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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1896
Page
2
The Freeport Daily Journal from December 5 1896 notes patriotic themes and a planned grand procession forming in Washington on March 4 1897. It references Governor elect Scho field of Wisconsin and critiques the political system while asserting protection and prosperity as national aims.
After his first term in the presidency Grover Cleveland left Buffalo New York to live in New York City and after his second term he plans to desert that home for Princeton New Jersey to reside there.
The Rockford Register Gazelle comments that Illinois residents do not see Chicago city council or its political leadership as a suitable training ground for United States Senate, despite cordial remarks to fellow Republicans.
A Kansas Populist letter from Kingsley dated November 13 asks the secretary of state for a copy of the blow book to access information about the salaries of the private secretary to the governor and the state treasurer. The writer notes long service to the Populist cause and hints at interest in recruitment for a clerk at the supreme court.
The Popocrats claimed Mark Hanna and money sharks formed an eighteen million dollar pool to lift wheat prices for political gain. Wheat prices rose after the election, rendering the accusation moot. The party’s attack on capitalists and coupon clippers is described as despicable political theater.
A political editorial declares the United States Senate is a high honor above ward politics and machine methods. It argues the next Illinois Senator, to replace General John M. Palmer, must be great and brave enough to represent all Illinois with integrity in the world’s highest legislative body.
The piece argues McKinley’s March inauguration will restore conditions through a protective tariff. It cites 84,757 newly employed, noting New York banks added 52 million in deposits after the election as confidence evidence. It predicts booming business and government funding without borrowing once tariffs pass.
The Rockford Register-Gazette reports Illinois lawmakers will earn 1000 dollars for a two year term with a five dollar per day rate for any extra session. The measure aims to shorten recesses and hasten business, shifting the legislature toward longer working days, a change locals may not welcome.
The text argues that nationwide support for McKinley would exceed two million if Southern states had held free elections, claiming Bryan won by fraud in Virginia Tennessee and suppression of Republican votes in Mississippi South Carolina Louisiana and Alabama. It asserts McKinley’s national majority would surpass a million and could exceed two million with fair votes.
A historic plea argues for domestic tin plate production from 1891 to 1896 figures and foresees full U S production in four years. It stresses keeping money at home, paying American workers, and voting Republican to support national industry and wages.
The record notes 72 percent of US farms have no mortgages and are debt free. It argues mortgages reflect part of purchase price or borrowed funds used for value, with farmers shown as prudent, honest, and out of debt. It contends Bryan’s warnings about capitalists are unsupported by farmer voting patterns.
The piece recalls a Freeport opera house meeting where Hon. Andy Hunter, Democratic congressman, argued laborers did not need protection and would compete with foreign workers without tariffs. The crowd’s enthusiastic response suggested sympathy with the speaker’s anti protection stance and the era’s tariff debate among laborers nationwide.
The passage argues workers simmering under tariff and factory closures should align with Republican policy. It contends that hurting employers harms workers, since capital can endure while labor must daily sell its only asset. It frames labor and capital as partners, not enemies, urging Americans to vote for policies keeping work and wages domestic.
The Bimetallic League forecasts a victory for international bimetallism in U S politics and urges diplomacy to pressure Britain to join a global silver standard. It urges converting Lord Salisbury and the British public to enable an international monetary conference via the next American ambassador to Great Britain.
Notice announces a 30 day sacrifice sale of millinery at Mrs N E B Keok P O Block 12 8d 1.9. Stock must be reduced regardless of cost.
Fifteen years of Amity Society service by First Presbyterian young women has raised funds through a Germania opera house entertainment. The event featured tableaux of magazine ads, booths, ice cream, wearables, and a popular music display by Holsapple's orchestra. Proceeds expected around 120 dollars.
A letter to the Freeport Journal advocates forming a men and boys society named Fathers and Sons to collaborate with the Mothers and Daughters group in promoting social purity. The writer suggests joint meetings, open membership, and shared reform, noting both sexes may need improvement and that men should share the burden of moral reform.
An 19th century ad proclaims Electric Bitters as a universal headache cure. It claims permanent relief, especially for habitual headaches and constipation, urging readers to buy large bottles at fifty cents from mmert & Burrell’s drug store.
A lady reports the loss of a gold watch and chain on Thursday evening. The finder will be liberally rewarded if returned to this office.
Sutra's Studio at 117 Stephenson st announces extra finisher and daylight quarters to speed up orders. Six experts will handle each step, with printing available all day to double output compared with prior years. Those with Crystal type coupons urged to call early.
Doll wigs made to order by A. J. Thomas at 255 Galena Building, offering full hair work services and custom wig creation in all their branches.
Local notice advertises a pony offered for sale by Knowlton at 2-501 WW. Describes a well bred saddle pony suitable for gentle riding, with contact details provided for inquiries.
A lecture critique argues that the Brahminical and Buddhist faiths fail to uplift India's masses. It defends missionary work aiding child widows and calls for education and spiritual training while urging respectful exchange with Eastern thought. The piece notes past reforms like suttee abolition and praises Western devotion to spreading the gospel.
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