Democratic Ticket Announces 1900 State Slate
Four President William J. Bryan for President with Arthur Sewall as Vice President. State nominees include L. H. Karr for Secretary of State, W. Davis for Auditor, Wm J. Boles for Attorney General, Amos Steckel for Railroad Commissioner long term, and Thomas J. Denison for Railroad Commissioner short term.
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WM. J. Boles
Sioux
Lon
Amos Steckel
Davis
Railrad
Thomas J. Denison
Fayette
Local Races and Quotes Highlight Election Page
In Congressional seats LABERT M CASEY leads, with COUNTY roles listed for Auditor FRANK P MOWERY Clerk HIRAM ANGSTEAD Recorder J E HAGUE County Attorney J F READY and Board member GEORGE WHITMORE. Historic quotes on money and race appear among the notices.
Convincing Argument Tactics in Bryan Debate
The passage notes tactics used against Bryan, labeling him as a popocrat and, if that fails, an anarchist. It frames these as rhetorical slurs rather than substantive critique. The emphasis remains on ad hominem labeling within political confrontation.
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Bryan
Popocrat
Money Talks Cannot Vote With Australian Ballot
The saying money talks is challenged as money cannot influence vote casting under the Australian ballot system. The piece notes that financial influence does not equate to voting power in this context.
Government by the people or the syndicates
A public question contrasts a government controlled by syndicates with one that serves the people, presenting a stakes choice between elite influence and democratic governance. It frames the issue as a battle for political legitimacy and civic accountability.
Palmer and Buckner to Speak in Fairfield Thursday
Palmer and Buckner, candidates for president and vice president as gold Democrats, are billed to appear in Fairfield on Thursday October 29 about one o clock in the afternoon.
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Palmer
Buckner
Fairfield
Money control and the choice between McKinley and Bryan
The piece contrasts two paths for the nation. It argues that voters must decide whether to let moneyed syndicates regulate finances or pursue industrial freedom. It urges support for Bryan to oppose syndicate rule and debt captivity.
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Europe
McKinley
Bryan
Republicans Split Over Gold and Silver Standard
The 1892 platform backed both gold and silver as standard money. This year the gold standard must be kept until foreign nations aid removal. A Republican who once favored both standards cannot now back foreign dictates and will vote for Bryan to restore silver without any nation’s aid.
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Bryan
McKinley
Ohio
Blaine
John H. Gear
Harrison
Congress
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Coughs Says Several Endorsements
Condensed testimony from Chas B Hood Columbus Ohio confirms Dr Kings New Discovery as a superior cough remedy. J D Brown Ft Wayne Indiana attests two year cough cured by the product. B F Merrill Baldwinsville Massachusetts praises its reliability and usefulness over doctors. Mrs Hemming Chicago keeps it on hand for instant relief from croup. Free trial bottles at Clarke's drug store.
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Chas. B. Hood
Columbus
Ohio
DeWitts Little Early Risers: a remedy for constipation
Chronic constipation is described as painful and dis agreeable and life shortening. It deranges the system causes sick headache bad breath and poisons the blood. It can be readily overcome by DeWitt s Little Early Risers. These little pills are great regulators. Brad shaw Thoma.
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DeWitt
Bradshaw & Thoma
Batavia parade mottoes mock Republican ranks
The Batavia club carried mottoes mocking the party’s decadence with lines like Who are you Who are we We are the people from Batavia This is no lie this is no bluff Vote for McKinley and you'll all have stuff.
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Batavia
McKinley
Inventor of the 50 cent dollar eyes bold schemes
A man linked to the so called 50 cent dollar touts experiments with a white black bird and hints at building a red hot iceberg if the Republican campaign committee offers support. His genius is credited with staving off what he claims would be a collapse of the gold standard campaign with international annex.
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Republican Campaign Committee
International Annex
Industrial independence is the winning issue this year
The article contrasts 1776 political independence with 1776 style victory and predicts industrial independence will win as a major issue this year. It underscores a faith in decisive progress and national self sufficiency through industry.
