Strong's Silver Remonetization Plea Sparks Tariff Debate
W. D. Strong argues that gold appreciation and silver competition undermine prices and wages. He claims remonetizing silver would restore money’s value, boost farm product prices, and threaten European money power. The piece rebuts this, contrasting Strong's view with gold standard defenders and 1892 tariff outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Strong
Chicago
Strong
Bryan
Coin Harvey
Frank W. Evans
Horace Boies
Mr. Strong
India
Argentine Republic
Messrs
Harvey
Tillman
Duncan
Altgeld
Coxey
Intelligencer
United States
China
Japan
Boies
France
England
Germany
WronE Ends With Claim on Newton Purchase Quality
The verified note states a buyer’s claim that purchasing a Newton guarantees top quality. It asserts confidence in the product and implies a slogan like best in class. The statement highlights customer assurance tied to Newton branding.
Republic tariff elixir and farmer prosperity debate
The speaker condemns private interests and faulting tariff policy while urging republican reciprocity. He argues prosperity hinges on restoring the home market and employing idle labor, contending wage cuts harm farmers and free silver worsens the slump. He cites the 1873 crisis and criticizes current financial handling.
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Oie
Ee Ieee
Republican Party
Strong
Bryan
A Fatal Campaign and Other Midstory Notes
In September Midland Monthly Col. A G Harry outlines pivotal Franklin and Nashville battles. Mrs C F McLean profiles Senator Foraker of Ohio and family with latest photographs. N Tiernagel presents Bethlehem and Jerusalem Christmas scenes. W S Moore discusses Agriculture and Mechanic Arts at Ames. Frank W Calkins notes Young Homesteaders and love. Editorial hints at Grant’s Life in the West by John W Emerson with October serial debut. Midland hints at success.
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Midland Monthly
Des Moines
A. G. Harry
Franklin
Nashville
C. F. McLean
Stevenson
Gretz
the Midland
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
N. Tiernagel
W. S. Moore
Ft. Donelson
Ames
Frank W. Calkins
Grant
West
John W. Emerson
Missouri
Rock Island Stove Co Letter Cites Bryan Opposing Silver
The 1896 letter from Rock Island Stove Co in Rock Island Illinois to Laurston and Graham of Ames Iowa cancels a balance of an order and argues Bryan cannot be elected. It states conservatives and business people will be more numerous and cites Scott County Iowa as Democratic stronghold for sound money against silver.
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Argentine Republic
Griffin
London
Taman
Europe
India
Argentine
Japan
Mexico
Cooke
Fly
Oii
Lee Sieenty
Wateuffer
Aya
Republican Party
Ames
Iowa
Bryan
Scott
Rock IsLand Stove Co
Old Yellow Pumpkin Inspires Seasonal Rhyme
A nostalgic verse extols the old yellow pumpkin as a cherished fallback when orchards fail and crops disappoint. The speaker notes children are taught to despise the fruit of the cornfield yet still longs for pumpkin pies amid barren fruit years.
Vermont Election Shows 35000 Republican Landslide
The first gun fired in the enemy's country did not bring gratification to democracy. Vermont reported a 35,000 Republican majority in Tuesday's state election.
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Vermont
Electric Bitters Promised To Relieve Female Ailments
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for a wide range of female complaints and general weakness. It claims to restore appetite and energy, with health and strength guaranteed and bottles sold at 50 cents.
