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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1878
Page
2
The inaugural address of Gov. Bishop urges economy and frugal living as the proper remedy for hard times. The message emphasizes prudent use of resources and prudent personal conduct during economic hardship.
Many leading greenbackers who campaigned last fall have dropped objectionable theories and now support the act. The Silver Bill is of Republican parentage and the silver advocates and reformers are neck and neck in urging its passage.
The text notes New York papers reprinting London editorials daily, reflecting a shift from wartime distrust of British coverage to a more aligned relation with English allies as American readers now see London papers quoted in their home outlets.
Eighteen suits by shippers against the Pennsylvania Company await trial in a United States Court. Key legal points will test whether liability lies with the railroad or the county in the Pittsburg disturbances.
In 1864 George B. McClellan and George H. Pendleton reappear as a presidential and vice presidential ticket. McClellan becomes Governor of New Jersey while Pendleton wins the Senate seat in Ohio. The narrative hints at a shift since their earlier 184...
In doubt how to proceed on repealing the bankrupt set amid concerns the law spurs dishonesty among indebted men. It is believed assets may be wasted by a federal assignee or receiver. Some favor compromise with creditors as the safest path forward.
Marx Twats in the Hartford Courant argues the Chinese are needed in California farms factories and domestic service. He calls the Chinese question a demagogic pretext and compares it to the old Negro question used by Connecticut demagogues.
At the Legislature opening Story county had no candidate in the field yet is praised for clerical support in last fall’s campaign. The state central committee ignored them while organized opposition ran a clean, creditable sweep. Local satisfaction follows, with citizens keeping busy at home.
Tax bills aiming to cut tobacco levies trigger strong opinions among New York tobacconists. They argue the consumer bears the tax now, not the manufacturer, and say lower prices would require new schedules, which many merchants deem unnecessary if the present rate remains in effect.
The Blue Grass country faces mounting losses totaling over a million dollars as values fall for horses cattle and whiskey. Demand favors farm homes over trotters and imported stock as modern whiskey brands and the Murphy movement cut profits. A Kentucky committee appeals to the legislature for action amid tough times. Judge Oliver withdraws from renomination, citing private reasons after sixteen years in public service. Avption Univer. Onawa, Jan 7, 1878.
In Peoria a recent large gathering mixed Republicans and Democrats with shared honors. S D Puterbaugh chaired while Geo Wilson served as secretary. The event featured strong calls for unity if a East West contest arose, with party lines set aside to rally support.
Fase coinage is said to be the only feature of the Bland bill which has lost strength during the agitation. Chairman Becker declares that if the President vetoes or the Senate defeats the measure for remonetization, its provisions will be attached to the massive appropriation bill under a suspension of the rules.
An old tin box unearthed in Mississippi yielded $20,000 in early government greenbacks and bank notes. The metal was heavily rusted and mildewed, threatening piece loss, so the money was sent to the U S Treasurer and redeemed for good currency.
The Iowa Republican press largely supports remonetization and opposes the Bland Bill. Critics claim the last convention misrepresented the party after adopting a silver plank. Since then public discussion has clarified the issue and Iowa stands firmly for gold, with broad party unity.
A London dispatch reports Italy and Germany push England toward a potential war stance. Russia’s dominance and Britain’s fleet shift to Besika Bay signal a possible move on Gallipoli, with Bis mark guiding policy to frame actions as warlike or allied to Turkey.
The State Agricultural Society met in Des Moines with full attendance. Finance reports show a $7,000+ deficit in the treasurer’s vault and misallocated funds traced to George W. Jones, who admits taking $6,500 and cannot account for the rest. Bond men include John A. McFarland and others, with assets transferred to cover the shortfall. The board discusses next State Fair locations, with Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, and Des Moines proposed.
Proposals withdrawn and Cedar Rapids chosen unanimously. Judge Luse opened the report of the year. New officers elected President S F Spofford Vice President John Grinnell Secretary Jnc R Shafer Treasurer S C Bever Directors J J Snouffer James Wilson G A Wright The next fair set for the third Monday in September for one week. The group urges banning games of chance and asks state officials to enforce gambling laws at fairs. They request legislative action to amend section 1112 of the Iowa Code 1873 to provide state subsidies with strict proof no gambling occurred.
The article discusses Representative Sapp of Iowa proposing a bill to maintain the legal tender limit amid Sherman era plans. It notes resisted shifts toward gold parity, the Resumption Act’s 80 percent cancellation for new national bank notes, and fears of a legal-tender liquidation via bank collusion. It cites the Chicago Post on potential savings from keeping greenbacks as circulating currency.
The Iowa general assembly met on Monday to form a temporary organization. Lieut. Gov. and House leaders presided as a credentials committee was named and party caucuses followed. Nominees for speakers and clerks were chosen with rival ticketing in the Senate and House and a note of contest over many nominations.
Major Merrill’s company money hidden at home. a bogus half dollar left as a rebuke. Later, W. P. Fox, a Des Moines geologist, is found dead in Governor’s Square with personal items and a Centennial medal on his person. The scene suggests no violence. authorities note Fox’s notable career and ties to James L. Fox.
A Boston juvenile magazine review praises Babyland for January, describing its Christmas stories and pictures in large print on thick paper. Priced at fifty cents a year, published by D. Lothrop & Co. It calls the issue essential for families with small children and notes its joy to young readers.
A notice by W. G. Wreicur seeks five cords of good weed and one new milking cow.
Notice announces rental availability February 1 for residence and a hall and store room near Tilden and McLain, with options to sell carpets fixtures and furniture to renters. Also lists money loan ad and an icky ad for Marshall's Long Syrup sold by J J Bosquet.
A historical notice touts Dr Jaques German worm cakes as safe and effective against worms. It promotes Dr Winchells teething syrup for diarrhoea dyssentery and children's complaints, and Uncle Sam's condition powder for disease prevention. It warns against inferior imitations and endorses Eilerts daylight liver pills.
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