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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
7
United States Attorney General Harmon defends federal authority in case of riot suppression and mail and interstate commerce disruption. Bryan’s stance on limiting federal aid and preserving state sovereignty is contrasted with constitutional guarantees and the need for a central government capable of enforcing laws.
Judge Judson Harmon argues that the United States possesses sovereign power to quell violence across states, citing congressional statutes and Presidental authority to deploy armed forces. He references a 1804 Senate resolution endorsing vigorous action to protect federal processes and transport commerce.
A Swede in Story City reflects on politics and the 1896 campaign. He recalls Democratic calls to vote for Bryan and his own plan to back McKinley. He discusses workers, wages, republican postmaster hopes, and cautions that populist influence around town may affect appointments.
The Omaha World Herald recalls editor Bryan criticizing pension appropriation levels on November 18, 1892. The piece argues pensions are an honest debt only if earned by patriotism or heroism and condemns government misallocation. It questions how long the generation funding the war will endure.
Hon Fred Lehman formerly of Des Moines now in St Louis delivers a sound money address in Des Moines. He argues gold has long been the money of the rich and questions what was the money of the poor in ancient times.
A reflective piece traces humanity from slavery to liberty, noting that gold remains the wealth standard for the rich while copper and later silver become the poor man’s money. It highlights invention, education, and social progress as civilization advances across a western continent.
A persistent free silver advocate in Ames claims to be a sailor from Mexico earning higher wages than in the U S. He has not worked locally, was hired to set up electric poles, then told workers to kill time for a corporation. He was discharged by the foreman after causing a disturbance at the Republican rally and jail time followed. his name is unknown to The Times.
A quotation from W. J Bryan and a New York Tribune editorial advocate government price controls. The silver price would set world prices at 1.29 dollars per ounce and a potato price of 5 dollars per bushel would boost potato patch owners like owning a gold mine.
Electric Bitters touted as a year round tonic especially for spring lassitude and liver sluggishness. Claims include preventing bilious fevers and curing headache indigestion constipation and dizziness. sold at L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store for fifty cents per bottle.
Mr G Caillouette of Beaversville Indiana reports recovery from La Grippe after trying many physicians. He started Dr King’s New Discovery from a bottle purchased at Bosworth’s Drug Store and after three bottles was able to be about again. He declares it worth its weight in gold and that stores should not be without it.
The Davis House in Ames Iowa invites residents of Fort Dodge area to consult and examine for chronic and surgical diseases. The surgeon in chief will be at Davis House on Friday October 6 offering free consultation. patients should arrive early.
A caucus of the republican electors of Washington township will be held at the city hall in Ames on Saturday October 10 1896 at 3 o clock p m. to nominate candidates for three justices three constables one assessor one trustee one clerk to fill vacancy L G Rosenfeld chair
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