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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1896
Page
3
The notice lists subscription prices for weekly Telegraph and Daily Taureena editions, detailing terms for one year six months and three months, plus daily edition and market reports, with price placeholders and an incomplete pricing line.
The Republicans of Cass County invite delegates to a county convention at Atlantic court house on June 20 1896 at 1 PM to select delegates for the state Des Moines July 15 1894 and for district and judicial conventions not yet called. Also to nominate county officers and set representation by votes for Drake 1895. Township representation listed with names of divisions. June caucuses June 13 1896. W A Fouler t R M Murray secretaries. Chairman.
The Republican delegates of Iowa's ninth district meet in Council Bluffs at 1 a.m. Tuesday June 39 1895 to nominate a member of the House and transact business. Representation is one vote per county plus one for each two hundred votes in 1894 for Drake. Counties and delegates listed.
A political critique argues unlimited coinage of silver would ruin the economy and devastate wages and farm values. It claims Chicago convention backs the policy, prompting civil divisions as party members desert for protectionist, sound money options. The piece cites 1892 lessons and urges return to proven policy.
The author argues that free coinage of silver would trigger repudiation of debts and government obligations, driving gold out of circulation and harming the public. He claims leaders push for such policies to enrich silver mine owners and speculators, showing greed and a lack of business honor.
Reporters in St Louis for major papers debate McKinley’s convention fate. Most expect nomination on the first formal ballot with a tariff plank and a sound money resolution, and no bolters.
County politics grow lively with candidates urging supporters. Township and ward caucuses will draw large turnouts to select delegates reflecting each area’s sentiment. The contest for committeemen remains active, aiming to place capable leaders. This activity signals a vigorous ongoing campaign.
Congress has passed a bill and the president signed it, making the Transmississippi exposition a sure thing. Omaha is expected to mobilize quickly to organize a major event that will reflect well on the city and the western region.
A critique recounts Harrison's 1892 stance on the McKinley tariff and its predicted shift to a revenue only plan. It contrasts booming wages and abundant work under protection with later decline, debt growth, and European wage comparability after the tariff changes. Inter Ocean cites political misdirection and fiscal outcomes.
In a county scene at Hirsch hide house two farmers, one Republican and one Democrat, argued over wool pricing. Ten cents per pound prevailed, with a later Democratic buyer also receiving ten cents for a wool load worth far more three years ago. The exchange underscores the argument that protective tariffs aid farmers while critiquing free trade and silver policies.
A republican call argues that firm policy will restore prosperity and end the free silver movement. It warns Republicans against yielding to silverite pressure and against joining Democrats, urging calm and steady leadership to resolve the issue.
Col Hepburn of the eighth district was renominated by acclamation to succeed himself at the Leon convention held recently. The Republicans of the eighth district acclaim the re nomination and praise the congressman for his service.
The Tue Vinton Eagle endorses the epigram "An honest dollar and a chance to earn it" as a fitting slogan for the upcoming campaign. The phrase reflects Republican sentiment and offers a teachable moment about wage earning and opportunity.
A sensational report claims free silver advocates in Marshall county were arrested after attempting to mint their own coins. The piece argues such actions harm wage earners, cites Gov Boies and Allen Thurman on silver policies, and claims Democratic misrule threatens national finances.
Tris asserts that after the St Louis convention and the Republican platform's adoption promoting protection and honest money, confidence will partly return and trade will improve. He believes a wise government policy will spur capital to reenter business and resume activity after a long idle period.
Democrats concede revenue cannot cover government expenses and bond issues financed spending while insisting bond proceeds were only to replenish reserves. The admission marks a shift as they had previously claimed bonds funded no operating costs.
The piece envisions women becoming housekeepers after graduation, men taking rough work to build fortunes, and notes Italian land grabbing in Abyssinia ending with King Menelek in control. It suggests future failures of imperial ventures by other nations may follow a similar fate.
Report from Nebraska’s irrigated area notes ditches too small to carry surplus water and must be hunted with a boat. Congress adjourns, freeing Cleveland to plan fishing trips and enjoy relaxed days.
Alanson Milimi of Bear Groya township sold wool for 614 cents per pound. He notes that at 16 to 2 dollars per pound his return would still fall short of paying for salt fed to the sheep, illustrating prior market strains on wool prices.
A historical note recalls Horace Boies touring Iowa advocating a tariff for revenue only and reform. It contrasts past Democratic support with current silence from many who cheered him four years ago, reflecting shifting political pressures.
President Cleveland announced plans to travel to Europe next year. The remark drew sharp criticism, with some saying it would have been better if he had gone four years earlier and stayed abroad.
Tun later returns from Oregon show that populists crowed prematurely over the election of congressmen, as it now appears that both Republican candidates are elected.
A portion of attendees at a St Louis convention reduced vocal protests after negotiators granted some demands. The group had threatened to leave the event earlier if their needs were not met. No injuries or further actions were reported.
The plank at St Louis sits as the main issue for colored delegates as they prepare to sit at the negotiating table amid unsettled seating arrangements and race tensions within the delegation.
Vic Emmert endorses One Minute Cough Cure as the standard time tested remedy for every form of cough or cold claiming immediate results and harmless effects from the product.
A leading Kentucky Democratic paper argues the state has been Republican for a dozen years and predicts the Chicago convention will deepen national impact for three times as long. It asserts free trade and free silver will not suit the American nation.
The Omaha Bee reports May coinage of 1.5 million standard silver dollars challenging anti silver demonetization claims. St Louis hotel men excluded colored delegates face backlash, potentially delaying a new convention. Democratic papers criticize Congress for no popular benefits while awaiting a McKinley bill.
A civil notice declares candidates for district court clerk. W H McConvitt announces his bid contingent on the Republican convention and asks GOP support in Case county. Henry Whuton also seeks the clerk position, urging Republican backing.
A collection of self described notices from W. G. Kise and R. H. Shifflett call for the Republican convention to decide on county auditor. Frank Hegserr announces for county recorder along with C. W. Andrew. Others including Frank Aylesworth and Bras Q. Jackson declare candidacy for recorder and solicit Republican support in Cass County.
H. M. Boorman requests hearty Republican backing for the office of County Attorney subject to the republican county convention. C. A. Meredivh endorses the convention process and asks Republicans to support the ticket generally.
Mrs. R DeYoung of Middleburg Iowa writes that she has used One Minute Cough Cure for six years for herself and her children and calls it the sickest acting and most satisfactory cough remedy she has ever used, Vic Emmeri.
An old style ad touts Backien Arnica Salve as best for bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It claims a cure in a day and lists price 35 cents per box. Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia promises radical quick relief sold by F Parson & Co druggists Atlantic Iowa with a 75 cent trust dose noted.
Advertisement by Great Rock Island Route urging teachers from across the land to attend the annual convention in Buffalo, July 3 to 10, 1896. It promotes low rates, fine equipment, and sleeper reservations with ticket agents and the C R I P railroad. A souvenir Tourist Dictionary is issued and mailed post paid.
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