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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1884
Page
2
Blaine voices fear that Southern dominance will lower Northern wages and strip Black citizens of political power. He cites solid South voting power, argues for equal suffrage, and contrasts Southern and Northern electorates while urging labor protections and fair elections.
The speaker argues Southern political control after a decisive election, asserting loyalty to the Union is now disqualifying in the South and that the North must secure political equality. He warns against white supremacist dominance and calls for an equal voice for Northern and Southern white citizens in national government.
Dr Joseph G Lane a respected Chicago physician endorses Mishler's Herb Bitters after thorough tests. He plans to use it regularly in his practice noting gratifying results in kidney diseases.
Containing testimonials of recovery from liver and rheumatic ailments, the ad proclaims Hop Bitters as containing the best medicines of the world. It warns about fake labels, touts a green hops tag, and argues law must adapt with civilization while mentioning North American Review articles on labor, railway management, Tiryns excavations, and friendship in ancient poetry.
President Arthur and Postmaster General Frank Hatton are accused of secretly conspiring to defeat James G Blaine. The charge centers on political interference during the race for the presidency.
George William Curtis and Carl Shurtz believe Cleveland will push for civil service reform. The idea provokes exasperation among the average Democrat.
The passage condemns St John for managers boasting they caused Cleveland’s election, praising their nearly 200,000 vote tally in the United States while deriding their pride in influencing the result.
The president-elect Cleveland’s decision to address the public through interviews is presented as proof that the Democratic party should not have been entrusted with power. The remark argues the need for reassurance signifies a lack of confidence in the party’s ability to keep the country safe.
The Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railway runs a fast mail train between Chicago and Council Bluffs. The article notes that whenever the train misses the scheduled on time, the company forfeits 500 dollars.
The deed transferring the main line from Clinton to Council Bluffs from the Cedar Rapids & Missouri to the C. N. W. company was recorded last week. The consideration was $4,383,000. This completes the sale of the road to the northwestern company.
The London News lauds Blaine for immense energy and spirit, noting that even Mr. Gladstone’s energetic Scotland tour appears insignificant beside Blaine’s exertions. The remark emphasizes Blaine’s personal effort as a standout among public figures of the period.
The article notes men claiming to speak for president elect Cleveland, Geo William Curtis and Carl Shurtz, show a desire to control policy. It warns the Democrats will face a sizable obstacle and that pressure may push Cleveland to align or be abandoned.
The text argues the Democratic party and its newspapers are energized to prove the country’s safety under their control. It suggests Republicans would not bear the burden of explanation if a Republican president had won.
Official returns show Cleveland leading in New York by a narrow plurality of 1,149 amid a 40,281 vote margin over Blaine and a larger loss compared to two years ago. The record high vote tally is 562,005 for SRS with Cleveland's statewide performance described as a scratched victory.
A man who bet on an election was denied a ballot by judges of election. Judge Allison held that any law conflicting with the state constitution right to franchise is void, so the man was allowed to vote.
Text appears as a fragmented political statement asserting unity and equal rights across regions. Mentions Ply mouth Rock and Delaware and references Blaine at Augusta. The readable content emphasizes patriotism and liberty as it relates to civil rights.
Capt D M Riggs longtime figure in New Orleans and along the Mississippi river reports five years of dyspepsia and severe pains in bowels and kidneys. He tried many remedies without relief until Brown's Iron Bitters cured his liver kidney and malaria symptoms.
The article notes a lively exchange about Zulus and Boers, remarking that few Zulus reside here while joking that there are many bores to fill an empire. The piece leans humorous and observational in tone.
The table lists candidates Valkenburg Republican Finch Democrat Morley Prohibitionist across Cerro Gordo Chickasaw Clay and many others. The Republican plurality totals 19 803 while Morley on the St John ticket has 1 472 votes with 92 scattering. Prohibition votes peak in the Third and Fourth Districts.
The document lists population figures and ranking order for Des Moines and several Iowa cities. Council Bluffs shows 28,877 residents while Cedar Rapids and other cities appear with varying counts, reflecting an inferred historical census snapshot.
The druggists Manning & Graves announce the sale of Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup. It claims to cure coughs colds chest pains and lung affections. Price 50 cents and one dollar with free samples.
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