Democratic Cartoons and Silver Fortunes in 1896 Echoes
The Times of Story County reproduces opinions and quips on politics and press practices. It mocks Democrats for calls about governance in the Philippines and contrasts them with South Carolina voter disfranchisement, while noting shifting loyalties in Al Adams Humboldt Independent and his move from free silver to the Republican fold as prosperity spreads since 1896.
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Philippines
South Carolina
Av. Adams
Humboldt
Bro. Ballou
Bryan
Political chatter and tall tales from a bygone era
A column mocks political talk and figures, mentioning Secretary Hay as a horseman and debates over corn, weather, and machinery shifts from Tuk Gear to Cummins. It cites Democratic platforms, Bryan, Ballou, and a Mary Walker note with historical asides and parodic quips.
Bryan's militarism shocks South Carolina Democrats
A historic editorial fragment criticizes the enfranchisement of Black voters and condemns political and social corruption. It references Bryan's nomination and the 1824 election context, then shifts to moral advice urging parents to train sons for industrious work and avoid street vice. It preserves period voice with strong entities like Bryan, Mason, Jackson, Bancroft, and Clinton.
Missing Poland China pig offered for reward
One Poland China male pig from the farm is missing. A liberal reward is offered for its return to the undersigned L Curzon. Also promoting 50e and 60c teas as winners from C F Lierts. T J Minter and Son advertise extra nice new bone y.
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Poland
China
C.F. Lierts
T. J. Minter & Son
Railroad Mileage List Lets Chicago and Northwestern Rank Fifth
A historical table lists railroad companies with over two thousand miles of track. The excerpt shows several large lines including Southern Pacific New York Central Great Northern Missouri Pacific and Chicago Northwestern among others, with total miles implied for each.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Canadian Pacific
Southern Pacific
Seteano & Northwestern
Fonie Burlington & Quincey
Sentte Aeke
Aschieon
Topeka
Santa Benoe
Chicago, Me
Stade
Missouri Pacific
Titeon Central Great Northern
Louisville
Nasaviller
Genk Co & Southern
Aingin
High Valley
Lew York, New Haven
Hartford
Rules of a Proper House Guest from a Southern Herald
A Daisy May item in Augusta Ga Herald outlines etiquette for visitors and hosts. It stresses agreeable behavior, avoiding intrusion, not monopolizing meals, seeking host plans, and promptly accepting or declining invitations. It warns against criticizing hosts, intruding on family matters, and leaving etiquette to guests to ensure a pleasant, hospitable house party.
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Daisy May
Augusta
Northwestern Line Excursion Tickets Offered at Limited Dates
Excur s on thekets will be sold August 18 and is limited to September 3, on account of Farmers' National Congress. Apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern Railway. 1431 Go to Melntire for good Photos.
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Northwestern
National Congress
Chicago & Northwestern Rail
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