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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1880
Page
2
The State Centre Enterprise boosts Baren R Sherman as vice president candidate on the Blaine ticket. A note adds Cincinnati June 22 as the National Democratic Convention date. The piece mocks the choice and references a quip about personal misgivings from Speaker Randall and Mr Weaver.
The New York Sun mocks the U S Navy critique as both Houses pass a bill authorizing the Ancient Mariner to select a vessel for relief stores to Ireland. The official may be puzzled by what ship is fit for the job.
The Democrats face national disapproval for perceived opportunism in Minnesota. The party seems set to pursue a pre-arranged plan, harming its reputation further as it clings to Mr Washburn's seat.
The New York Republican delegation met to endorse Ulysses S. Grant for the presidency and oppose third-term objections. The report condemns Democratic violence, praises Grant’s record, and instructs delegates to secure his nomination at Chicago. Debates over Blaine and Conkling alternated with calls for party unity and district selections for the national convention.
The piece argues that the Southern migration of Black workers stems from widespread suffering and that resettlement will disrupt Mississippi Valley labor supply. It warns Kansas and Indiana communities can absorb only limited unskilled labor, leading to continued misery and industrial disruption. It cites I. Tribune as the source.
B M Watson of Old Colony Nurseries announces true Cape Cod cranberries seeds in varieties for upland lowland or garden. Price 1.00 per 100 and 5.00 per 1000 by mail prepaid. Wholesale catalogue to trade agents. Plymouth Massachusetts Established 1842.
The Iowa Legislature considers a bill to abolish standing treat in bars, deeming it a punishable offence. The practice draws many drinkers into rounds, leading to excess beyond initial intent and causing physical and mental discomfort among followers and onlookers.
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