10 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
1
A damaged OCR advertises a midweek sale with Fire Clay Carpads and several ceramic items. It lists dozens of fire clay goods, tea pots, mats, spools of cotton, silk thread, handkerchiefs, and soaps with prices. The note promotes a broad clearance including sewing machine oil and kitchen wares.
William J. Bryan accepts the Democratic nomination and pledges not to seek re election. He endorses the party platform, urges strict adherence to the Constitution, and supports limited federal intervention with emphasis on local self government, law enforcement, and arbitration in labor disputes. The letter argues against bond issues and national banks, defends greenbacks, and calls for peaceful foreign policy and fair taxation.
In a political statement, W. J. Bryan argues the money question must be settled before addressing tariff reform, urging unity between capital and labor to push back minor disagreements and advance the restoration of gold and silver coinage as per the constitutional standard.
Chinese residents in Seattle form a committee Mark Ten Suie Gee Hee and Loui King to greet Li Hung Chang during his Vancouver stopover en route home. They say his travels portend a 63000 mile railroad network in China and a mining boom with mountains 1500 miles long, plus use of iron and machinery and a forthcoming book of his experiences to be published in China.
Columbia Sept 9 Judge Joseph H Earle defeats Governor Evans by 25000 to 30000 votes in the second primary for the United States senate. Dispensary disclosures and reform party decline mark the result with anticipated further revelations and political upheaval. Evans mourns as allies blame the campaign’s intensity for the defeat.
The New Jersey state Democratic convention met at Trenton to nominate presidential electors. Delegates expressed solid support for silver with Bryan as the favored candidate, while gold standard supporters showed limited contest. Ex-Congressman Fowler opened the gathering and urged electors for William J. Bryan. Augustus W. Cutler served as temporary chairman and argued for bimetallism.
In Monticello Alabama a jury delivered a mixed verdict finding Kennedy guilty as charged yet insane at the time of the crime. The ruling frees him of murder charges but orders commitment to an asylum after state mental examiners deemed him insane, with discharge only after asylum confinement. Separately, Western Union declares a 134 percent quarterly dividend payable October 15, books close September 19.
Heavy notices from New Orleans report the failure of Union National Bank with Stephen Chalarou as president. The bank had capital stock of 500000 and claimed surplus of 150000. Doors opened briefly before closing at 10 oclock. In separate items Mackinac Island may be acquired by Chicagoans Alexander D Hanna and Georges Hogg for 500000 or more to transform it into Monte Carlo style resort. A Dundee Scotland jute center report forecasts India’s yield to drop about one quarter next year.
Local advertisement claims prices are so low some customers say products are off grade while the seller guarantees everything. The copy emphasizes low prices and a satisfaction promise to reassure buyers.
While some view ads as mere wind, most people are willing to investigate offers and coupons, seeking real savings. The note emphasizes prudent shoppers who test promotions rather than dismiss them as superstition.
Advertisers indicate thousands of pounds of Kingans Pure Leaf Lard were sold at five dollars two cents per pound and the price will be continued for a few days longer.
The piece notes that desirable foods consistently reach American households, always introduced by E. D. Ansley, the grocer. The observation frames the merchant as a regular conduit for popular edibles, highlighting consumer access and the reliability of local commerce.
A midcentury supermarket card lists 25 cents for 4 pounds of cooking soda 16 five cent bars of soap 5 cans of pears home canned 8 pounds of white rice 15 pounds of pearl grits 1 pound of our soda 4 boxes potash and 5 tins of potted ham or tongue Any of the above two for one cent. At this rate, the purchasing power of a dollar is framed.
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