Bryan Speech Delights 16000 at Democratic Convention
William Jennings Bryan fired up a 16000 strong audience with a bold defense of silver and populist aims. He argued for monetary reform, attacked the gold standard, and drew massive cheers from silver supporters as he framed the battle as a fight for democracy and the common man.
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Humor of the Hour Wing shot and prized hunting dog
Crit Robinson owns a famed black pointer that stays calm at pigeon shoots. The dog lies in shade until whistle, then points and retrieves with precision before falling back asleep. A lawyer forgets gloves, but the dog finds a ribbon from a typewriter belt by scent.
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San Francisco Post
Three of a Kind: Moral Clash Between Paper and Show
A Sunday paper and an immoral show disputed which did more damage. The paper attacked the show, drawing thousands to witness its depravity, while a sensational minister denounced the paper, boosting its circulation. The result was amplified free advertising for the immoral show. Truth notes they were three of a kind, a bad kind.
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Memphis
Peter the Hermit
Giant powder and face wash mix up at the drugstore
A Chicago Tribune anecdote shows a large guest from a dime museum inspecting a druggist’s display. The clerk nervously offers a backstage giant powder, while the patron notes the face wash isn’t what she expects. The exchange ends with a humorous sales moment.
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Chicago Tribune
Professionally Occupied
Maude and Carmelita are depicted in a flustered social note. A medical student is described as Maude’s best fellow, while a father intervenes with a concern over propriety as he claims to feel her pulse.
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New York Press
Cannibal Chief Seeks Missionary for Safety
A humorous New York Press quip questions a cannibal chief asking for a missionary amid jokes about medical fears and appendicitis. The exchange casts a satirical light on caution and safety in a macabre situation.
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New York Press
Enthusiasm Marked Talk of Town Improvement
The piece quotes a suburban resident, President of the local improvement company, praising town conditions and arguing there is no need for improvement based on remarks from Friend-Jones. The Brooklyn Life source frames the discussion as a civic booster story about local progress.
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Brooklyn Life
Cholly Chuggins wheels spark question in Boston girl
A back and forth between a young man and a Boston girl centers on Cholly Chuggins and his wheels. The Washington Star notes the slang filled exchange as a revelation in a casual inquiry.
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Washington Star
Hopkins Tricks Family Visits With New Neighbors
A Chicago Record item notes Hopkins devised a plan to avoid visits from his wife’s family by moving next door, creating a practical barrier to meals and gatherings.
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Hopkins
Chicago
A Blooded Aristocrat and a Countess at the Hotel
The scene features Montressor and a companion discussing a countess who arrived at their hotel last night. The exchange marks a playful, noir tone as they react to the visitor and its implications. The dialogue hints at romantic intrigue surrounding the mysterious countess.
The Soul of Music and a Farmhouse Far From the Station
A fragment from the Washington item mentions old fashioned songs and asks why they are not sung anymore. A Chicago Record fragment notes Brewster finding a farmhouse two minutes from the station but requiring water carried a mile.
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Chicago
Old Reliable Illinois Central tickets on sale in Milwaukee
Milwaukee dates July 16 18 list of groups Epworth Leaguers Christian Endeavorers Baptist Young People Dunkardas Grand Army Boys Chautauquans School Teachers Republicans and Democrats directs readers to contact J F Merrey A G P A LC RB in Manchester Iowa for ticket limits rates and train times
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Dedbete Tracks Neighborhood Labor For Wheels
The Detroit News quotes that Dedbete is less enthused about cycling now and has worked his own neighborhood hard. he must travel some distance to borrow a wheel. The remark highlights a shift in his cycling spirit and practical effort to secure transportation.
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Dedbete
Detroit News
Lament of the Literary Hack
A New York Tribune poem laments a writer’s toil in compiling international titles from atlas pages. The piece traces plans to cover Egyptian scenes, China, Bulgaria, Cingalese pears, and more while confessing fatigue, limited language skills, and modest pay.
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Nile
Half Rate Excursion Tickets to St Louis for Conventions
The North Western Line sells half rate excursion tickets to St Louis Missouri on July 19 20 and 21 for the National Populist Convention and American Silver Convention. Return half fare passes are good until July 27 1896 inclusive. Full details at Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
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St. Louis
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Beautiful Southern California booklet offered free
To any person desiring information regarding Southern California a handsome illustrated booklet descriptive of the fairest portion of this semitropic region will be mailed free. Address OBSERVER Ontario Calif.
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