Democratic clubs urged nationwide for Bryan campaign
The Democratic national committee called for the formation of Democratic clubs in every voting precinct to back William Jennings Bryan. The appeal urged patriotic citizens to organize, with state chairs directing county and precinct efforts before September 15. John E. Tomlinson and Mack signed the appeal. Atwood’s speakers bureau prepared nearly thirty volunteers to campaign nationwide.
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Chicago
Associated Press
United States
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Mack
Democratic Party
John W. Tomlinson
Committee On
Democratic State Committee
John E. Tomlinson
Zheaga
Ill
Thomas Jageart
Democratic
Ohio
Indiana
Taggart
John H. At Wood
Atwood
Mr. Atwood
Watch Dog Advertising and Devoe Lead Paint Claims
The Chicago Tribune quotes a critical ad about a watch dog that won’t watch and attacks deceptive painting by Devoe lead, noting 3 percent and fraud in marketing. It mentions DeWitt’s Carbonized Witch Hazel Salve as a recommended product sold by Milburn and Martin.
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Devoes de Gate
Devoe
Chicago Tribune
DeWitt
C. Milbuford
W. S. Martin
Republicans Nominate Full State Ticket at Charlotte
At the Charlotte convention the Republican party named a full slate for state offices led by J Elwood Cox for governor. Charles French Toms was chosen for lieutenant governor with Cyrus Thompson as secretary of state and Jacob F Newell as attorney general. The ticket includes W E Griggs treasurer J Mewborne agriculture J B Norris insurance and other posts. A proposed plank to raise property exemption to 200 faced opposition but was adopted after a wrangle. Cyrus J Thompson potentially could have been governor but declined. the convention adjourned after finishing their business.
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Ciarlotte
Elwood Cox
Industrial News
Cox
Taft
Republican State
C. M. Ray
Charlotte
Ray
Duke of Cambridge
Marion Buttler
Alot
Asheville
J. Elwood Cox
High Point
Charles French Toms
Hendersonville
Cyrus Thompson
Onslow County
John Quincy Adams’ Wood
Pasquotank
W. E. Griggs
Lincoln
Jake, F. Newell
Mecklenbur
J. M. Lyer
Rowan
J. M. Mewborne
Caldwell County
Harry G. Elmore
J. B. Norris
Wilkes
Mecklenburg
A. A
Whitener
Catawba
Thos.Settle
Buncombe
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Geo. Butler
Linney
J. Butler
Cyrus J
Kidney Cure Pills Endorsed By Testimonials
A long testimonial passage promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a lasting cure for kidney and urinary issues. It includes a user from Hickey, N C, praising relief after one box and notes the product is sold widely by dealers with Foster Milburn Co as sole U S agents in Buffalo New York. A anecdote about Dr Abernethy and a brief mention of DeWitts Little Early Risers rounds out the items.
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JH. D. Fry
Irving
21St St
Hickey
N. C
Menzies
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
The Lamp of Hope in a Cold Street Newsboy Tale
A ragged newsboy endures biting cold while selling papers on snowy days. A passerby recalls how the boy’s later success came from pluck and faith, and the narrator learns the power of perseverance and grace amid hardship. The piece weaves in a brief ad for Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and concludes with a local political column urging voters toward the Democratic ticket and Bryan.
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