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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1896
Page
1
The ticket lists William J. Bryan for President and Arthur Sewall for Vice President. L. H. Karr of Clark is named as Secretary of State.
The article lists candidates Auditor Frank P. Mowery Clerk Hiram Angstead Recorder J E Hague County Attorney J F Ready and Board member George Whitmore. It notes Democrat claims in Ohio and a strong Bryan movement while McKinley and Palmer supporters face splits among Palmer Democrats and others.
John C Sheehan leader of Tamany declares he will stake his reputation as leader and political prophet on New York granting its electoral vote to Bryan.
The passage suggests McKinley would have delivered free silver speeches throughout the campaign and cited past speeches and letters to prove lifelong support for free coinage if the St. Louis platform had endorsed it.
In the district last year the Democratic governor vote was 12 905 and the Populist 2 129 total 15 034 while the Republican vote was 14 407. With complete fusion this year the Democratic nominee loses ground because the combined populist and independent support boosted the opposing side and likely surpasses the Democratic tally.
R. H. Kleinschmidt of Helena Montana offers to pay 1.10 dollars per ounce in gold coin for 100000 dollars of silver as soon as W J Bryan becomes president and signs a free unlimited silver coinage bill at a 16 to 1 ratio.
The Iowa democratic state committee filed a protest with the secretary of state against permitting the bolting democrats to run under the name National Democratic Party. It is believed state officers will rule in favor of the bolting ticket and the next step would be court action.
Rev D M Ross presents an intimate profile of Ian Maclaren describing his early ministry and pulpit oratory. The piece traces his career before authorship and outlines his literary methods. It includes portraits residences and Drumtochty views.
Alderman James L. Francis of Chicago praises Dr King’s New Discovery as an ideal panacea for coughs colds and lung complaints after five years of use in his family. Rev. John Burgess of Keokuk Iowa a Methodist minister for 50 years endorses it for speedy relief. Free bottle offer at Geo D Clarke’s drug store.
The October Midland Monthly presents Grant in uniform on its cover and launches Col. John W. Emerson's Grant's Life in the West. The first installment asserts the author's strong knowledge of Grant and his career, urging readers to start with this work.
The Kimball South Dakota Graphic argues electing McKinley will trigger tougher years ahead. It claims McKinleyism offers no relief and even party inaction on tariffs would worsen overproduction, factory closures, urban distress, reduced revenues, and more bond issues.
Benjamin Folsom, cousin of Mrs Cleveland and U S consul at Sheffield, criticizes current gold policy and U S finance under the administration. He argues Bryan represents the broad democratic majority and accuses bankers of hoarding gold to delay bond sales. He predicts continued Republican policy and no relief under the next administration.
The excerpt from J. S. Clarkson at Denver on January 10, 1895 argues for a western backed bid for presidential power, calls for a bimetallic 16 to 1 monetary ratio, and criticizes Cleveland era bankers. It warns that 1897 will show the people’s preference for a free coinage president over a stock exchange president.
A 1040 to 1840 overview claims England sustained Mc Kinley protection, with over 300 protected bills. It cites 1840 and 1877 statistics on wealth by class, noting shifts toward middle class growth and reduced rich wealth after moving to free trade. The passage argues protection benefits nobility and privileged manufacturers.
One Minute Cough Cure is billed as speedy and safe treatment for asthma bronchitis and coughs plus colds. Bradshaw & Thoma promote the remedy as a dependable, fast acting solution.
The Tribune announces a temporary subscription cut to one dollar per year in advance from September 1 for four months. Existing unpaid balances at 1.50 will be collected at the old rate, with arrears paying one year in advance to gain the new rate. If reader numbers grow enough, the lower receipts may be sustained beyond December 31.
By settling overdue subscriptions you can start immediately to receive the lower rate. The notice emphasizes prompt payment to gain the discount.
An open letter to Major McKinley argues Bryan’s election is practically assured. The World notes fusion with silver forces swells Democrat and Populist gains, expanding solid gains for silver and threatening McKinley with a hostile, entrenched political power across states and the Senate.
A Worthington editor lauds Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation and headaches and a superior general tonic. Mrs Annie Stehle of Chicago recovered from fatigue poor digestion and backache after six bottles, priced 50 cents and 1.00, available at Geo D Clarkes drug store.
Editorial from 1895 tracing how the Sherman act and McKinley bill passed through Republican votes in Congress. It argues the silver compromise and tariff acts caused the 1893 panic, crediting the Chicago Tribune confession as proof of bargain and sale among Republicans to secure pro silver and protectionist measures.
A Chicago commissioner argues salaried workers face wage purchasing losses under bimetallism, while farmers gain. he links wage declines to the migration from farming, college enrollments by farmers' sons, and reduced credit conditions as banks raise note discounts. The letter stresses broad economic interdependence and lender behavior.
A writer argues wages have fallen over twenty years as employers cut salaries and replace staff with cheaper labor. He claims price rises depend on demand, not wage hikes, and warns of broader economic shifts if the rural population returns to farming. The piece critiques bimetallism and predicts bond issuance to pay gold interest.
The writer warns disaster if the Republican ticket wins, notes six years of study on the financial question, and observes strong labor support but fear of obstructed discussion. The C M St P railroad bans distributing free silver literature on trains or stations, targeting news agents and stirring charges of anarchy.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises cure of piles with money refunded if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box. Sold by Geo. D. Clarke.
An ad in the column urges prompt use of One Minute Cough Cure to prevent serious illnesses like pneumonia bronchitis and consumption. It promotes Bradshaw and Thoma as sellers and highlights the product as a lifesaving remedy.
The advertisement claims overwhelming proof that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures diseases caused by impure blood. It asserts a perfect, permanent remedy with numerous cures achieved after other preparations failed.
An old advertisement promises Hood's Pills relieve liver complaints biliousness jaundice indigestion and headaches. The copy claims a quick cure and general health benefits for a wide range of digestive and associated symptoms.
I T Flint argues the current gold standard harms the American home and urges unlimited coinage to restore parity with gold. He claims silver can sustain a true hundred cent dollar and criticizes Republicans for opposing bi metallicism and British influence in Congress.
The remark asserts if England rejects bimetallic payments or acceptance of American currency, all bills can be settled under the contract and the parties quit. The statement declares Americans, aside from McKinley men, are too gritty to be bulldozed.
A political speech condemns tying government to gold as a standard. It argues for silver as equal money, decries gold scarcity, and urges mint expansion and greenbacks to alleviate trade shocks, claiming free silver would sustain debt payments and economic stability.
A discussion notes that European gold believers claim the United States, a silver producer, demonetizes and debases silver to influence public opinion. The text then remarks on the strangeness of the argument.
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