Carlisle speech signals battle over free coinage debate
The article analyzes Secretary Carlisle J s keynote at a Memphis sound money gathering. It argues his Birmingham analysis contends free silver at 16 to 1 would lower dollar purchasing power, threaten contracts and wages, and push the nation toward silver monometallism. It notes opposition and cautious public judgment, with Cleveland likely veto and a delayed political action until fall 1896.
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Carlisle J
Corsapgton
Memphis
Eart
Mr. Carlisle
Carlisle
Congress
Cleveland
Hex
Indian Blood Syrup touted as life restoring tonic
An advertisement extols Dr. Clark Johnson's Indian Blood Syrup as a superior blood cleanser that restores appetite and strength after fatigue. It claims 24 years of public trust and broad drugstore availability. The piece also surveys agricultural notes on Argentina wheat farming and critiques on pricing of domestic hardware.
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Clark Johnson
Miles
J.H. Watts
Humboldt, Neb
Extent of land for cattle and sheep export to Britain
The report notes about twenty five thousand yquas segues of land suited for cultivation of inciar with water twenty feet deep. Land value rising in last five years prompts a push to develop a large export trade in cattle and sheep to the United Kingdom. Argentina breeders benefit from stock that needs no housing or hand feeding, enabling year round pasture and lower costs.
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London Times
Royal Commission Ofn Agriculture
Shaw Lefevre
D. J. Brett
Santa I¢e
Argentine Republic
Argentina
Republic
Italy
London
Wis Incern
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Remembered It In Time Or Snakes Ended Duck Hunt
Peter Daley of St Bernard notes in a Pittsburg Chronicle tale that while duck hunting with Mike Scott and others the group found twenty five snakes by Bloody Run. Levity fired and killed all but seven snakes, each about two feet long. Peter plans to hunt ducks again next morning.
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St. Bernard's
Envneiman
Smisen
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Pittsburg Chronicle
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Nic
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Fee Ponds
Bloody Run
Pete
Levity
Su Tong
Royal Medicine CQ
River St
Chicago
Ill
Vinton
Iowa
Pierce, Cavanaugh & Company
Is Bill Cook Commonplace A Western Outlaw
Albany correspondent notes Superintendent Memtury of Albany County penitentiary observes Bill Cook in prison. Cook is busy at a shirt machine and eager to conform to rules for better treatment. The superintendent finds no latent wickedness and calls him a very ordinary youth, mostly imagined by marshals and western writers.
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Memtury
Albany County Penitentiary
Ill Cook
West
Bin
Albany
New York Sun
Cook
McIntyre
Nero
Vilkin
Bill Cook
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Headache and Constipation
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a permanent headache remedy and effective for habitual constipation by toning the bowels. It urges trial and notes availability in large bottles at Brobaker's drug store for 0 cents.
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Brobaker
Did You Ever Try Electric Bitters
A vintage ad promotes Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for female complaints and general nervous ailments. It promises relief from loss of appetite constipation fainting spells sleeplessness and dizziness with guaranteed health and strength. Large bottles priced at 50 cents at J S Brubaker's drug store.
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J. S. Brubaker
Probate Notice in State of Lown Benton County
Notice is given that a document claiming to be the last will of Gertrude Moyer, late of Benton County, has been filed in the Clerk of the District Court. A hearing is set for Monday June 10 1895 at 10 o clock a m at Vinton to prove execution and validity of the will. If any person has objections they may appear and show cause.
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Lown
Benton County
Gertrude Moyer
John Lorenz
Cato
Eldorado
de Otelek
Fowest
Vinton
Morrow & Johnson
Newhall
Ernest Meyer
van Horne
Ngwer P. Nissen
Union
Pretty country house room in white violet and gold
A description of a bridal sleeping room in white and violet with gold touches, mossy green rug, enameled white woodwork, brass bed, and purple violet organdy curtains. The piece praises enduring beauty through sun and soap water and promotes De Witt's Colic and Cholera Cure from LaGrange & Co.
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de Witt
LaGrange
No Fishing Here Admonition Catches Old Angler
An Old City fisherman, fond of trout, ignored a weathered “No fishing on this stream” sign as he neared the stream’s mouth. A neighboring farmer challenged him with humor about the sign. After a brief exchange, the angler continued, realizing the rule.
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Cap'n
Sawed-off Mouse Trap Delights Frugal Customer
A Reading Michigan hardware dealer cut a hole from a three-hole trap to reduce the price from ten to five cents. The farmer bought the modified trap, paid five cents, and left satisfied. The softened price sparked mixed feelings about customer generosity versus fair pricing.
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Reading
Mich
The Goblet of Death: A Heathen Serpent’s Warning
Dr Guthrie recounts a tale from the Nashville Christian Advocate about a sculpted goblet with a serpent fixed beneath its bottom. As wine pours and dregs are drawn, the serpent rises to symbolize guilt, remorse, and impending judgment haunting the sinner.
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Dr. Guthrie
Nashville Christian Advocate
Pianists Receive Passes from Distant Admirers
A letter from an invalid Englishwoman asks Paderewski to visit her home and play, offering 2.50 dollars. Similar notes were reported for Saint-Saens, including a provincial mother arranging a ball and offering 5 dollars plus return rail fare for piano music. LaGrange & Co advertise De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for burns and skin ailments.
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de Witt
LaGrange & Co
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