Editorial on silver politics and Bryan in 1896 Pennsylvania
The piece urges voters to back Chairman Elkin and criticizes free silver and Bryan. It contrasts silver advocates with economic reality, notes Tillman’s harsh remarks at Mt Gretna, and mocks Bryan’s campaign style as sensational. It questions silver prophecy and suggests believers should invest in silver if confident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Benator Tillman
Mt. Gretna
Mr. Cleveland
White House
Junkers
Pierpont Morgan
Tillman
Property and employment in the nation’s wealth
The Hazleton Sentinel urges voters to back McKinley and Hobart, arguing property is earned by labor and wealth supports industry. It uses Lincoln quotes and silver economy imagery to claim abundant silver and coinage, calling for employment and fair wages to enable workers to earn money.
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United States
Hazleton
Philadelphia
Lavorer
McKinley
Hobart
Hazleton Sentinel
Delegates Arrive as McKinley Visit Begins
The first delegation to reach the city today includes Chicago groups allied with the supreme lodge K of P and other associations. Officials note several arrivals in the morning with additional parties from Cleveland and nearby communities expected later.
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McKinley
Chicica
Supreme Lodge
Peceo
Teveland
Ge Viarrican
Clea
Mehaalyy Club
Colwinis
Itis
The Genuine New Woman At the Schoolhouse Gate
A slim blue eyed teacher fears the rising new woman idea will gain force beyond expectations. An older man counters that the disturbance comes from older women trying to appear fresh, while praising the new woman seen in schools and commencements.
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Detstolt Free Press
Kadger's marriages follow line of least resistance
A Chicago Tribune quotation remarks on Kadger marrying the Bingler sisters in turn and outliving each, then marrying the youngest. The joke suggests he chose the path of least resistance by delaying the eldest until last.
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Kadger
Bingler
Chicago Tribune
A Modern Definition Teacher What is a pedestrian
Johnny defines a pedestrian as a person who does not ride a bike in a lighthearted exchange. The dialogue captures a simple, everyday distinction discussed in a question answer format.
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Johnny
Loudon
A Short Cut to Health Celery King sample offer
A health notice advocates Bacon's Celery King as a natural laxative to relieve constipation and balance nerves blood stomach liver and kidney functions. Daugherty Bros Indiana Pioneer Rankin Elderton Pa and B Beringer offer free sample packages with large sizes priced at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
Panteer & Rankin
Elderton
B. Beringer
Beringer
Money in patents and Edison’s life tale
A Chicago Post fragment notes Edison’s luck with patents and the lure of patent riches. The scene shifts to a position seeker who, matching an orphan’s story, lands a job promising work through baseball season. An advert for OLIVE Blossom promotes a female remedy sold by Daugherty Bros. druggists.
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Edison
Chicago Post
Merchant
Philadelphia Record
Daugherty Bros
France
Which Shows the Truer Comprehension of the American System
Excerpted, the speech contrasts views on labor and capital, urging unity and mutual prosperity. It cites McKinley and Lincoln, praising labor’s link to national wealth and urging Americans to work for themselves. An advertisement for Hood's Pills accompanies the material.
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William. Bryan
Rhinbeck
William McKinley
Canton
Lincoln
Workingmen’s Association of New York
Making a New Train Schedule Remains Complex
Assistant General Passenger Agent W A Kelland explains that creating a new train timetable requires tracing time cards from New Orleans to Louisville or Cincinnati, studying many large roads for connections, and considering 100 foreign conditions. The process, though seeming simple, is an intricate problem inside the industry.
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Louisville
Minors Central
New Orleans
Cincinnati
New York
Aecide
Anc
Tines-Democrat
Buetkien’s Arnica Salve for all skin eruptions sale
Buekien's Arnica Salve advertised as the best save for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and more. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. 25 cents per box. For sale by T. E. Hildebrand Indiana W. I. Moore Homer City M. G. Miner Blairsville.
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Buekien
T. E. Hildebrand
Indiana
W. I. Moore
Homer City
M.G. Miner
Blairsville
Heavens I have ruined my piano career in rage
The speaker exclaims in shock at his ruinous act and vows to reflect on his temper after a drastic change in self view. A single mirror reveals he can no longer be a top piano virtuoso.
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Salin
J. D. Leister
Swales
The Ghost Walked and the Reporter’s Pay Secret
A Washington Post recollection recalls a newsroom tale of a reporter paid little, then promised a raise by the managing editor. The joke: the ghost walked, yet it wore rubber boots, symbolizing phantom funds. The anecdote reflects newsroom salary struggles and comic mishap.
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Newspaper Row
Washington Post
Designing villain noted by Indianaplis Journal quote
Unappeciative remark cites Mr Figg Oh on poster artists and a designing villain. The Indianapolis Journal quotes a description of a villain archetype as it relates to poster art and public perception.
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Tommy—Paw
Mr. Figg
Indianapolis Journal
East Westmoreland County Eye Cure by Dr Sadler
Mr Moses M Taylor of Blackburn Westmoreland County had a fleshy growth over the pupil in both eyes blinding him. Dr Sadler of 804 Penn avenue treated him successfully. Another case Geo Meyers of Springdale had a similar growth and was cured by the doctor's special method after many trials.
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Moses M. Taylor
Blackburn
Westmoreland County
Sadler
Penn Avenue
Samuel Harris
Taylor
Geo. Meyers
Springdale
Dibevek signature facsimile signature line noted
A fac simile signature line appears in the document with the text WHAT POPs, indicating a reproduced sign-off or stamp. The fragment suggests a transcribed or printed element rather than a signed autograph.
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Pofaun
Snuther
Tay
Major McKinley
Palte Titan
Ole Dr Samuel Pitcher
Castoria
Clee
Hudson
Hood
R. W. Wehrle
Optician
Indiana, Pa
Vine Atlantic Refining Company
Pittspure Derartment
Pittsburg, Pa
Atlantic
Vicinity
J. F. Barnes
Coin’s Financial School
Harry K. Apple
Genl
Agt
Indiana, Penn’a
Ighatare
Dibevek
Fabey Bouin Tig Lad Oms
Salom
J. D. Lumrer
Salm
Ben Limbert
Madisonburg
Centre Co
Satin
Dr. Salm
Tam Shane
Hannah Moshoeder Listy
Somerset Co
Eee Tal
F.L. Confer
Huntingdon Co
P.O
Columbus
Kittanning
Reynolis House
Apollo—Chambers
Wwe
Indiana Tanning CO
John Wedberern & CO
Washington, D. C
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Columbia Cit
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Grisemore PA
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