Free silver debate grips Omaha and Nebraska in 1896 era
The piece reports a rising silver sentiment in Nebraska and Omaha with leaders like C J Sherman and Democratic figures rallying for the Financial School. It notes political crossfire among parties and delegates, the push for free coinage, and a mix of local and national figures shaping the fight.
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Nebraska
Chicago
Lin Jbervers
Omaha
Young Association For Thre
C. Jrman
Cecgresaman Bryan
Lincoln
Torm
Teat
Republicar Pers
Kem
O Besi
Andrews
Michocis
Dingrey
Marnette
Washington
Oth Meiklejohn
Haler
Kimet
Strode
Bryan
Allen
Average price of silver per ounce in recent quarters
The Mint director reports the average silver price at 61.0 cents per ounce for the quarter ended March 31, and 62.087 cents for the quarter ended January 186. The change from the start of the year shows 86.7 hundredths cents per fine ounce. Coinage by the Mint in March 1895 totals 3, etc.
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Ashinton
Birch
Ecuador
Turk the retriever and his sense of property
A Scotland tale recalls a dog named Turk who found a hidden rabbit and later recovered his owner’s stolen coat. The retriever followed the bailiff home, dragged the coat an extended distance, and retrieved the rabbit, proving the dog’s belief in his master’s rights.
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Scotland
Mountain Nurseries of Canon City Promotes Stock and Growth
The Rocky Mountain Nurseries in Canon City Colorado markets its status as pioneer and largest nursery in the state. It operates on 40 acres with 2% acres in nursery stock and plans to expand fifty acres per season. It guarantees Colorado grown stock and offers delivered freight prepaid.
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Canon City
Colorado
Fremontly
Missouri River
Frm
Rocky
Crafsian Aermotor CO
Chicago
Health ads claim blood purifier aids digestion and vigor
An advertisement argues that troubled faces show dis ease from pure blood. it credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with purifying blood, stimulating digestion, eradicating disease germs, building flesh, and brightening eyes, attributed to P. Washington.
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Pierce
Copper Production shows U S lead in world metal output
The article notes U S mining and marketing of copper reaching two thirds of world production, with 360 million pounds mined in 184, export about 180 million, and little foreign copper used. It also mentions tin scarcity, rising metal development, and future surplus to supply Old World needs. It adds market notes on bicycles and miscellaneous ad line items.
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United States
Black Hills
California
Emperor’s quip on Li Hung Chang jacket joke
A Pittaburg Chronicle cartoon captions Henry reporting a joke about Li Hung Chang’s yellow jacket. The emperor quips a bull roof jacket would have been more useful, implying satire on diplomacy and attire.
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Henry
China
Li Hung Chang
Pittaburg Chronicle
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