Our Correspondents Weigh In From Rural Newsroom
The column notes a rain welcome after a dry spell, a picnic at Chandler's Grove moved to August 1 from August 2, and various local updates. Several youths attend the Institute, H B Cole departs on a ped dling trip, and neighbors visit Linesville on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Sewall
Chandler's Grove
Institute
H. B. Cole
H. B. Cole Left On Another Peddling Trip Monday. Wis You Much Sicvess, Tenn
Berks
Cave County
Barrer
Linesville
D.M. Newel
Jackson
Beile Franklin
J.d. Chestner
Marble Hill
Taz Press
Silver Democrats
Silver and gold standard shifts in Republican history
The piece traces 19th century Republican positions on bimetallism, silver as currency, and the shift toward a gold standard. It argues that the party's stance evolved from pro silver in 1888 and 1892 to accept a gold standard by 1896, criticizing leaders aligned with New York and London interests. It laments the perceived betrayal of Republican ideals and predicts further loss of integrity.
Weather and crops rise as rain eases farmers toil
Albsville reports warm weather and new cases of age and fever. Another shower Saturday night lifts farmers, with expectations of good crops amid debates on free and unlimited coinage of gold.
Nebraska Bryan leads parade as many Democrats touch earth
Silver at 16 to 1. Mr. Bryan of Nebraska heads the procession while many Democrats appear to be stalling on high spots. Jacob M. Sitze Sr. returns from the south and improves after chilly weather, planning to thresh wheat this week. Noah Burns passes through town en route home. Chills are common, and Noah jokes he can stand them. Nearby residents attend the Lutesville camp meeting. Lester Whitenur crashes into Crooked Creek hitting a buggy shaft. F L Moyers oversees road work this week. Avery Bess and Marvin Watts reportedly doing heavy shaking. Filly making keeps many away from the tent meeting at Dix.
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Silver
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Jacob M. Sitze
Noah Burns
Noah
Lutesville
Lester Whitenur
Crooked Creek
F. L. Moyers
Avery Bess
Marvin Watts
Filly
Dix
Local notes and social happenings in Alma area
Dick Pertle visited Alma on Monday. A M Slaughter stopped by Thursday. Leo Slinkard traveled to Poplar Bluff Monday. A C King and J H Watkies drove cattle to the Cape last week. A J McMinn joined Cape Girardeau friends at Mingo for a three day St Francois fishing outing. Huff gave a ball and ice cream supper Thursday. Joe Reyburn and Mr Hall were seen Friday. A Mayer visited merchants Thursday. J C Stone was in town Saturday. Joe Huff bought Will Brook’s groceries and cooneyburgher with Baum parden forming a new partnership. Prof Nelson Henry of Fredericktown helped Rev Cooksey’s meeting Saturday and Sunday. R James and Henry Ganes went to Springfield for a convention to boost gold ideas. A free nickel party may rise soon to expand money supply. Betting a hat he’d back the measure if Wall Street syndicates favored it. Remarks on St Louis convention and a Bible quote appear in local chatter from Rambunky and Suacy Rave.
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Alma
Dick Pertle
A. M. Slaughter
Leo Slinkard
Poplar Blair
A.C. King
Jnc
H. Watkies
Cape
A. J. McMinn
Cape Girardeau
Mingo
St. Francois
No. Huff
Joe Reyburn
Mr. Hall
A. Mayer
J.C. Stone
Joe Huff
Will Brook
Cooneyburgher
Baumparden
Nelson Henry
Fredericktown
Rev. Cooksey
R. James
Henry Ganes
Springfield
Rambunky
Wall Street
St. Louis
Joveth
Grantin Banner
Zalma
Suacy Rave
Address of the Republicans who bolted the St Louis convention
From the readers address a call to merchants, professionals, farmers, and workers in the nation’s infancy. warning that dwindling profits, falling prices, and unemployment threaten ruin. It asserts bimetallism as not an experiment and urges action against forced idlers.
