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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1877
Page
2
Two Iowa congressmen Oliver and Sapp voted for the repeal of the Resumption law. Stone was absent or did not vote, with his name not appearing among the ayes or noes.
The nation backs resumption and remonetization policies. Senators deserve time to hear public opinion. An adjournment this week would allow observers to weigh the issue.
A Charleston rumor says Governor Wade Hampton may urge a general amnesty bill for all public thieves in South Carolina at the coming Legislature. The writer argues Hampton should act, saying his past bargains already harm his reputation.
Enormous damage reported from floods in Virginia with Richmond losses estimated between 1 million and 2 million dollars. Water reportedly eighteen inches above the 1870 stage and still rising, while the Potomac at Washington surpasses any level since 1852. Fifteen miles of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between Harper's Ferry and Cumberland under water amid widespread property damage.
The House passed a substitute bill repealing the section ordering Treasury to begin redeeming legal tender notes on January 1, 1879 by 133 to 100 with 20 Republicans and 27 Democrats aligned. Gen. Butler did not vote, reading a newspaper. Senate action remains unlikely this session.
The 1861 Senate last held a Democratic majority after Vice President Breckinridge announced the result of an executive session vote. Only Rhode Island’s Anthony voted on Wednesday. Hamlin had resigned January 17, and Lot Morrill replaced him as vice president.
President Diaz orders a Mexican commander on the Rio Grande to repel any invasion by U S troops. General Trevino leads a 2 500 strong force to enforce the order, alarming General Ord who seeks cavalry reinforcements as War Department secrecy blocks details. hostilities loom amid raids into Mexican soil and rising tensions near the Rio Grande.
The humorist turned politician recalls early life skill and a Terre Haute speech that sparked invitations to perform. He warns that embracing wit as a career could ruin his reputation, fearing pundits will question his stamina and doubt his ability to deliver serious measures.
Ex Senator Harlan remains the leading figure discussed for the presidency of the State University. R P Clarkson will not seek another term as State Printer. Secretary McCrary is praised as the cabinet’s most sensible looking man. Iowa claims top wheat production, with Minnesota second and Illinois third. A public concern notes misfortune to person trains nearby.
An elderly couple lost $150 to a bogus expressman while a passenger’s overcoat and valise vanished Friday morning. A pocket book with $12 disappeared from a man’s vest as he boarded a train Friday evening. Passengers alighting for meals found their trains left without parcels.
Miss Alice Bullock departs for Illinois while expected to return soon as head manager in the store. Mr. W. Pickard visits, scolding his “lame ducks” diet, and Mrs. Stevens nears recovery. Kelley schools start. literary society forms with officers and debate topics. Dentists tease foreigners, Pleas ant Hill Lyceum attendance is described with mixed reviews.
Story City and vicinity report a population increase of about 50 residents, totaling roughly 250 souls. The town gains a first class meat market run by Mr. Brown and a new blacksmith shop under Ole Espie, while long established firms like Hi Larson & Co and John Swan & Co maintain strong butter trade and wagon production.
A letter from H T Martin who recently moved into Sac County notes his whereabouts, mentions a town with about forty buildings including three grain warehouses, two dry goods stores, a restaurant, millinery, drug stores, saloons, a meat market, hotel, hardware store, two blacksmith shops, two lumber yards and two coal yards. Two M Ds.
Sac City aims to keep the county seat while the Sac County Recorder moves from Sac City to Odebolt. The town touts a flouring mill and harness maker with a barber and two shemakers, praising Maple River location. A missing elder, Draper, was found dead in the Boyer River after a 12 day search, leaving unclear if drowning or ice caused the death. Odebolt, November 2%. H. T. M.
The eighth annual session in Ontario on November 13–14, 1877 featured Rev. J. M. Dudley as president pro tem, J. C. Miller and Rev. I. Reed delivering Bible talks, and reports from townships showing flourishing schools. Officers were nominated with Story City to host the February 1878 meeting.
The Eighth Final Meeting of the Eastern Laws Horticultural Society will convene December 4 to 6 at Monticello, Jones county. Topics cover botany soils geology entomology forestry berries vines orchards floriculture and fruit utilization. Special railroad fares and free entertainment offered. President W Guaney invites attendees from across the state.
The notice urges attendance at county meetings and notes favorable terms for travelers and lodging. The Central Railroad offers half fare for passengers returning over their road, and Marshalltown hotels agree to charge between one and one fifty dollars per day for board.
The Atlantic outlines plans for broader appeal with American fiction, short stories by Twain and Howells, travel descriptions, and studies from French German and English books. It promises ongoing literary criticism, enhanced contributor clubs, and new portraits including John Greenleaf Whittier.
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