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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1880
Page
2
In 1880, Revenue officers captured a two gallon capacity copper still north of Albuquerque in a ravine. The contraption had run for about two decades and produced fruit mash and apple jack of high quality. A man named Nemo, described as a wealthy farmer, was connected to the operation.
The obituary notes Tuimisen years after Hires Woodraf the renowned trainer and driver of trotting horses, buried at Jamaica Plains Long Island. It records his boast that the American trotting horse had surpassed two minutes forty seconds, and that before his death in 1867 he believed he could drive Dexter to two minutes eighteen seconds.
The Detroit Tribune criticizes Gen Hancock's plea for a full vote and fair count. It argues the Democratic party historically opposed registration laws and ballot purity, citing alleged 1844 frauds, 1856 naturalization frauds, and later intimidation and tissue ballots in the South.
The Maine Fusion movement brings Greenback and Democratic factions toward a joint ticket with four electors from Greenbackers and three from Democrats. General Plaisted is nominated by Greenbackers and endorsed by Democrats, sparking a split within Greenback ranks and a Portland convention to form an all Greenback electoral slate. The Tribune notes risks to Republicans and hopes for loyal national action.
A historical critique argues the Democratic Party pursues inflationary money schemes to discharge debts with devalued currency. It warns that while some Eastern leaders resist such ideas, party cohesion could push for monetary policy that harms creditors and national fiscal health, favoring Republicans as the stable alternative.
The October Atlantic warns the South Democrats threaten financial policy, claiming they outnumber the North in Congress and control legislation through caucus power. It notes past soft money momentum in Pennsylvania and the risk to wartime debt, urging vigilance against inflationist aims.
A column surveys concerns about teaching quality as fall term opens. It cites studies from West Point applicants, notes mispunctuation in exams, and quotes educators on shifting from rote learning to self development, linking schooling to daily life and broader culture.
The article argues many farmers in the Northwest hesitate to improve cattle due to cost. It notes better breeds mature faster and convert grain to beef or milk more efficiently, yet farmers feel they cannot afford blooded stock. It urges that quality cattle are available within the states through reliable breeders of Shorthorns, Herefords, Holsteins, and Jerseys.
The article describes raising a young bull or bull calf at $50 or more, with half-blooded cattle becoming valuable as they mature. If farmers lack $50, neighbors can form a pooled investment, even as small as $5 each, to acquire cattle in common. It cites Ohio counties Madison and Clinton and historic importation of Short horns from England as precedent for cooperative breeding efforts.
The magazine marks its tenth anniversary with a strong November edition featuring four major engravings by Cole and works from notable engravers. It includes Whitman essays by Stedman, a Gladstone study by a MP, Bordentown Bonapartes, Miller’s life, Vedder critique, Mobile Bay battle account, Farragut statue notes by Saint Gaudens, and tableaus. First chapters of Peter the Great as Ruler and Reformer and Tiger Lily serials, plus additional features to come.
Veterinary clinics will be held every Friday afternoon at the Agricultural College hospital. Farmers with diseased animals are asked to bring them for examination at two o'clock on Friday afternoon. Advice and preemptions are free. A small charge will be made for medicines and surgical operations.
The Story County Board of Supervisors met September 6 1880 with Norris and Ersland present. They adjourned to September 15. September 13 1880 Bigelow Norris Ersland approved minutes and audited claims. Tax levies were ordered for 1880 including county state school and bridge taxes with various township allocations.
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