Campaign chatter and local notes from a 1890s paper
A mosaic of brief items mentions yellow fever at Ocean Springs Mississippi political shots about Mark Hanna and William Jennings Bryan era silver policy at Farmington and Missouri politics. It notes a Farmington fair dates and tax issues plus a violent Missouri shooting and capture of John Sikes after killing Gabriel Mouser at Allenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sikes
Gabriel Mouser
Allenville
Glen Allen
Mouser
Jackson
Linois
Bryan letter affirms prosperity return and wheat price rise
William J. Bryan’s letter from three months of travel argues wheat gains reflect a short foreign crop and demand. He says silver and wheat separate in price, criticizes Republican credit for high prices, blames them for famine in India, and urges higher wages with broad money rise while warning price corrections when foreign demand normalizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-Dispatch
William J. Bryan
India
Bryan
No Time For Political Booms In Business Opportunity
Detroit Free Press remarks that politics should not be treated as a future tool for prosperity. The piece argues men are not swayed by party claims or petty rhetoric when seeking present business gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anya
Detroit Free Press
Horace Greeley
Vilian
Charles Bidwell
John Bess
Sidney Johnson
Brownwood
W. WY. Froman
Rixie
James Allen
Allen
Charles Bledge
W. L. Dellinger
Sylvan
Castor
M.N. Kinder
Josie Barnhart
Lutesville
Miss Corn
Frank Albright
Mr. Graham
Wayne County
Sam McMinn
Zalma
Sam
Wayne Township
Fillmore
Tom Turner
Timon City
Jake Hammock
Rebt Mansfield
Danklin County
Ladies and Gents Furnishings Sale Ad Card
A sale notice for ladies corsets now discounted from 1.00 to 1.25 and other garments. Ladies shirt waists and vests offered at reduced prices. Men’s white and colored goods also on sale with notable reductions. Trade wording implies a broad reduction event for both sexes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee
Congress
Ladie
Lindie
Aadie
Cairo
Memphis
New Orleans
Mobile
Nashville
Chattanooga
Hirmingham
Atlanta
Florida
St Mobile
South Florida
Havana
Cuba
New India
Mexico
Central
South America
St. Louis
South
America
Alabama Land & Development Co
F. L. Harria
Sixth Street
Ila
Political resolve amid tariff and prosperity debate
The text argues for unity across political lines to advance the common good and resist pandering to special interests. It discusses tariffs, silver, and the need to secure practical prosperity, mentioning a $100 sum and a St Louis prize. It reports a drowning death while pearl seekers chase wealth and outlines the St Francois Baptist Association's fifth annual session with church representation, leadership, and harmony.
Pearls Emerging From Mussel Shells At Poplar Bluff
Dispatch from Poplar Bluff Missouri reports a rush of pearl hunters along the Black River as residents excavate mussel beds for prized pearls. Early finds include a large scalloped pearl valued at 85 to 100, with several others ranging from a few dollars to 100. Local residents and youths claim notable pearls found by James Wright Dave Hill Chris Elwood Stone Hinrichs and Bach Balby among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
St. Louis
Stowe
Riverside Hotel
Crooked Creek
Whitewiler
Castor
Poplar Bluff
Missouri
Black River
James Wright
Dave Hill
Cironit
Cbrl Elwdstone
Hinrichs
Bawbalby
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Ocean Springs, Miss
Ohio
Mark Hanna
United States Senate
Hox
Willliam J. Bavas
Farmington
Gon
Obion County
Tennessee
New Madrid
Farmington Fair
Boston
Tax Press
Bloomfield
New York World
Post Dispatch
Havin
Mark Jlanna
Usape Girardeau
Cape Dow
Supreme Court
Cockrell
Reas
Lee
Oreat
Lawlies
Aly Arid
nWies
B. Rosenblum
Marble Hall
St. Francois
B. L. Bowman
Marble Hill
Bnethree
H. J. Latour
John F. Godwin
T. H. Tenkins
James Reid
Ao RK
Willet
C.C. Cuppard
Cape Girardena Association
T. A. Howman
General Association of Miawouri Baptista
Harvey Hatcher
American Baptist Publication Society
M.5. Academy
Chamiene
Addie Crader
Texas
B. H. Ramsey
James Slinkard
Silas Durham
William F. Shanks
Mary Dockens
John Stone
Preven Suen
Scheperville
Times
Orion
Vandersplinken Einer
Huchanan
Mr. Drum
Lisa
Manuel Masters
Henry Ballinger
D. DB
Will
el Seabaugh
Sedgewielville
Ransom Hall
Henry Bollinger
Henry Fikuart, Jr
Jacob Seabaugh
Alma
August Bolosack
Marble II
Greenlrier
J.T. George
George
KW Richards
Lutwaville
Vita
A.J. Medlinn
Buchanan Thor
Chinnonberry
Indiana
J. W. Slinkard
Gape Democrat
Kennett Democrat
T.J. Rigden
Shady Grove
I Bollinger Cael
Doniphan Prospect News
Port
Chexter
Mar. Bort
Ripley County
Didi
Agyaut
Suitemberh
Noz
Mayor & Son
Arnes
Merry & Son
Adam Seabaueh
Ciel
John Thimmerman
J. Monroe Rolilly
Abraham Chibly
Tye
Willian O' Petar
Alt Long
Tic Powler Banks
Ealiry de
Chater
Joan A. Minoan
Latlin, Mo
The
Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co
E. BE. Posey
Jonn G. Mann
Ala
Twin City Hotel
Pormerly
Nigh Street
W. P. McCans
Paor'n
Mandle Minh, MO
Henry Elfrank
Minneapolis Harvesters
C. P, Caldwell
Kennett, MO
Kennett
Supreme Court of
Henry N. Phillips
Altorsen
Poplar Biel
Terais
Cirauil Court
Ballinger County
State Normal School
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Hiawri
Ixavnu
Adilvoss
Johin S. MegHlkk
Fr. M. Wells
Stevens, Cash'e Bollinger County Bank
W. K. Chandler
Notary Public
Maile HL
C. M. Witmer
Marble Hill, Mo
Dong Store
A.bohnsack
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