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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
2
The notice states subscriptions issued Thursdays in Ames Story County Iowa by Hudson Bros with terms set at 1.00 per year payable in advance.
The article notes Republican hopes to win the west despite Vermont victory. It highlights Iowa's frost-free corn crop, suggests Sewall should have been Bryan vice presidential choice, and mentions Bryan's tariff debate. Senator Carter of Montana favors a policy combining protection with the St. Louis platform.
Li Hung Chang’s view on many parties sparks talk of government interference. The Upper Des Moines columns show seventeen land title suits linked to forgeries by C. L. Lund. Algona looks set to be a busy legal hub for years.
Attendance at the State Fair tops all previous years with Des Moines reports near 75,000 on Wednesday. The rain may reduce final totals, but Wednesday's sensational collision drew large crowds, proving advertising value of sensational events.
The Ames campaign emphasizes principles over personalities as rival ideas unite and old antagonisms fade. Dr. Newman’s lecture tour draws support from Ames, with college delegates and regional groups aiding a financially balanced Epworth League event. Ex Governor Flower’s Democratic critique of Bryan labels him a demagogue and accuses him of inciting class conflicts and political unrest.
The state committee met in Des Moines to fill a ticket vacancy after the regular nominee declined. About a dozen men seek the post for the publicity and odds of success. Seattle banks plan to retaliate against Canadian discounts on U S money with new rates. A Canadian policy will be discounted 2 percent on paper and 20 percent on currency. A new protest over Weyler era methods is noted from Havana as a diplomatic review versus an actual protest.
The piece notes Arkansas and Vermont acting to please party managers, quoting Judge Tourgee on prudent policy. It laments Irish national convention factionalism in Dublin, arguing unity failed and leaders pursued self before the cause, disappointing Irish patriots.
Adjutant General Wright faces a legal clash over the first brigade election to succeed himself. He ruled the first vote illegal, ordered a second, then discarded illegal ballots and declared Col. Guest of Burlington the winner. General Prime, Wright’s predecessor, sues to overturn the decision amid potential further legal squabbling.
A reader letter from OLD PENCIL reflects on harsh early western settlement era under Buchanan and Floyd, noting scarce supplies, deer and wild onions in Skunk river bottoms, elm trees felled by land speculators, and loyalty to McKinley. A separate report describes a bolting convention in Indianapolis with national Democratic leaders and John P. Irish, aiming to create a permanent party organization and potentially reshaping the party.
The letter argues against silver deprecation and defends sound money while citing Hamilton Morris and a warning to silver advocates. It notes New Zealand reforms including progressive income tax, land tax exemptions for small farmers, and mortgage deductions. It ends with railway official Ives warning workers about silver policy and job risk.
The past week was cooler with average sun and light rain. Frost neared on two mornings but caused no damage. Corn matured well though a killing frost before the 25th could raise soft harvest. Fall plowing and seeding progress well with large clover seed output. Potatoes variable with rot damage and hog cholera noted. Prairie hay harvest strong. threshing nearly done. Boies appointment to Ames debated amid Democratic platform notes.
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