Bryan and Kern Nomination at Denver Convention
Delegates at the Denver Democratic convention nominated William Jennings Bryan for president on a single ballot with strong support. Johnson of Minnesota and Gray of Delaware also received nominations amid loud demonstrations, while the clock stopped at midnight to mark Bryan’s formal nomination during early morning hours.
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Bryan Nominated At Democratic Convention Amid Roar
The convention moved toward nominating William Jennings Bryan as presidential candidate. Delegates hailed his renomination as clashes and cheers swept the hall, with Dunn supporting Bryan amid a large crowd. The platform committee delayed reporting, while clashes with party loyalists surfaced and excitement grew as Bryan’s name dominated the scene.
Kern Named Democratic Vice Presidential Hopeful at Convention
The Indianapolis based report details Indiana figure John Worth Kern emerging as the Democratic vice presidential nominee after a late night barrelling session. Delegates from Missouri and Georgia pledged support, with Kern’s bid gaining momentum as rivals Townsend Towne and others withdrew. Kern’s career milestones include Indiana state senator, Indianapolis city attorney, and law graduate from the University of Michigan. The piece notes prior defeats in gubernatorial races and Kern’s rising prominence within the party.
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Proof for Two Cents Kidney Cure Claim Ad
A testimonial ad from Medina Nebraska urging kidney sufferers to write G W Winnney about Dan's Kidney Pills. It quotes a man who claims relief after eighteen months in hospitals and intense back pain. He says taking 19 or 12 boxes increased his weight from 143 to 162 pounds and cured him. Sold for 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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Deputy Jim Delivers Prisoner From Georgia on Mule
An Alabama tale recalls Deputy Jim Fearhake chasing a bail jumper from Georgia. He reportedly rode into town on a mule with the prisoner tied in clothes, joking with the judge about not making him walk all the way. The judge and residents laugh at the dramatic capture.
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His Way of Proposing Conundrum
A playful exchange sets a guessing conundrum about marriage. A man asks a partner for a guess on a marriage proposal while the other responds with a witty retort. The dialogue has a light romantic tone.
Hair Remedy Recipe From A Downtrodden Times
A young writer proposed a homemade hair treatment in a weekly paper to tame an unruly look. The plan mixed mulisses, bees wax, rubber, glue, raw eggs, boil slowly, then add vinegar and apply with a lawn mower for a slick result, but the method failed.
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Grape-Nuts and Postum Diet Claimed Boost in Athletics
A reader letter from Michigan describes switching to Grape Nuts and Postum, claiming improved vigor, weight gain from 124 to 140 pounds, and better mornings after adopting the diet during training. The author credits the products with enhanced stamina and performance, noting repeated endorsements from Postum Co as a health claim.
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