McKinley silver policy urged by Bryan supporters
The passage argues that relief will not come from Europe or from the senate under the current leadership. It contends that electing Bryan and silver supporters in Congress will hasten the restoration of silver and stabilize business, claiming the issue will eventually arise and be beneficial for the nation.
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McKinley
Europe
United States Senate
Bryan
Bryan Campaign Reflections on Faith and Civic Duty
The author condemns profane banners in a Jefferson County GOP procession on October 22, urging voters to think independently. They argue Bryan represents righteous causes for the western farmers and the common people against moneyed and corporate influence, urging conscience and self-guided voting.
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Bryan
Jefferson County
Ingersoll
West
Indianapolis
Electric Bitters advertised for female complaints relief
A Clarke's drug store promotion touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting spells nervous sleeplessness melancholy and dizzy spells. It promises health and strength with a 50 cent to 1.00 price point and urges readers to try the medicine now.
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Clarke’s Drug Store
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Fast Cough Relief
An ad touts Speed and safety from the age claiming the One Minute Cough Cure acts rapidly and reliably to cure asthma bronchitis coughs and colds. Bradshaw Thoma is listed as the source.
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Bradshaw & Thoma
Harness Stock Picks from Lewis and Black
A concise note highlights a favorable harness stock selection from Lewis and Black, suggesting solid prospects for investors seeking disciplined wagering growth and market insight from veteran analysts.
Fullen Letter Details Democratic Loyalty and 1886 Race
Mr Fullen declares he opposes Bryanism free silver and related issues and backs Palmer and Buckner. He asks Fairfield Tribune to publish his full position, noting The Tribune supports Bryan and criticizing McKinley in the 1886 campaign.
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Fullen
the Tribune
C. D. Fullen
Chas. McElroy
Fairfield Tribune
Fairfield
Lowa
Bryan
Palmer
Buckner
Jefferson County
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Chas. D, Fullen
Keokuk
Iowa
Tribune
Fairfield Ledger
Fo Tee Fullen
McKinley
Rampart
Wobbler
Silver to coinage and western voters in 1896
The article argues for remonetizing silver, citing James F. Wilson’s Ottumwa 1880 speech and urging Iowa Republicans to support silver to expand circulation. It warns McKinley era influences, favors Bryan to empower the western states, and explains voting strategy for split tickets and straight tickets.
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the Tribune
Fairfield
James F. Wilson
First National Bank
Wilson
Iowa
Ottumwa
United States
Towa
How to Mark the Ballot in Iowa Seven Tickets on Ballot
The guide explains the Iowa ballot will be twenty two by twenty four inches with seven tickets. Voters should study a sample, mark only the circle at the head of a ticket for a straight vote, fold and submit. A mixed vote allows crosses in circles and squares before chosen names on other tickets.
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Sam Clark
Congress
Mr. Casey
Mr. Mowery
Bryan
Iowa
The Personality of Bryan and McKinley
A column contrasts the two presidential candidates Bryan and McKinley, praising Bryan for clear policy stance, leadership, and endurance while characterizing McKinley as a polished speaker with uncertain positions on key issues. The piece notes McKinley’s past votes on silver and tariff shifts, and references historical views of the McKinley Bill and allied figures.
Backlen's Arnica Salve Advertises Universal Cures
An 19th century ad touts Backlen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and offers the product at 25 cents per box through Geo D Clarke.
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Geo
D. Clarke
Bishop Worthington Blames Free Education for Farmer Decline
Episcopal Bishop Worthington of Omaha says the free education system harms farmers by encouraging sons with little ability to seek urban opportunities. He argues overeducation drains the farms while neglecting rural needs. Bryan rebuked the claim, calling it a cruel misstatement about farmers and education.
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Episcopal
Omaha
New York
Worthington
Nebraska
House of Bishops
Episcopal Church
Bryan
Monmouth
Wm. J. Bryan
Bishop Worthington
Neb
Farmer Boys
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