Political appeals and patent medicine notices in a 1900s clipping
A collage of political lines and medical ads featuring Bryan and McKinley era discourse. Mentions 16 to 1, Vermont election results, Philippine policy, Lord Roberts in the Transvaal, and various patent medicines like DeWitt’s Early Risers and One Minute Cough Cure. Also includes dye ads and seed wheat offers from small dealers.
One Minute Cough remedy claim by G A Baas
An advertisement states the quicker you stop a cough or cold the less danger of fatal lung trouble and promotes One Minute Cough as the only harmless remedy with immediate results. Aimed at readers, it claims immediate relief and endorses the product by G. A. Baas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Baas
Political letter targets fictitious Republicans and Bryanism
A public remark notes that publishing names of fictitious Republican converts to Bryanism helps McKinley votes. It lists letters to Ellen Hotchkiss and D McCallum among others to be mailed by September 30 1900 or sent to the Dead Letter Office. Senator Stewart calls William Jennings Bryan the greatest political dodger of modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Washington, D.C
Ellen Hotchkiss
Walaan
Tatiw
William Jennings Bryan
Senator Stewart
Roosevelt Enthusiasm Prefaces West Election Returns
The Bryanites dislike Western Roosevelt zeal but should expect even greater distaste when results come in. The piece notes the regional tension as voters respond to Roosevelt and Bryan era politics, hinting at looming electoral outcomes and partisan reactions.
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Roosevelt
West
Doctor's Balm Cures Rheumatism Case
Hall's Hill Tennessee November 12 1898. A young lady was cured of rheumatism after using four bottles of Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm. The doctor had discharged her as relief could not be found. For sale by G A Baas.
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Hall’s Hill
Tenn
J. H. McLean
B. R. Bivans
G. A. Baas
Paragraphs of unrest and a claim of prosperity by President McKinney
The document rails against Russian brutality in China and famine in India while noting American suffering from indigestion. It condemns methods used by Russians and praises U S industrial gains and agricultural prospects as overall prosperity abounds, attributed to President McKinney.
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China
The
Republic
Mckinney
No Relief for Twenty Years Says Mrs Minerva Smith
Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois claims twenty years of bronchitis and bedfast days but reports Foley s Honey and Tar gives quick relief and relief from throat and lung diseases. J Gauck endorses the remedy. The article notes President McKinley defending Porto Ricans self government versus Louisiana under Jefferson.
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Minerva Smith
Danville, Il
Foley
J. Gauck
McKinley
Louisiana
Jefferson
How Brights Disease Starts and Related Anecdotes
The fragment discusses early Brights disease symptoms such as indigestion biliousness and kidney failure with urea and uric acid, urging Foley's Kidney Cure. It mentions Anglo American military tensions at Bar Harbor and warns against counterfeit DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, urging use of the genuine product by G. A. Baas.
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Bright
Foley
John Gauck
DeWitt
G. A. Baas
Globe Telegraph College advertises courses in telegraphy
President McKinley policy on China cited as honest and open. Young men with fair education and good character urged to learn telegraphy, railroad accounting, and typewriting. Endorsed by leading railway companies as a reliable institution. Graduates assisted to positions. Ladies admitted. Free catalog from Globe Telegraph College in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Globe Telgraph College
Lexington
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Gains World Use
The remedy’s great success in treating bowel complaints has made it standard in much of the civilized world. For sale by John Gauck in Batesville and Bengney Co in Sunman.
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Chamberlain
John Gauck
Batesville
Bigney.&Co
Sunman
McKinley’s Acceptance Letter Praised for Accomplishments
President McKinley’s lengthy acceptance letter is noted for its extensive account of the administration’s many and important achievements, promising readers ample material for careful study.
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McKinley
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted by Noted Medical Figures
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Cure as a pure medicine with concentrated remedies recognized by leading doctors as highly effective for kidney and bladder diseases. J. Gauck.
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Foley
J. Gauck
Democrats Use Uninformed Writers For Campaign Textbook
A critic notes that campaign material relied on men with little knowledge of the subjects. The article humorously recalls Illinois Congressman Bill Springer posing in the book as an expert on the Constitution.
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Congress
Bill” Springer
Illinois
Washington Letter on Sino-British diplomacy and U S policy
Washington writes that US policy shifts away from Britain in China, aligning with Russia to support open doors and peace. It notes Germany and Britain as obstacles, disputes Democrat charges of a British alliance, and highlights Tilman’s campaign focus as imperialism and militarism recede.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
China
Britain
McKinley
Russia
Pekin
Germany
Hoar
Tilman
South Carolina
Congress Faces Reapportionment After Census Rise
The article notes a proposed US Britain Japan alliance for China drawing Democratic pushback. It reports the 30 largest US cities totaling over 13 million, a 30 percent rise since 1880, and forecasts national population over 80 million if kept. It discusses House size, representation ratios, potential 53 new seats, seating limits, and possible shifts by reducing Southern representation or tallying disfranchised voters. It highlights new census data on male voting age counts as a basis to estimate black disfranchisement for the first time.
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United States
Census Office
Congress
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Mr. Bryan
de Witt
Vermont
Nelson
Lord Roberts
Transvaal
DeWitt’s
Octopus Stalker
Uncle Sam
Fairbanks
Bigney & Co
Goyert Bros
Cross Roads
President McKinley
Michigan
Joseph Luesse
Adlai
Allen Halverson
West Prairie
Wis
Foleys
Fr. A. Spero
Helmer, Ind
Bryan
Senate
Teller
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
British Columbia
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Manitoba
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
North Carolina
Oregon
S. Dakota
S. Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Big 4
W.dr.lynch
W.P. Deppe
Leli Ue
D. McCaLuun, P. M
India
America
Land of
Bar W Harbor
H. H. Kramer
England
Japan
Deli McKean
Dr.j.h.mclean Medicine CO
ST. Louis
Ripley County
Stata of
Indiana
Johanna Gartemann
Elle
Geo. W. Gelvin
Fred Mestemacher
cSst
State OF
I. LaFayette T. Cox
Said
John Rudolph Christian Hoberg
Setember
Lafayette T. Cox
Mr. Major
New York
Major
Mitiny
Mr. Majors
Mani
John Meyer & Bro
Tsira
Nion Furniture CO
Indianapolis
National Association
Big Four
Stir, Ltd
W.J. Lynch
P. Deppe
P&t. Ast
P.& Tla
Cincinnati
Oflu
HALE
Auestival
Cincinnate
State of Indiana
Rrepey County
Ripley Circuit Court
Franke
Marne
Becker
Louis Ott
Jincob
Nicholas Becker
Joseph Doll
H. F T Dren
Jacob Becker
John Ton
Sai
the &T
Versailles
Beck