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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1879
Page
2
Je. Russelt Young, Herald correspondent with Grant in Europe, argues Grant bears no Irish prejudice. He cites Col. Fred Grant’s Catholic wife and Mrs Dent’s Catholicism to support the claim while asserting journalists can prove Grant’s long standing “Bloody Farrown” reputation if needed.
The French senatorial elections yield a Republican landslide with about a fifty seven seat majority, vastly surpassing Gambetta’s forecast of twenty five. Monarchical parties suffer defeats nationwide, including top leaders, signaling a sweeping Republican consolidation.
A newspaper correspondent reports Secretary Sherman is content in the Cabin et and has a financial mission, denying a governor bid from Ohio. He implies Republicans must decide, and if Ohio holds the key to a presidential path he might yield, while stressing the value of carrying Ohio in local elections for party success.
The piece notes dark economic forebodings in 1879 England with bankruptcies and strikes, manufacturers claiming markets are flat then pressing workers to longer hours. It argues people demand others bear losses while avoiding self blame and compares to America’s five years earlier.
A historical report details U S troops killing up to forty Cheyennes who resisted transfer to Fort Leavenworth. The Indians fled freezing weather and starvation claims, with Sheridan criticizing government mistreatment and delays by Indian Bureau agents.
Fragmentary OCR text from Marengo County mentions a man and his wife with phrases about resuming activities and celebrating. The passage is garbled, but hints at a local event or announcement and references to Justice and old times returning. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are present.
Fragmented text suggests a political campaign claim that Republicans avoid punishing Warden Aig amid a state funding controversy. It references Democratic critics and a local witness, with unclear specifics and torn sentence structure.
The piece argues that Republican leaders in Washington favor Gen. Grant for the 1880 nomination, claiming he can unite the convention and win, with wealthy North power and anti-Democrat sentiment backing him. It cautions Democrats to prepare for a sharp contest, noting currency issues and party divisions as pivotal factors shaping the race.
The sermon by Rev. Robert Collyer of Unity Church Chicago warned that debt is a dangerous chain and urged paying debts promptly. He contrasted fiat money advocates with biblical duty and warned youths to avoid extravagant living and risky speculation as they begin married life.
A vintage notice touts Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup as the best remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and pulmonary complaints. Encourages readers to ask their druggist for a bottle priced at 20 cents sold by J J Bousquet.
Disease of the Lungs Chest and Throat are so prevalent in our climate that such a medicine as Dr. Marshals apg Syrup is invaluable to the public. The ad promotes relief from coughs bronchial irritation and related symptoms promising gentle action and quick relief.
Col. Scott explains how Iowa farmers sell beef in fall and hides in spring, linking meat yield to heat forming elements in feeding foods. He notes shelter as key to maintaining animal heat, argues winter shelter raises efficiency, and urges dry, well bedded cattle barns over exposed, damp barns.
The Gazette doubts Jas F Wilson of Iowa joining Grant of Illinois on the ticket and the Burlington Hawk Eye notes Colfax was from a neighboring state and nominated. The piece argues for East first, West second, and warns a Grant Wilson pairing invites conflict and defeat.
The co partnership Goble & France is dissolved by mutual consent. All notes and accounts due the firm are held by G H France who will pay all liabilities. Ames Iowa January 3 1879 H S Gortz successor to Goble France thanks the public for past patronage and solicits continued business relations.
State of Iowa Story County insofar as the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Anna Graham deceased. Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the will is on file. February 27 1879 at the Circuit Court is set for examination and prayer of the instrument. I L Smith Clerk Circuit Court seal indicates official action.
State of Iowa Story County notice announces a written instrument purporting to be the Last Will of Ferdinand Johnson deceased on file. The probate hearing is set for February term 1879 at the Circuit Court with witnesses, dated January 15, 1879.
Jenny Nelson files a divorce suit against Andrew Nelson in Story County Court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and wilful desertion. The defendant must answer by noon of the court term beginning February 27 1879 or a default judgment will be entered. Stevens Uneeuween represent the plaintiff.
Sealed proposals for erecting a school house in subdistrict No 5 Franklin district Story county will be received at the undersigned residence where specifications may be seen until 1 o'clock p m January 26 1879. Bids opened at the school house in District No 5 to determine the lowest responsible bidder.
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