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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
5
The piece touts McKinley and Hobart for president and vice president and urges support for the Republican ticket. It praises honest dollar values and progressive interests, says populism harmed Kansas and would harm the nation if Bryan and the Chicago platform prevail.
The piece declares GOP support for honest money equal to gold, opposing clipped coin and repudiation, while criticizing Mexican silver and other depreciations of value. It frames the party as standing for financial integrity and stable currency.
Jesse B. Howell longtime business manager of the Keokuk Gate City died recently. Fellow worker Hon. 8. M. Clark paid a heartfelt tribute in his paper, reflecting the respect Howell earned during twenty five years of service.
Monticello voters show lukewarm betting on candidates with Republicans backing McKinley while Democrats hesitate to wager, as Daniel Kerr questions free silver and a note on whether mushrooms or toodstools decide the outcome.
A local democratic candidate advocates voting straight for her ticket by marking the first circle on the ballot, warning that split tickets spoil votes and urging supporters to vote it straight.
Critics of the Chicago platform and reform movements are urged to back the Republican ticket. The message claims a sound platform and a man of conviction ready to uphold principles, aiming to benefit every businessman laborer and farmer in supporting the McKinley electoral ticket.
The piece urges both Republicans and Democrats to attend opposite party meetings to study all sides before forming political convictions. It argues no side loses by exchange of ideas and that voters return home more satisfied with their own views.
The piece argues against populists and urges voters to back McKinley and Hobart, citing economic policy as proven and prosperous under Republican rule. It frames the upcoming election as decisive, calling for republican patriotism and rejection of Chicago platform ideas.
The Nashua Post notes Minnie Murray delivered a piece last Monday amid audience chatter and popu hstic rhetoric. It records Calamity Weller riding in the front seat, prompting her twice, and mentions her request to lower the windows and a curious remark about a crying child being a friend of Mark Hanna.
Opinion line arguing that Bryan would avoid questions and foster class hatred through socialistic deceptions, portraying him as dishonest and manipulative if he were a true statesman.
A political screed insists United States currency in all forms remains universally accepted and unchanged by skeptics. It credits the Grand Old Party for origin and stability, arguing any attempt to alter money is ill advised and foolish.
The passage frames a coming clash between supporters of monetary stability and a strong constitution versus advocates of fiat money described as wild cat or unredeemable currency. It contrasts business prosperity and a harmonious people with economic decline, socialism, and division.
A street remark challenges free silver advocates asking who would obtain silver if vaults were packed with coin. The speaker questions whether wealth would come without labor or valued exchange. The note frames the debate on free coinage and economic effort.
The auditor notes that on the Australian ballot print Little appears as C. E. Little for Monticello township and Haskins appears as G. W. Haskins for Fairview township due to nomination papers. Officials say the misprints stem from copy and reflect no auditor or printer fault and are likely immaterial.
The Cedar Rapids gathering of McKinley railroad men last Saturday attracted large delegations from Estherville Boone Marion Dubuque Waterloo Manchester Davenport Clinton Belle Plaine Marshalltown Iowa City and Oelwein. Signals were shown with red white and blue lanterns.
The Midland presents a vivid second installment of Grant in the West by Colonel Emerson detailing personal portraits of General and Mrs. Grant. It also features Tiernagel's travel impressions of Jerusalem, and visits to Joaquin Miller’s mountain home and James G. Blaine’s birthplace.
A political screed from the Town Capital urges voters to oppose McKinley and Bryan allies, arguing that 90 percent of business leaders back McKinley while advocating strikes against rich employers. It claims to reveal a plan to depress wages, expand patronage, and stunt wealth, hinting at silver mine owners profiting from policy.
The Louix Falls Argus Leader notes how candidates in 1860 traveled vast mileages and delivered many speeches while opponents stayed home. It contrasts 1872 and 1884 campaigns with totals of miles and talks and notes election outcomes. It comments that stumping the country is not a success.
The passage asserts five points about global money systems: no free coinage country today on a silver basis. no gold standard country without silver. no silver standard country using gold as money. no silver with per capita money in circulation exceeding one third of U S levels. and no silver system where workers earn fair wages for a day’s work.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican account notes Congressman Bob Cousins told outdoors crowd at Vinton to move to the public square for a two and a half hour speech, with Dolliver present and thousands listening. The piece also mentions Haney Campbell Creamery’s cash woes and secured creditors, outlining $32,000 in mortgages and $2,108.47 in unsecured attachments as the firm seeks relief.
An analysis of how ballots must be marked under the Australian system citing decisions Whittam v Zahorik and Hogge v Hagen. It explains three marking methods, rules from the cases, and guidance to voters for straight party tickets and individual selections.
A unique fossil found by Mrs. A. D. Davidson of Monticello Iowa has been studied by Professor Weller at the University of Chicago. Described as a new petalocrinoid crinoid the specimen may become part of the British Museum collection before returning to Chicago after years of study.
Newton Iowa October 19 1896 Andrew Hans a former county supervisor in Oxford township clarifies he is not for free silver and remains a gold standard supporter He counters claims by M Kulhave and addresses I S Overholt Wyoming Iowa urging support for the upcoming election and the Republican party victory on November 3rd.
Bill Nye visited San Francisco with Bohemian friends who spent a day by the bay. They waited for Nye to joke, but he stayed grave as a sexton until the tug passed Angel Island where a large sign bore the word Cable.
A family physician advised a boy to avoid mustard plaster, stating he would recover without it. The boy left, and the mother asked when to apply the remedy. The doctor replied not at all, predicting recovery before needing it.
Wallace recalls skepticism about hypnotism and converts after experiences. Forry notes a professor induced Wheeler on stage, leading Wheeler to concede other bicycles are better. Cincinnati Enquirer cites paper quality as a weather barometer indicating fair or rainy conditions.
Diphtheria spreads mildly in the area with Oxford Mills schools closed for a week. Cases include Frank Lathrop’s home recovered Nathan Lathrop and two new town cases at Shirk and Emerson. Quarantine in three homes, Pearl Cantonwine recovered, school to resume Monday. Madame Calve and Melba to appear in Ladies' Home Journal.
A Yankoo tries to buy frogs logs at a hotel, boasting a million demand. The hotelier doubts the claim but hears the Yankoo offer a market. That night the Yankoo returns with eight prize frogs and admits the number was judged by the noise, ending the ruse.
A London Tit-Bits item recalls a little girl miles from home at a hotel table. Her aunt asks if she is hungry, the girl shakes her head and laments she is going home, her lip quivering as she reveals her heartache.
A historical musing notes that sovereign power breeds confidence in rulers. It recalls Charles I’s execution as a turning point and mentions Frederick II and William Rufus as examples. The text also cites the 1846 patent for the first sewing silk by an American inventor.
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