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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
8
The nomination of Palmer of Illinois Kent and Buckner of Kew for Vice President reassures doubtful states toward the Republican cause.
The piece critiques farm price pressure with wholesale buyers fixed to accept produce for future gains while retail markets stay tougher. It questions the Democratic pledge four years ago to open global markets for American farm goods and questions the party’s current stance.
A campaign debate between Democrat Geo. Wambach and Republican Prof. D A Kent in Jewell was derailed when Wambach refused to discuss the tariff unless the money issue was avoided. Kent agreed to proceed, impressing attendees while Democrats fear public records and Republicans tout a pre existing party record. The tariff emerges as the campaign’s central issue as free silver and other topics fade in emphasis.
The Times questions a Chicago convention plank backed by John P. Altgeld arguing against federal intervention in local affairs. It recalls the 1893 railroad strike in Chicago and warns such language could invite federal overreach, harming state rights and rail interests.
A fragment notes Alden spice vinegar at Miller. The readable text hints at a shop event or sale but lacks clear details, preventing a full summary.
The piece assails Senator Burrows for misstating the history of free coinage and the silver dollar, arguing his claims ignore mint reports and the long history of bimetallism. It counters by noting gold and silver parity and questioning his economic reasoning and moral stance.
A writer recounts leaving Eugene and the Willamette valley, camping with family, and trekking toward the mountains. Poor roads delayed the voyage for four to five days until reaching the McKenzie Bridge where they joined a party led by a Senator.
A brief testimonial notes relief from nerves fatigue and irritability after using Karl's Clover Root Tea with Mrs E B Worpen praising the product and Judisch Bros selling it.
An advertisement touts Shiloh's Cure as the sole remedy for a terrible cough and claims it can cure consumption. Judisch Bros market the remedy.
An old layout advertises La Creme Flour for bread from Mr Ler & Koosix, Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as a universal healing salve with money-back guarantee, Bosworth selling, Adams Bros offering olives, and Newton Wagon claims of best value.
The very best medicine for restoring the tired nervous system to vigor is Electric Bitters. Purely vegetable, it tones nerve centers in the stomach, stimulates the liver and kidneys, and helps purge impurities from the blood. Improves appetite aids digestion and is sold for 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle at Bosworth's Drug Store.
The notice asks for overdue debts with a request to pay up promptly. It lists syrup at 25c per gallon and bread from Waseca White Rose, sold by Adams Bros, and signed by S. G. Hamilton and Bier Low & Smith. The ad emphasizes money collection and personal contact to settle obligations.
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