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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1879
Page
3
A jumble of advertising copy and town politics runs through Ames notes. Bingham Co moves near post office with new stock. Clark’s and Thayers promote groceries and imports. Local candidates push votes in Howard, Sherman townships amid calls to vote early and for Graves or Wood, with resumption debates and economic optimism shaping the tone.
The report notes a broad economic boom with increased activity across sectors in Chicago and other cities. In the Tuesday market, overall activity rose with gains in wheat about four cents, corn one cent, pork fifty five cents, and lard ten to twenty cents, closing firm after extensive transactions and some irregular speculation.
The excerpt portrays A J Graves delivering a farm focused pitch at county meetings. He asserts being a farmer and asks for votes while critics question his plans and the other candidates Hoggatt Paine and Gregory. The piece doubts Graves’s clarity on future actions.
A derisive view accuses campaign operatives of visiting townships to recruit sympathizers and spread a jubilant tale about a distant band of Republicans ready to vote the go ticket. The tactic aims to rally faithfuls to persuade neighbors, claiming the entire county will back the ticket. The supposed defectors are labeled Jack-o-Lantern men who cannot be trusted.
De We T Gannon and Prof R F Browne opened a series of scientific lectures at the Congregational church in Ames. The house was crowded each night, with many turned away. The program promises topics on the eye brain and emotions with humorous asides, admission ten cents, and the series continuing each evening until further notice.
In Story county district court at Nevada beginning Nov 12 the case State of Town v W H Glynden for murder of a German girl in Grundy county proceeds after Glynden’s initial conviction was reversed by the Iowa Supreme Court via a venue change secured by Tim Brown of Marshalltown. The note urges voters to stay alert for bogus tickets and stay in line to secure victory.
Thomas and McLain showcase a large array of fine holiday wares in Story county with autographs, photo albums, books, toys, work boxes, smoker sets, bric a brac, and keepsakes. The store presents a cheerful homelike display inviting families to visit with children.
W. 8. Johnson, Esq discovers a six foot coal vein in LaFayette township. The find promises good news for LaFayette and the county and may lead to a local industry and economic benefit for Story.
Last week's Watchman questions whether Jessie Wood left the army due to lack of a commission. Gemr Muvitix suggests Wood’s actions and W. H. Stevens' conduct imply friends kept Stevens in service, while others disagree.
Republican electors of Washington township will hold a caucus at the office of W BE Fitebpatrick in Ames Iowa on Saturday October 1 at 3 o clock PM to nominate candidates for township offices including Justice Constables one Trustee and Clerk.
A postal card owned by Mell Williston traveled from New York to Calcutta and back through San Francisco after 143 days, gathering many postmarks along the way. Mell values the object as a curious memento, per the Manchester Press report.
Reported discovery from Minnesota suggests diphtheria shifts from throat to blistered skin. A man with an amputated arm showed disease on the wound only after blisters formed on the chest in another case. Dr. Davis theorizes throat susceptibility due to thin lining, proposing skin as alternate site.
The community reports a new brick store room by E Halverson nearing completion with partial rental and more. Dr. Anderson replaces Dr. Schooler, corn shelling rises as rail cars lag, while local roads and livery plans progress amidst civic chatter about a $200,000 college appropriation and voter credulity.
Mrs L H Bingham returns from Wisconsin visit. Will A Wagner leaves Ames for Green River Wyoming to manage the Rocky Mountain Courier. J A Bain tours Ohio and Virginia. Emma Alexander visits Isaac Black’s family. Ed Barrell returns from Kansas and hardware stock moves to Ames. B H Badger reports fire engine sales to several Iowa towns. Cyrus E Turner weighs health and future season. I E Hirsh from New York buys goods and sets prices. Hemstreet reports health stay in New York State. Mrs Geo Loud returns to Dubuque. Will H Davis plans move toward Idaho. John J Bousquet attends mother’s funeral in Pella. Mrs C K Skinner resigns to study art and travel to Boston. Miss D N Starr succeeds Skinner as clerk and telegraph manager. Miss Sallie Hoggatt visits Blair, Nebraska.
The Sale of stock and implements at the College last Wednesday was a decided success. The sale amounted to $1552. Many buyers from different parts of the State were in attendance.
Sioux City Journal calls for a strong Republican turnout in Iowa Northwestern counties to boost the state ticket and project a powerful national majority. It argues voting shows growth, influences next year’s conventions, and counters Democratic and Confederate-adjacent factions while praising local persistence and prosperity.
Republican appointment notices list Hayden speaking at the Enterprise School House in Grant township on October 10, then at Ontario October 11, Nevada October 11 at the courthouse with WD Lucas and NA Rainboldt, Ames October 13 with Geo W Dyer S F Balliet JR McDonald and W D Lucas.
The advertisement promotes O and C pills as the best in the world. They cleanse the system purify the blood regulate the liver and bowels and correct bilious disorders without causing griping. Sold by Van Valkenburgh and Co.
The Cherokee Times argues that every Republican should vote the party ticket without regard to individual candidates. It condemns split tickets as subverting party government and American liberty, urging loyalty to the party and a clean straight ticket unless switching to new allies is clearly justified.
The author argues that National banks cannot freely inflate or deflate prices. The volume of national bank notes is stable, driven by the people in a free banking system. If banks tighten, locals can form a National bank to ensure ample, sound currency locally.
A historical advertisement claims Heavacult cures drowsiness languor and stupidity. The medicine is sold by VanValkenburgh and Company, suggesting a 19th century patent remedy with bold health claims.
Congress and military retrenchment spark fears of a large scale Ute Indian war. Reports from posts and cities warn of scarce ammunition and a growing Native force. Ouray, allied with settlers, urges removal to safety as hostilities threaten steadily.
Notice from J A Kiya county treasurer Nevada Iowa announces adjournment of the Story county lands and town lots delinquent tax sale to November 3 1879. Dated October 6 1879.
A Carroll County opinion urges former Greenbacks to rejoin the Republican party, arguing resumption policy proved successful and a political shift is needed. The piece asserts Democratic control in Congress by ex Confederates harms the nation, contrasts wealth and literacy in Democratic vs Republican states, and warns of Southern gun violence influencing politics.
Compton takes space above Nourse on October 15 1879 and promises ready to do fine work at good value. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Parker the Boone Bookbinder does better work for less money than a rival binder in the state. He visits Ames frequently and collects periodicals for binding. If you have any work, keep it for him. he will call for it.
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