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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1896
Page
1
Tammany Hall backs the Chicago ticket and plans a large gathering to ratify the nomination of William Jennings Bryan for president and Arthur Sewall for vice president.
The passage suggests Republicans may oppose tariffs this fall while the public focuses on monetary policy, with strong support for free silver and enthusiasm for the stance.
The piece warns that Republicans confront a decisive fall election with rising influence of silver faction allies. It cautions against hope for a quick windfall, predicting more silver supporters on Election Day than currently exist.
The county convention on Saturday drew a small crowd and a largely orderly meeting. With opposition to the gold standard Republicans aimed at Bryan and Sewall, a union of all silver forces on the county ticket appears likely.
The Stour City Tribune quotes McKinley proposing self tax payments by citizens to support the rich magnates whose factories run despite uncertain profits. The piece frames the idea as a remedy for hard times benefiting the wealthy class.
The Iowa Republican state convention resolves that the silver dollar as legal tender from the nation's founding until 1873 should have the coinage law suspended then repealed at the earliest opportunity and that silver be made with gold a legal tender for all debts public and private.
The regular state convention will meet in Ottumwa on Wednesday of next week to nominate state officers and presidential electors. It will likely be dominated by the silver faction, though opposing elements may appear and stir up trouble.
The Sound Money Democrats of Iowa led by L. M. Martin of the Illinois Central railroad issued a call for a conference of sound money Democrats at Des Moines on Tuesday August 4 at 2 PM to plan a state convention.
Fairfield was alive with free silver advocates last Saturday as crowds filled the streets. Groups discussed the silver question at every turn, signaling a campaign of intense enthusiasm from Democrats and silver supporters.
In Ohio A. S. McClure of Wooster the Republican nominee for seventeenth district repudiates the St Louis gold platform and endorses free coinage. The piece suggests McKinley may follow suit before the campaign ends to win on free coinage.
Opinion cites Mr. Bryan as a character driven, prudent leader while noting partisan shifts. It argues Democrats distrust Republican judgments and accuses both parties of flip flopping on issues like Grover Cleveland and free coinage.
Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles. This medicine is said to aid loss of appetite, constipation, headaches, fainting spells, nervousness, insomnia, and dizziness by strengthening the organs. Health and strength are promised with a one dollar price at Clarke's drug store.
Gen Geo. B. Gordon will support Bryan and Sewall, though he opposes free silver. The endorsement signals party alignment while acknowledging Harperite concerns over monetary policy.
Democrats claim a sweeping victory in Alabama as Republicans and fused populists concede. The final tally shows a substantial lead with a 40,000 to 50,000 majority, signaling a decisive political shift.
The passage argues that silver's falling value since 1873 is not due to production levels. It notes long term ratios of silver and gold output, the persistence of coinage ratios, and shows that after silver was demonetized production and relative values shifted, implying demonetization caused depreciation.
The article critiques gold standard advocates for showing people Mexican dollars as a lesson. It argues silver parity remains key, noting 1873 demonetization harmed balance and that gold has risen in value. It claims free coinage would not fix issues and cites global monetary systems and U.S. power.
Condensed testimony from Chas. B. Hood Columbus Ohio and J. D. Brown Ft Wayne Ind. attests to Dr Kings New Discovery as an unmatched cough remedy. F Merrill Baldwinsville Mass and Mrs Hemming Chicago praise its reliability for curing coughs and relieving croup with free trial at Clarke's drug store.
Washington report notes signs the gold craze waning in the east as Bryan Sewall supporters grow, with Democrats unified in the Midwest and key states like Michigan and Ohio in flux. Faulkner predicts a sweeping Democratic victory while northern bolters align with Bryan. Minnesota backs the ticket as McKinley faces party splits over currency.
The Sioux City Tribune argues ex Governor Boies misled Democrats with a platform he would have supported in Chicago. It says he dodged the silver question, urged harmony, and pressured others, while failing to align with party duty. The paper calls his stance sincere but misguided by silver extremists.
A testimonial proclaims Simmons Liver Regulator as the best helper for health. quoted: R. R. Strange of Lake City Florida says heavy liver trouble found quick relief with Simmons Liver Regulator. The quote invites readers to consider the product for torpid liver and overall well being.
An advertisement promotes a salve claimed to cure bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and chapped hands with guaranteed satisfaction or a refund. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Geo. D. Clarke.
Geo W James argues in Cincinnati Enquirer that choosing between gold only and gold and silver money will set price levels for wheat corn wool and all products. He explains how silver standard affects foreign exchange and farmer wages and warns that double to single standard shifts will depress prices and harm labor, producers, and merchants.
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