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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1880
Page
2
The piece rails at a political figure praised as an idol by crowds at mass meetings. It laments public adoration and references bands, chants, and the machine politics of the era. It argues voters should support the Solid Nation and its candidates, claiming broad farmer backing.
A Republican Congressional Convention for Iowa’s district is set for July 8 1850 at 2 pm in Omaha to nominate a candidate for Member of Congress. Delegates are allocated at one per 2 votes or fraction of 100 or more cast for Governor candidate Gear. Sioux City committee lists counties and delegates.
Very few spontaneous nominations arise by acclamation, indicating limited crowd action in the selection process. The remark suggests that most nominations require formal or structured steps rather than broad popularity.
A statement from competent authorities in chemical and agricultural fields warns British farmers to largely abandon wheat and cheese cultivation due to American competition. Meat export pressures have also affected grazing interests, and continued trends may complicate resolving the land question.
The speakers claim the Chicago ticket achieves best results in Iowa with a projected 75 000 majority for Garfeld and Arthur, asserting strong support in the Hawkeye State.
A Chicago convention pledges to record history honoring Rutherford B. Hayes if Garfield’s administration remains true to party principles. The remark frames Hayes and Garfield as defining figures for the Republican platform and governance.
A Davenport Democrat note says bitter strife within the Republican party at Chicago may herald the party’s dissolution in its current form. The Register echoes that such warnings recur in campaigns, yet party leaders often adapt and prevail.
A cable dispatch reports the death of Her Majesty the Empress of Russia in St Petersburg. The loss may burden the Czar with grief and signal a decline in imperial stability as popular support for the Empress had been central to the empire.
The House spent the week on SpeakerTable bills with pledge to avoid political measures. Some bills passed some were referred. Only Senate items left are the Electoral vote count joint rule and deputy marshal pay bill, both ready for a majority vote.
The passage notes public figures Cameron Hoar Hale Grant Blaine Go es Ryan and Sherman Bherman Edmunds Washburne evaluating their noses spectacles beards dress handwriting and nervous energy. It mocks each man’s appearance and handwriting to contrast character and public image.
The Buckeye Mower is promoted as the best in the world and is sold by J. C. Mitchell. The notice highlights the mower's acclaimed quality and the seller’s name for purchases and inquiries.
A Chicago convention endures a 36 ballot battle for the Republican nomination with Garfield finally chosen on the final roll. Wisconsin shifts toward Garfield sparks jubilant scenes as Grant supporters fade, while Conkling and Logan react with mixed disappointment amid triumphant Garfield supporters and post nomination celebrations nationwide.
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