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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1896
Page
6
Unclear query asks if a person named Retrz, linked to Old Bol Finger, is a Democrat and not proud of a county ticket. No verifiable context or sources provided. Please supply a readable source text for accurate summary.
A Tuk Banner item mocks Tom Green for poor English in a line about the old mill grinding on Saturday, labeling him dishonest and untruthful in a sharp, period-voiced quip.
A fragment from a 19th century political dispute shows Tom Gross demanding names of two power brokers at Murbie Hill. He warns that without their support no Democratic nomination in Bollinger County will be possible. The crude threat suggests intimidation to influence party backing.
Citizens from both parties report William J. Bryan is not mortgaged and would face no money syndicate if elected. Lon V. Stervens speaks to large crowds, gaining friends, as readers are urged to compare A Fapgueg's article with Republican flood of trash. A plea for a biography of Major McKinley detailing debts to Hanna Kohlsaar and others.
The Tur Press offers Col. Parson Tom Green $2.50 a square to publish his record as county printer, saying all praise the county ticket except Green. If he fails, the paper vows to reveal the true inwardness of the cheekiest fraud in southeast Missouri.
Suearrr McFarlane of Pemiscot county captured Pink Burns, accused murderer of Jack Shumack, at Selma Alabama and brought him to Memphis with handcuffs. The sheriff dozed for fifteen minutes and Burns escaped aboard an up-river boat, eluding custody.
The text argues that rising currency expands demand for farm products while industry can adjust via idle labor. It asserts that the United States, as a major producer, gains from world currency expansion, contrasting free coinage of silver with monometallism and their effects on farm prices. It emphasizes that farmers should support currency expansion to lift prices and profits.
Edward Atkinson denounces McKinley’s acceptance letter claim that the party would revert to protectionist policy known as McKinley ism. He argues the system has been condemned and warns it will hinder Democrats from voting for McKinley.
The piece argues that protectionist policy is aimed at boosting revenue while neglecting that revenue may shrink as protection starts. It cites McKinley era debt growth, estimates a large rise in interest-bearing bonds, and notes Republican papers criticizing tariff policy led by figures like Hanna Kohlsaar and Edward Atkinson, urging the financial question be confronted in the campaign.
A parade and notices praising Bourke Cockran as purely patriotic sparked skepticism about readers’ belief in his sincere motives. Critics argue many see political self interest, revenge on Tammany, or shifts toward the Republican side, doubting a unanimous endorsement of the ex-Tammany man.
A reader voices concern over money demand, criticizes gold standard as raising taxes, and contrasts two money types redemption and credit. It recalls 1873 monetary shift, urges restoration of both gold and silver as redemption money to ease burdens and revive prosperity.
The letter argues demonetizing silver harms its use as money and urges free coinage as gold enjoys before 1873. It claims silver under the gold standard remains merely credit money and would worsen conditions, while bimetalism would raise values of crops and labor. The fragment ends with assorted contemporary quotes on politics and tariffs.
Bill Morgan of Marble Hill visited the city and exits from goldbugism while joining the band wagon. Watkins and King sent a carload of cattle to the Cape. Spiekermann brothers near completion of plastering the Scholl house. Brownwood picnic and Saturday dance drew many locals. Dr Lages racer appears at Bloomfield fair, with expectations of final showing. Bourk Cochran’s Madison Garden reply to Bryans backed free silver boosting, goldbugs puzzled. Dr Lages also attended Bloomfield fair Monday, with Will Brooks, Bern Watkins, and Henry McNew there. Miss Golf of Fredericktown visiting J W Dixons. Betting on the election begins locally with A J McMinn predicting a new hat.
H Schwering respectfully solicits the patronage of Marble Hut and Latesville residents and nearby areas. He keeps in stock a good line of the best fabrics and guarantees a perfect fit. Cleaning and dyeing of ladies and gentlemen garments promptly attended in the latest methods.
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