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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
1
The article cites a large turnout of prominent men and politicians backing William Jennings Bryan signaling a Democratic landslide in November. The piece frames Bryan’s support as a pivotal factor in the upcoming election.
A wave of endorsements from Republicans and independents pours in for William Jennings Bryan. Ohio General Beatty and Boston’s Bradford back Bryan for honesty, while McKinley foes include Denver’s Hallett and Indiana’s Warner. Senate, governors, editors, and business leaders across states pledge votes or active campaigning for Bryan and Stevenson.
A column mocks political rivals and notes a parodic tale of twins named Peter Repeater Kate Duplicate Max and Climax. It also includes a drumbeat on persistent advertising like pumping water to keep results, and juvenile views on calf love and teen flirting.
Excerpts praise for William Jennings Bryan and opposition to the current administration. The Washington Post lauds Bryan as a strong, self reliant leader whose steadfast character and moral force rally supporters. Remarks frame Bryan as a dominant political figure in the 1900 campaign.
Mrs Helen M Gougar Indiana equal suffragist tours the West with William Jennings Bryan predicting McKinley’s sure loss She claims 320 Gold Democrats in one Indiana community will back Bryan She cites Boer War German vote civil service list Porto Rican bill Catholic church A P A brewers and preachers rally opposition over war tax on beer.
A Prohibition gathering in Houston invites names for a state roster while Hon John G Wooley will address the convention. An excursion rate offer from Rock Island to Granite Greer County runs August 20 21 with a one fare plus ten percent price and return by August 25.
In St Joe a fourteen year old girl killed herself after her lover lost his job and could not support a wife. In a Kansas town the previous day physicians fought all night to save a sixteen year old girl who preferred death to separation from her lover. Such tragic affairs are said to be common.
Advertises Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy for catarrh neuralgia sprains cramps colic diarrhoea cuts headache rheumatism and for both man and beast. Claims money back if not effective.
An unlimited fund to lend on cattle is advertised by the Chicago Livestock Commission Company with offices in Chicago St Louis and Kansas City. Agent Reland Hampton based in Henrietta Texas. 45 3m cow.
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