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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1878
Page
2
The Iowa and South Morning notes John L Stevens agrees to allow his name for District Attorney. Friends urge Stevens to run, saying he would honor the county and state. Discussion mentions several senators tied to the silver bill and political expectations across states.
Frank A. M. Kean of Nashua is nominated by the Democratic Party for New Hampshire Governor. The article notes anticipation of what Chandler can do for him in the campaign and future governance.
A critical overview notes religious newspapers weekly blend irreligious ads with sermons and cosmetics. It cites opium and optimism, hair dye, corsets, and pistol sales as examples, and mentions swindling lotteries and use of Saint Anthony’s portrait as a liniment sign.
Americans push coffins to London markets at half the price of English coffins. Beginning with washing machines and common goods, they expanded to cabinets and furniture and now ship ready-made coffins with patented handles and reversible lids, claiming superior quality and lower costs.
Abbeville Medium notes the life of B. W. Reynolds a South Carolina native who freed his slaves and moved to Wisconsin his abolitionist stance remained evident after the Civil War and he later ran for Congress in 1874 though defeated Reynolds was educated a skilled writer and orator whose sincerity is praised.
The bankers syndicate for four percent United States bonds is ending its contract. Bonds will be opened for public subscription. Secretary Sherman proposes using post offices as sale agents with $10 insurances to attract savers. The method remains to be decided to avoid fraud, but the experiment seems feasible.
President Hayes recommends Civil Service Reform legislation granting Cabinet members floor access to debate in Congress on department matters. The Pendleton bill would place Cabinet members on the House floor with speaking rights after two weekly sessions and require advance notice for questions to allow for preparation.
The measure creates a state superintendent of work houses with a 4000 dollar salary. He may hire buildings to house male and female vagrants on arrest slips approved by the State Board of Charities. Money possessed by tramps is seized for boarding costs and detention lasts three to six months. Children of vagrant women are sent to county poor officials.
Senator Bayaro, the staunch hard-money advocate, concedes defeating the Silver Bill is impossible. He expects the Senate to sustain the committee amendment removing the free coinage clause and securing government profits from coinage. Other silver supporters like Beck and Wallace oppose free coinage, with Lamar and Ben Hill among its opponents. Eustis supports remonetization arguing debtors risk bankruptcy without it and creditors fear less valuable currency than silver.
J M Grover, chairman of the House expenditures committee, writes to President Hayes claiming widespread corruption across departments since the Civil War. He asserts mutulation alteration concealment and destruction of records and intimidation of witnesses, while civilians suffer for telling the truth.
A historical editorial warns that if the Democratic House does not tighten legislation from the extra session the party will risk losing the next House. It cites the Army and Navy Deficiency bills as harming public confidence and promises of retrenchment, urging severe economy and wholesale reform led by fiscal restraint.
The country faces widespread distress with both parties demoralized. Citizens abandon old loyalties seeking change as Heace, Labor, Greenback, Reform, and Working Men's groups grow, influencing local stakes and political currents across regions.
The Marshalltown Republican reports confusion in the silver dollar controversy. It cites the Burlington Hawkeye and Davenport Gazette arguing about grain values, proposing 4124 or 420 grains per dollar, and asks for a conclusive calculation to harmonize 893 cents to 412 grains and 100 cents to 420 grains.
The inaugural ceremonies for Governor Gear were held in midwinter warmth with an open air march. A large crowd lined Walnut street and East Fifth to the Opera House where a joint legislative session convened. The procession included the Governor, ex-governors, and state officials. The ceremony opened with band music, a prayer by Reverend Oneal, and the oath of office.
The joint session dissolved after a motion by Hon. Fred O'Dennell. The convention adjourned as the Governor was escorted to the Capitol and greeted by many citizens. The inauguration of Governor Gear thus concluded with public congratulations.
The 1869 Paris monetary conference quotes a Rothschild family member insisting silver and gold together form monetary circulation and that removing silver would destroy values. The piece notes U S Treasury 4 percent bonds offered for popular subscriptions with 2 percent down and a 30 year term plus tax exemptions, and discusses aims to widen small investor access amid silver bill debates.
Business men are urged to adopt Blotter Tablets for creating letter heads, notes, and statements. The bound books keep stationery neat and ready, with a calendar on the cover. The advert claims exclusive rights in Story County and promises low living rates for top quality work.
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