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Bosworth’s
Dr Kings New Life Pills and assorted local notices
Send your address to H E Bucklen Co for a free sample of Dr Kings New Life Pills. They claim to ease constipation and headache, aid malaria and liver troubles, and are vegetable and non addictive. Also notices urging debt payment and advertisements for bread and wagons from local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
L. M. Bosworth
Karl's Clover Root Tea Sold by Judisch Bros
Advertises Karl's Clover Root Tea claimed to cure disease blood constipation kidney and bowel troubles and lists Judisch Bros as the seller in a brief product notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Judisch Bros
Karl's Clover Root Tea Wins Over Worpe En Patient
An advertisement notes Mrs E B Worpe En recovers after using Karl's Clover Root Tea. The tag line claims the product makes her well and happy and references Judisch Bros as the sale point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
E. B. WorpeEn
Judisch Bros
Shilo h's Cure touted for coughs and consumption cure
Advert states consumption can be cured by Shilohs Cure, the only known remedy for the terrible disease, with sales by Judisch Bros. It also promotes La Creme Fleur bread at Muinver KoosEe k’s, and a salve claimed to cure cuts, bruises, ulcers, sores, skin eruptions, and piles with a money back guarantee by L. M. Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judisch Bros
L. M. Bosworth
Addysss Loyal Medicine CO
Wabashore
Chicago, Ill
Mer drinks at Sheldon's draw diverse crowd
Readable fragments indicate Sheldon's serves mer drinks attracting a varied crowd, but details on location, time, or menu remain unclear. The snippet emphasizes beverages and social atmosphere without specifics about names or events.
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W.d. Strong
Ehalf
Lmen
Cios
Dubuque
Wrone
Rock Island
Jsl
Messrs. Laurston & Graham
G. Hamilton
BreeLow & Samiru
Adams Bro’s
Loven Rae Algcu Ine Co
Muinver & KoosEek’s
Bucklen
Adams
Hoyman & Sowers
Ames and
Gilbert
M. Hemstreet
Ames, Iowa
Real Bolale
Busimee Ae
Nichols
Main Street
Depot
City Dray Axp
N. J. Spencer
Miller Et Koosers
Feep and Sale
West Main Street
A. K. Banks
Ge Cry
Nevada
BB. Briaote
South Side
Main St
P. P. Brown
Prrroprievor
H. Westerman
T. McLain
Real Estate and Loan Office
Westerman & McLain
P. O
Adieank
Camer Bros. & Herman's
Canier Bros. & Herman
Business Directory
Bigelow & Smith
N. Mein
J. Jacobs
N. Mate
W. S. Bradley
Ef. M. Soper
Adama Bros
Jd. E. Davis
Giroceres
Rardwares
N. Main
S. Main
Purniture and Undertaking, B. &. Oe
Osco, N. Main
Meat Markets
East County Bank
H.S. Goble
Ki. L. Main
Lumen
John H. Queal & Co
Motor
May Miller
Farm Implements
Loughran Machinery Co
Motor Depot
Irwin, Randall& Co
Wen
Northwestern Fence Co
Stock Yard
J. H. Cook
Adams Bros
Crove Bros
Grove Bros
OPERA
Cash Store
Bower & Soren
Fx Ames
LOW A
Spring & Son
Ayers’ Photograph Gallery
Hartford
Columbia
Hartfords
U. S. Spring
Low
Revivo
Madea
John Wedderburn & CO
Washington, D. C
Hs Wedberd RN & CO
Shington
D. C
Sheldon’s
John C. Emfield
Carpenter
Ontario
A. L. Bartlet
Attorney AT Law
Society
Masonic
Acadia Lodge No
CAL Gippence
F. Sree
W. M
T’srooor Ns
Daniel & Carthy
M’carthy & Lee
Stevens’ Block
College Park
G. A. Underwood
Chas. Writaker
Underwood & Whitaker
Attorneys AT Law
AMER
Tow
J. F. Martin
H. Kelso, D. Dls
Ofice
Perkins Block
Ames Bows
Ivy Sicria
W. E. Harriman
Story County Bank
W. E. Winsett, M. D
Martin
Story County
Smith & Son
Union Natonal Bank
of Armes
W. M. Greevey
Henry Wilson Cashier
DOFRB
Momey
Atlas National Bank
Third National Bank
New York Valley National Bank
Nh. P. Fitchpatriag
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