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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1880
Page
2
The Chicago & North Western Railroad posted a net income of 9,401,400 dollars last year. Five passengers were killed and five were injured, according to the company managers' admissions.
Secretary Snenman issues circular calling in all 1880 6's United States government bonds issued February 1861. No interest will be paid after December 31, 1880. Government to redeem in gold or greenbacks valued at gold.
The text notes Senator Allison being urged for a cabinet position in Garfield's administration by prominent men including Joseph Medill and EB Washburn. Mentioned for Treasury but praised as a good man in the Senate.
Delaware County gave the Republican ticket a near thousand vote majority and rejected striking the words free white from the constitution by 103. The passage shows the county does not want a black person to represent them in the legislature and questions the party consistency.
The latest returns show GOP strength across Iowa with Gov. Carpen er at the top of the list carrying an 11 595 majority in his district. Other districts follow with substantial margins: McCord 2 495 Farwell 5 132 Updegraf 1 192 Deering 10 343 Thompson 6 189 Catts 97 Kasson 2 945 Gepburn 5 399 Carpenter 11 565. Eee eee eee The tally underscores broad GOP support across districts.
Fae Morey and Lindsay witnesses confess they are frauds and were sent from Massachusetts to testify. Lindsay claims the name O’Brien, while Morey admits he perjured himself about the Garfield letter and says perjury should be punished though leniency may follow their confessions.
Harper's Weekly notes that both senators are Republicans but from different schools. It cites Conkling’s late campaign remarks belittling Hayes and threatening Garfield, and a perfunctory show of support in Albany amid the Grant Club serenade. The piece questions making Conkling the dominant senator from New York.
The National Democratic Executive Committee refuses official consideration of alleged frauds aimed to block Garfield’s counting by Congress. It states it has no jurisdiction and labels the charges as aliuude. The Herald notes this as common sense avoidant of Keily’s cover up and Hancock’s defeat linkage.
The Western Rural notes 200 to 300 Alliances chartered with applications for place and timber pouring in as the National Alliance Secretary nears needing help. Winter prompts thieves to surface and misuse print and circulars, making alliance questions on advertised articles and advertiser responsibility increasingly valuable.
Asirep States bonds show resilience despite lack of weekly government purchases. Election results reinforce sound currency goals, debt liquidation, and lower interest rates, suggesting long term national credit growth. Secretary Shenmad's plan for thirty three year bonds at three and a half percent could accelerate this outlook and boost the value of the Four and Four and a half percent issues.
General Sumeman presents the War Department annual report citing a weak force and overwork. He renews last year's recommendation to Congress to authorize 25 000 enlisted men for the line troops and to make separate provisions for the army's needs.
The writer notes the 1878 revised statutes cap enlisted strength at 50 000 while later appropriations limit expenditures to 25 000 yet the army must reach 30 000 to sustain 40 regiments with order and economy. He suggests omitting provisos in the next appropriation to achieve this. He adds that prosperous finances allow Congress to furnish armaments for coastal forts guarding key harbors.
The article cites New York Herald figures showing nearly eleven million immigrants entered the United States from 1830 to 1950, boosting national growth. It argues assimilation by the second or third generation, praises liberal policy on civil privileges, and notes farmers improving land through reading and progressive methods. It lists Iowa township officers and ends with a promotional paragraph for The Atlantic Monthly 1881 including notable contributors and subscription terms.
The piece analyzes how seven Democratic counties led by New York City formed a solid bloc, with Tilden carrying them by 80,866 in 1876. It notes the city’s sway via the Tammany machine and newspapers, and calculates that if Democratic majorities held, Hancock would have won New York State by 5,055 despite Garfield gains.
The arrangement of barns fields and fences should suit each farm but follow general principles. Place barns on rising ground with cellar access, minimize fencing, and ensure easy lane access. Favor long rectangular fields, keep pasture near stables, and locate orchard away from rear wood lots. Optimize pump location and minor changes to fences and buildings to reach an economical, model farm.
A Madison man reportedly ordered six collars and a necktie by mail to avoid carrying parcels. A farmer, replying to a turnip negotiation, received a cart procession with 17 oxen yokes,amps of ribbons on turnips, and a large delivery basket before settling at six cents.
The author contrasts two types of men. One holds firm opinions and insists others share them, often treating disagreement as heresy. The other is opinionless, agreeing with everyone, saying you are a saint to one and a villain to the next. Such speakers are described as social pests.
In northern sections bees kept indoors should be placed in winter quarters this month. Those wintered outside need proper packing and protection. The article notes prior guidance on indoors and outdoors wintering and emphasizes close study for success, urging a system that yields strong stocks in spring.
J R Miller a West Side prominent figure died last Tuesday after a fever illness. His wife slept through a surrounding tale as he rose from bed and wandered to a forty foot well in the early morning and fell in while seeking water. His death was sudden and tragic, authorities say.
The November number of Scribner's Monthly debuts its twenty-first volume with new cover and expanded illustrations. Offers entice new subscribers for $5 for a year plus nine prior numbers, or $7.50 for two olive-green bound volumes with Part I of Peter the Great and The Grandissimes. Also promoted are Shiloh remedies, St Nicholas magazine news, and the American Agriculturalist appeal with subscription details.
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