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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1878
Page
2
Public sentiment in Ohio was presented to the President on his inauguration anniversary. The Legislature ordered a national salute at Columbus on Monday March 4 to honor the triumph of the silver issue.
General Burcer delivers a speech favoring government paper currency over metallic money and bank notes. He endorses inter convertible greenbacks and bonds, with government obligation to accept greenbacks in exchange for bonds and to reconvert bonds into greenbacks on demand.
Obituary recalls Benjamin Wade born 1800 Springfield Massachusetts rose from farm laborer and teacher to lawyer judge and United States Senator. An uncompromising foe of slavery he shaped Northwest homestead law and opposed slavery expansion. He acted as Vice President after Lincoln's assassination and died at Jefferson Ohio on March 2.
The article details extreme famine in northern China surpassing British India with harsh cold. It notes child selling by starving parents, alleged corruption by Chinese officials, and a mandarin attacked by protesters. It also mentions a refugee house fire at Tientsin housing nearly three thousand inmates.
The article discusses President Hayes sending his veto of the Silver bill to Congress and a swift, overwhelming overrule by both houses. It notes historic norms, criticizes Hayes' influence, and highlights Senate and House margins and party dynamics shaping the veto's defeat. It references White House expectations and the broader political implications.
The article discusses hypothetical scenarios if Blaine had become president and shared Hayes era views, making it politically impossible to repass the Silver bill against opposition and shifting party lines. It frames debates over monetary policy and congressional alignments in historical context.
Hancock Signal questions why the government cannot issue cash directly to every citizen. It mocks farmer efforts to earn money through crops and livestock and argues the government should provide money without requiring labor. The piece critiques the value of current financial policies and pegs government to universal cash provision.
In Washington and Rome today, the Senate debates a sinking fund for Pacific Railroad debt and listens to Kr Blaine disputes as Senator Matthews questions timber dealings. Pope Leo XIII was crowned in the Sistine Chapel, with protests over Cardinal Simeoni’s restoration and changes in church leadership.
A commentator predicts that Turkish strength will rise from Asia Minor, creating an Ottoman authority ten times more powerful than the dispersed and poorly organized former empire.
Readers compare local Ledger pricing with the larger Inter-Ocean. The Inter-Ocean financed heavy losses and bankruptcy risks, while large weeklies rely on daily edition costs to subsidize the weekly. The piece explains how prepublished daily content lowers per copy cost for the weekly edition.
Last Sunday morning a black sow shoat with white spots and a slit in the right ear was taken. A suitable reward will be given for information leading to its recovery. Leave at this office.
Notice states the firm in Ames Story County Iowa dissolves by mutual consent with FP C Tilden retiring and H P McLain continuing as sole proprietor. March 6 1878. Also advertises Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup and Dr Winchell's teething syrup with prices and vendor J J Bousquet.
Notice to qualified electors of the Independent District of Ames Story County Iowa that the annual meeting will be held at W M Greeley office Onondaga Street Ames Iowa on the second Monday in March 1878 from 9 AM to 4 PM for the election of one Director to serve three years in place of P Compton one Director to serve three years in place of Geo T Stebbins term of office expiring and one Director to serve two years to fill the vacancy caused by Daniel McCarthy resignation and for other business Jxo Watts Secretary Dated February 21 1878.
An Ames Iowa advert promotes Shilohs Consumption Cure claiming it will cure coughs and consumption with a refund if no benefit. Also recommends Shilohs Porous Plaster for lame chest, back or side and lists A B Thomas as seller in Ames.
An Ames Iowa advertisement touts Shiloh's System Vitalizer as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaint constipation and general debility with a stated guarantee. Sold by A B Thomas at the local store in Amesowa.
A local note urges Parker to receive a chance when Boone reports the cheapest binder in the state. The message highlights Boone's price advantage and calls for Parker to be considered for the opportunity.
Advertising copy promotes Dr Firten's Rev Matic Renepy Anuares Pinus and Du Frriets Kidney Comprar as cures for rheumatic and nervous diseases and for kidney and bladder issues. Claims include permanent relief and guaranteed cures via local druggists. Tilden & McLain named as agents for Ames.
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