Silver Purchase Act Foretells Government Currency Shift
The document outlines the Sherman Silver Purchase Act and debates on maintaining parity between gold and silver. It discusses treasury purchases of silver bullion, redemption of notes, and potential impacts on the U S gold reserve, with warnings about financial instability and international confidence. It calls for a cautious approach to preserve currency value and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hue
Treasuries
Hoover
United States
Weld
Mountibe
Coeb
Ted
Treasury
Athens
Secretary of the Treasury
Phaiheaeh
Snes Tie Decessaary
Dalatiens
Uniter
Stites
Tremsaby
Staten
Bern
Bari
Rein Barsrinsat
Theasur
TATE
Overs National Bank
Sud
Justice to All and Pension Reforms Under Reynolds Policy
Assistant Secretary Reynolds outlines administration policy on wartime pensions, noting continuation of Raum’s reforms, establishment of a Pension Office board of revision, and commitment to equal treatment under the 1890 act. He emphasizes suspensions limited to misclaims and promises thorough future examinations while defending the integrity of the pension system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
John Moleynolds
Judge Slagle
Plateburg
Bennett
Secretary of the Interior
Raum
Psv2. Ie
Washington Border
Pensions
Val
Buseey
Henry N. Weike
Pension Bureau
Department
Bureau
Pension Office
Benjamin Harrison
Cor Micsionera
Peniand
Charles Fosters Failure and Bank Collapse Report
A historic notice describes Charles Foster as a former congressman and official amid a bank collapse. It details overdrafts totaling over 161 thousand dollars, with assets far under liabilities, and lists other bank staff with depleted funds. The narrative blends financial ruin with local social notes and a tonic advertisement.
Our Dear Cousins And Tell of the Weather and News
Local notes report Alvin Jones bitten by a copperhead but recovering. Norah Thompson visits Jo B Johnson's Hill after harvest. Miss Eliza Treaton returns from Bloomfield to spend Sunday with parents. Misses Lilly Dobbins and Lydia Plater seen on the streets Tuesday. Rosa McCain of Cleonfield visits Miss Mary Seaton Saturday night. John Johnson reports a horse bite incident. Mr Straley seen on the street. Basket meeting at Pearson's grove last Sunday. Joseph Ockerman and family make a trip to Bloomfield. Liszl Groves seen frequently on the streets. Thresher sounds in the distance. Churchgoers attend Grove services Saturday and Sunday. Lant Heaton can play baseball again after trimming. Albert Allen goes to Bloomfield Saturday. Promote health with Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills by mail from Hood & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Hill Side
Friendship Dell
Ida Brighton
Gosport
Chicago
Jake Speillnger
Nebora Dobbins
Bedford
Lily Dobbins
Dresden
Will Maxwell
Daulton McLaughlin
Pearson's Grove
Mises Annas
Pheba Jones
Park
Tate Jones
John Dobbins
Drake Overman
Sally Dobbins
Lyaia Plater
Mer
John Edwards
Ojon
Broomfield
Heaton
Coen School
The
Grove
Excellen Times
Will Groves
Eliza Jones
David Lucan
Lilly Dobbins
Charley West
Kansas City
Walnut Grove
Alvin Jones
Norah Thompson
Jo. B. Johnson
Hill
Eliza Treaton
Bloomfield
Lydia Plater
Rosa McCain
Cleonfield
Mary Seaton
Hia Muetash
Albert Allen
Local Notes From Broomfield and Nearby
John F Mees and 8 W Jarvis attend Broomfield. Wm Tall ey reports a sick child. Shorter’s wife shows slight improvement. Edwards will move to Pleasantville with family. Shirts of Sandbourn moves here to tend grandmother funeral at Shoals. Linnerman heads to Germany soon. Wingate Benham visit World’s Fair. Wallace Dye moved to Bedford. Hill to open barber shop there. John Hill family dined with John Davidson. Mrs T Haver ill. C E Claywell brick kiln producing bricks for sale. M B church to be redecorated. John Mo Ross Emma Rosa G Antibus and Miss Sadie Bogard return from World’s Fair. Dr Mullane mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Mees
W. Jarvis
Broomfild
Talley
Shorter
Ho Edwards
Pleasantville
de. Shirts
Sandbourn
Shoals
Ro Linnerman
Germany
Wingate
William Benham
Wallace Dye
Bedford
Hill
John Hill
Sandborn
John Davidson
T. Haver
C. E. Claywell
M. B
John Mo Ross
Emma_ Rosa
G. Antibus
Sadie Bogard
Dr. Mullane
Salve ad for cuts heals bruises and eruptions
An advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and more with a money back guarantee. It sells for 25 cents a box and lists S Stalcup and Miss Lula Skemp among local names. The item also notes Miss Eltie Burke visiting and J N Damerard family from Burns City visiting on Sunday while Wm A Hanna of Coal City visits relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Stalcup
Lula Skemp
Eltie Burke
Ce . J
Local Bloomfield and Cass County Notes and Ads
Bloomfield visitors include Paris King and Miss Elle Burke with Anna Stone while families and neighbors such as Bruce Langton and Mrs Mary Jollitt are noted in Cass County. Local interests mention a heading factory suspension, Stink resorts cited, and a Persuasive appeal to sulphate caperas for privies. Readers are invited to acquire a souvenir from the World’s Columbian Exposition by sending stamps and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jarmison
