Republican platform calls for firm foreign policy expansion
The St. Louis platform urges a vigorous and dignified foreign policy, seeks Danish islands purchase for a West Indies naval station, and envisions Hawaii control and eventual Cuba annexation. It cites Porter’s 1866 report praising St Thomas as a naval keystone and notes past offers and failed treaties.
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St. Louis
Hemisphere
Hawaiian Islands
United States
West Indies
Cuba
Congress
Danish Islands
Hawaii
St. Thomas
St. John
Santa Cruz
Abraham Lincoln
Admiral Porter
Europe
Brazil
East Indies
Pacific Ocean
West Indian
McKinley
Lincoln
Porter
Denmark
Copenhagen
United States Senate
McKinley’s tariff stance boosted his election and freed policy
The article praises Major McKinley for unwavering advocacy of protective tariffs during the campaign. It claims his clear tariff position secured his election and ensures his administration can pursue strict protective tariff laws without pledges being violated, promising prosperity for American industry and homes.
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Major McKinley
Free trade vs protection reshapes mills after 1892 elections
The prospect of free trade closed mills and cost thousands of jobs after the 1892 election. In contrast the prospect of protection has reopened many mills and provided work to thousands in the days since the November vote. Draw your own conclusions.
Democrats Debate Tariff Patches Against Protection Plan
The Democrats mock the tariff as patchwork not aligned with Melkinley’s protection idea. The remark frames tariff fixes as insufficient and politically motivated.
Bryan urges miners to back free iron ore policy
The speaker calls out miners for hesitation and expresses belief in free iron ore, urging clear understanding of the policy and its benefits.
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Hon. W. Jennings Bryan
The Arena of Sport and Its Running Feats Across Eras
A summary of historic speed and distance records in running walking and endurance, comparing past and present benchmarks. Notable figures include W G George, Deerfoot, Littlewood, and others with record times for 100 yards, mile, half mile, five miles, 20 miles, 100 miles, and six days.
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W.G. George
Deerfoot
Littlewood
New York
Amos Rusie's curved balls cause Dowd to protest strike
Tommy Dowd recalls facing Amos Rusie, describing three fast curved pitches that he says should have not been strikes. Umpire Tom Lynch ruled him out on all three, with Dowd noting the balls sped like bullets and curved sharply toward the plate.
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Amos Rusie
Amos
Tommy Dowd
Tom Lynch
Lynch
New York Sun
Christmas Pugilists Steven O'Donnell vs Peter Maher
A 20 round boxing match at the Greater New York Athletic Club on Christmas afternoon draws strong interest. Maher trains at Sheepshead Bay and O'Donnell at Yonkers under Billy Madden, promising a lively confrontation.
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Steve O’donnell
Peter Maher
Greater New York Athletic Club
Coney Island Athletic Club
Maher
Sheepshead Bay
O'Donnell
Yonkers
New York
Billy Madden
New York World
Cedar boats spark debate after Yale defeat at Henley
Following Yale’s loss to a paper boat, experts think cedar shells are faster and clubs plan Cedar Eight trials next season. Columbia Athletic Club of Washington has ordered a cedar eight. A match race between A Huckenberger and J Parks, the Denver riders, is arranged. National League contracts for 1897 require players to go to assigned farms.
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Yale
Henley
Columbia Athletic Club of
Washington
York Journal
Franklin
Huckenberger
J.le Parks
Denver
Ay Farm
Renewal methods for wornout prairie pastures
The Kansas Station reports on reviving worn native pastures strained by drought or overstocking. Stimulation by soil loosening, topdressing with manure, and sowing hardy tame and wild grasses helps recover ground and crowd weeds. Seed blends differ for upland and lowland pastures with Kentucky bluegrass and fescues highlighted.
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Kansas Station
Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Kentucky
Severe Pasture Rain Brings Lamb Parasite Problems for Sheep
The past season brought heavy losses for sheep due to rain and wet pastures fostering internal parasites, especially in lambs. Remedies are experimental. vermifuge as salt carrier and wormwood or areca nut in salt are noted options. Advice also urges keeping worm medicine on hand for future seasons and mentions crossout saw techniques to prevent screeching.
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Iowa
File openings on a saw to reduce noise and speed setting
A contributor to the Ohio Farmer explains filing saw openings at slight upward angles to prevent screeching. He notes time spent filing pays off by saving minutes when rearranging a saw. A thin iron strip placed over each raker guards against harsh noise during dressing.
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Ohio
Tolstoi Said to Face Banishment in Russia
Berlin and Vienna papers report the Russian government plans to banish Tolstoi within months. The interior minister allegedly collects evidence to condemn the novelist for allegedly endangering state and army by promoting religious freedom and criticizing despotism. The czar reportedly fixed against Tolstoi after his article on Persecution of Christians in Russia in 1815.
