Honest Money and a True Standard of Nalugs Theme
A Republican era essay debates the gold standard and monetary stability. William Jennings Bryan argues against a universal gold standard, condemning a single standard as dishonest and advocating a multiple standard linked to consumer prices. The piece cites Jevons and Chevalier, discusses purchasing power and debt repayment, and critiques gold’s volatility. Also notes hogs from Ohio for sale by Wm Sanderson of Elgin, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Laughlin
Jevons
Chevalier
It Works Both Ways In Debated Coinage
A fragmented letter argues against free coinage and calls for stopping gold coinage. It warns of British and American adventurers swapping lands and notes a Cedar Rapids boy who reportedly found $75 in dirt. The writer questions land productivity and par value of vast acreage, urging a symmetric critique of the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
Ben Sehori Trades Wagons in a Fateful Elgin Swap
A dealer named Ben Sehori traded his light wagon for another in a deal with a fish seller, leaving behind the elderly vehicle. The trader was pursued by authorities and urged to return to Elgin for a meeting with the local scales keeper. The man was caught Tuesday night and settled by paying costs and returning the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Schori
Existance
Ben
Ban
Sqhori
Schori
Elgin
Laren
Clermont Town Notes Return of Traveled Residents
Clermont notes list residents visiting, traveling and staying, including Travis from La Crosse Archie McKinley from Chicago and Miss Mamia Burke at home. Local visits by Dr Harrington of Eldorado, Miss Elizabeth Schnefers hosting Elkader friends, and Mrs Brown with grandson Zarl Becker at Arlington. Postmaster John Crowe appointed last Monday. Oswald of Elgin brick work. Miss Anna Green hosted by Miss Britner of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamia Burke
Nannie Crowe
Harrington
Eldorado
Berry
Elizabeth Schnefers
Elkader
Brown
Zarl Becker
Arlington
Graver
Harns Burke
Ebmin
Julia Nelson
Vida
Postville
Olosan
Dover Mills
White
West Union
C.F
A. G. Bosker
Oswald
Elgin
Mrs. McClellen
Dr. Hinkley Building
Mr. Britner
Independence
Anna Green
Prizes for Bright People Puzzle Attracts Contest Winners
A Chicago Premium Dept ad invites readers to solve a word puzzle that hides six flower names. Prizes include a gold filled American Watch, a diamond ring, and silverware. entrants must send full name, address, and a two cent stamp, with five yearly subscriptions requested if winners.
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Saud Today
Chicano Housewo
Journal Bldg
Chicago
Transfers filed week ending July 19 1807 Elgin lots 7 10 block 6
Transfers include CL Freiburzhaus to C W Nicklaus for Elgin block 6 lots 7 10 and Meir of John B Smith to Meloga Fishback for Maynard block 6 lot 80 with values cited. HR O Neal to Albert Zoutt undivided two sevenths of an estate and related undivided interest with dates and figures noted.
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Freiburzhaus
Nicklaus
Elgin
Meir
John B Smith
Meloga
Fishback
Maynard
HR O'Neal
Odu
Albert Zoutt
Dana Ned Sue
Marriage Licenses For Crandall Lehman Burrough Wagner
Fred Crandall and Mollie Lehman along with William Burrough and Katia Wagner have obtained marriage licenses from the county clerk. Local records note the couples plan nuptials in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Crandall
Mollie Lehman
William Burrough
Katia Wagner
Sheriff Sale Notice of Fayette County Iowa Auction
The Clerk of the District Court announces a special execution against W L Powers and others in favor of Iowa Mutual Building and Loan Association for 3619.96 with additional unsettled sums of 619.06 and 55.12 costs. The property description covers the east twenty five feet of lots 1 2 and 3 in block ten of Maynard in Fayette County. The sale to occur August 14, 1807 at 1 PM in front of the courthouse in West Union, Iowa. Deputy sheriff R. Trosas and A. L. Hooxrtas oversee the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fayetts County
Iowa
Iowa Mutual Building Snd Loan Association
W. L. Powers
Thera Rermins
Costa T
Maynard
Fayette
Towa
Court House
West Union
Town
Iowan
President Cleveland Intervenes For Gypsy Children On Glenwood Road
A Washington paper recounts President and Mrs. Cleveland driving near gypsy camps on Glenwood Road. When a driver began forcing the ragged children aside, Cleveland ordered a halt and urged the coachman to stop. The children collected their marbles, then thanked the president with grateful smiles as he moved on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Glenwood Road
Pnager
X rays and a boy seek hidden truths in digestion tale
An eccentric preacher of "Higminating" ideas consults a doctor to learn if X rays can reveal whose chicken he ate. A Gaston Transcript boy trusts rays to uncover secrets, while a thirteen year old with hip and other surgeries urges a mother to inspect a cat and stomach before any operation.
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Anggro
Severn
Poetic Mystery Letters Plague Firm Letterhead
The Minneapolis Journal reports a firm head noting anonymous unsigned letters sent over two weeks. A porter asks if the matter ends, while Mike suggests the sender may be unable to write his name, hinting at a desperate or anonymous correspondent.
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Vourrae
Mike
Minneapolis Journal
Plague Experts Laud Yersin Vaccine Claim
Prominent English authorities including Lord Lister and Professor Frankland endorse Doctor Yersin's anti-toxin as the true plague virus and praise his vaccination method as effective for prevention and cure.
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England
Lord Lister
Professor Frankland
Yersin
Portrait Sketch of James Seymour the Noted Horse Painter
Short sketch recalls James Seymour born 1702 in London who rose to fame for horse portraits. He painted a Sussex Duke of Somerset room and once joked to the Duke about kinship. The duke dismissed him, then sought his return when no English painter matched his work. The tale ends with Seymour affirming royal kinship through fame.
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James Seymour
London
Duke of Somerset
Seymour
Sussex
Graces
England
Fine shooting gallery outfit for sale or rent
A shooting gallery set with three targets and three rifles is offered for rent or sale at a very low price by STORHR'S PHARMACY in Elgin Iowa. Also notices advertise Iowa Baptist Sunday School Assembly at Iowa Falls July 27 to August 10 with Central Railroad ticket sale at one and one third fare. Iowa Falls praised for camping and Baptist Assembly grounds along the Iowa River. For details contact Rev. J. W. Cooks at Iowa Falls or J. F. Merny in Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storhr’s Pharmacy
Elgin
Iowa
Iowa Baptist Sunday School Assembly
Iowa Falls
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Towa Falls
Baptist Assembly
Iowa River
W. Cooks
Manchester
Town
JF. Merny
Pasy
Ag’t
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Chris Jroser, Jr
Clermont
Satis
Mies
Mbe
Megga Solo
Stehr
Pharmacy
George Heller
Elgin Echo
Elgin and North
Nuon
Ainsworth
Ekglage Mall
Mitten
Advin
Honona
Wim. Sanderson
Ohio
I. C
Sandergon
Elgin Jowa
Ben Sehori
Mr. Travis
la Crosse
Archie McKinley
Sandy McKnley
Ames
Sheriff's Sala
Hte
R. Trosas
A. L. Hooxrtas
Said County
Giubert Thorson
Lowo Os Pale
Thalns Dolng South
Freigut
Benpera
Mouton
Pat
B. Schori & CO
Myin
Tow
S. J. Creenley
Doge
Port
John Fale
Joan Fars
Prop
Scott
Scoty & Bowne
New York
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