Generosity for Bryan in the Civil War Era
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes admirers of Mr. Bryan regret his failed bid for military rank in Nebraska politics. It mocks his silver crusade and suggests Gen. Wheeler recommend Bryan for a staff position with President McKinley, proposing a generous commission to silence criticism.
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Wheeler
McKinley
Gen. Wheeler
Cleveland
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Mexican dollars aid Philippine expedition funding
The Washington government bought 250000 Mexican silver dollars for 116000 dollars to support General Merritt in the Philippines. Mexican dollars command more silver value abroad, effectively boosting pay and expenses for the expedition.
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Philippines
Washington
Merritt
San Francisco
Manila
Iowa
War speech debate and revenue bill criticized
The piece attacks Senate speeches against the revenue measure passed by the house labeling the talk as political posturing by popocrats. It notes Republican lawmakers will back the bill with possible Democratic help and mocks efforts to sway votes. It mentions Bryan seeking a commission under Gen Wheeler and predicts heightened gold production rumors.
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House
Republic
Congress
Cleveland
Stewart Slams More Money Plan Amid Tax Debate
A Nevada senator denounces the war revenue bill amendments for silver seigniorage and legal tender issues, arguing that inflating the currency harms real money value and lowers purchasing power. He warns that bond sales do not thwart taxation and urges three percent bonds in gold value. The piece critiques inflation as dangerous to the economy.
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Stewart
Nevada
Committee On Finance
United States
Senator Stewart
Congress
Treasury
Chicago Tribune
Better Than Nothing River Song Foiled By Shore
A verse from Youth's Companion by Margaret Vandegrift contrasts endless river flow and flightless humans. Birds and insects wing freely while the speaker longs for wings and vows to wade instead.
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Wade
Margaret Vandegrift
Buffalo’s canine cop Jack patrols Buffalo’s First Precinct
A police dog named Jack became an honorary desk sergeant at Buffalo Police Station No. 1 two years ago. He formed a bond with Sgt Ryan and later with Sgt Carroll. Each night he met officers at their usual spots then roamed the precinct alone greeting patrolmen at various intersections.
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Buffalo
Jack
Sergt. Ryan
Sergt. Carroll
Front
Centenarian Countess of Desmond Died in James I Era
The article notes women reaching extraordinary ages with Countess of Desmond cited as a famed centenarian who died in James I's reign from injuries. At age 100 she danced and five years before death she traveled from Bristol to London for business. It also mentions Peru producing twelve colors of cotton.
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Desmond
James I
Bristol
London
Bear Killed Himself in Purgatory River Tale
A composite newsy piece recounts the Picketwire or Le Purgatoire river’s name history, a bear encounter near the Picketwire involving trapper McIntyre and Hobbes, a grizzly and a hunting dog, and a dramatic rifle shot that killed the bear. It also includes short moral anecdotes and notes on a petroleum solidification claim.
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Purgatory River
New Mexico
Col. Inman
Spain
Mississippi Valley
Santa Fe
Florida
Grand Canyon
el Rio de Las Animas Perditas
Kit Carson
McIntyre
Hobbes
Puffly’s patriotic dining ramble in wartime irony
In a Detroit Free Press piece Puffly showcases loud showmanship and jumbled patriotism at a restaurant. He demands regular army beans Spanish buns naval oranges Manila cheroots and waves national emblems while leaving a half dollar.
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Puffly
Puifly
Detroit Free Press
Reflections of a bachelor in quotable lines
A column of humorous maxims about gender, pride, and social behavior. It riffs on Heaven, arguments, hair, bear hunts, huckleberries, and the double standards of men and women, concluding with a quip on a good natured husband and imposed demands.
Remarkable case claims cure by Pink Pills for Pale People
A Meaford Ontario tale confirms a paralytic man’s recovery after a two year watch, from spinal sclerosis to full health attributed to Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The Monitor notes the case as proof of the remedy’s value and urges readers to consider it.
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Monitor
Meaford
Ontario
Petch
Canadian Mutual Life Association
The
Men of Mouth in Quest for Glory
A Boston Transcript quote notes many seek glory in the cannon's mouth, but far more pursue it in their own mouths, reflecting on bold speech and bravado as a path to fame.
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Boston Transcript
California Vig SytuPr Co
California Fic Syrup Co
Canifornia Fia Luxur Co
Foot Care Ads and Health Remedies Tease Readers
A collage of old time ads touts Allen's Foot-Ease and Foot-Face remedies for tired swelled and painful feet with claims of instant relief and shoe comfort. Also features Dr Kline nerve restorer promotion and a quip about dining etiquette, all in a period newspaper voice.
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Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
To Cure a Cold One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
This vintage ad promotes a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims all druggists will refund the money if the remedy fails to cure, priced at 25 cents.
Public clocks and health ads in old city pages
A fragment lists public timepieces and then pivots to health claims for remedies like Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and Piso’s Cure for throat and lung issues. It includes a dated testimonial from Huntington, Indiana, and a casual dialogue about a potential shooting in Cuba.
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Atchison Globe
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University
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