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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1878
Page
2
Secretary of State CAPT. 7s A agi County backs Raiter of MAJ BUREN R. SERA for state posts. Treasurer GEORGE W EMIS Bucharan County. Land Office LIEUT aka County CuLames H toni OCK Cedar County. Attorney General JOHN MJUNKIN Washington County. Supreme Court EDW and ee Gecerence County. For Congress 9th District C CARPENTER Webster County.
The South reports no let up in the yellow fever outbreak with deaths continuing at a similar rate though new cases have fallen as fewer people remain susceptible.
A reflected axiom argues that only fools buy what they do not want, while sensible people purchase essentials regardless of price. It adds that if fiat money circulated, the same discipline would apply, underscoring prudent spending over excess.
In 1864 milling wheat price matched current levels with daily fluctuation. By 1878 St Paul Minneapolis mills paid similar prices all summer. A Minnesota farmer’s 1864 wheat one bushel bought one third as much as in 1878, raising questions about cheap money doctrine.
A Saturday night Zenorville gathering heard a speaker claim capitalists profited from wartime gold dealings with England. The account described government gold sales, bond purchases, and greenback drafts, followed by a rebuttal from Mr. Lucas criticizing the alleged deception and questioning legality.
The piece argues the Democratic opposition to national banks stems from States Rights doctrine. It cites Ohio Democrats favoring extinction of national banks and a state-run bank system, claiming greenbacks would replace government notes if Democrats gain power. It contrasts Democratic and Republican Supreme Court votes on legal tenders and warns of a shift to state bank circulation.
In the winter of 1860 to 1866 within 100 miles of Chicago corn sold for fifteen cents a bushel. The era saw high prices for sugar coffee prints and fabrics as laborers faced destitution and unemployment. The piece attributes hardship to the war and notes farmers used corn for fuel.
A historical critique argues that despite mills and mills of industry remaining active, true overproduction harms farmers and workers. It questions fiat currency and calls for careful voter consideration ahead of resumption, predicting greenbacks and gold will align to expand trade. It cites 1865 prices and warns politicians’ promises.
A critical note on H E Boardman’s district judge nomination, contrasting his stance with hard money and greenback doctrines. The piece accuses him of flip flopping to attract cross party support, cites his views on national banks, bonds, and wartime debt, and questions his suitability for judicial office.
A group pro Butler seized Mechanics Hall in Worcester forcing an impromptu gathering of about 400 Butlerite delegates. Police kept order as Mayor Pratt declined force, bread and crackers were shared from the rear windows, and the Democratic State Central Committee moved to hold the regular convention in Farnell Hall, Boston, next week, after declaring the Worcester affair a mob action.
The piece critiques figures used to claim a vast 1860s currency contraction. It cites Brick Pomeroy’s manual and Cary of Ohio to show inflated totals from counting greenbacks, fractional currency, and Confederate notes, arguing such methods misstate circulating money and per capita figures.
Present time. Mr. Cary will require either to correct his figures or submit to the grave charge of a willful attempt to deceive the people.
The magazine plans a November volume with lavish illustrations and three serials. Frank B. Stockton writes A Jolly Fellowship a boys story while Katharine D. Smith offers Half-a-dozen Housekeepers and Susan Coolidge Eyebright with rich pictures by J E Kelley Fredrick Dielman.
A Wisconsin Democrat derides the Greenback party and its proposed fiat currency, arguing it would rapidly depreciate. He mocks Peter Cooper, calls party leaders demagogues and bankrupts, and questions their ambitions and financial motives.
The Maine election results show the Republican vote at about 58 000, Democrats at 29 000, up from last year by several thousand for Republicans and a 13 000 drop for Democrats. The piece argues Republican unity and discipline outweigh Democratic gains from the greenback movement, predicting a larger Republican majority next year.
The piece argues against greenbacks and overissuance, stating that government fiat cannot enrich people without work or theft from the treasury. It warns contraction harms debtors and credits both, urging a middle ground to sustain stable value through honest labor and prudent fiscal policy. National Republican.
Two farms offered for sale by the owner. The 120 acre parcel joins Ames town plat to north priced at eight thousand dollars. The 160 acre tract by C D Allens priced at four thousand dollars. Buy with half down and balance over five years at seven percent interest. Contact Mr Bain New York House or 616 Sycamore Street Des Moines Iowa.
In Des Moines on August 24 1878 the Governor proclaimed vacancies to be filled by Electors across the state and districts. Offices listed include Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Register of State Land Office Supreme Court Clerk Reporter Representative in Congress District Judges District Attorneys Circuit Judges and Circuit Courts with resignations noted.
Sheriff J F Gillespie of Story County Iowa calls voters to gather in townships for the General Election on the second Tuesday in October 1878. They will vote for County Recorder, County Clerk of Courts, and one Board of Supervisors member. Proclaimed in Nevade Iowa.
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