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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
2
A jumble of quotes and anecdotes from Missouri towns including Carthage and Butler. Mentions twins named Gold and Silver, sea of odd opinions, and a Japan tidal wave note. Includes thoughts on politics, opera, strikes, and liberty with no clear single news focus.
A camp meeting of In- Mane spiritualists stirred when a medium claimed that Benjamin Franklin possessed Thomas Edison’s body to continue his electrical inventions. The claim suggested the world waited nearly a century for such a turn in history.
A reader letter to the New York World argues against the gold standard and defense of free silver, criticizing trust magnates and wage cuts after elections. James F. Meade appeals to workingmen to heed The Causes of Discontent and back a silver voter.
Letter to the editor arguing that free coinage of silver would raise farm product prices such as wheat corn cotton and eggs thus boosting farmer income and enabling higher wages for both farm labor and urban workers by shifting labor toward agriculture and increasing demand for city workers products attributed to N Howestoll.
To the Editor of the World argues that the exchange value of silver and gold depends on popular acceptance. It contends that expanding coinage and a 16 to 1 silver price would quickly raise silver value, attracting world inflows. If silver pours in, holders would spend it on American goods or use it for other purposes, boosting commerce.
The article outlines rising consumer costs and wage increases across sectors, noting how higher prices restrict purchasing power while employers respond with adjusted pay. It references inflation trends, supply chain pressures, and policy impacts shaping the labor market.
A letter asserts belief in Democratic fairness and platform, pledging to vote for Democratic nominees and urging unity. The writer rejects a party split, stating obedience to the party’s decree and a vow to work for its success while advocating for his own views. He closes with the motto God hates a quitter.
A reader asks if McKinley has changed since the Chicago Convention and argues a Bryan presidency would favor plain people. He urges Democrats to elect sound money Congressmen and fears trusts, monopolies, and high tariffs under McKinley.
A letter to the World editor argues that rising farmer prosperity boosts industrial demand, lowers unemployment, and raises wages. It asserts in favor of Bryan and silver, claiming laborers, artisans, and technicians benefit when agricultural income grows and demand expands.
A speaker argues the currency issue is not about gold or silver but about control. He insists a currency 90 percent private notes and 10 percent metal would let Europe dominate trade. He endorses home rule for American labor and a freely coined precious metal currency. There is no universally honest money.
A garbled note claims farmers will obtain double prices and interest terms, urging support for a 50 cent dollar. The passage appears as fragmented OCR with no clear dates or named organizations.
The text argues that free coinage of silver and gold benefits labor by countering a concentrated control of the world gold supply. It claims gold is overpriced with an 80 percent premium and has risen at least 20 percent during the Cleveland administration, suggesting government action could benefit workers.
Letter writer Thomas H. Potter urges adopting free silver to curb coal iron oil sugar and other trusts and to rid the country of betrayed leaders. He argues free coinage may end dishonesty and political capture, praising sudden saints as worthy targets for reform.
The piece recalls an editorial urging ex presidents to care for themselves as ordinary citizens. It notes that if aid is needed, it would come, citing Harrison and Cleveland as examples. It argues the people owe officials nothing beyond respect and that aid should not be presumed, even as it acknowledges care for ill ex leaders.
An 1895 World Herald editorial by Mr Bryan argues wealth concentration harms society. It cautions that Board of Trade gamblers can injure farmers by lowering grain prices or consumers by raising prices, and that trusts crush competitors and monopolize markets.
A collage of editorials and excerpts from New York papers arguing the Democratic Party erred on silver, favoring McKinley and protection. It notes British influence, calls for unity under the American banner, and urges readers to subscribe while highlighting global commentary on finance and gold standards.
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