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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
2
The Athens crowd hears a Friday speech on the gold standard and silver coinage. Democratic and populist speakers, including Mr Mitchell and Bryan, are contrasted. The article argues for maintaining the gold standard until international agreement on bimetallism is reached and links farmer prosperity to higher prices for farm and mine outputs.
A report of Senator Mitchell's scheduled appearance in Athena notes an anticipated large crowd and his intent to defend the gold standard plank of the St Louis platform. The speech is framed amid local politics and past remarks on monetary policy and independence from Britain.
A June conference in St. Louis endorsed the Gold Standard and opposed free silver coinage except by international agreement. Delegates from New England to the Midwest urged explicit gold language in the platform, sending the plenary text to New York financiers including J P Morgan for approval. Supporters argue the plank is vital to the party's permanence.
A speaker critiques Democrats and the platform trap in a speech likely to entertain and edify the audience. He warns that Bryan’s election may not advance bimetallism and suggests McKinley and Britain influence outcomes. The talk may accuse supporters of capitulating with Democrats and discuss tariff policy.
The report outlines how oat and wheat smuts spread and cause losses, with eight percent direct crop loss in oats and up to fifty percent in wheat heads. It urges seed wheat checks, seed treatment, and oat seed treatment to reduce years of increasing damage and save millions for growers.
The text notes two newly discovered seed treatments using rum sulphide and hot water to eradicate smut in crops. Hot water also treats loose smut in wheat and barley smut, with copper sulphate for Biel smut. These seed treatments reportedly increase yield, though the exact figures are unclear.
The New York World notes that frequent cycling causes gum irritation and tooth decay due to rapid breathing and cold air. Dentists report rising cases, warning riders to keep the mouth closed. Separate remarks mention electric drafts in basements triggering similar issues.
A historical defense of bimetallism argues against the gold standard, urging immediate free coinage of gold and silver at a 16 to 1 ratio, restoration of the silver dollar as legal tender, and rejection of demonetization. It condemns gold monometallism as anti American and calls for treasury direct note issuance, income tax repeal, tariff reform, and reduced government offices to aid labor and farmers.
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