17 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
1
The article cites John F. Lacey’s talk mocking old rival James Weaver and recalls Lacey’s 1890s victory. It reports Arkansas election trends showing Populists nearly extinct with 85,181 Weaver votes in 1892 but about 12,000 in the latest contest, and a 50 percent GOP vote rise.
The Times published a supplement with McKinney's acceptance letter describing the next president as a masterful, honest, and plainspoken leader. The piece urges readers to study the message to resolve any lingering doubts about the candidate’s abilities.
Local Republicans wager against Democrats that Bryan will lose Nebraska as in past national elections. Nebraskans, like Iowans, view the state as reliably Republican and firm in support this year, despite Bryan's home base.
Adams Bros markets a wide selection of olives claiming top quality and best in town. Customers are invited to visit their shop to sample and choose from varieties including green and black olives, with emphasis on freshness and traditional packing.
Ex governor Wm E Russell argues in the July Forum that Jefferson would uphold the gold standard against free coinage and political compromise. The piece notes 1892 and 1896 party shifts, McKinley gains in California Washington Oregon and Montana, and farmer stock raiser support for protection and sound money amid silver agitation.
Testimonials from Chas. B. Hood Columbus Ohio J B Brown Ft Wayne Ind Bb Merrill Baldwinsville Mass and Mrs Hemming Chicago claim Dr Kings New Discovery cures coughs croup and La Grippe. Free trials offered at L M Bosworth Drug Store.
A brief bakery note praises La Creme Fleur as the ideal choice for a moist sweet bread. The ad highlights Miller and Koosex as the sellers offering this specialty.
Advertises Shilohs Cure by Judisch Bros as a cure for consumption, labeled a great cough remedy and the only known remedy for the terrible disease.
A political pamphlet feud over free silver and farm prices is examined. The piece questions whether silver would raise farm incomes, cites Bryan and McKinley positions, and notes opposition from the populist camp. It also includes a Mexican letter replying to silver coinage claims and a critique of Kennedy and Stewart ties.
A discussion argues Republican tariff policy harms farmers. Citing fiscal year figures from 1891 to 1896, it contrasts revenues and expenditures under McKinley and Wilson acts. It claims the Wilson tariff cost farmers $1,607,978 in one year and urges farmers to study tariff effects on prices.
Congressmen Dolliver spoke to an audience of about 30 000 people at Bryan's home in Nebraska. He cited campaign themes and urged support in the upcoming election.
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