Democratic Party struggles and national debates shift in 1908 tensions
The piece surveys Democratic infighting and public opinion, noting candidates, factional clashes, and press commentary across states. It cites Alabama divorce cases, Illinois evangelists, and editorials decrying imperialism while forecasting ongoing campaign fundraising and political maneuvering ahead of Kansas City conventions.
Postoffice Access Guidelines From Silver City Timon
In this note readers are told how to retrieve mail at a post office with outer and inner doors. It explains steps for announcing name parts or full name and box number, then confirming if mail is complete. The piece ends with a sly nudge to inform the clerk if more mail is available.
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Timon
Prices for wool and politics stir Oregon farmers
The writing discusses wool prices from 1884 to 1909 and predicts 20 cents this year. It argues against Bryan and free silver, blaming Democrats for tariff policy and economic turmoil. It cites Carlisle and gold payments fears, tracks Wall Street panic, and urges voters to oppose Democratic candidates.
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Enterprising Drugists Bring Dr King’s New Discovery
Davis and Eletil announce the Dr King’s New Discovery agency for consumption, coughs and colds. The remedy is advertised as a cure for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest and lung ailments. Free trial bottle offered with guaranteed cure or price refunded at the drug store.
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Davis & Eletil
Dr. King
Farmers of the United States face tariff era losses
The Kalazoo Telegraph argues farmers lose billions yearly due to Democratic tariff policy. It cites reduced consumption and lower product values, comparing the loss to more than twice the national debt at the end of the Civil War.
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United States
Kalawazoo Telegraph
Nebraska Farmers Question Prosperity Dream
A Nebraska dispatch quotes Eipais from Pierce County farmers warning that prosperity seems only a dream. They contend costs rise with $5.05 hogs and 28 cent corn cited as evidence of hard times.
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Bryan
Pierce County Farmera
Memorial Day reflections and trust reforms debated
The piece reflects on Memorial Day meaning and unity after Civil War efforts. It notes President’s stance while urging federal responsibility toward territories and island populations. The article discusses trust power, constitutional limits, and party positions on anti trust amendments and campaign implications.
Free Pills Ad and Political Notes from the Era
An advertisement offers a free Ranople box of Dr King s New Life Pills by sending an address to H B Bucklen Co Chicago. The pills claim to ease constipation and sick headache and to aid malaria and liver trouble with vegetable ingredients. Separate notes mention campaign staffing pay in Kansas City and a political stance by a New York paper on McKinley, plus industry snippets about pearl button factories in Iowa and labor in northern towns.
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Chicago
Dr. King
Davis & Kiehl
Drugerats
Statesmanship and restraint in Philippine policy
The Beattle Post-Intelliganter lauds the Republican majority in Congress for curbing corporate greed and safeguarding new possessions. It asserts the administration aims to grant franchises with integrity, resisting big capital influence and protecting the Philippines and Porto Rico from exploitation, signaling true party statesmanship.
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Roth Iret
Republican Party
Philippines
Porto Rico
Difference between Democrats and Republicans on trust questions
The piece contrasts Democratic opposition to trusts as empty rhetoric with Republican action through legislative measures. It claims Republicans offer practical, constitutional steps while Democrats oppose, arguing only the GOP can address trusts effectively. A Paris dispatch notes European support for Bryan.
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St. Paul Press
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Democratc
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