British Silver Emissaries in American Silver Debate
An extended critique on silver coinage and British influence in U S monetary policy. The piece questions Bryan and silver-crat rhetoric, alleges British ownership of major silver mines like Broken Hill, and argues for caution against inflating silver value to favor British interests, citing figures, profits, and historical quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quest
Svercrut
Broken Hill
Brean
Bryan
New York
Silvercrat
Smith
Evirene
America
Massachusetts
American Files In England Highlight Quick American Deliveries
A London hardware dealer notes 90 percent of files sold come from America, not Sheffield. American manufacturers hold large London stocks and promise three day delivery, while Sheffield lists require weeks to fill. The piece contrasts prompt American service with Sheffield delays experienced for 20 years. Also an advertisement urges Daugherty Bros. to promote Olive Blossom for female weaknesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sheffield
America
London
Daugherty Bros
France
Questioning silver basis effects on workers and wages
The piece questions whether adopting a silver standard will raise wages as claimed, noting labor costs may rise while idle workers remain ready to take jobs at current wages. It cites McKinley on costs, cites labor earnings, and includes ads for Hood's Sarsaparilla and kidney cures, reflecting period politics and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Pittston Gazette
Hood
Fac simile of a Castoria wrapper text
A small facsimile image shows a Castoria wrapper variant with faded print. The readable portion notes the product name Castoria and references a familiar dosing context. No dates or brands beyond Castoria are clearly identified in the legible fragment.
McKinley Election Rationale Cited By Debtors
A fragment argues protectionism reduced debt by 1 747 301 78 from 1863 to 1843 and free trade raised it by 262 329 360 from 1893 to 189 crease in a push to elect McKinley. The garbled text implies a political endorsement stressing debt figures to favor the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Debated Value of Silver and Dollar Metal Content
The article discusses Bryan’s plan claiming the US could add about 4 billion dollars in value by controlling world silver production and coinage. It contrasts Thomas Jeffery’s insistence that a dollar must contain a fixed metal value tied to market prices, and condemns coin clipping practices used by governments to debase currency. The piece critiques monetary theory and coinage integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mexico
South Aeria
Wally
New South Wales
Newlands
Nevada
W. J. Bryan
Nebrasksti i Fidllower
Miosis
Little Bryan
Newlang
Mr. Bryan
Warren Mail
Bryan
Thomas Jefferyoy
Otto's Cure claims big sale for throat and lung cures
Public notices advertise Otto's Cure as a famous German remedy with a large sale. Local agents Daughertty Bros Indiana Pa Mateer Rankin Elderton Pa and B Beringer Beringer Pa offer a free sample bottle. Price is 25 or 50 cents for a large bottle. The rest reprints a New York Times critique of William Jennings Bryan and demagoguery, discussing labor and class tension in political rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetrick Bro
Indiana
Otto
Daughertty Bros
Mateer & Rankin
Elderton
Indian a Pa Letter Praises James Anderson Cure
W S Daugherty ex prothonotary from Indiana Pennsylvania writes August 2 1895 praising James Anderson medicine for rheumatism from 1877 to 1899 noting a severe period in May 1899 when he needed a crutch and cane and claiming total relief since starting the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
James Anderson
W.S. Daugherty
Defense Counsel Argues Innocence and Acquittal
In court, defense counsel contends the defendant could not have committed the crime. They plan to prove absence from the scene, present witnesses who saw the defendant but not the act, deny poison, claim prosecution planted poison, argue death by self harm, and assert the deceased is not dead, urging acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Ear Disorder Healed By Pittsbur g Doctor
Six year old began discharging from ear lasting over 30 years with offensive and bloody discharge and dizziness. Exam by Dr Sadler of 804 Penn Avenue Pittsburg showed ear filled with proud flesh and bare dead bone. Treated February to May and completely healed with no discharge since. Anxoy Brusxeuix Bennett Pa endorses Dr Sadler for ENT care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadler
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Bennett
Mr. Bryans Record. A Critique of His Tariff Stance
The piece argues William J. Bryan avoids tariff topics, cites his 1892 votes to free list wool and bagging, and to reduce duties on tin plate and lead ore. It asserts these actions harm American workers, favor foreign interests, and push cheap labor and money, urging voters to scrutinize his record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Ohio
Texas
United States
Bryan
Congress
Andrew Jacksons Eighth Annual Message Depicts Currency Rise
The text argues that currency depreciation harms laborers who cannot monitor money markets. While wages may appear stable or rising, workers suffer in fact from the rapid currency expansion reducing real purchasing power. The author notes laborers toil daily and cannot perceive the money market ebbs and flows.
Hood's Pills Cure Liver Complaint and Biliousness
Hood's Pills are advertised as a liver cure for biliousness indigestion and headaches. The ad claims a pleasant laxative effect and lists all druggists as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Wall Paper Line Announcement
An announcement states the introduction of a new wall paper line. The notice presents no further details on designs prices or availability.
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Brite Mine Owners
Worl
Edward
Wallington
Mrs
Brian
Daniel Webster
York Times
Atkinson
New
Chas
B. Moud
Avent
Columbus
Mrs. Hemming
25Th St
Chicago
T. E. Hildebrand
Wm. Moore
Homer City
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
Castoria
James 3
Ganrieto
Senate
Sman
New York Times
Andrew Jackson
Ion Weepper
Columbia
A.g.glenn
Grisemore PA
Coin’s Financial School
Harry K. Apple
Penn
A. H. Apple
Jonyx H. Pierce
Ec. T. A
Margaret Crusan
East Mahoning Inp
Indiana Co
J. H. Butler
Cunningham & Fisher
cuTrix
James IL Bell
Burrell Township
Indiana County
Mary D. Bell
Blacklick
J.T. Stuchul
Apdmenistrator's Notice
Jacob Peterman
South Mahoning Township
George W. Peterman
R. W. Wehrle
Optician
Indiana, Pa
Ees
Preaithanea
Abington
D. C
Duff & Sons
Business College
Bobbin
F. J. Johnson
John G. Cameron
Insurance Agency
Swan & Simpson
Penn’a
The
Atlantic Refining Company
Prrissoure Derantuewrr
Pittsburg, Pa
Rt Canton
Barnes
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