Presidential Electors and State Officials for Campaign Opening
A garbled report lists presidential electors William P. OltiCer and Myron to Merrick of Cuyahoga, secretary Lewis D. Laven of Huron, judge John A. Shauck of Montgomery, and others. It notes a September 4 campaign opening in Ghia, at Youngstown, with speakers pending. The piece also critiques McKinley, Bryan, and local Republican politics amid editorial confusion.
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William P. OltiCer
Milam Myron
Merrick
Cuyahoga
Lewis D. Laven
Huron
Supreme Court
John A. Shauck
Montgomery
Josepile
Belmont
Lewits D. Bonebrake
Board of Public Works
Charles A. Goddard
Delutn
Turk Republican State Executive Committee
Ghia
Youggetown
Tri-Partite Promises and Bryan Statements on National Issues
The piece critiques Kansas City platform declarations and Bryan's statements as a mixed forecast for the nation. It argues Porto Rico would be made a territory or abandoned to Mecll with a bias toward retreat. It also asserts Cuba would be abandoned and officials withdrawn, leaving Cubans to shape their future.
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Washington
Kansas City
Bryan
Porto Rico
Cuba
Whitipping
United States
South Afrca
Windom
Bryan Soldiers’ Club
Lincoln
Europe
Asia
Cleveland
Uripartites
Debated US Philippine policy and Cuba stance in Pacific tensions
The article critiques Democratic proposals on Philippines and Cuba, warning of military expansion and protectionism. It notes Bryan's potential secretary of state choice, distrust of labor and tariff shifts, and calls for no large army. It discusses Spain and U S purchases of Philippine islands and Cuban governance concerns. It also reports fiscal increases in revenues including liquor, tobacco stamps, and margarine production.
Washington Letter on Chinese crisis and imperial aims
The dispatch discusses potential Chinese punishment by Western powers over Pekin killings, the possible march on Pekin, and whether war will be formally declared. It notes McKinley’s policy, Republican support for Greater America, and unexpected Louisiana Republican prospects in the South amid a looming imperialism debate.
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Washington
Conger
Pekin
al- Ned
Taku
China
McKinley
Conorre
United States
Greater America
Polite truck drivers block chaotic Philadelphia crossing
At Second and Chestnut streets ambulant in heavy traffic, two truckers waved precedence in a courteous exchange. Each yielded, inviting the other to go first, a baffling yet polite stand that allowed traffic to resume after a tense near collision.
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Akio
Hira
Philadelphia Record
Second
Chestnut Streets
Trafic
Chestnut
Second Street
Chesterfeldian
Vinally
Patie
Chestnut Street
traMic
Money in Corner Stones in Church Fund Pitch
A Kansas City barber vents mock outrage at church corner stone fund donations claiming 137,481 stones could hold 25 dollars each, totaling 4.43 million dollars and earning 206 thousand dollars annually in interest, imagining dividends from churches and railing at looming collection pressures.
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Kansas City Star
Driving Fence Posts in Cold Soils and Frost Depths
An American Cultivator note discusses the challenges of driving fence posts, especially in frost-prone soil. It explains why posts lift and tilt as frost retreats, and suggests deeper setting, earth mounding, and bore-and-pegging methods to resist frost. It also covers treating decayed sections with diluted carbolic acid to slow rot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freet
Inn
Practical Bag Holder Design From Keen Farmer Notes
The note describes a four to four and a half foot back stand with a three foot eight inch front, detailing bolt positions and top width to match a common shovel. Also includes how to widen the bottom for rigidity and references a practical draw from Hewitt in Ohio Farmer. It then cites Wild Mustard control in small grain using a two percent copper sulfate solution sprayed when grain is six to nine inches high, with success and note that a stranger solution worked faster. The weed is troublesome in oats on this side of the line as well and the hint aims to help farmers combat it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clonts
Hewitt
Ohio
Phemas Shiington
Ottawa
Farin Journal
Watermelons to Syrup: A New Farm Industry Pioneer
A Georgia farmer is said to pioneer making syrup from watermelons. He halves melons, extracts pulp, mills juice, boils 12 hours, yields 20 patrons of syrup from 270 melons, selling at 50 cents a gallon. Refuse feeds livestock. the process is profitable. Note on labeling fruit jars with white lead for permanent labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sirup
Useful Little Tool for Farm Needs Described
J G Allshouse explains a simple iron and steel device to cut roots for feed and chop stale bread and scraps for poultry. The plan uses two eight inch steel blades, a half inch iron rod, and a spade like handle, welded and bent for leverage. He notes a wooden box to hold mixtures, and suggests a sturdy bottom, all to aid farmers without ironworking tools.
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J. G. Allshouse
Ohio
Belgian Hare Craze and Poultry Market Debate
A San Francisco Chronicle excerpt argues the Belgian hare craze may aid poultrymen by keeping production within established markets, while cautioning against abandoning proven industries for speculative ventures. It discusses fresh hatchery practices, egg handling myths, and the value of bees and honey plants on farms, plus a Chicago Daily News vignette about a domestic interruption in a parlor scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
San Francisco Chronicle
Notice to Contractors for Oldn WI County Infirmary Barn
Notice is hereby given sealed bids will be received at the office of the county auditor until a stated hour on Saturday August 15 1900 for furnishing materials and the erection of a barn at the county infirmary farm Chauncey Olde. Plans and specifications will be on file in the auditor's office after July 26. The infirmary directors reserve the right to reject any or all bids. W F Scott Auditor July 26 to Aug 16 1900
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Opire
Chauncey
W. FL Scott
Onice
Athens State Hospital
Athens
Ohio
Toledo
Trus
Board of Trustees
Ofice
Athers State Hospital
Ofce
Trusteex
EH. Rorick
John N. Wayman
Prex
H. Rorick
Sec
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