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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1879
Page
7
The Story County Republican party feels flattered by Graves and Lockridge election wins and the success of Jessie Wood and Cornelison.
In Story County politics the Republican ticket appears favored with votes to elect their slate. Graves, a non descriptive candidate, is portrayed as promising anything to win support while Lucas is identified as a Republican ally.
Tur Independents expect Norwegians to elect Cornelison while Norwegians supported Jno R Hays in the Republican convention nomination and will back him. The Norwegian element favored Hays and helped secure the nomination.
The speaker urges readers to judge the Republican party’s principles, insisting party stands on trial itself. If principles are right, support the ticket and persuade neighbors. if wrong, vote against the party and act on political beliefs.
A call to Republicans in Howard township and areas including Warren Lincoln Milford Richland Sherman and beyond asks to name those who will vote for Lockidge. The speaker pledges a free year at Taz Innex tree if supporters stand up and be counted.
The Greenback party appears to lack scruples in the closing canvass time. Their claims are described as light and exposed to close scrutiny, with no substantial principles to air.
The passage argues W D Lucas owns twice as much farming property as A J Graves in Story County and is more invested in local prosperity. It questions why Independents would claim Graves shares more public interest, suggesting motives of prejudice and political appeal to sway votes.
A Story County convention backs W. D. Lucas for Representative and warns voters about ongoing opposition smears. The piece rebuts a charge allegedly tied to Hon. Geo. M Maxwell and stresses Lucas’s opposition to repealing the stay law, urging voters to ignore sensational falsehoods.
In our office W H Friromarerce leaves a sample of his home grown sweet potatoes. The spuds are large and smooth and compare favorably with southern varieties. Fitch adds that proper cultivation yields good crops with modest effort.
The text accuses the opposition of a two week campaign of untruths and attacks on Mr. Lucas, aimed at avoiding accountability. It condemns such bushwhacking as undisciplined and not commendable.
The Dubuque Telegraph notes California’s congressional delegation splits one Democrat and three Republicans and argues greenback backers and Democrats both support Benny. The piece suggests greenbackers and Democrats cooperate to influence elections this fall and next year.
The query recalls Col Hoggatt’s harsh stance toward candidate Lockridge and asks what political action by Lockridge provoked it. It also asks whether Lockridge interfered with the peoples party or merely sympathised, and if either man will explain his position.
A Fort Dodge Times reader, a very Democratic woman, argues the farmers need new truths beyond the Dawley and Hoggatt parade of fellow slaves. She believes many Republican voters and ladies in Iowa will share her point, condemning the recent whine about being slaves and praising a survival of the fittest view.
The Story County Republican party holds a 500 vote majority with a strong ballot for ratification. The ticket is composed of capable and popular men, fairly won and strong support is pledged to deliver a 500 to 700 vote margin. Citizens urged to work, vote, and rally for the 1880 campaign.
Dennis Kearney, after a scare, returned to San Francisco and sent his card to Gen. Grant. A prior Sunday harangue urged hanging Grant, causing an uproar that drove him from the city. He left for Calistoga for a vacation, fearing his temper might lead to actions against Grant.
A partisan summary for Republican orators cites figures on electoral votes, population excess, wealth, and illiteracy to claim Democratic majorities lack legitimacy. It asserts Democratic rule rests on terrorism fraud bloodshed and murder, denying the will of the people.
The Columbus Georgia Sun comments on Jeff Davis declining a U.S. Senate run and argues the North will have to find a new focus. It frames the vital issue as state rights versus consolidation and asserts liberty vs despotism, noting Democrats in Story county prize states rights and fusionists seek any means to beat the Republicans.
The Sparta Wisconsin Greenbacker suspends publication due to lack of funds. Editor J. Lamborn announces the regular edition will not resume and aligns with the Republican party over key issues including Union loyalty, slave rights, and reform. He critiques the Democratic party and condemns Copperhead influence. He also targets Brick Pomeroy as Greenback leadership head.
Notice to J M Laird & Co and all interested parties that the south half of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 6 township 82 range 23 west is sold for 1875 taxes. N A Rambolt holds the certificate of purchase. redemption must occur within ninety days of service or a deed will be issued.
Notices warn unknown owners and all interest holders that certain Nevada and Cambridge parcels in Story County Iowa were sold for 1875 and 1876 taxes. N A Rainbolt holds certificates of purchase and a ninety day redemption period applies from service completion, after which a deed will be issued.
Gov John H Gear proclaims the general election for October 1879 to fill governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge superintendent of public instruction and state senators from multiple districts. Also names representation in the assembly and congress and notes vacancies in ninth judicial district and fifth congressional district. Proclamations issued in Des Moines and Story County notices mailed to sheriffs.
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