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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
4
The piece argues that prosperity under a gold regime is not due to party loyalty and warns that radical tariff shifts or financial policy changes disrupt trade and employment. It urges the Democratic Party to adopt progressive policies, abandon doomed issues like free silver, and pursue clear reforms to unite wage earners, businessmen, and investors.
An itinerant peddler speaks to a crowd in front of a saloon, arguing banks are for the rich and that the poor should have access to money through radical reforms such as free silver and free trade. Onlookers challenge his views as he proclaims a democratic mindset and imagined financial upheaval.
The piece notes Democratic senators debating a talking campaign to demand Philippine independence while Jim Richardson leads the Democratic wing to avoid a fight. It argues public opinion favors stopping territorial acquisitions but supports withdrawing only after the insurrection is crushed, highlighting concerns over organized capital growth.
The article argues that male church attendance suffers because sermons are dreary and doctrinal. It suggests moving sermons from church pulpits to more practical appeals and less factional church quarrels to attract men. It urges focusing on universal faith and the beacon of hope rather than rigid creeds.
An Evanston report questions whether laborers should receive a noon beer, noting workers quit without beer and many do not abstain. The writer argues self control lifts a man from common labor, promising a happy home and steady employment for those who give up bad habits. It challenges the idea that beer tobacco and swearing are essential to male happiness.
The piece argues that Democrats must offer real reforms beyond promises and parades to win wage earners. It contends Republicans boost trade and labor conditions, deters workers with families from drastic experiments, and warns against recycling Chicago and Kansas City platforms as democratic issues.
In a published interview, Senor Estrada Palma, future Cuban president, argues the United States should cut tariffs in half on Cuban sugar and tobacco. The piece critiques half tariffs as benefiting trusts and Cuban planters little, urging abolition of all duties on sugar and tobacco instead.
The text critiques J Pierpont Morgan for generosity seen as self-serving as he gifts 250000 to his office employer. It compares his influence and trust organizing profits to a legendary highwayman Claude Duval whose fortune was returned to victims to toast his health. The piece notes Morgan’s profits nearing a hundred million dollars over two years.
A critical examination argues that Divine worship should confine to prayer and song while denouncing Christian Science Dowieism and other paid prayer healers as humbugs. It questions God’s justice amid war disease and suffering and asserts moral strength through self prayer and intellect.
Advice lists remedies for bottle fed infants including more milk condensed milk watered milk and household mixtures. It suggests trying Scott's fluid growth product in the bottle as a measure for babies.
The passage asserts prayer and spiritual strength can cure bodily ills and remove evils. It urges seekers to discard church dogmas, kneel in sincerity, and seek Divine power from the fountain head rather than relying on human impartation.
A long, lanky man with fringe whiskers speaks as a self styled democrat. He argues for free silver and criticizes newfangled politics while opposing industry and offshore labor. He denies being a fool and says free silver would give money to all, leaving work for others to question.
The piece cites Carroll D. Wright arguing that combination is largely theoretical and should free public opinion from distrust. It contends that combinations enable escaping fierce competition, but warns that monopolistic control harms consumers and wage earners. The writer criticizes wage earners allying with capital, insisting public good requires competitive trade.
A veteran wage earner explains in a front porch style tale how a trust forms in a mill. He recalls being an independent foreman in a once successful mill that was overtaken by a New York trust. Expenses rise and wages fall as the trust tightens control, increasing costs for housing and daily life.
The author urges the Democratic Party to abandon dogmatic abuse and push live issues. It calls for a tariff overhaul by business experts, stronger anti trust laws, pure food protections, vigorous corporate taxation, and banning convict labor, arguing these reforms could energize voters and win power.
The text argues that saints do not exist among mortals, urges personal moral improvement, self restraint, and charity. It warns against unscrupulous pursuit of wealth, harmful habits, or excessive pursuits, and extols temperance and family happiness as true sources of peace. Wealth cannot buy inner peace or health.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will begin a series of investigations into recent railroad combinations in Chicago next week. Among them is the consolidation of the Hill and Merriman railroad systems. The piece questions granting a commission to curb industrial trusts reliant on interstate business, noting the Sherman Act as a model for prosecution.
Elkhart County Democrats regret the loss of Doctor C C Bower as district committee chairman. James C Fletcher of Starke County received the honor and is described as an active Democrat and capable organizer.
Reported results claim at least seven of thirteen districts elected free silver delegates last Thursday and predict the state committee will back white metal money. Observers say it is too early to form an opinion on the issue.
The piece argues that historic robber barons were rivaled by contemporary elites who use organized monopoly to exploit the public through high prices, likening present operators to aunt barons and describing a system of economic plunder.
The Zionist drive to buy Palestine and create a Jewish refuge faced limited support in the United States. Jewish Americans, though many prosperous, did not uniformly back the project or its promise for oppressed Hebrews.
In January a broad linen sale offers table linens napkins towels and spreads at the lowest prices yet. Items include Cotton Crash at 2c 24c and 3c per yard Linen Crash from 5c per yard plus bleached toweling 10c per yard 54 inch damask 20c yard 72 inch damask 45c yard and up Napkins from 50c per dozen and up Towels 5c 10c and up Pattern cloths and napkins of all sizes This sale covers the entire linen stock and runs through January only making it an annual buying opportunity.
Special January sale of muslin underwear for Ladies and Misses. Corset covers 10c to 3.50, short skirts 25c, long skirts 45c to 15.00, children’s drawers 8c, ladies drawers 15c to 3.00, chemise 25c to 4.50, night dresses 35c to 5.00. Best garments and styles shown with January only pricing.
An upcoming sale of embroidered goods and laces is announced to start on Monday in January. The notice invites buyers to view and purchase these handmade textiles during the event at the advertised location.
A special sale of wash dress goods begins Monday January 13 showing the newest wash fabrics for spring 1902.
Dr William F Peffley renowned chronic disease specialist will visit the Hotel Bucklen Elkhart each Thursday with office hours 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Many residents have not started treatment in November and the doctor extends free treatments and cures through January 1 to those in Elkhart and nearby areas.
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