Mbass
Paris King
Bloomfield
John Shirts
Mr. Fulsom
Stink Resorts
Frank J. Os. Whittaker
DJ. Laughlin
Gloomfield
Elle Burke
Anna Stone
Cass County
Nebraska
Mellory
Bruce Langton
Lyons
Mary Jollitt
Daviess County
Vicker
Jack Largent
Web Huff
Marion Lay and Sons
Burns
Meansville
Pobbins
Posey County
County Institute
Mattie Street
Alice Clark
Pleasant North Taylor
Ain Blourbelt
H. E. Beck Len & Co
Chicago
Lil
Local Notes From Clover Valley and Nearby Areas
Clover Valley resident George Brandon visits, Uncle Gus Ferguson comments on a truth about Cart Llinwockar, Union Church attendance noted, Miss Cora Sexson visits with Miss Craggie Miller. Oscar Hodge plans move, Theo Carmichael’s Alice Hudson involved, Rosa and Ella Freeman sick with measles. Hood’s Sarsaparilla endorsement cited by Joe Falk and sister amid varied health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brandon
Clover Valley
Theo, Carmichael
Gus Verguson
Union
Mies Kila Bagard
Cora Sexson
Chestnut
Craggie Miller
Neb
Oscar Hodge
Hans Rumple
Lyons
Theo
Carmichael
Alice Hudson
Rosa
Ella Freeman
Joe Falk
Rain Needed to Moist the Hills and Village News
Reverend Hugh Stackhouse visits near Indianapolis and watches over his farm while relatives and friends gather. Local residents attend Walkera Chapel quarterly meeting. Miss Myrtle Smith and Miss Iva Smith visit from Bloomfield. Stalcup the Bloomfield drummer calls on Friday. Temperance program Saturday night praised. Dr King’s New Discovery offered free samples via S. Stalcup’s Drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Stackhouse
Indianapolis
Hhia
Walkera Chapel
A. J. Haltzclaw
Myrtle and
Iva Smith
Bloomfield
Missy Lexie Tribby
Wrs Stalcup
Dr. King
HLM Bucklen & Co
Chicago
S. Stalcup
Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Local Endorsements
An odd clipping promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a claim of payments for cure outcomes. It lists names such as F. O. Hatfeld and E. W. Edington and mentions a Toledo firm KF J Cheney Co. A notary swears to a December date and a Toledo address appears for product testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Clksty & Co
Toteda
Drugeisty
Wheat Rowing Dominates Farm Day News Orders
Local notes mention Jerry Workman’s illness and Mire Jerome Sparks traveling to assist her sick father, Viola Watson, as Beckie Sparks hosts. Tulip residents Grace Herr and Adil Osborn pass through town, with Davin Kordd and Mitch Sparks visiting Worthington. Chas Abrams invites his parents as tabernacle event draws a crowd. Torrs Pus referenced for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Workman
Jerome Sparks
Viola Watson Asas
Beckie Sparks
Maud Terrell
Cgrrace Hlerr
Adil Osborn
Davin Kordd
Mitch Sparks
Worthington
Chas. Abrams
Intestig
Tabernacle Base
Man Claims Cholera Cure for Poultry with 25 Cent Feed Additive
Leonard of Benna Vista Indiana says he cured cholera in his flock using a 25 cent package of Dead Shot sold to prevent hog and chicken cholera. He reports no further trouble since treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Benna Vista
Ind
Local notices and rumors echo World’s Fair trips and pensions
The paper lists residents traveling to the World's Fair including Fred J. Jessup and Joseph McKissick and notes a rumor about pensions being stopped. It mentions local figures like J. W. Middleton selling Singer machines, Luther Solliday’s town herd contract, and various visits, illnesses, and minor events in Bloomfield and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Jessup
John Switz
Terre Haute
Baum
Tusey
Busey
David Kilinger
Mairplay
Will Cavins
Bloom
Joseph Gh. McKissick
KE. Crook
Albany
Mira Frank Owen
Dedford
Chas
Munich
Clay City
Frank Jean
Bloomfight
Singer
J. W. Middleton
Worthington
Luther Solliday
Will Wolf
Jas J
English
Claud Fess
Lorenzo Keen
Tudianpolis
Tarna
Samuel Spitze
D. Carmichael
Maddox
Lyons
Sanday
Shelbyville
Dick Wall
J. W. Mideton
Linton
Mfg. Co
Quey Wilson
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Sahel Preetice
Steve Vie Gehein
Bates
Ietiaatiesssee
Wales
Mmenwdreen
Oie
Cleveland
Pano
Reynolds
Noble
Correcong & Business
Joan M Reysolps
Colorado
Ely
Denver
W. A. Hover
Tecan
Michael Hart
Geo
W. Hoyt
Cheyenne
Wyaul
Charles Foster
Foster
Itmense
Fostoria
Koster & Co
John E. Wilkinson
Foster Bank
Thst
Simmons Liver Regulator
Simone Liver
Hamlins
Frank M’keen
C. C. Oakey
Richland Cross
Lood
Hood
OT Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Bucklen
Scotland
Hobbisville
Army of Friends
Solsberra
Owensbrurg
Pat O'Donnell
Bloomington
F.om. Hatfeld
E. W. Edingington
Koleen
Marion Graham
Sictie Graham
Lucas Cousin
Prask J. Cileney
J Cheney & Co
Dodge
Toledo
Frank J. Cheney
A.D
Shad
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Startford City
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