Free Trade and Bryanism in American Politics
An opinion piece argues that free trade harmed Britain and warns it would ruin the United States, urging voters to back Taft and Sherman and resist Bryan. It contends Bryan’s strongest bid relies on inexperience, compares him to Lincoln and Grant, and denounces repudiation threats tied to silver. It critiques sound money Democrats and warns against Bryan’s defense of a government guaranteed debt payment.
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Great Britain
Little Kingdom
England
Germany
America
Taft
Sherman
House of Representatives
West
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Abraham Lincoln
Grant
Blaine
Harrison
McKinley
Thuarrison
White House
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
Mr. Bryan
Washington
Jackson
Htlead
Miny
Buckner
Palner
Hobart
Ley
Horace Greceley
Western irrigation a great national duty and gain
A Republican era letter to McKinley extols Roosevelts irrigation program as second only to the homestead act. It cites 25 million acres reclaimed, 1,881 miles of canals, 42 million cubic yards moved, eight new towns, 14,000 residents, and rails and roads built. It argues Taft as president requires a loyal Senate and House. The piece praises government persistence in western development.
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William B. McKinley
Congress
William H. Taft
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Reclamation Service
New York
Idaho
Wiliam W. Taft
Sound Mousey Democrats uprising in 1896 party rift
In a verbose account noting a wave of Democratic sentiment against Bryan's 1896 actions, the piece claims a broad, selfless uprising within the party. It praises perceived gratitude from supporters while critiquing leadership choices and internal dissent.
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United States
Mr. Bryan
Maxolion
Debated deposit guaranty scheme sparks political clash
In Cedar Rapids Iowa Bryan supporters and critics trade warnings over a proposed bank depositor protection plan. The exchange cites former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw and others, alleging the policy could expose depositors to risk while banks profit from deposits.
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Democratic Party
Donu
Treasury
Shaw
New York
Bryan Guaranty
Bryan
CME
Taft Taft Taft campaign defense of labor and economy
A long political column endorses Taft over Bryan, arguing that Taft upholds law, supports organized labor, and maintains economic progress. It contrasts United States and Britain, cites injunctions, strikes, and wage concerns, and notes Bryan’s free trade stance would harm workers. It quotes figures like Murphy and Roosevelt.
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Ad Copy
Beech parenthetical advert describes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as fast relief for coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat troubles. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant to take gently laxative. Sold by H J Monogh and C P Guenther.
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H. J. Monogh
C. P. Guenther
Thevaity Portal Opened for Thea Needs
A local portal named Thevaity was launched to serve the Thea community with access to essential services. Officials say the portal centralizes support, information, and resource referrals to streamline assistance requests and improve response times.
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Kern
Beynn
Messrs
United
Ireland
Charlie Murphy
Republic
Wage Warners
Juarez
Mexico
Judge Taft
Judge Walker
Jeremiah
Saratoga
Plains
New York State
Murphy
Tarremany
Old Knights of Labor
Waft
Corn Products Refining Company
Sym
Davenport Savings Bank
West Second Street
Davenport
Iwca
Joan F. Dow
Henry C. Struck
Haze
Lovuts Haier
H. Wilson
Santos
Japan
Formosa
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
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