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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
2
The piece argues McKinley and Bryan symbolize party platforms, claiming voters know policies by party. It notes Kansas records a lone inmate at the state poor farm, once filled with the idle and hungry under Democratic rule, now reduced to one elder inmate amid state austerity.
Bradstreet reports show strong bank clearings across the Western, Northwestern, Southern, Southwestern and far Western states for May and for the first five months of the year. New York lags in May due to stock market dullness, while other regions report May clearings about 12 million dollars higher than last year.
The Democratic Boxers have left Washington and plan to campaign on the stump. The rest of the line predicts a 60,000 majority for McKinley and Roosevelt in the upcoming contest.
The piece accuses Democratic leaders of insincerity on the trust issue as they refused to join Republicans in backing a constitutional amendment. It claims they oppose destroying the trusts and keep them for campaign material.
With an available cash balance close to three hundred million dollars in the Treasury at Washington the nation's finances are viewed as stronger than in Cleveland era days when Carlisle sought to sell U S bonds in the London market at high rates.
The text notes a rise in per capita currency from 21.10 on July 1, 1896 to 26.91 on June 1 of the current year, an increase of 5.61 per person. It mentions Ohio's Republican attorney general pursuing trust prosecutions while New York City Democratic officials seek to shield trusts, illustrating differing methods.
On June 1, 1900 and July 1, 1896 the money in circulation stood at 2 074 687 871 and 1 505 434 966 dollars respectively. The Republican increase in four years amounted to 568 252 905 dollars.
A historical remark contends the Democratic party showed no sympathy toward brown men in the South, reflecting a partisan stance tied to regional racial policies and voter alignment.
The article warns that a major European conflict would cut off ships and devastate U.S. export trade, highlighting the nation’s heavy reliance on foreign shipping for foreign commerce and the peril to its economy.
Col Moss Wetmore, St. Louis millionaire, is selected as a delegate to the Kansas City convention. Wetmore is noted for his strong stance against wealth.
A humorous Exchange letter recounts an elderly man tearing down a bridge to use as reading material for advertisements. He claims poor sight and no spectacles, planning to read merchants’ notices by the fireside during long winter evenings.
Gen. Joe Wheeler finds it hard to serve his country and hold his place within the Democratic party as internal party tensions emerge.
The Philadelphia Times notes the phrase lacks dictionary support. It recounts Leonard Swett, ally of Lincoln, correcting a Pekin lawyer who used the line while discussing Gresham. Swett explains the term derives from an Algonquian word meaning a skank, but few use it correctly.
A New York Herald note explains the dry smoke as a method for inveterate smokers to reduce daily cigar intake. It suggests the unlit cigar held between the lips offers pleasure with fewer health risks and can serve as a stepping stone toward quitting, requiring perseverance before real enjoyment may mirror a true cigarette.
Ex governor George W. Peck of Wisconsin, author of Peck's Bad Boy, ran a small pineries weekly. Brick Pomeroy, editor of the Democrat in Lacrosse, offered him a job for 25 dollars weekly. Peck replied instantly to accept and urged no withdrawal.
A school scene features a bright student who explains islands and peninsulas using two glasses of liquid and a fly as the subject. He then notes many people hoard gold, hiding coins, reducing circulation by storing wealth.
The piece argues that advertising is essential to business success, with newspapers as the most effective channel. It urges targeted, honest ads that highlight unique strengths, prices, and specialties, advising focus in a single leading paper before expanding. It cites James Gordon Bennett Sr. on getting the news and making a dom fuss.
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