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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1894
Page
2
In a wartime era tone the piece rails about Speaker Reed and the era’s politics. It notes Grover Cleveland’s rumored wealth from speculation and mocks rumors about Jerry Simpson’s gout. It cites the New York Press attributing hardship and smokeless mills to the era’s malaise rather than populism.
An opinion piece argues the Democratic Party under Cleveland failed fiscally before the war and accuses it of debt by borrowing and mismanagement. It claims the tariff raised revenues but harmed industry, cites large deficits, and predicts dire consequences if power remains with the party. The piece condemns the party's leaders and political conduct.
The annual treasury review sent to Congress highlights rising expenditures, the need for reform of the currency system, and the quest to stabilize finances through new debt and reserve management. It discusses gold reserves, potential bonds, and the impact on public credit amid economic strain.
The eleventh annual Civil Service Commission report defends exam questions as practical and relevant, notes improved law observance at larger post offices, and cites a nonpolitical railway mail service. It also highlights ship subsidies comparisons and argues for changes in registry laws. The New York Stewart syndicate completes gold payment into the sub treasury for a $50 million bond issue and outlines totals across principal, premium, and interest.
Forest fires sweep across Arkansas in the vicinity of Arkansas City and Camden, destroying timber and grazing land with no rain for months. A colored family of six perished fleeing the flames, while other farms and livestock suffer heavy losses as residents evacuate. John Burns arrives in New York. labor leaders greet him in a public welcome. The ad copy touts Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy and King’s New Discovery for ailments, including digestive disorders and piles, with testimonials and shopping details.
A local note from W. M. Smith urges readers to consider an elegant assortment of toilet articles for Christmas gifts. The items are described as both useful and ornamental, suitable for recipients this season.
Santa will spend time with shoppers through Christmas, presenting a wide range of goods at substantial discounts. The store features fine towels table sets satin linen cloths and napkins stamping linens Hemingway silk floss ribbons furs muffs boas child and head wear including a 25 cent zephy fascinator and a 41 dollar wool shawl with silk hood and veil.
A local shop reports booming wrap sales this season with complete stock in cloth and fur goods. Cloth garments from last year offered at 3.50, dark values 38 to 16.50, featuring large sleeves. Children's long wraps closing in, shoppers urged to see selections.
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