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St. Louis
Trou
Pro-Bryan and Silver Policy Endorsed by Western Signers
A 1896 Manitou Colorado statement argues for a return to bimetallic money, praising William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall. It contends the gold standard caused distress and urges support for restoring gold and silver as stable money. Signed by HM Teller Fred T. Dubois and others.
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Bryan
Chicago
United States
Congress
Mme
Republic
Sewall
HM. Teller
Fred T. Dubois
Lee Mantle
Charles 8. Hartman
Edgar Wilsor
John F. Shafroth
A. M. Stevenson
Manitou, Colo
Original Idea on Calendar Regulation Sparks Heat Complaints
A speaker at Washington Sta criticizes the calendar for long months and heat, claiming officials mismanaged the weather pattern. He jokes that most people lack ideas while many mock those who do. He notes February and November and April feel cool, while summer stretches, causing public discontent with current timings.
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Washington Sta
Notice of Free Scholarship at Missouri University
Examination will be held at the courthouse at 11 a m Monday August 3 1894 under the act of April 1895 for ten awards. Free scholarship in any department of the University of Missouri to the applicant most meritorious and dependent on own exertions. Done by order of the presiding Judge of the county court this 17th day of July 1896. Taren J. Conny Attest: Presiding Judge. Mosaee Rows Clerk.
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Swate
WN East
University
State of Missouri
Vicasion
Taren J. Conny
Mosaee
Horseshoe Luck Rescues Traveler in Detroit Mishap
A traveler signals a conductor, loses a bag contents in a scramble, falls into a puddle, and a wagon breaks his stick. He retrieves a horseshoe from the street, calls it luck, and muses on missing a 2 PM train. He worries about time and expense, plans to replace items, and repairs his bag after the near-disaster.
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Nehat
Srop
Detroit Free Press
Mishat
Untcar
Oldtimer recalls baseball days and a mighty hit
A Detroit Free Press reminiscence features a retired player lamenting modern baseball’s nine men and machinery. He recalls Newcastle Pennsylvania games with the Neshannocks, Charley Bennett, and a legendary swing with an old hickory that splashed a ball across the river, drawing crowds and wagers.
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Detroit Free Press
Val
Oribree
Diamond
Newcastle
Charley Bennett
Ohio River
Bennett
College Nine
Jamals
Old Hickory
Purely Vegetable Liver Regulator and Digestive Aid Ad
An old newspaper fragment markets a "Purely Vegetable" liver regulator claimed to cure liver and stomach ailments, improve appetite and complexion, and relieve constipation without harsh purging. It includes garbled text about headaches and a Philadelphia manufacturer, plus a fishing anecdote about a bass caught and presented at a hotel.
Populists in St Louis nominate Bryan by large majority
In St Louis on July 22 the populists declare Bryan the winner by a large majority and discuss a potential bid for the vice presidential nomination.
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St. Louis
Bryan
Governor nomination hinges on Cahoon Lewis and Walbridge
At midnight last night Walbridge stock was up while the Committee on credentials rejected Webster Davis. Old Man Filley appears to have lost his grip. The governor nomination race centers on Cahoon Lewis and Walbridge.
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Sremarmy
Daly
Walbridge Stock
Webster Davis
Filley
Cahoon
Lewis
Walbridge
Bolters in Georgia stir campaign winds in Possum Trot
Georgia politics shows slim bolters as Si Perkins, coroner of Possum Trot in Cora Hollow, bolts the Democratic party. The Atlanta Constitution notes gloom for Democrats while other papers quote party stance shifts and reaction to the 1896 style campaign.
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Atlanta Constitutions
Georgia
Demograat Party
Si Perkins
Cora Hollow
Plovdia
Denver Times
Bryan
McKinley
Raleigh News and Observer
Gold
Free Silver
Journale Siers Eemegeere
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Rothschilds
London
Albsville
Judkin
Pw Telly
Amon
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Gaxette
Herbert
Navy
Reveland
Ate
Bucgard's Bay
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