Proclaiming Democratic blame for early 1890s panics and the path to prosperity
A. F. Murphy argues the Democratic party caused the 1893 financial panic through free coinage and tariff shifts, noting the McKinley and Dingley eras restored prosperity. He cites the silver legislation, Bland Allison act effects, and Wilson-Gorman policy, urging voters to choose pro prosperity policy in the 1896 election.
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A. F. Murphy
Democratic Party
Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Lake Michigan
Hoke Smith
Vlevenland
Silver
Congress
Senate
Fair
Cleveland
England
Coxey
John Sherman
McKinley
Destructive Fire Destroys Farm Barn Near Tampico
A lightning sparked blaze at Lawndale farm three miles west of Tampico destroyed the best barn and many animals. Loss exceeds $6,000 with $1,000 insurance on the barn and $500 on livestock. One horse saved, others perished. Belgian hired man De May aided by a 15 mile, 37 minute rescue run from Sterling.
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Lawndale
Tampico
Marcus_Thackdberry
de May
Sterling
Thackeberry
Veteran of Civil War Recalls Army Incidents
A Greenfield Iowa letter from C D Knapp recalls humorous episodes from the 412th regiment reunion. He recounts East Tennessee campaign moments near Calhoun and the Hiwassee crossing, including a cannon barrage and a wry horseholder quip about defending against shells. The piece frames memory as camaraderie and lighter moments amid hardship.
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Alinois
C.D. Knapp
Greenfield
Iowa
Knapp
112Th
East Tennessee
Calhoun
Chattanooga
Hiwasse River
Forrest
Wilkins
Anderson
Wirtz
Dunn
Co.d
Co. F
Co. E
Co. D
Gustafson
Gus
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