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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
6
The Argus reports a French scientist claiming to influence bullets by electricity. It compares this to Weyler using telegraphy in Cuba. It notes Sweden funding journalism education as a state function, while in the United States reporters must hustle, yet reach the public.
The London Chronicle cites 1000 British miners killed and over 100000 injured yearly with 48219 killed and 4 500 000 injured since 1851. The United States League of Building and Loan Associations reports 5860 associations with 1 655 456 shareholders and 496 928 405 assets. Annual income around 200 million. Fifty years ago distrust. now millions of homes funded by these associations. State leagues exist nationwide and a US league recently met in Philadelphia.
The text estimates Earth's population at 1.4 billion and averages brain weight at 49 ounces per person. It notes adult male brains average 48 ounces and females 43, births about 14 and 12, declines after age 40, and idiots often below average. It adds a German biologist's claim of 300 million nerve cells per brain with 5 million dying daily.
Dr Matthew Woods reports no hydrophobia cases in twenty years of field work and at the Philadelphia dog pound where thousands of dogs are handled none have contracted the disease. Dr Charles W Dulles notes the rarity of hydrophobia and questions the existence of a specific malady after sixteen years of investigation. The American Anti Vivisection Society urges newspapers to verify reports of suspected hydrophobia cases.
The piece vents at Republican fears of doom under free coinage, rebutting the idea that gold has intrinsic value and arguing that gold appreciation lowers prices, harms farmers, and pressures industry. It cites economists and figures like Balfour to claim gold's value is market driven and that silver expansion would counteract current depreciation of commodities.
Letter argues free silver would force silver to equal gold in value, causing prices to rise and prosperity to return. Claims gold standard hurts bankers and magnates, while farmers and workers would gain, and cites figures on silver deposits and potential GDP effects.
The piece argues for free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1 to keep debt payments fair and to curb debt growth. It claims silver supports small transactions, stabilizes values, and reduces reliance on foreign loans, framing the issue as a fight between common people and wealth-backed power. It questions governing adherence to constitutional equality and vows popular support for a government of the people.
A New York Suburban editorial accuses Western Union and Bell Telephone of forming a combined trust, watering stock, and keeping prices high to inflate profits. It argues such inflation mirrors currency abuse and condemns efforts to inflate bullion values while denouncing repudiation foes.
The Pittsburg Post argues England as a great creditor nation will resist silver remonetization. It claims a path to gold parity is by selling bonds, notes that since 1894 have grown national debt by 262 million dollars and cost 10.5 million annually in interest. It warns another bond issue would be needed, gold speculators swapping gold for greenbacks to avert elections, and predicts post election gold raids and further bond issues.
The speaker warns that delay in resisting plutocracy tightens chains and pushes people toward serfdom. Urges fearless strike for freedom now to prevent further loss of rights and increasing control by ruling elites.
A poem by N. P. Babcock contrasts silver stars on the flag with gold seekingPlutocracy and labor voices from the East call for patriotic defense against factional threats. It defends Old Glory against accusations of anarchy and lauds American unity across labor and shop floors.
The article argues demonetizing silver caused gold prices to rise and break the gold silver par, giving silver using nations an edge in Europe while domestic export staples and agriculture suffer. It notes manufactured goods held up by combines but warns silver standard competition harms American manufacturers and farmers.
The excerpt explains free coinage as coinage without government profit charges. It asserts silver would be coined under the same terms as gold, with the government covering refining and mint expenses, keeping the mint self-sustaining and neutral financially.
The Wheeling Register mocks goldbug logic on free coinage arguing over 50-cent dollars and silver mine owners. It questions who benefits if miners get a dollar for fifty cents of silver and calls goldbug arguments inconsistent.
Englishwoman Lady Burton recently died and requested in an earnest note that, before burial, her doctor pierce her heart with a needle. The unusual plea highlights her desire to hasten death under medical care.
A concise reflection noting that idleness does not produce practical results like rice and often leads to melancholy, urging diligence and purposeful work.
A verse praising a countryside maiden as the pride of the country side surpassing fashion and wealth. The speaker lauds her brown hair, matchless eyes, fairy grace, and mellow voice, claiming winning her brings more than riches. The excerpt cites F. J. Cox in Chambers's Journal.
A collage of jokes and quips about life, aging, travel, romance, and social norms from various newspapers. It blends light irony with character sketches, illustrating daily wit and cultural humor across cities like Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Boston.
A sign above the Eye Infirmary gate in Newcastle upon Tyne directs urgent cases to ring the front door bell when the gate is closed. Mid century, a Tynemouth sands notice warned visitors not to bathe within 100 yards, citing several drownings and action by authorities.
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