Bryan on pensions and wartime debt in 1892 speech
Col William J Bryan spoke in the U S House on pensions on November 18 1892 warning that future congresses must fund pensions at least 186 million dollars annually arguing much of the debt was not earned by patriotism and calling for attention to Civil War veterans and a generation scarred by the war.
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William J. Bryan
Congress of the United States
Bryan
House
Nebraska
Colonel Bryan
Bryan and Taft duel over Roosevelt era in Northwest column
The piece argues the country will not shift to democracy or abandon Roosevelt policies. It cites Taft as the steadier choice, critiques Bryan’s lack of administrative record, and notes labor's shifting views. It questions Bryan’s fitness, contrasting him with Taft’s proven governance and the need to carry out progressive policy.
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Bryan
Judge Taft
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Tom Reed
Taft
Haskell
National Committee
Colonel Bryan
Oklahoma
Northwest
Dakotas
Mr. Taft
Lower South
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Tait
Bryn
Taf T’s
Des Moines Capital on Democratic Party and Solid South
The writer argues the country will endure four more years of steady reform under the current course while warning that the democratic party is dominated by the solid south. The solid south, the piece contends, threatens the right kind of government and presents a long term menace.
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Democratic Party
Solid South
Des Moines
Gas works upgrade sparks local campaign contrast
The campaign centers on a clash between perceived unproved capacity of a political figure and Taft’s proven efficiency, while investors in Atlantic back a $15,000 modernization of the gas plant. They plan to start improvements immediately, aiming to modernize the facility and remove earlier odors.
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Taft
New York Tribune
Laughlin Brands Bank Guarantee Concept Impractical
Lawrence Laughlin of Chicago University criticizes the bank guarantee deposit plan as the brainchild of a man whose impracticality in financial propositions has been shown on a thousand fields.
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Lawrence "Laughlin
Chicago University
Soot on noses marks progress in town
The quote notes that only the quiet chimneys stay smokeless while a thriving town shows activity. It implies progress brings soot as a sign of work in the community.
City Motto Urges Restraint on Builders
A local appeal urges residents to keep restraining hands off men striving to build up the city and make it comparable with other towns of its size. The call emphasizes patience and unity to support development efforts.
John Saure Under Scrutiny By Register and Leader
A sharp note on the high regard in which John Saure is held by himself and theRegister and Leader. The piece questions his self importance and the paper’s endorsement of his prominence.
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John Saure
The professional fault-finder in the community
A terse critique of a habit of nitpicking and constant criticism by a resident described as the most undesirable citizen in any community. The remark highlights social tension and the impact of chronic fault finding on local life.
Sealshipt Oysters and Their Delicate Flavor
This brief notices a small book about Sealshipt Oysters detailing cooking, serving methods, and new recipes. It explains how these oysters are shipped in galvanized steel containers with airtight ice, their clean flavor, and the higher price offset by greater yield. The ad promotes Sealshipt Sense books and exclusive sales from a white porcelain case with the blue Sealshipt Trade Mark.
Town Fair Weather Forecast Delivers Warmer Friday
The forecast calls for warmer conditions on Friday with the Town Fair overall warmer tonight and into Friday. In the northwest portion, temperatures rise tonight, bringing milder weather for attendees and vendors.
For 50 Cents. Three Pairs of Sex Guaranteed to Wear 3 Months
An advertisement from Fred Steinke Co. and T A Hupp sells oil meal by the ton or single sack with a car load on hand. Also a new dorm at 55 cents. Phone 318.
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Fred Steinke Clo. CO
T. A. Hupp
German Evangelical Lutheran Church to Dedicate New Building
Dedication of the newly acquired German Evangelical Lutheran Church at Sixth and Walnut will occur next Sunday October 11 with two services a German service at 1080 am led by Rev O Cloeter of Adair Iowa and an English service at 230 pm led by Rev Aug Flaitz of Leigh Nebraska. Congregational Ladies Union to hold their annual rummage sale the first week in November. Also notes on local meat market sausage and Liver Medicine advertised.
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Congregational Ladies “Union
Honest News Rivalry Echoes Across Papers
A dramatic curtain of scoops from last night highlights how one paper prints more exclusive stories. Mrs Long’s accidental death near Grant is covered. missing boys, Stier barn arson attempt, Chautauqua officers, council meeting, Hough bankruptcy, and Pry Parmley illness are noted as rivals lag behind in reporting.
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Stier
Chautauqua Association
Allested
Telegraph
Hough
Pry Parmley
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Congress
United States
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Czias, F. Chase E. P. Chase
Col. Bryan
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Johnstown
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Parker
the Parker
R. M. Cramer
Storms
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Europe
McDougall
Kite
McDousall
C. Thurman Furniture Co
Viola Ss. Keeney
Mj Way
Atlan
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