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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1887
Page
2
Colonel Fred Grant, 37, nominated by New York Republicans for Secretary of State. He closely resembles his father the famed General.
The region's eight pin factories produce 6.72 billion pins each year, equating to about a thousand pins for every woman in the country. The remark invites readers to imagine the scale of production.
Tus G A boys faced rain during a wet week in St Louis yet still enjoyed a highly successful encampment with record activities and strong participation from attendees.
The New York Sun reports Rev. Burchard now supports Cleveland directly and predicts a party shift next year to read Renomination Reform and Rats indicating a reform stance with blunt satire toward the Republican party.
Tennessee voted on liquor with a 15 000 margin in favor of repeal opponents less than defeated. Prohibitionists not overwhelmed, remaining hopeful as the result lands.
The Glenn chain gang educational bill was killed by a Senate substitute. The substitute failed in the House, ending the measure.
The piece notes Uncle Sam’s ability to construct naval vessels as well as sailing yachts. It contrasts his modest stock with Johnny Bull’s faith that he would respond to an emergency with decisive action.
Susanna Salter, mayor of Argonia Kansas the first woman mayor in the world welcomes a healthy son. The event marks a notable addition to a historic leadership role held by Salter.
The Yankee yacht Volunteer beat the Scotch yacht Thistle in two races on Tuesday and Friday. The Volunteer won the first race in 20 minutes and the second in 11 seconds, ensuring the International Cup remains in American hands for another year.
Emma A Williams formerly Mrs Cunningham, once accused of murdering Dr. Burdell, died in New York. Her sensational trial decades ago drew nationwide attention but ended without a conviction.
All accounts agree St Louis showed noble hospitality to the Grand Army encampment. The city’s cordial reception and absence of hostility left many with kinder memories and greater respect for its enterprise.
The St. Louis Republican mocked the G A R Society meeting in St Louis by predicting the President would be pictured everywhere and urged pension seeking members to bring an assortment of paroxysms.
James A. Stewart a Kansas drug store clerk was sentenced to seventeen years and four months in prison and ordered to pay a fine of 20800 dollars plus costs for violating the state liquor law. After release he may display a large notice in front of his store barring any winking at the soda fountain.
Speaker Carlisle describes President Cleveland’s Western and Southern tour as an electioneering expedition in the strongest sense. He notes that receptions are strictly partisan and limited to Democrats of approved soundness and pernicious activity for participation.
General Tuttle of Iowa faces harsh criticism from Democratic editors and politicians yet is warmly greeted by the veterans who fought with him against a Democratic rebellion. They insist their affection grows as he speaks frankly on pension and battle-flag issues.
A prominent German told the writer that he once aligned with Republicans but left when Prohibition-like measures in Iowa made brewing and selling beer illegitimate. He faulted both parties for restricting personal rights and said he will side with his former Republican allies.
Joseph Garrison of Harley Idaho had his pension claim approved retroactively to 1848 for a head wound from a boulder during the storming of Mexico City. He will receive 12 dollars monthly with 6 percent interest, totaling over ten thousand dollars so far, with potential increases as other claims are adjudicated.
A young Kentucky pastor criticizes mountain ministers as ignorant and nonpreaching, noting many own a Bible yet know little. He recalls a minister who listened to a debate on earth shape and urged his expulsion for infidelity. He mentions sporadic preaching and a reformist penitentiary past.
A letter to Senator Allison argues pension totals prove nothing about Cleveland's pity for veterans. It notes pension bills approved by Cleveland 668 in two years versus Grant 485 in eight, Hayes 303 in four, Arthur 736 in a bit more than three, and Cleveland vetoing 124.
Public notice urges all users and druggists to spread word about Boschee's German Syrup for consumption coughs asthma pneumonia and throat and lung diseases. Claims rapid relief from three doses and cites 80 000 dozen bottles sold last year with sample bottles at 10 cents and regular size 75 cents.
New York Governor Hill will not contest the 1888 Democratic nomination against Cleveland and will wait for the 1892 race. The decision signals a strategic delay in seeking the presidency.
Gertrude Dennis notes use of Papillon Skin Cure after hair thinning. Advertisement claims the product restored hair and filled thin spots. Sold by Papillon Company Chicago, listed through L. M. Bosworth at $1 per bottle, prepaid.
The report notes Mrs Cleveland likely snubbed Governor Foraker and his wife at a Philadelphia reception, a moment seen as a campaign issue for the next year.
Ww D Salt of Bippus Indiana testifies Electro Bitters cured rheumatism after six bottles. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio calls it best selling medicine in 20 years. Many others confirm it cures liver kidney and blood issues. Available for fifty cents at L M Bosworth's Drug Store.
Dr William J. Conley a local druggist in Elk Point Dakota endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saying it has given the best satisfaction of any medicine on the market.
At the village edge the Carter house sheltered Mrs Carter and her two daughters as battle raged around them. They stayed through the day and hid in a cellar during the siege. After the storm, the sisters tended wounded men, including their Confederate staff officer brother mortally wounded at sunset near their home.
S E Peal notes mimicry in a caterpillar that elevates its head resembling a shrew to confuse observers. He also reports a tiger’s whistle causing Sambur deer to flee and crocodile foam resembling sap foam, aiding the predator.
The Argonaut notes English truffles appear in two periods white in May for seasoning and black before and after Christmas when fragrant. Size ranges from nutmeg to hen egg and grow only in open woodland with light shade not in decayed ground.
A prominent junk dealer received an order for 10 000 old tomato cans. He explains the tin is used for corners on low grade trunks and roof flushings. He melts solder, flattens, bundles, and earns about 10 dollars per ton. Iron Age.
Mr W A Baldwin of Boonville Iowa reports years of stomach cramping and says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy provides immediate relief after one or two doses. Prices 25 50 and 1 sold by J H Pickett & Co.
A Boston reader reports using Papillon Clarke extract of flax for hay fever in June and finds it soothing with immediate relief. The ad claims it calms nostril and throat inflammation without irritation and notes availability through druggists or prepaid mail from the Papillon Company, Chicago.
The advertisement touts Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy as a positive cure for catarrh diphtheria and canker mouth. Sold by A Pickett & Co.
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