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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
4
The text presents a mosaic of 1896 era concerns with labor, inflation, and political stances. It notes pay, prices, and factory prosperity, mentions Harold Sewall, the Australian ballot, and Hoke Smith, and muses on creditors, silver and gold debates.
Chairman Hanna directs the national headquarters close and no labor on Sundays, a move he says will win popular approval. He urges political committees and individuals to observe the Sabbath day.
The State Convention of Republican Leagues of Illinois will be held at Peoria on September 1. A round trip fare has been arranged by all railroads in the state. Each republican club is entitled to four delegates, and all clubs should send delegates.
The Pekin Republican Post urges voters to embrace democratic reform and oppose current policies seen as un-American. It argues three and a half years of policy have caused industrial disaster and widespread distress, urging a shift toward producing goods domestically rather than importing.
The Streator Free Press argues the nation needs job opportunities to spur trade and prosperity. It warns that money is not the issue but a shortage of jobs and calls for fixing past monetary mistakes rather than making new ones to return to a safe, proven path.
Sete Gite Congressan Graff has grown as a public speaker in the last two years. At Elmwood under heavy rain 1600 people attended and 6 made a strong impression. The item urges every voter to hear him before the campaign ends.
A Henry papers discussion clarifies I M Forbes was not upset about being left out as starter for the Big 4 races. The note emphasizes readers misread his stance, says Forbes thanked the reporter for an honest notice, and asserts no bad feelings toward the Big 4.
A collection of telegrams and letters from Cyrus H. McCormick and officers discuss political stances on free coinage of silver, McCormick’s preference for McKinley over silver Democrats, and agent sentiment surveys. The excerpts include Lincoln Freie Presse correspondence, Lewistown gossip, and reflections on the Supreme Court.
Questioning the medicine Hood's Sarsaparilla as the only true blood purifier, the ad claims it cures when other remedies fail. It touts Hood's Pills aiding digestion and notes a price of 25 ots.
The remarks from Tanner and Camish in Carthage argue for currency stability and sufficient volume to support commerce. They criticize dependence on debt and nonpartisan pretenses, urging citizens to demand responsible fiscal policy and a strong, prosperous economy. The piece urges subscribing to The Republican.
Officials confirm continued coinage of silver dollars at the U S Mint. From February to June 1896 7,500,412 silver dollars were coined and another 81,356,301.70 in smaller denominations. Monthly output will rise to 3,000,000 standard dollars from August 1.
An ex judge used a money illustration to argue about government credit. He held a $5 bill, five silver dollars, and a $5 gold piece, claiming burning the bills alters value while gold remains 85 dollars after melting, highlighting differing trust in currency types.
A large group of Illinois Indiana and Michigan real estate dealers toured the west stopping in York Nebraska for a few hours. Citizens gave them carriage rides and an exhibit of about 60 York county grasses and products. Speeches were made and York county was voted banner county amid praise of Nebraska crops and farmers prospects.
Illinos banks owe 843 million to depositors in dozens of towns and rural areas. The piece argues that good, sound money benefits every stakeholder from bankers to laborers and farmers, stressing the duty to pay out equal value and avoid monetary tampering.
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