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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
10
A fragmentary poem condemns a rich hypocrite who worships wealth and fuelled by gilded church splendor. It laments how greed corrupts faith, contrasts opulence with poverty, and tells of a mob uprising that ends in the victim’s burial in a gilded bed beneath a statue of a child and mother.
Fragmentary article discusses Republican money links, currency standards, and debates over gold as a benchmark. Mentions inflation, wages, commissions, and market effects with references to gold supply and price shifts affecting readers.
Fragmented readable text mentions a political figure and parties, with unclear context. Core names and actions are obscured by garbled OCR.
Hemel O. Johnson warns editors that the Republican platform has shifted the issue from free silver to the gold standard. The coming campaign will test whether the nation adopts international bimetallism or maintains a single gold standard, with voters finally deciding this fundamental monetary question.
A correspondent questions whether government or banks should issue circulating paper money. The article argues that government minting and authorization of metal or paper money is a sovereign function, while banks should not issue currency, and discusses the role of banks in the money system amid broader monetary policy questions.
Chicago Dial editorial cites Willie de Bryan criticizing monopoly power and urging new law to curb trusts. It notes Republicans' stance on trusts, calls for enforcement of existing anti trust laws, and favors a strong executive to implement reforms. The piece discusses public sentiment and the need for updated regulation.
The speaker denounces adding foreign territory to the United States, calling it an unavoidable principle and predicting long-term constitutional harm. He argues territorial expansion conflicts with equity and constitutional foundations, warns against imperial governance, and stresses opposition to any acquisition north or south.
Washington correspondent reports Republican leaders fear a coming defeat in November 1904. Hanna and Allison are cited pushing hard for rapid fundraising and mobilization to counter Democratic agitators in the West. McKinley administration faces potential loss as party leaders warn against complacency and urge intensified campaigning.
A brief guide notes a land level costs about 25 dollars and is affordable for the average farmer. It describes a simple homemade level using a water tight tin tube and a wooden block with a hole to fit the tube, illustrating its use in irrigated fields to level slopes and foundations.
The passage presents a garbled discussion of native grievances and political stakes involving defenses of territory and voting. It mentions figures and places like Atlanta and references to governance, protection, and community response amid confusion and unclear events.
An Ohio Farmer outlines constructing a precision water level device from a pipe, glass chimneys, and a tripod, to measure height differences. It describes assembling, centering, sealing with cement, and using a water column to compare ground and target elevations for horizontal alignment.
A Nebraska contributor describes his potato growing method emphasizing pure seed, selecting large tubers, planting one eye per piece, and placing pieces two feet apart in rows. He recommends rich sandy soil, four inch plowing, careful hilling to ensure sprouts reach the surface, and maintaining weed-free rows through cultivation with a hoe final cultivation.
The pamphlet argues small farms should plant trees for shade and fruit to secure steady supplies. It notes cherries grow best when planted alone, while apples and peaches can thrive in mixed spaces if room permits, with careful cultivation and proper spacing emphasized.
The text discusses soil nutrients for peach trees, stressing nitrogen, potassium supply, and irrigation needs. It notes vines and fruiting considerations, with reference to potash aiding growth and winter protection costs, and ends with a unrelated odd claim about a queen bee.
I B Cowfrey notes farmers waste time drawing loads to market. Larger loads save trips and fuel, with 54 bushels wheat and 200 bushels oats common today. A flat rack wagon with smooth floor speeds loading, reduces spoilage and labor, underlining the business side of farming in Country Gentleman.
The article discusses grindstones used on farms, their wear, and methods to sharpen tools. It highlights Miss Tella Codfarber’s leadership in forming road improvement associations in Missouri, organizing groups and conventions that advocate better roads and public works. It notes similar efforts across Illinois and Puerto Rico, with thousands engaged in road building as winter quiets activity.
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