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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1886
Page
2
The Democrat Daniel Campbell is described as a fervent prohibitionist in Iowa politics. The text notes his votes for constitutional and stricter prohibitory laws, his election from Monona County, and his role in enacting the original and stronger prohibitory measures.
The record notes 213,253 Union soldiers captured by Confederates with 16,585 paroled on the field. About 196,585 prisoners endured confinement in sixteen Confederate prisons, with an estimated 30,000 dying in custody and 134 percent of survivors dying in service. Ex prisoners faced a death rate roughly 16 percent higher than ex soldiers who were not imprisoned.
The past two years show that divisions over minor questions empower the solid south and a northern minority to shape national policy. Leading diplomats mirror southern aims and hopes, seeking indirect gains after rebellion. Disfranchisement of Dakota marks another sectional objective akin to Pierce and Buchanan eras.
At the Read House in Chattanooga Tennessee a rare scene unfolded Monday night as Democratic nominee R L Taylor and his Republican brother A A Taylor shared a hotel room. A crowd of about one hundred supporters arrived around ten o clock, shook hands, and the two candidates played violins together to delighted applause.
The Kansas Legislature enacts a prohibitory liquor law backed by Republicans while St John politicians form a third party to defeat them. A Republican defeat could allow Democrats, opposed to prohibition, to gain power, showing party loyalty over sobriety in Kansas and beyond.
An unusual wedding event is advertised as part of the Jefferson County Fair in New York State. The promotion serves as an attraction and advertising method for local merchants showcasing gifts and wares during the fair events.
A historic Protestant Episcopal Church of America convention convenes October 6 at Central Music Hall Chicago. The two houses meet separately with the House of Bishops selecting 65 members and the House of Deputies including 412 delegates from dioceses and missionary jurisdictions. The Rev Alfred Lee of Delaware will preside over the bishops.
Senator Harrison opened his Indiana campaign with a speech in Indianapolis criticizing Treasury policies under Manning. He argued New York City controls national finance and contrasted the current surplus of 80 million dollars with prior efforts, noting only 58 million paid and a much larger reduction under Republican rule.
The article notes that twenty five of fifty seven House committee chairmen have lost seats or declined to run, attributed to administration policy and internal party conflicts. It argues Democratic control is unfit for government and fragile in duration.
A Chicago firm directs a band of women to test baking powders by mixing with kitchen water to show slower foaming due to adulteration. The experiment uses flour albumen or lime to mimic the deceptive effect, while pure water and proper powder foam quickly.
Dennison Review reports Amelia Jackson of Alexandria Virginia has been named a clerk in a government department. The piece links her appointment to her father Captain James Jackson who killed Colonel Ellsworth during the May 24 1861 flashpoint at Marshall House Alexandria, a point used to attack Union soldiers and the current administration.
Asa B Rowley a druggist reports he was warned he would contract consumption from catarrh but after using Papillon Catarrh Cure he began to recover after the first application and says he is now fully cured after a few weeks. Priced at $1.00 and sold by local druggists.
The New York World reports that Young Mrs Gould's hired girl would not force Mr George Gould to Delmonico's for meals if she goes on strike. The bride is a top cook and expert in household matters.
From Maine to California the household remedy for coughs colds asthma and consumption is Sprague's Throat and Long Cure. It has won its place on merit and universal satisfaction. We recommend friends and customers to use it. Call for a free sizes Sec. $1. Se. and iol woatully, i WESTERMAN.
A political essay endorses personal responsibility and self reliance. It argues that liberty rests on individual rights to work and use one’s talents, warns against surrendering freedom to others, and urges citizens to prioritize family duties and self effort over collective control. The piece cites historical ideals of opportunity and limited government.
Barnum Payne winds up guiding the county canvass amid criticism from local Republicans. A bad push to press judicial candidates into the effort drew rebuke from party peers. Major E H Conger and Gov Stone headlined meetings across Nevada Cambridge Ames Roland Zearing Collins in early October.
Dr Hutchins's Nevada appearance is cancelled though he will speak at Maxwell on October 14.
The parties begin vigorous campaigns statewide with activity leading up to November 2. The piece anticipates an increased Republican majority on state and congressional tickets.
The passage asserts State Auditor Brown supports Anderson in Pete Hepburn's district. It notes party switches from Republicans to Democrats as predictable as water running downhill.
At Webster City the Democratic Judicial Convention nominated R. Dyer of Boone J H Seales of Hardin and John Doud of Webster for Judges of the 11th district The first two have declined Doud will run hoping for Republican votes to beat Weaver but is expected to fail decisively
About a quarter of a million names appear on Uncle Sam's pension rolls with major groups: 60,268 at $4, 44,775 at $8, 34,639 at $6, 26,134 at $2, 15,480 at $12, 9,297 at $10, 4,485 at $16, and 3,415 at $14. The $45 bill increases pensions for arm or hip amputees. only 465 receive the higher rate now, suggesting many with limb loss do not survive to qualify for elevated benefits.
You feel low in spirits and out of sorts and seek a reliable alterative to stimulants. Electric Bitters purify the blood start healthy liver and kidney action restore vitality and strength. Only 50 cents a bottle at L. M. Bosworth Store.
A five year old asks a companion if the preacher prays at her house. The companion replies that the preacher never prays at her home and explains that when he visits he often stays for dinner.
An exchange describes a very modest lady sending her daughter to buy items. The daughter tells the clerk that her mother wishes to obtain three yards of cloth for primitive triangular appendages for her infant.
Judge of a government by the men it produces. Time tried and true is Dr. Bigelow's Cough Cure a safe speedy remedy for coughs colds and all throat and lung troubles. Healing to the lungs safe for children. Sold by Pickett & Co. in fifty cent and dollar bottles. Twatotoeakc 3G
An article promotes Papillon flax skin cure as superior to common preparations, claiming it eases inflammation chafing and roughness while fading sunburn freckles and blotches. Large bottles cost $1.00 and are sold by druggists. Also included is a terse discussion of an earthquake explanation from a Chicago paper.
The ad touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as purifying and gently healing for a range of ailments and promises quick relief. It also reports Bartholomew, president of Charter Oak Life Insurance, as a defaulter in Canada with 127000 dollars defalcation and about a million in personal papers. It promotes Shiloh’s Cure for hacking cough and liver disorders with guarantees.
Shilohs Catarrh Remedy claims to cure catarrh and improve health and breath. The offer includes a nasal injector free with purchase, priced at 50 cents, advertised by H Weserman.
The dialogue reveals a man confessing he is a soronambulist, provoking anxiety and curiosity in the woman who responds with tentative relief. She notes her own Methodist background and her future plans to attend his church after their marriage.
An old advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chili hands chis plains corns and all skin eruptions or piles with money back guarantee. Price is 2% cents per box and for sale by local sellers.
A county court hears John Holder defend himself over Pratt's shooting amid a rich quartz claim. Holder presents gold specimens as proof while Pratt’s affidavit and Pratt’s mental state are scrutinized. Blanche Sefton corroborates Holder’s innocence before a quick verdict and a stampede toward Bull Bar riches.
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