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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
2
For 55th Congress, Byron Bower of Decatur County discusses free coinage, silver versus gold, and the political shifts around the Georgia Democratic and Populist factions. The piece notes past votes, party splits, and calls for Georgia to endorse the national platform while warning about consequences without a convention.
The Democrat editor reports attending Judge Emory Speer’s sessions in Savannah, noting a transformed Southern court culture under Democratic influence. He praises Speer for lawful, merciful conduct, asserts no clash with State Courts, and applauds renewed trust in federal justice. Includes a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery.
A Georgia convention aims to bind state action to free silver while national policy remains in Congress. The piece urges unity among Democrats amid debates, notes potential cross-party alignment with Republicans, and warns of silver on wage power. It then shifts to corn planting as a path to prosperity, citing Nesbitt’s counsel on lowering cotton acreage and boosting provision crops to stabilize prices and living standards. It ends with a call for civility in politics and a brief note on a Digestive Car discovery.
The piece laments monetary policy politics and urges unity under democratic principles. It argues against populist shifts, warns of hidden forces opposing the party, and calls for immediate, uncompromising adherence to democracy to secure lasting good government and fiscal responsibility. It ends with a rallying cry to unite.
A discussion on home training’s impact on future health and character. A wealthy mother’s contrasting approach highlights discipline, plain food, early bedtimes, nature study, and self-reliance as keys to well being. An unknown exchange compares quitting a newspaper to removing oneself from a river’s flow.
A pamphlet style critique urges voters to question candidates on monetary policy, warning against unsound currency and advocating for gold standard sound money. It argues for free coinage against 16 to 1 ratios and cites figures on gold and silver stocks, per capita value, and market impact, urging scrutiny of political promises. It also includes endorsements for a curing salve sold locally by R. L. Brucs.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Johnson’s Chill and Fever Tonic for measles with a bold guarantee. It promises a 30 cent bottle price only if it cures and refunds the money if it does not work. The ad notes druggists carry the product and honor the guarantee.
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