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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
8
In a Cheyenne newspaper editorial, the writer attacks Taft for hedging on Chicago platform planks and contrasts it with the Democratic platform. The piece asserts Bryan embodies the Democratic message and advocates for representative government against Republican corporate influence.
The ticket lists President William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska and Vice President John Worth Kern of Indiana. Wyoming electors John H. Ward Andrew M'micken and B. G. Rogers. Also named is Representative in Congress Hayden M. White of Johnson County.
Senator Aldrich, head of the currency commission, asserts no new currency legislation is needed and defends the Aldrich-Vreeland act as adequate. He is described as Wall Street’s Senate voice, shaping policy while opposing further reform. The piece warns of eastern banking dominance and urges public awakening against Aldrich's influence.
Attorney General Bonaparte warns national banks in Oklahoma that continuing to use the state guaranty law to benefit depositors could be just cause for charter forfeiture. He notes prior failures to revoke New York bank charters for similar violations and accuses banks of overextending loans and risky speculation.
A collection of editorial quips and remarks covers rain clouds, bread happiness, the Rockefeller decision, Bryan and Taft jibes, baby wealth in Pittsburg, climate woes, and campaign notes. Obaldia’s Panama election is noted, Tillman travels to Africa for the campaign.
A statewide Democratic appeal urges support for William Jennings Bryan and principles such as bank depositor security and opposition to immigration from the Orient. It calls for donations from plain people, rejects corporate contributions, and names D. N. Stickney as state chairman with remittance directions to Hen J. Fr. Osborne in Denver.
A collage of humorous quips from late 19th to early 20th century papers features a canvasser seeking the lady of the house, a cook’s day out reply, a wife’s club joke, a betting exchange over Bryan, barber banter, a suitor’s odds on marriage, a practical cape joke, and a joke about lost rent.
A historical physician notes complexion and teeth reflect personal pride and refinement, arguing they indicate health and upbringing. He claims beauty stems from bright complexions and pearly teeth, and urges treatment, advertising Dr. B. H. Sweatt, up-to-date dentist at Bresnaham Block, 1617% Ferguson Street.
A collection of quirky quips references Chicago summer heat and social quirks. Notes mention airship fire insurance and prostration records in Chicago, a New York judge and a rooster injunction, Hearst and Gompers, a royal mail coat delaying surgery, a Jake breeze easing Chicago, lake effect in winter, Boston authorities setting 10 pm closing time for porch toasts, and a cheeky aside to Mabel.
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