Gubernatorial and local ticket items and a political essay
The piece lists gubernatorial and county candidates including Hazen, Dunstan, Gardner, Steel, Dix, French, Maynard, Hammond, Simmons, and district officials along with a note on an article by Prof John Bascom critiquing monetary coinage reform. The essay argues contracts underpin commerce, opposes changing value measures, and condemns the idea of a 1 to 1 coinage reform as immoral and harmful to contractual faith.
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Hillsdale
State Board of Education
J. W. Simmons
Cinton
John Bascem
u@ western magazine
Hutt
Wealth is not created by law says old money critique
In a tone reminiscent of early 20th century politics the writer argues that wealth cannot be created by congressional acts from greenbacks to silver certificates and that law cannot place dollars into workers pockets without labor and value behind them.
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Congress
Free silver debate through the eyes of founding figures
The piece questions how the fathers of the Republic would view today’s free silver calls. It argues early coinage kept to market values of gold and silver and resisted forced ratios, noting presidents and founders would resist Bryan’s 16 to 1 tune while coinage real values stood near 32 to 1.
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Republic
Earth
The
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Alexander Hamilton
Old Hickory Jackson
Webster
Bryan
Moral awakening cited in political contest policy
The piece extols Bryan and his critics for recognizing integrity and honor as essential to the republic. It argues that disciplined virtue surpasses rhetoric and debt schemes, noting that many misled by the Chicago platform are returning to true political faith. The author promises broad gratitude to the Goil of Nations for the renewed moral consciousness shaping the contest.
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Bryan
Fair Republic
Ulysses
Chicago
Wheat production and world supply in 1891 1894
The article notes U S wheat output rising from 2400 to 2645 million bushels between 1891 and 1894, a gain of 212 million. It highlights South America and Russia adding 256 million bushels to world supply, and Argentina’s last year surplus produced at 34 to 37 cents per bushel. It questions whether silver or overproduction drives low U S wheat prices.
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South America
Russia
United States
Argentine Republic
Seaboard Shipping Point
Western Silver And Wheat Prices In 1894
The article discusses how silver inflation and overproduction affected prices in the United States in 1894. It cites the New York Times noting Russia's export surplus of rye and the broad impact of silver agitation on business mood, capital investment, and wheat prices, suggesting widespread deflationary pressures across commodities.
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Russia
More Silver Dollars and Mintage Details Stir Debate
A September 1896 mint report shows 2,700,100 standard silver dollars coined from silver bullion purchased under the act of July 14 1800, costing 1 962 071 and yielding a government seigniorage of 837 429 deposited in the treasury. The piece critiques free silver rhetoric and notes miner interests, while unrelated health ad copy promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic against malarial poisons and digestive complaints.
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United States
W.T. Drake
Obituary of Almond Harmon Pioneer Resident of Michigan
Almond Harmon of Marshall died Sept. 8 1896 at age 84 leaving a New York birth Nov. 4 1811. He married Ann Louiss Marie May 15 1832 and Elizabeth Randall Oct 6 1867. Survived by one living son and adopted daughter Ethel Conly Town. A devout Christian and pioneer, he settled in Shiawaseo county in 1836 and spent most of his life near Marshall.
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Almond. Harmon
Marshall
Harmon
State of
New York
City
Saege
Ann Louiss Marie
Philander A
Byron
Mich
Florella
Holly
Philander
Jackson Mich
Elizabeth Randall
Michigan
Shiawaseo County
Jackson
Mr. Harmon
Christian Church
Ethel Conly
Veteran township supervisor remembered for honesty and hard work
The obituary notes three living figures in Fredonia and Istien including Mr Jager who, for thirteen years, supervised his township with ability and integrity. It extols his democratic loyalty, pioneer labor, and contributions to a county formed by plain, steadfast effort. The piece concludes with a false advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
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John
Edward
Fredonia
Istien
Jager
Andrew Jackson
Hall
Uch
J. Gheney & CO
Toledo
Gibbon and Fox in 18th Century Politics and Anecdotes
A patchwork extract traces Gibbon's political alignments with Lord North, notes his commission as trade and plantations, and cites Fox’s suspicions of bribery. It recalls stories from Lundy Foot and a Boston clerk, then surveys early automation by postal card counting machines and ends with Jenny Lind anecdotes from the Westminster Budget.
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Mmerleat
Mattern
Gibbon
Ibbon
Isene
Khusatts Bay
Sesson
America
Archangel Gabriel
Lord North
Fox
George
England
United States
Connecticut
His Preference Inspires Birthday Gift Dilemma
A young woman confides to her sister about buying a birthday present for her best young man. She blushes as she explains her plan and asks for advice, seeking guidance on the best gift choice. The sister prompts with an intrigued “Yes?” as the conversation hints at romance and decision.
Heirs For the Fieirirs in London Advertises Hidden Match
A curious London notice seeks a lonely elderly person with good income to join a country home as potential heir. Applicants must have at least £1100 yearly income, and trials are allowed. Carriages and horses kept. best society in moderation promised. seasons in London or abroad.
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London
Medical Opinions on Musk Across Cultures
A historical note contrasts musk's reputation, noting doctors in civilized lands disdain it while some Chinese still regard it as medicine though cautious of cures. It recounts Abtwuc’s claim that Tartars use slips of paper with remedy names swallowed by the afflicted, producing the same effect as the remedy itself, as described by Noah Brooks in St Nicholas.
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China
Abtwuc
Noah Brooks
St. Nicholas
Salt Making in African Villages Near Marshes
In a coastal African region villages dig into marshes to build salt works. Water irrigates saliferous earth, solution trickles through a green filter into a trough, then boils and strains to produce large crystal salt. Salt is packed in lands about five inches by four feet, with villagers noting polite greetings as they work.
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Korembwe
Africa
Mere Force of Habit in Conversation
A London Tit-Bits note discusses how foreign and English voices sound, suggesting conversations would be more musical if spoken in lower tones. It contrasts talkativeness with preference for amusement like concerts, observing people’s habit of talking loudly over music.
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London
House Plants and Gas Fumes Warned in Noisy Exchange
A fragmentary note discusses house plants dying from exposure to gas and fumes, claiming many women fear losing eye appeal if plants suffer. It hints the issue lies in household gases forcing a change in habit or causing plant death, urging a choice between gas use and plants.
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