Prices of 1870 goods and wages urge silver return
The article analyzes Ed Kinsel la’s Monticello day book from 1870 to show prices and wages before silver demonetization. It notes kerosene at 50 cents a gallon, shirt fronts at 60 cents each, salt at 3.20 per barrel, eggs at 10 cents a dozen, and a turkey at 1.15, arguing farmers and laborers would need higher wages now to match past buying power and urging votes for Bryan and free silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Kinsella
Monticello
S. L. Gardiner
G. W. Miller
W. Town
P. P. Peridot
John Chandler
Tor Express
Jones County
John Mathews
Bryan
E. Wales
T. Ryan
Tod
Geo. Murphy
T. J. Penk
BE. Wales
Arm
Phillip Cline
M. McLaughlin
E. E. Burdick
John Grumm
Proctor
Hamilton
C. EB. Wales
D. T. Gardner
L. Carroll
E. C. Holt
Matt Noyes
Wm. Huributt
Free Silver in Mexico From a South Dakota Citizen Letter
A letter from the Dubuque Herald replies to a South Dakota citizen on silver coinage. It argues Mexico’s wage levels show silver devaluation harms the United States. It notes labor costs, prices, and protections tied to silver, and cautions free coinage would halve the U S dollar’s value, harming laborers while favoring lenders and merchants. The writer cites wages, prices, and industrial contrasts to oppose free silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
United States
Mexico
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Mexican International
Cuidad Porfirio
Texas
McKinley Hobart Ticket Facing Key Ballot Choices
The ticket lists William McKinley of Ohio for president and Garret A. Hobart of New Jersey for vice president. Milton Remley is named for attorney general and Scott N. Ladd for judge of the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Garret A. Hobart
New Jersey
Milton Remley
Supreme Court
Scott N. Ladd
Debates on campaigns and figures loom in Iowa coverage
Mark Hanna cautions against overconfidence and urges sustained effort until polls close. Des Moines hosts the sound money convention with delegates from Dubuque Kent and Scott county. Eli Perkinson backs Bryan. Hoke Smith leaves the interior post for Francis of Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Kent
Scott County
Hoke Smith
Secretary of the Interior
Francis
Missouri
Fort Dodge School House Project Fades With Bond Shift
Fort Dodge planned a $25 000 school house and promised work for laborers. A week before Bryan’s nomination the district could have sold 5 percent bonds at par, but now only gold bonds can be sold and the school house project will not proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Bryan
Hoke Smith Seeks Silver Coinage to Harm Veterans
The article argues Hoke Smith plans free and limited silver coinage to debase money and harm old soldiers, criticizing his cabinet departure and pension actions. It portrays him as pursuing measures to hurt veterans by reducing purchasing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Hoke
Iowa Fears Populism Spread From Kansas
The article argues Iowa must avoid populist trends seen in Kansas due to populist legislation and liberal judges. It claims eastern investors stopped real estate lending in Kansas and that farm values fell with 160 acre parcels selling for about 200 dollars. It warns against voting for a populist tainted Democratic ticket to prevent statewide decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Kansas
Campaign opens in Des Moines with Cousins and Allison
Hon R G Cousins and Senator Allison will kick off the state campaign in Des Moines on September 8 with an afternoon speech by the senator and an evening address by the congressman. A 6000 seat tent will be erected for the event. Mrs Cousins begins campaign efforts in her district on September 7 with a route including Belle Plaine Marion Anamosa Ligcomb Conrad and Gladbrook before Monticello hosts Cousins on September 8 in the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Cousins
Des’ Moines
Allison
Ligcomb
Conrad
Gladbrook
Anamosa
Monticello
Cousins
Iowa items of many kinds fill long report
A compilation of Iowa news items includes: C C Bradford hurt in an apple tree accident at Manchester. Paul Trant’s Dubuque residence looted of jewelry worth 500 dollars. upcoming speeches by Congressman Robert G Cousins at Monticello and evangelist Williams at Marshalltown. a 23 year old Palo Linn County man John Rallsback death by self harm. Maquoketa reports diphtheria cases including three child deaths. Russell Doolittle’s foot amputation after an accident at Hopkinton. DeWitt merchant D Drew declares failure with assets 9000 and liabilities 5000. Iver P Iversen arrested for government money peculation. Iowa City fight with tramps ends in shooting and jailings. Cedar Rapids Lizzie Deitz’s bicycle punishment by parents. Anamosa typhoid fatality T J Hartman prison guard. Maquoketa editor Priaulx assaulted by saloon keeper Gordon over a paper item. Manchester GOP convention tickets named F H Paul Abner Dunham H F Arnold H C Stetson S P Carter. J F Starbuck to chase hour record at Manhattan Beach paced by triplets. Prof C P Rogers Marshalltown educator suicides after school-board trouble. Charlie Walsh comments on populist views in Iowa. Senator Palmer discusses Indianapolis convention outcomes. political wooing piece via New York Sun about a prospective match with Miss Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Bradford
