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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1878
Page
2
The New York Sun presses for pewter to be declared legal tender as a money standard. It argues that no one with funds would object to the move, highlighting a potential monetary reform.
An aged Wells peers through doors of the New Orleans customs house and trembles perhaps seeking status as peer or vassal while questions of rank loom over the scene.
Opinion notes that leaders of large daily newspapers face humiliation as the Blard bill passes toward final fate. The author claims a presidential veto is now a foregone conclusion.
A U S Vice Consul in Shanghai appeals for funds as famine ravages four North China provinces. Reported nine million people are destitute and children are sold in markets for food.
A historical note accuses Wetts Cassanave & Co of Louisiana of involvement in fraud harming a nation. It questions why representative men would aid such acts and calls for punishment to defend the public outrage and dignity.
Corsin asserts the Sitting Bull Commission treaty naturalized the warlike Indian as a British subject. He says any depredations on the American side could be offset against Halifax's award.
The Porte accepts harsh peace terms that would force Ottoman subordination to Russia. The text notes numerous remaining perplexities that must be resolved before any real tranquillity can exist.
A Chinaman argues against exclusion from the Pacific slope and cites a San Francisco memorial to Congress. His brothers show that the city’s Custom House collected seven million import duties, over a quarter paid by them.
The Washington Post reports Judge David C. Humphrey of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia sat in court in a dense state of intoxication and ruled on cases. The Alabama-born jurist earns $4,000 annually and should retire his robe, according to the piece.
Tax late Mr Samuel Bowles leaves $10 000 of his $25 000 life policy to Mrs Bowles and $5 000 to Miss Alathea Easter. The remainder and all personal and real property go to Samuel Bowles and Charles Allen trustees of Boston to settle debts maintain the home and finally divide equitably among heirs. Will dated November 14 1877.
The commercial public will shed no tears over the impending dissolution of the New York railway pool on West bound freights. The ring distributes merchandise to the Baltimore line at nine percent, the Pennsylvania at twenty five percent, and the Erie and Central roads at thirty three percent each. Freight lines receive no more than these ratios for the month and excess offerings go to the lagging road.
Telegraphic dispatch from New Orleans reports that the Louisiana Returning Board members threaten disclosures unless federal protection is provided. Governor Wells fled to Washington to urge the administration to intervene, warning they will be “lost” if not aided. The piece notes the impracticality of federal judges enforcing edicts by bayonets and casts doubt on any restoration of terror.
A Richmond Despatch reflection argues that resumption occurs naturally when conditions suit and that forcing it by law disrupts societal flow, comparing it to ice thawing and floating away from its place.
Advocates insist the Bland bill will pass with two thirds support in both Houses, omitting free coinage but compelling treasury action to provide ample silver. They urge immediate enactment, noting broad public backing and期待 despite opposition.
The Pennsylvania oil dispute pits producers against refiners backed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. A bill to build a pipeline from oil regions to Baltimore would bypass rail freight, threatening $2 million annual losses for the railroad and up to $25–30 million yearly in refined-oil profits. Philadelphia towns fear shifting refinery jobs to Europe as 260,000 Pennsylvanians rely on oil, timber, and barrel making.
In coveratinorie and cities from Jan 25 reports outline peace preliminaries with an armistice likely today. Serbia gains independence, Montenegro bay Antivari and a border lake district, Russia to hold Batoum Kars Erzeroum until a 20 million pound indemnity, Dardanelles open to Russian ships, Bulgarian autonomy limited, Turkey to appoint a Christian governor. Italian vessels to protect Italian interests in Turkish ports.
A few village lots for sale on Duffefreet feature 12 to 1% large bearing apple and cherry trees on each. These parcels adjoin Mr Way-Fleet on the west side of Norcery, located on good soil and accessible by road.
Washington dispatches report the Bland bill advancing toward enactment with a two thirds support in both houses. Matthews resolution faces heavy opposition from several Southern and Midwestern lawmakers, while Secretary Sherman counsels remonetization and bond sales continue. The anti subsidy move against Tom Scott’s Pacific plan gains traction as committee votes tighten potential blocking power.
The Boston preacher spoke on unemployment relief last Monday at Tremont Temple. He condemned some reform proposals as wild and mob like while praising Horace Greeley’s colonization idea and calling a tramp lazy for not wanting to work.
The writer argues that clergy should emphasize the Devil as a real potent adversary. He notes that a century ago sermons frequently warned of evil, but recent years have seen little attention to this figure and urges preachers to reveal his schemes to guard their congregations.
Dispatch from Red Cloud and Spotted Tail agencies notes Sitting Bull camped near Noody Mountain on December 20 with 100 warrior party arriving daily. Reported camps line Rock and Frenchman Creeks as preparations to move south. Army recommends arming recruits and sending them via Stanley trail to the department. Winter described as unusually mild with no snow.
An Ames Iowa seller promotes Shilohs Consumption Cure for coughs claiming it cures consumption and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. The ad also urges Shilohs Porous Plaster for chest, back or side pain and lists A B Thomas as the local seller in Ames.
An Ames Iowa store offers Shiloh's System Vitalizer with a positive guarantee to cure dyspepsia liver complaint constipation and general debility. Sold by A. B. Thomas in Ames.
To young men we have several half scholarships for Baylies Keokuk Mercantile college which we will dispose of very cheap to any young man who may wish to attend some such institution of learning the coming winter.
Dr Marshall's preparation earns general satisfaction with robust sales among druggists. It sells for 25 cents in small size and 60 cents in large size, available from J J Bosquet.
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