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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1878
Page
2
A Nebraska saloon keeper, stirred by temperance agitation, posted a reform pledge offering drinks reduced from fifteen to ten cents. The sign announced that due to the reform cause all fifteen cent drinks would hereafter be sold for ten cents.
A year after issuing thousands of circular letters inviting fund subscriptions the Alumni Association of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York City reports only one reply in the year. An alumnus in California sent five copies of his Medical Education address to trustees with interest in the college.
The piece argues President Hayes undermined civil service reform by nominating a relative for life salary, reappointing Reed to Toledo Post Office as a reward to Stanley Matthews, and keeping a convicted felon in charge of the New Orleans Custom House, labeling it a fraud. It cites the Sun’s view of executive acts undermining reform.
A Tuesday Des Moines Register list names most of the city business fraternity petitioning Senator Webb to back a House Bill repealing the current railroad law and adopting a commissionership plan. The piece notes growing support outside border counties and questions whether railroad firms would lower through shipment tariffs if the law is repealed.
Coroner J. T. Carpenter of Arkansas wins the Fort Worth to Fort Yuma mail contract via El Paso. A 1,300 mile daily service by coachs earns $137,000 yearly. Route extends from the Texas and Pacific Rail Road terminus to the Colorado River, saving 48 hours over prior lettings. Colonel Chidester, veteran Southwest mail contractor, praises service.
The Detroit News reports circulars sent to thousands of Michigan Republicans yielded 598 responses with 309 in favor and 286 against Southern policy, 233 calling it beneficial and 283 not, 395 in favor of Civil Service reform, 305 against, 337 backing the President’s leadership, 214 opposing, 332 yeas and 243 nays on Hayes’ ability and disinterestedness, and 315 in favor with 164 against government telegraph control.
The Louisiana governor calls an extra session but seeks no immediate pardon for Anderson, who refuses one to avoid barring a Supreme Court appeal. Bourbons oppose, and Nicholls fears impeachment. De Whittaker and others seek clemency, though chances remain slim.
In a letter to the New York Tribune Burmy Burritt argues adequate relief from widespread want depends on uniting the unoccupied land of the West and South. He stresses the不可分关系 between land and labor and warns of the penalties of separation, noting many countries keep labor and land apart.
The piece argues for governmental support to help the poor establish savings and settle land near Pacific Railway lines. It argues postal savings banks as a safe, accessible system, citing Britain and continental adoption, and notes reform of diplomacy and mint capacity discussions alongside New Hampshire election results and severe storms across the Plains and Atlanta.
The Treasury Department discharged several clerks over the failed appropriation for clerical services. Among them is Lovejoy, an 80 plus year old veteran who served as a Treasury clerk since 1832 and spent forty nine years in government service. Also dismissed is Mrs. Mary Mumford of Louisiana, widow of the man General Butler hanged in 1862 for removing the U S flag from the Mint, appointed last August on Butler’s recommendation.
Russia settles on a peace basis that preserves Egyptian tribute to foreign creditors and leaves most Turkish revenues intact. It trims indemnity, does not insist on a fleet share, and may allow limited military presence in Constantinople as a symbolic victory. England’s so called interests are addressed in these concessions.
The piece argues that while Hayes won fairly through legitimate political processes, it would be wrong to overturn Louisiana’s certified result. It criticizes attempts to go behind the returns and notes conflict between state conviction records and federal interpretation. It questions federal respect for Louisiana’s judicial actions and discusses Anderson’s U.S. office holding despite a State Prison sentence.
The Senate passed a bill authorizing small denomination four percent bonds for investment, signaling constitutional support for postal savings banks. The piece argues such bonds do not replace ordinary savings banks and criticizes small wage earners limited ability to invest, stressing safety and access over temporary relief.
Chronic rheumatic and neuralgic disorders allegedly cured by Dr Firten’s Rheumatic Recepy for all ages. Claims a rapid, permanent relief with a guaranteed cure through standard family medicines. Sufficiently unreadable endorsers Tilden & McLain listed as Ames agents.
The advertorial asserts that two million four hundred thousand free samples were distributed in three years to aid cases of Consumption Asthma Croup severe Coughs Pneumonia and other throat and lung diseases. It states Druggists nationwide now recommend German Syrup and urges readers to ask their local druggist for information. Sample bottles cost 10 cents regular 75 cents and three doses allegedly relieve any case. Sold by J J Bousquet.
In this climate sudden temperature changes bring coughs and sickness. Boschee's German Syrup promises to cure consumption and lung diseases with a few doses and is sold by J. J. Bosquet. Also urged are Eilert's Extract of Tar and Wild Cherry and Uncle Sam's Condition Powder as preventive and quick aids.
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