Elliot F. Danforth Politician and Bank President
Elliot F. Danforth, chairman at the Madison Square Garden nomination meeting for Bryan and Sewall, has long been active in Democratic politics. Born 1880, he was the youngest delegate at Cincinnati and later a Chicago delegate for Cleveland. He served in New York state roles, declined a congress run, and presides from Bainbridge as president of the First National Bank.
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Elliot F. Danforth
Madison Square Garden
New York
Bryan
Sewall
Cincinnati
General Hancock
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Danforth
New York State
Congress
Democracy
Daniel Manning
Bainbridge
N. Y
First National Bank
Anderson Sets Mile Pace With Locomotive Assistance
E. E. Anderson a professional cyclist from St. Louis rides a mile in 63 seconds aided by a locomotive pacing effort. Despite warnings and the danger of a fall the ride succeeds with a wooden shield protecting him from wheels as he stays close to the car. He hints at another trial aiming for under one minute.
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E. Anderson
Anderson
St. Louis
Walsh Named Democratic National Committee Secretary
C. A. Walsh, new secretary of the Democratic national committee, an original free silver advocate, backed Bryan after the Chicago convention. Iowa native born Co. A. Walsh in Van Buren county 37 years ago, a lawyer who has practiced in Ottumwa IA for 15 years. He lacked prior office holding but is known for political shrewdness and leadership. selected by Chairman Jones to succeed S. P. Sheerin of Indiana.
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C. A. Walsh
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Iowa Statesman
Bryan
Mr. Walsh
Iowa
van Buren County
Ottumwa
Jones
8. P. Sheerin
Indiana
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills Promoted
An assortment of claimed cures and endorsements for Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Hood’s Pills and Simmons Liver Regulator. Advertisers urge trust in liver medicines as remedies for malaria rheumatism chills fever and digestion issues. Mentions a Spokane antisquirrel convention and a Smyrna tailor earning about 60 cents a day.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Smyrna
Hall's Har Renewer Preserves Colorful Air and Glow
A cleaning product claim promotes Hall's Har Renewer for maintaining a natural air color and beauty. It emphasizes fresh fragrance and a lasting healthy appearance without harsh chemicals.
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised for ulcers and piles
An advertisement promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a rapid healer for ulcers and open sores and claims it is the best pile cure. It notes availability through D. D. Bales.
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DeWitt
D. D. Bales
Cheap Excursions to the West and Northwest
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces home seekers excursion tickets at very low rates to many western and northwestern points. Tickets and full information available from railway agents.
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North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Northwest
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re newer advertisement boosts hair vigor
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re newer as a remedy to invigorate and beautify hair with a promise of renewed vitality. The copy emphasizes natural ingredients and hair health benefits.
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Hall
Hat Rates to Omaha Via The North Western Line
August 15 17 19 and 22 1896 round trip fare offered. August 2 excursion tickets at low rates from Omaha to Denver and the Hot Springs of South Dakota sold by agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Chicago & North-Western
Omaha
Denver
South Dakota
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Low Excursion Rates to Eldora Junction for Fair
North Western Line offers very low excursion tickets to Eldora Junction for the Hardin County Fair from August 31 to September 4 1896. Return travel is valid through September 4. Tickets and details available from Chicago & Northwestern Railway agents.
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Eldora
North-Western Line
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
Rise of Prussia and Britain’s World Empire Role
Blackwood’s Magazine notes how Germany grew from Brandenburg to Prussia after Napoleon’s defeat, then built a strong empire by defeating Austria and France. Britain welcomed Prussia as a peace guarantor and balance of power, but cannot match Britain’s global reach or timing.
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Great Britain
Spain
Holland
France
Brandenburg
Prussia
Napoleon
Austria
England
Portraits of Menelek of Abyssinia and Carnot Wreath
Paris journalist M Vanderheym recalls Menelek’s large feet and hands and his admiration for Carnot. He notes the emperor’s wreath for Carnot’s grave and priests denounce photography as devilish, prompting Menelek to defend the craft and threaten execution.
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M. Vanderheym
Paris
Menelek
Abyssinia
Carnot
Will the Mint Sell Rare Coin Prized Pieces
Washington Letter explains requests to the mint director about old coins and values. It notes the director Preston does not appraise or list premiums and provides standard slips stating no private assays or premium lists exist. It describes rare pieces like the 1849 $20 gold coin and the 1804 silver dollar, plus the mint’s proof sets and processes. CARL SCHOFIELD.
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Mint
Preston
United States
Treasury Department
Mr. Preston
Philadelphia
Treasury
Carl Schofield
Health remedies and cures advertised by D. D. Bales
A collage of medical patent medicine pitches including One Minute Cough Cure DeWitt's Little Early Risers Dr Sawyer's Family Cure DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure and DeWitt's Cule Cholera Cure all sold by D. D. Bales. Also notes on cat behavior and a boast about glass cutting diamond life.
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DeWitt
Av. D. Bales
D. D. Bales
Dr Sawyer
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Ayer
Spokane
Washington
Greenland
Hood’s
A. P. Sawyer
E. Decatur St
Deca
Illinois
Hood
Wes
Northwes
Erie
Eldora Jct
King Menelek
E. M. Brawley
D. D. Dis
American Baptist Publishing Society
Petersburg
Is Ince
Aing
Just
Jno
Theo
DeGork
CSROV
Great Anoust Clearing Sale
Ames
Chambrey
Pongee
Grove: Bros
Opera House
Cash Store
Wase
McKinley
Hobart
J. Jacobs
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