges citizens to order now, emphasizes comprehensive Iowa political history and statistics, and offers bundles including both numbers for a reduced price.
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