Manchester
Paul Trant
Dubuque
Robert G. Cousins
Monticello
St. Williams
Evangelist
Marshalltown
John Rallsback
Palo
Clinton
Iowa City
Bobos
Lizzie Deitz
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
T. J. Hartman
D. D. Priaulx
Maquoketa Excelsior
Gordon
Priaulx
F. H. Paul
Abner Dunham
H. F. Arnold
H. C. Stetson
Earlville
S. P. Carter
Hopkinton
J. F. Starbuck
Marion Wheel
American Wheelman
Starbuck
C. P. Rogers
Iowa
Rogers
Marshalltown High School
Phelps Endorses McKinley Hobart for Sound Money
Hon E J Phelps United States minister to Great Britain under Cleveland first administration voices steadfast support for McKinley and Hobart. He calls for loyal citizens to back sound money and oppose repudiation and anarchy in this campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Phelps
United States
Great Britain
Cleveland
McKinley
Hobart
Fiftieth anniversary of Iowa statehood celebration planned
Burlington will host October 1 to 8 1806 under a state commission appointed by Governor Drake. The commission includes P M Crapo John Scott Geo C Henry. A $10,000 state appropriation was approved with Burlington raising matching funds. Invitations have been sent to President Cleveland and other dignitaries. River carnivals fireworks oratory pioneer scenes educational exhibits the Iowa State Band and a 500-voice chorus are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Burlington
Drake
P.M. Crapo
John Scott
Nevada
C. Henry
Cleveland
Iowa State
Letter from Chicago express cashier on free silver debate
A letter to Dr. A M Case from John Lincoln Tate cashier of United States Express Chicago mocks free silver advocates and predicts McKinley’s landslide victory. Tate cites Case’s August 4 article as unrefuted and says the free silver craze is passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashler
U. S. Ex, Co
Chicago
Ringling Bros Showman Shifts Vote for McKinley
Alf T Ringlagg of Ringling Bros. told a Gate City representative yesterday he is a lifelong Democrat but plans to vote for McKinley this year. He says supporting sound money and opposing Bryan, plus the Chicago platform, will make votes count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf T. Ringlagg
Ringling Bros
Gate City
McKinley
Bryan
Chicago
Keokuk Gate City
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Excursion to Indianapolis
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Co will sell excursion tickets to Indianapolis Indiana August 30 and 31 for the round trip at one fare. Tickets are good to return until September 9 1896 due to the National Democratic Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Portugal as an Extinct Force in South Africa
James Bryce, M. P., notes that Portugal’s colonial power waned after early coastal ventures by Diaz and da Gama, with limited inland impact. He observes few white settlers, mixed-blood populations, and ongoing disputes over Delagoa Bay, Delagoa Railways built by foreigners, and Portugal’s inability to fund Africa expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Bartholomew Diaz
Vasco da Gama
Sofala
Beira
Mashonaland
Africa
Brazil
Shoe
Zambezi
Great Britain
Delagoa Bay
Atretch
MacMahon
Germany
Mozambique Company
South Africa
James Bryce
M. P
Century
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The
Dubuquee Herald
Gold Standard Democrats
Illinois
William McKinley
Secretary of State
G.L. Dobson
G. M’carthy
John Herriott
RE. A. Dawson
Congressional
Mark Hanna
Eli Perkinson
Eli
H. M. Troy
Sound Money Democrats
Sound Money
Des Moines
Sidney A. Foster
Olin
Foster
Judge Caldwell
Tama County
Boies
Eastern Iowa News
Charlie Walsh
National Committee
Charlie
Senator Palmer
Palmer
Free Silverites
John Crooks
New York Sun
Miss Brown
Royal Baking Powper Co
New York
Fowa
M. W. Herrick
Ticello, Jones Co
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
Poatottica
J. W. Coxsee
J. N. Hughes
Aslorney
Cedar Rapids, Lown
Jonas County
C.w.4
C. L. Lovell
Ankuers
Bidwalla Block
Opera House
Monticollo
W. A. Mirick
Onticollo
Lowa
Calla
Inalis
Bsurgeon
Shipman's Tailor Shop
Rat Street
T. B. Kent
Main Street
Postoffce
Center Junction
J.E
E. L. Climore
M. D. ‘Physicians and Surgeons
Olea
Syvamore Treet
First Street
Oye
Towa
C. B. Rundle
Monticello Bank
Lustonioe
Wm. J. Coughlan
D.D.S. Antist
Hicks & Hilora
Atoro
W. B. Pearson
D.D.S
Yuntiat
Oleo
Shaw
Cudworth's
John Gibbon
Henry C. Bouken
Hicks & Eilers’ Dry Goods
Awaraea
Photography
Pocket Kodak
Eastman Kodak Co
Rochester, N. Y
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