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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1896
Page
3
The notice indicates publication schedule stating Tre Daly Taircravit is published every evening except Sunday and contains the latest general news and market reports. The fragment notes repeated publishing cadence and content focus.
A Victorian-era column comentates on McKinter victory and the nation’s mood, noting campaign buttons fade and business revival via travel up Salt River. It mocks Dawin B and Weaver while lampooning popocrat quarrels, finance lessons, and Bryan memorabilia, concluding with early Thanksgiving references and turkey day timing.
The passage lauds McKinney as the people’s choice and notes that he was nominated long before the St. Louis convention. It emphasizes his election by the heaviest popular majority ever, asserting he will be true to the people's interests as president.
A historical remark credits Mang Hanna with reviving mills and factories across the nation and rekindling business, suggesting workers should build a monument in his memory to honor his influence and leadership.
Kentucky faced a tight path to reform with opposition on the right side, yet voters persevered to redeem the state and end aid. The achievement is hailed as the greatest stride the state has ever made and promised rewards follow.
The passage ponders whether a populist becomes a Democrat or a free silver Democrat becomes a populist or if a new label like popoerats may emerge, as McKinley’s electoral vote hovers near 224.
Tar Republicans have begun reopening factories and mills across the country. If Popocrats truly aid working men, they should join in the rejoicing and help advance this recovery by all means available.
A political reflection praising the Republican Party for meeting public expectations under difficult times and asserting confidence in their continued mission during the current crisis.
The piece argues prosperity benefits all, linking manufacturer profits to worker wages and farmer sales. It states prosperity reaches the poor first, softens lenders, boosts charities and churches, and urges cheerful support for pro growth from all sides to ensure better times for everyone. It condemns bitter talk and urges collaboration.
Following McKinley’s election, factories and shops across multiple states ramp up. Major plants in Tonawanda, Huntington, Cincinnati, Mount Vernon, and others announce resumed or enlarged operations. The Packet Co signs a $65,000 river steamboat contract, while Chicago wholesale houses plan aggressive sales drives with 10,000 commercial travelers dispatched.
A regional report notes multiple Peoria companies including Peoria Cordage Cutler Pryor and Peoria Rubber Manufacturing planning resumed operations with large workforces. Rail construction spreads to Cripple Creek and Kansas City Gulf lines as other mills and plants restart, signaling a broader recovery and renewed confidence after the election in 1892.
The piece urges careful selections for McKinley’s cabinet, stressing honesty, patriotism, and focus on national prosperity. It notes gold deposits rising in banks, loan activity, and anticipation of broader investment as McKinley’s victory solidifies. It highlights November elections across 26 states, Altgeld’s defeat, and legislatures to choose U S senators beginning March 4, 1897, urging prudent, nonpartisan governance.
The county committee lauds the chairman Jake A. Goneral and all ward and township members for a record turnout and a strong majority against opposition. Speakers glee clubs and republican papers are credited along with sound money democrats who joined to safeguard monetary policy and national institutions. The piece emphasizes unity and patriotic effort behind the victory.
Iowa returns a seasoned, cohesive delegation to Congress. The fourteen members are described as experienced, congenial, and united with the senators, capable of effective, careful legislation for the state. No new or inexperienced lawmakers are sent this year, ensuring strong representation.
The Sioux City Journal argues McKinley’s presidential win reflects combined influence from the east, middle west, south, north and west, uniting the nation and reducing sectionalism. It notes international interest in railway systems, with the Russian minister’s inquiry and Australia’s Colonel Stanley visiting to inspect American railways, while some Americans still undervalue railroad advancements.
A notice views Altgeld as a dangerous opposition figure and asserts the nation is not ready to elevate him. It criticizes Bryanite threats to prevent McKinley’s inauguration and condemns violent rhetoric as disgraceful and unworthy of any party or community.
The piece notes critics arguing Mexico seemed prosperous due to free silver during the campaign. It invites skeptics to try material conditions there, while Republicans tout new businesses sparked by McKinley’s victory. It claims no evidence of businesses closing due to Bryan’s defeat.
The public mood may shift from election anxiety to focusing on economic activity as voters settle into routine and prioritize commerce over political noise.
The piece notes renewed confidence after election results with J O Wilken selling a $500 monument to an Atlantic capitalist. It cites Mel Cinley as boosting business hope, urges unity for industrial revival, and comments on political shifts toward republicans while mentioning agitator candidates and Bryan’s job offers.
The county sent thanks to Lu Gee Nung for the humorous tales told during the recent campaign. Voters recalled the stories with smiles as they cast ballots for Hager, remarking the stories were so funny they left them all tired from laughing.
The speaker asserts that the nation has endured assaults on its life, likening current dangers to 1861 and claiming voters will rise to defend the country. Refers to education as the campaign’s shield and warns against repeated deception by demagogues.
Reports of Mr. McKinley's election triggered a 24 point advance in wheat on the first day after the election. The optimistic tone spread through all trades and a better mood prevailed, with expectations that prosperity would follow and nothing could hinder it.
Teccerarn voices good humor and satisfaction over the election result. He says any past criticisms by democrats may be forgiven and repeated if given the chance. Silas Wilson shifts from joke making to packing and shipping trees to customers, believing business will revive with practical example.
The October statement of the public debt shows the debt, minus treasury cash on October 81, at 987,498,956 with a monthly increase of 7,195,725. This figure reflects a less favorable showing for the country than expected.
During October the United States mints coined 5,727,900 dollars in gold, 82,844,009 dollars in silver, and 66,000 dollars in minor coins. The piece notes the mints’ solid performance and comments on political dynamics, mentioning Tom Watson's impact for Bryan and Sewall's weaker showing in the state.
A fragment notes that the regular dispatches are avoided by the popocrats but a grape vine line persists and McKinley is elected. A colored man with a melodious voice echoes the news, praising McKinley’s victory as Griffith era rhetoric seems surpassed.
A fragment expresses horror at popocratic curbstone speakers claiming financial ruin from McKinley’s victory. The text notes distrust toward these prognosticators and suggests political rhetoric masks self interest rather than real consequences.
A New York Provocative report describes James Partit and his family breeding and catching leeches on the Tomah river farm near Lucy Newfoundland. They harvest up to 600000 leeches annually, selling for 20 to 80 cents per 100, with markets in New York and Philadelphia. The piece notes leech demand remains higher in Europe and Paris, where millions are used, while American interest wanes. The leeches are bred in ponds after initial selection of Hungarian or German varieties. Leeching is depicted as laborious yet healthful, with 4 to 5 hours in swamps per day. The life cycle includes a 3-year maturation for new stock and a 15 to 20 year adult lifespan.
The Peckhams report that spiders perceive distinct objects only within about one foot. Beyond that range a fly in a web could evade detection unless its movements reveal it. They also suggest spiders possess color and smell senses though weakly developed.
Water consists of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen with hydrogen lighter than oxygen. Although two measures of hydrogen accompany one of oxygen, nine pounds of water align with eight pounds of oxygen and one of hydrogen. Proof uses a voltaic battery and specialized apparatus per St. Louis Republic. Firle hill Beacon is a well known South Downs height and the cap refers to cloud mist.
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