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Berlin
Vienna
Tolstoi
Czar
Russa
London Times
Europe
Russia
Holy Synod
Tolstal
Frustrated Bita Describes Women in Vienna Style Chat
A fragment depicts a character named Bita voicing frustration about the “interesting” woman of 80, noting Viennese women under 60 mostly appear to be around 22, reflecting an ironic view of age and attraction.
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Vienna
Bita
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for all skin eruptions and sores
The best salve in the world for bruises, sores, ulcers, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and eruptions. It cures piles or no pay required. Guaranteed perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Emmert and Burrell.
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Bucklen
Emmert & Burrell
Good Old Times Again and Trade Balance Hope
A brief column recalls the McKinley era trade balance and protectionism, praising a return to favorable gold flows under President McKinley. It notes Hartwick, New York lumberman D. Robinson's wife, ill with rheumatism for five months, and credits Chamberlains Pain Balm for relief, sold at 50 cents by Emmert & Burrell.
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McKinley
D. Robinson
Hartwick
N. Y
Robinson
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport Jewelers Promises Better Holiday Diamonds and Watches
M. V. B. Elson, Freeport's leading jeweler, announces greater readiness for the holiday season with a wide selection of diamonds, watches, and other first class gifts. The shop buys for cash and pledges superior goods and lower prices than nearby stores.
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Freeport
Illinois Central excursion tickets for holiday period
Illinois Central will sell excursion tickets to points within 200 miles at one and one third fare for round trip. Tickets sold December 24 25 31 1896 and January 1 1897 onboard for going passage. return passage until January 4 1897. H W Rowey ticket agent.
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Illinoia Central
H. W. Rowey
Train schedule fragment for regional lines and connections
The excerpt lists several numbered trains with times and destinations including Freeport Madison Rockford Janesville Milwaukee and Beloit. It notes passenger and freight services on Nos 46 73 94 152 158 166 168 and mentions through coaches from Rockford to Milwaukee via intermediate junctions.
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Freeport
Rock Te
Janesville
Madison
Rockford
Milwaukee
Frees
W. W. Junction
Frey
I. Baloit
Inton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Cedar Kayamaha
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
When to Subsoil Says Professor Whitney
United States soil moisture expert Professor Whitney says eastern Kansas soil shows poor physical condition when rainfall runs off plowed fields. He notes dry soil requires deep tillage to carry water and slow evaporation, and that surface water flow indicates subsoil compaction calling for subsoiling.
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Whitney
United States
Kansas
Great Western Ry Route Digest and Schedules
A historical listing from H Lord Gen Pass and Trg describes Great Western Ry direct routes Chicago to Dubuque Des Moines South Freeport and Brewster House connections. It lists daily and Sunday express times with baggage through service and nominal charges.
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Great Western RY
Clicago
Dubuque
Wonraparte
Des Moines
Oaepo
South Freeport
Saat tOhWwaga
Brewster
Rou Realdence
Julactea
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Brookdale
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N. J
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Cedar Boats
Sportiniy Tates
Lessona
M. V. B. Elson
Humphrys Ned, CO
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Orsonate Lithia
White Rock
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Friedrichehall Bitter
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Freeport 4
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Caldwell
D. C. Stoxer
Fred Dorman
Nyner
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Henry Balerev
Loulea Foaha
B. G. Shumway
Atmers and Merchants Bank
Fry's Block
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Bee
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O. H. Sraley
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A. Bidwell
Knowlton Brothers
Frsewert
Freeport, Ill
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John
Collman
Graham
Jungkung
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Schulte
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Meyer
Ohn Sullivan
Goree
Sweenveesss Soaebier
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Cashiar
We Henney
John Fosha
Dimann
M. Ll. Parker
Galena &1
Insurance
Benjamin Rhodes, Imsurance
Ormny Bank
E H. Place
Emmert & Burrell's
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Freeport, I
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Stephenson Street
Lldwly
Frances Shiver
University of Chicago
Mount Carroll
Ill
Carroll Seminary
Idam
Gardner
Mt, Carroll
Peoples’ Column
Clay St
Bath
B. G
Care Journal
Weat
Homer Streets
O. H. Seelay
W. A Hance
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L. A. Munn
Spring Street
Park Heights
J. M. Hineline
van Buren Bt
Clifton Dale
Cochran
Winneshiek Street
Chicago Street
Klidtt
J. M. Hincline
Lincoln Ave
Cru Ege
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M.M. Kleghnes
Union St
Pop Place
W. H. Place
Useeph
de Allen
M. B. Rishuw
Seward
Mo Lagu Fallu
A. G. Fitz
H. Lord
Gen. Pass
Tt. Agi
Forresson
Depars East
Forreston Ko
IHR Sughon
Ontarieterinary College
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Hadbrook
Bess
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Adams Street
Larquette Building
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