Gold standard debate grips readers in a confiding Sun column
The Sun addresses readers about the gold standard and silver demonetization, asserting prices would drop and labor and farmers suffer if the policy continues. It cites Democrats, Republicans, and figures like Cleveland and Harrison, and laments the perceived power of gold interests over common people. It notes Moody and Ingersoll visits in Eddyville, and ends with a humorous rural train tale from Alabama.
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Sun
Ben Harrison
Harrison
Cleveland
United States
Ottumwa
Lowa
Iowa Supreme Court Sets Subscribing Definition Precedent
The Iowa supreme court ruling defines a subscriber as someone who receives a newspaper by his own order. It states that a person who has not requested a paper is not a subscriber, establishing a new legal standard in its recent sitting.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Round-Up Seizes Four Thousand Rabbits Near Concordia
A large roundup near Concordia Missouri captured about four thousand rabbits in a single operation conducted a few days ago. Authorities did not release further details on the raid or the fate of the animals at this time.
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Concordia
Missouri
Thurman Dies Acknowledged Statesman Of Democratic Era
In his death the nation loses a seasoned leader. Allen G Thurman known for upright public service as representative judge and senator defended citizens against railroad combinations. His long career marked by fidelity and ability.
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Allen G. Thurman
Democratic Party
Congress
Hog Farming Gains Ground in Local Agriculture
A past doubt about hog suitability fades as farmers report healthy hogs, low disease, and lower costs. Many households now raise porkers for home use and some have surplus ready for slaughter, according to the Has Kell Free Press.
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Haskell Free Press
Buell Works to Convert Shiloh Battlefield into National Park
General Don Carlos Buell, little heard of since retirement, dedicates time to converting the Shiloh battlefield into a national park.
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Don Carlos Buell
Shiloh Battlefield
Onions as a Diptheria Remedy Cited by a Mother
A newspaper reader recalls a family outbreak of diphtheria where onions applied raw in a bandage to the throat and ears reportedly eased pain and brought sleep. The author notes repeated applications and urges wider testing of the home remedy.
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Dudley
Benjamin Harrison Linked to Widow in Gossip
Georgia Cracker claims on good authority that President Harrison spends time with a glamorous widow and is reportedly set to wed again. The note jests about his style and even jokes about gifts for his feet, reflecting lighthearted political gossip.
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Benjamin Harrison
Ben
Georgia
Missouri man marries widow then invents device to cure her
A Missouri man who married a widow creates a device claiming to cure her of endless praise. The wife responds by uttering a clipped remark in Latin and immediately shifts conversation to another topic.
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Missouri
Fifth Sunday meeting programme for Macedonia Baptist Association
The programme for the Fifth Sunday meeting at Ming Bend Church in Young County Texas on Friday December 27 1895 includes an Introductory sermon by R C Farmer and R Lindsey alternates a Saturday morning divine service by Ming Bend pastor organization of next meeting discussions on baptism unity and church duty with various alternates and evening mass meetings including Buckner Orphan Home fundraiser led by Miss Hattie Cunningham secretary R Lindsey
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Macedonia Baptist Association
Ming Bend
Young County
Texas
R. C. Farmer
R. Lindsey
Ming Bend Church
John
H. Cunningham
Warren Cunningham
Organic Union of God's People
P. Starke
W. Slack
Church
P. B. Keeter
J. O. Welch
Supt. Sunday School
G. W. Black
O. P. Starke
Buckner Orphan Rome
Hattie Cunningham
Beebe Baptist Minister Faces Ordination Challenge
A Delaware Baptist minister Rev. F B Beebe faces trouble over church discipline and pulpit remarks. His ordination papers are sought after as he has reportedly excommunicated thirty to forty wealthy parishioners for belonging to Knights of Pythias lodges and Masonic groups. Beebe, said to be worth about $60,000, owns land in Dakota Indiana and Illinois.
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F. EB. Beebe
Delaware
Pythias
Mr. Vernon Baptist Association
Dakota
Indiana
Ilinois
Public reader’s waning fame and a bold comeback joke
The exchange cites Borua lamenting fading press attention after an initial public reading, while Naggus jokes that announcing a final appearance might rekindle interest. An employment ad seeks trustworthy people to travel in Texas for a settled role with a big house and salary, referencing The Dominion Company in Chicago.
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Texas
Dominion Company
Omaha
Chicago
Bailey Bill Aims to Endspoilsman Office Requests
The Florida Times Union reports Bailey of Texas proposes to bar senators and house members from seeking or arranging any office appointments. Supporters say it would curb executive influence and reduce brokered favoritism, while opponents warn it could weaken legislator independence and drive favors underground. The piece also discusses land loss along Louisiana coasts and a biblical legend about a mother’s love.
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Florida Times-Union
Bailey
Texas
Tts
House
Congress
Executive Department
Vimes-Union
Senate
Manhood and meddling sparseness in Oregon elk rumors
The Baylor County Banner quotes a harsh civics line about meddling and virtue. In Chehalis County Oregon settlers chase elk, a band of twelve elk near a settlement last week weighed about five hundred pounds each. Rev G R Beamish records the baptism of Mrs Orr aged 110, the oldest baptism in modern times.
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Chehalis County
Oregon
G. R. Beamish
St. George’s Cathedral
Kingston
Canada
Orr
House of Industry
Spavin Liniment Promises Cure for Horse Ailments
English Spavin Liniment removes all hard and soft blemishes from horses. It claims to cure blood spavins curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains and swollen throats with one bottle saving $50. Sold by R. G. Graham druggist Graham Texas.
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R. G. Graham
Graham
Texas
Brokers foresee pricey days with champagne on demand
The note warns readers to stock champagne before prices rise as stock market activity could shift brokers from beer and sandwiches to champagne and foie gras, suggesting the jolly broker spends freely during booming times, as hinted by Maston Commercial Bulletin.
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Maston Commercial Buligtio
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Alabama
Joel
Goodnes
Borua
Naggus
Dallas News
Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Gulf
Mississippi
Heaven
Pearly
Paradise
Heavenly Throne
Earth
Beaven
Baylor County
Bateman
Godfrey
Samuel Pitcher
Patent Office Department of
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Pitcher’s Castorla
T J. B. Norris HarDwAre Co
Aggies
Arriages
Surreys
Harrows
Charter Oak
Price Bros
M. H. Chissi
West Side Public Square
Shumaker Brothers
Porter & Eddleman
ENSOR
R. N. Price
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