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Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1888

Page

2

Five Commission Districts Drawn for State Elective Commissioners

SionaToR Youne proposes a plan dividing the state into five districts for a five member commission with elective commissioners. Gov Hut protests cleveland and New York delegation while defending a one term presidency. Wisconsin Supreme Court rules women may vote for school officers only, not general or other officers.

Sionator Youne R’y Commission Hut Clevelana New York Fire Supreme Court Wisconsin

Miss Erta Shattyck of Seward Neb A Brave Young Teacher

Miss Erta Shattyck of Seward Nebraska is highlighted as a brave young teacher in a fragment describing her courage and dedication in the face of adversity. The note underscores her local significance and Spirit.

Erta Shattyck Seward, Neb

National League Sets 1910 Season Dates and Openers

The committee set the season from April 26 to October 6. Detroit opens in Chicago and Indianapolis faces Pittsburgh in the start of the schedule.

National Baseball League Detroit Chicago Indianapolis Pittsburg

Minnesota Republicans Convention Presidential Preference Totals

One hundred fifty delegates at the State League convention in Minneapolis were interviewed on presidential preference. Blaine led with 105 votes, Lincoln had 19, Gresham 12, Sherman 8, Hawley 4.

State League

Woolen Blankets and Wool Suits Sell Cheap in US

Porter, a VP of Roseart, claims New York sells woolen blankets at 2.10 dollars per pair, matching the 20 shillings or 2.50 in London. He states wool suits are sold as cheaply in the United States as anywhere in the world.

Roseart Porter New York London United States

Conkling’s Stump for Cleveland Against Free Trade

The piece notes Roscoe Conkling’s opposition to Blaine and his plan to stump New York for Cleveland and free trade. It portrays Conkling as a statesman with limited sympathy for common people, yet a true American.

Roscoe Conkling Mr. Blaine New York Cleveland Mr. Conkling

Protectionists as Local Free Traders Debate

The New York Sun notes that protectionists are not true free traders and that those advocating free trade for local communities oppose the same principle for a nation. It argues domestic industries are promoted locally while denied at higher levels.

New York Sun

politician Roscox Conkling signals return if party reforms

In a Concord New Hampshire letter, Roscox Conkling says he is out of politics and focusing on his profession. He adds that he would rejoice if measures restore the Republican party to its historic position and usefulness.

Roscox Conkling Concord New Hampshire Republican Party

Tariff Debate Drives Coal Costs Across Regions

The Omaha Herald notes coal at 1.18 with 0.75 tax totaling 1.93, while American coal costs 1.45, barring foreign coal. The City Journal questions the idea that tariff duties simply raise prices on protected goods.

Wales Omaha Herald Siour City Journal

Weather contrasts across the United States show variety

On the twenty first tilt the thermometer at Key West Florida recorded 72 degrees while Chippewa Falls Wisconsin marked 65 below zero. The latitude difference between the cities is about 1600 miles, illustrating striking regional weather differences across the United States.

Key West Florida Chippewa Falls Wisconsin United States

Legislature urged to repeal public destray notices in Homestead

The Sac Sun endorses repeal of the Homestead public destray notices claiming no value in finding lost animals. It argues limited statewide circulation, better local efforts, and that the law was a political sop funded by taxpayers.

Sac Sun Inter Ocean

Death toll from blizzard climbs with Dakota victims

It is believed the death toll will not be less than 350 men women and children two thirds of whom are in Dakota. Many maimed and crippled will live with lifelong injuries as the January storm causes widespread mortality among people and domestic animals across the northern continent.

General Assembly Dakota

State Convention Reforms and Unit Rule Debate

The text notes changes following the last Republican National Convention, limiting state conventions to elect delegates at large, opposing full representation by district. It references the 1880 Grant opposition and the controversy over the basis of representation and the unit rule, with the National Committee directing conventions to elect national delegates at large and district delegates by district vote.

General Grant National Committee All Conventions

Iowa Legislature Debates 2 Cent Fare and Free Text Books

The Iowa Legislature weighs proposals to cut passenger fare to two cents a mile and to fund free text books for public schools. Critics warn railroad reform and education funding hinge on broader political and economic balance, urging cautious action and possible elective oversight.

Iowa General Assembly Iown Nature Story County Iliterto Ames Ames Friends of Dorcas

Arkansas Post falls after combined attack on fort

The article recounts the January Arkansas Post assault where Union forces led by Admiral Porter and generals McClernand and Bur Ridge overwhelmed Confederate defenses. It notes heavy Union casualties, Confederate losses and surrender after the fort's garrison yielded, and mentions subsequent redirection of Federal troops to Vicksburg.

American Press Association Arkansas Post David D. Porter Sys Aev Hindman Indman Vicksburg Miss Mississippi Arkansas White River Arkansas River Sherman Admiral Porter McClellan Gen. Sherman Porter The Yazoo John A. Gen. McLernand MccClernand Cairo McClernand Lincoln Kentucky Illinois Belmont Fort Donelson Shiloh Big Black Eral 13Th Army Corps West Point Sherton Agar Pan Montgomery Point Arkansac Fort Hindman Churchill Arkansas Pass Louisville Cincinnati Arwas T. J. Churchill Southwest Red River Theophilus H. Holmes Con T. H. Holmes Holmes United States Army Lee Malvern Hill Little Rock Ark Arkam Jefferson Davis Monterey Alvin P. Hovey Steele Gen. Hovey Indiana Helena Grant Port Gibson Edward's Black Hawk Rattier United States Cavalry Walla Walla W. T G. Burbridge George W. Morgan Vic 4. J. Smith Morgan Peter J. Osterhaus Missouri Stephen G. Burridge United States Gorman Walker Wiite River Des Are Duval’s Bluff Ark Raain Finelads Glide A. J. Smith Thayer Hovey Andrew J. Smith Smith West Point Register Pennsula

Humility and the Kingdom of God in Luke parables

The passage discusses Jesus teaching that greatness in the kingdom comes from childlike humility. It contrasts earthly ambition with conversion born of the Spirit, warns against causing others to stumble, and notes guardian angels for children, the lost sheep parable, and the central task of seeking the lost through the Cross.

Jesus Kingdom of Heaven

Dr Kings New Discovery Free Trial Offer For Coughs

Advertises Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a limited time free trial at L M Bosworths Drug Store. Mentions large trial bottles and sales through J H Pickett Co and others. Promotes Haines Golden Specific for drunkenness with claims of permanent cure via coffee or tea. Gives address 185 Race St Cincinnati Ohio.

Race St Cincinnati Ohio

Lungs and breathing warned of obstructions remedy

The article extols the lungs and breathing system detailing tubes and cavities. It warns of blockages causing poor function and lists illnesses like cold and pneumonia. It promotes Boscher's German Syrup as a universal cure sold by druggists for seven cents a bottle.

Boscher

Shilohs Will You cough wh Price relief prompt

Fragmentary ad shows J. J. Pickett & Co offering immediate relief for coughing with a price of one dollar. The readable text suggests a patent medicine style wartime era remedy. No clear locations or dates are given.

Shiloh J. J. Pickett

Cheney Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward and Testimonials

An 1856 Toledo note presents F J Cheney Co claiming 100 dollar reward for uncured catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad cites testimonials and notary attestations, listing Toledo pharmacy sales at 75 cents and urging purchase. It also references Sibbard's Rheumatic Syrup as a non opiate remedy and charity plans by M C Sheehan.

State OF Ouro Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall Frank J. Chenfy Deceimn A. W. Gleason Ber A. D Ohio

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