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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1896
Page
4
The Republican delegation nominates William McKinley of Ohio for President and G A Hobart of New Jersey for Vice President. The ticket emphasizes unity and fiscal restraint as the party seeks victory in upcoming elections.
A Wisconsin notice announces the Republican County Convention for Wood County to nominate delegates and a state convention to select a state ticket, with meetings in Marshfield and Wausau on August and July dates, including apportionment of votes by precincts and instructions for delegates. John F. Cole chairs the Republican County Committee.
A Republican convention in Winpacs Wisconsin district 8 is set for Monday August 1806 at 7 PM to nominate a congressional candidate for the next general election. The text notes delegates from counties Brown Portage Eau Claire Wayne and others and warns of rival delegate slates and party harmony efforts.
The St Paul Pioneer Press explains the misread phrase sixteen to one in relation to silver and gold values and minting ratios. It notes the historical 16 to 1 standard, current market shifts, and political stances by Bryan supporters, Teller, and Stewart while contrasting Republican opposition to silver miners and the impact on farmers and machinery prices.
A paraphrased discussion of silver coinage and tariffs mocks political positions. The speaker warns that free silver would undermine purchasing power and policies, while protective tariffs sustain jobs. The piece notes a McKinley campaign novelty shirt and portraits of McKinley and Hobart from Chicago makers.
The Wausau club faced criticism after a Marshfield game in Sanggerfest involved disputed expense handling and kickback of gate percentages. The Wausau manager responded by withholding Marshfield’s gate share to cover a hotel bill and railroad fares, prompting counterclaims of a deliberate act to rebalance debts.
At the Republican county convention in Grand Rapids on Wednesday delegates were chosen for the state and congressional levels. Elected to the Eight district congressional convention were Gardner Ridgeman Ramsdall Wood and Hama. Ridgeman was named chair with Fontaine as secretary. Delegates came from most towns except Marshfield Lincoln Rock and Righefield. Delegates to the state convention were instructed. those to the congressional one favored renomination of Congressman Minor.
Aurtford Cann Times, aged seventy six, notes the first return of the Demostalin wicker in its long history. The record marks a notable revival after a generation without the object. Locals observe the cultural shift and question the wicker’s meaning in contemporary times.
Leading Chicago eye expert Professor Ells will make monthly city visits for one year. Free consultations at the Thomas House with guaranteed work. Eye Salve and Eye Drops offered for eye diseases and inflammations. Also advertised One Minute Cough Cure for coughs from throat irritation.
In Sherry area this year's hay crop is very light while other crops prosper. Raspberries are unusually abundant, described as the thickest in years. A local incident tells of Edward Gotchey losing a watermelon to a thief at Sherry station, prompting his vow of revenge. Town gossip touches on local barber shop decor and romance rumors amid a lumber price note and a McKinley Hobart political refrain.
On account of National Republican League Convention the North Western Line will offer round trip excursion tickets to Milwaukee for August 26 and 27 at one fare. For sale dates and full details contact Chicago and North Western agents.
Due to the Republican State Convention the North Western Line offers excursion tickets to Milwaukee and return at one rate for the round trip on August 3, 4 and 3. Tickets good returning until August 7, 1896. For ticket details contact Chicago and North Western railway agents.
Notices advertise round trip excursion tickets to Salt Lake City and Madison from Chicago and North Western Ry and G. P. M. & O. By lines at special fares for an August convention period. The text also promotes patent medicines from De Witts, claiming cures for indigestion piles and colic with testimonials and warnings about lung illness.
Wisconsin report lists resources including Tooms and discounts 12.80000 bonds to secure circulation 12,800.00, stocks securities and lending, due from banks and cash items, legal tender notes, reserves and deposits. Cashier Edward L Reek signs sworn statement with notary Carver Frank A Cady in Wood County Wisconsin.
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