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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
4
Webster argues a nation's circulating medium must also serve as the international medium or be readily convertible without loss. It should pass between individuals locally and settle international bills of exchange.
The Illinois voter faces a crowded ballot with tickets from the Republican, Silver Democrat, Gold Democrat, Populist, Pro social, Prohibition, People’s, and Independent American camps. The era of factional politics is evident as more tickets may be added.
A farmer assists a tramp seeking work near Henry and discusses hard times and free silver. The tramp argues that free trade and Democratic policy hurt labor, claiming more money and cheaper grain follow coinage, while laborers lose jobs and farmers lose local markets. He predicts voting patterns in November.
The Index notes a highly spirited gathering at Lacon for Marshall county Republican convention work. Rev Hammond led a blessing and the crowd praised the smooth plans, confident campaign leader R B Fort for State Senator will guide party efforts through the coming election.
A Henry writer defends Starved Rock campers, calling them respectable Henry families and disputing Tonica News libel claims. The letter says campers behaved, enjoyed the trip, and faced exaggeration, demanding fair treatment and space to rebut alleged scandals.
A delegation of farmers in Knox County on Monday August 24 urged preserving the value of farm goods by maintaining the current measure of value. They argued against lowering the bushel or pound to boost farmers profits and pressed tariff protection to sustain the domestic market for American labor and agricultural products.
The advertisement claims the product lightens the burden of labor, brightens life, and serves as the King of Liver Medicines. It asserts a sluggish liver depresses spirits and upsets the system, while Simmon's Liver Regulator tones and strengthens the body.
Mc Kinley’s Letter of Acceptance argues for open mints only to boost American labor and domestic manufacturing through a protective tariff. He rejects unlimited coinage of world silver, claiming employment and government funding rely on tariffs rather than more coin. The focus remains on protecting home workers and investments to raise wages and secure the home market.
A historical excerpt argues for a policy ensuring American wages and stable purchasing power. It warns against currency debasement and emphasizes national finance, domestic trade, and full employment with strong dollar value. The passage also critiques monetary experiments and advertises Dr Powell remedies.
Georgia preacher Sam Jones weighs the 1896 race noting McKinley has money and brains while Bryan has oratory and debts. He believes fusion with the Populists is Bryan’s only chance but warns the Populists are a difficult, divided group.
The piece asks if leading Republicans including Senator Caoloun Governor for and others will desert the party, and notes open rebellion by Palmer Hopkins Black Forman Morrison and many others, questioning any Democrat’s hope for victory in November.
Daily pilgrimages to Canton, Ohio mark a hallmark of the campaign with all classes of men traveling long distances to hear Major McKinley. His brief addresses crystallize political issues and are distributed by telegraph to newspapers nationwide.
St Janow notes the Free Silver party will abandon its push to elect Bryan and instead focus on the decisive districts to win a silver majority in both houses. The aim is to block legislation and essential appropriation bills until the president concedes to free coinage of silver.
A cautious review argues that tobacco alcohol and opium harm the nervous system eroding moral sensibilities educating the young against narcotics and warning that hereditary effects harm children. It cites statistics on spending and addiction risks while urging public action and sober personal conduct.
A public health note urges leaders to combat tobacco temptation among boys and stresses that tobacco is poison when misused. The message emphasizes collective effort to teach youth to shun tobacco, calling it a deadly miasma and urging school and community action.
Isaac A. Green and family honor a lifelong church member after the Saybrook death of a highly respected resident. Born April 28 1808 in New York, he lived in Pennsylvania Marshall county Peoria county and Saybrook where he moved in 1882. Funeral services were held at Saybrook Methodist Church.
Demorest's Magazine publishers cooperate to offer De Longpre's Chrysanthemums, a 12x28 inch water color study printed in 12 colors. Readers can obtain the print by mailing this slip, name, and address with 10 cents in postage stamps. The paper hails the work as unmatched by any other art publishers in country or Europe.
An incident in Ottawa left the U S Comptroller of the Currency with a gold bronze stain painted on the back of his coat as he stood with a friend near a drug store. He was unaware until friends asked if he had altered his coat. Anger over the prank led to inquiries, but bystanders shielded the culprits, forcing the comptroller to buy a new coat.
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