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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
2
The Intelligencer issued Thursdays at Ames Story County Iowa by Hudson Bros subscription terms set at 1.00 per year payable in advance.
The Des Moines Leader questions a second democratic ticket with a gold declaration, fearing harm to McKinley. The Register fears a Leader bolt and urges a cooling spell before a heated year. A Northern Town firm paid workers Mexican dollars as a lesson on free coinage.
David B. Hill remains reluctant to endorse the Chicago platform and clings to the belief that a Democratic party will exist in 1900. He implies the Senator from New York should publicly affirm, I am a democrat.
The text argues McKinley is a Methodist and Bryan a Presbyterian, predicts the A. P. A. will be quiet, and urges voters to judge the candidates by which platform best reflects the issues, noting both men are acceptable thus far.
A local farmer notes that yesterday’s shower effectively saved the corn crop in the neighborhood. He counters critics who argue that a poor crop benefits farmers, insisting a half crop at full price is not desirable.
The important conventions are over and the campaign will be fought on issues. The character or ability of leaders must not be attacked, only the principles involved. The people need fear no result.
The text notes Republican papers praise Bryan for his oratory and character but warns it is only the start of the campaign and suggests more will emerge after two months, accusing parties of failing to stay out of politics.
Collins Liberator reports Collins township farmers launching a movement to push corn prices up to fifty cents a bushel. They will store grain in the first hands for one to two years and feed their farms while the community supports poorer neighbors.
The piece notes James E. Blythe gave up his bid to succeed Undegraff in Congress, citing certain defeat and urging harmony. It then comments on Iowa’s congressional delegation likely returning to Washington as a solid group. A separate anecdote recalls a traveling salesman in Ames using a Mexican silver dollar and the store’s cashing of it for $1.25 in American money.
The text criticizes officials for withholding information after a Logan train wreck and ridicules holiday proposals. It discusses the push for bi metalism in the Republican platform, quotes Carroll Wright on gold, notes Iowa Swedish Norwegian voter tendencies, and warns Republicans face a tough presidential race this fall.
The Chicago convention hailed Bryans speech as decisive for the free silver platform and his nomination for president. Born March 19 1860 in Salem Illinois he is the youngest major party candidate and rose from local obscurity to two terms in Congress and editorship of the Omaha World Herald. Campaigns bank on his oratory to secure victory.
Des Moines Capital cites a humorous spoof by Professor James Wilson known as Tama Jim. He proposes six eggs per dozen if silver is doubled, using tariff ideas to push farmers’ interests while lampooning 16 to 1 free coinage and independent policy.
The Story county republican gathering at Ames confirmed the primary results with John A. T. Hull named for congress, D. J. Vinje for county attorney, and J. B. Shaw to retain the board of supervisors. Albert Richmond is listed for coroner and McCarthy’s auditor bid received unanimous support.
Rural voices decry 7 cent oats and money at 8 to 24 cents as unjust. The writer argues high interest and low prices spur social unrest, urging competent action to avoid mass discontent. D. A. Kent signs from Oskaloosa Herald referencing the Chicago convention and free silver Democrats.
The piece notes differing Republican views on the Electoral College and lists Meyers J Fred as trimming states. It critiques the nomination of Tanner for governor and Altgeld’s labor union strength. It also covers Campos warning Spain on Cuba and the lack of war sentiment in the U S despite insurrection reports.
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