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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1896

Page

7

Free Silver Debate Rages Over Bismarck Letter

Ohio State Journal notes Bryan allies edit Germany's Bismarck letter to push free silver, while Republican critique calls the altered text dishonest and a boon to McKinley. It contrasts Bryan’s stance with McKinley’s civil service support and warns Germans against free silver.

North America Bismarck Mr. Bryan Republican Party Bryan Europe Ohio State Journal

Wheat price and money supply historical comparison

The data traces wheat prices and per capita money circulation across eras. It notes 1650 with 3? cents wheat price and $12.02 per person, 1301 with $24.44 circulation, and 1983 with $1.81 per capita, highlighting shifts and parity in Ohio from 1954 to 1983.

Ohio

Silver Trust Conspiracy Aimed at Bryan Campaign

A Salt Lake City pamphlet from the Bimetallic League of the Silver States accuses silver mine owners of plotting to flood the U S government with bullion to influence the 1900 election. The letter urges miners to fund a one month additional profit at 64 cents an ounce to aid the Bryan campaign, naming several mines and executives.

Thomas Merrill Binietailie League of the United States Salt Lake Herald Bryan Gilver Messrs M'Intyre Cunningham Mammoth Keith Xearns Silver King Chisholm Centennial Eureka Ryan and Knox Mal Bryan The Bimetallic League of the Silver States Silver Trust Mertill Utah Salt Lake City Essilver Bhey Whim Wr. Mercil Etarone Daly Packard Beck Knox, McIntyre Kearna Farnesworth Cunglinghem Audence H.C. Chambers Salt Lake

Free Silver Debate Pontificates and Parries

The Rochester Post Express notes the free silver debate, contrasting Bryan’s claims with anti silver opponents. It cites rising money supply from 1866 to 1872 and 1873 figures, distrusts the 16 to 1 coinage idea, and highlights wage and price evidence against cheap money. It quotes voters preferring a dollar with strong purchasing power.

Bryan United States Wall Street Lombard Street Rochester Post-Express

Prices of Farm Goods in 1839 Hancock County Ohio

Citizens question how money supply affected farm prices in 1839. They note wheat dropped from 41.06 to 0.41, corn from 4% to 32 cents, and oats from 24 to 21 cents, asking why under party critics.

Hancock County FPO Pocrats

Currency crisis and silver debate in Republican circle

Whitelaw Reid mails a critique on the currency question and the push for free coinage. The piece argues against returning to gold or silver as pay, warning cheap money harms labor and real life, with pointed remarks on Mexico and broader economic ruin.

Carrmay Clomhe Whitelaw Reid Republican Editorial Association Canton Mexico Chris Todie Ora- Rowe Sania Frank Dona Mike aMiicidt Eas William Fou Bo Metier Caarge E Pehennahia

Sleeplessness and Nerve Exhaustion from Inflammatory Rheumatism

A Gladwin Michigan case reports Mrs. William Flynn suffering severe inflammatory rheumatism with sleeplessness, weight loss, and hallucinations. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, her nervousness eased, sleep returned, and health improved, while others benefited similarly. Ransom Simmons in Gladwin also found relief after using the remedy, with testimonials noting rapid nervous-system improvement and renewed vitality.

Clowrer Herald Gladwin Gladwin County Michigan William Flynn Kir Flyon Dr. Williams Courier-Herald Ransom Simmons Frantis Detroit Williama Simmons Williams Scdreming Dr. Williame Medicine Company Schenectady N.Y

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