Bryan Eyes Bismarck As Silver Coiners Debate
The piece links William Jennings Bryan to Bismarck and argues for free silver. It recounts Bismarck's demetallization of silver in Prussia, present-day implications for U S policy, and a satirical verse urging silver coinage at sixteen to one. It cites Egyptian coin contracts and fears of German dumping.
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Mr. Bryan
Calberson
Texas
Prince Bismarck
Central
Europe
Bismarck
Abr Bryan
United States
Empire
Prussia
Bilger
Yours Island
S51
Afay
Isa
International Monetary Conference
ISS
Germany
Pees
Egypt
London
The Silverite Strong Man and Free Silver Debate
A dramatic mock critique questions Bryan’s free coinage plan and its promised benefits for farmers and urban workers. It cites alleged claims of silver rising to 1.29 per ounce and contrasts it with the practical effects on debt, wages, and purchasing power. The piece ends by probing whether higher crop prices would truly yield more buying power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
Bryan
Samson
Platte
Mr. Bryan
Chicago Times-Herald
Suppose Government Controls Mills and Coinage
Rev. Sam Jones of Georgia argues a hypothetical where the government owns gristmills and stamps meal to raise prices. He questions whether free coinage could double farmer prices without hurting workers and whether paying debts with half dollars would cheat creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Georgia
Congress
Scott's Emulsion touted for feeding the weak patient
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as a cure for wasting and disease, claiming it feeds patients and boosts recovery. It highlights use in pleural and lung ailments, notes palatable taste, and offers booklets free with purchase at 50 cents or $1.00 from Scott & Bowne of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
All Scott & Bowne
New York
Local Notes Roundup of Visits and Life Amid Martinsville
A series of short items notes visits and happenings around Martinsville and nearby towns. Nellie Hadley shopped in town last Saturday, Dorn and Mrs. Co sand welcome a ten and a half pound boy, and many residents travel or host relatives from Indianapolis Greenfield Wabash Detroit and other places. The Epworth League met at the Bass home, a flour and feed store moved to Martinsville, and several residents plan moves or studies in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luda Taylor
Webster Pressel
Martinsville
Dorn
John Cosand
Epworth League
G. W. Bass
D. J. Gilbert
Fall millinery styles attract ladies for fittings
The latest styles in millinery are showcased as ladies are invited to call and inspect the stock. Artistic trimming is offered on short notice at reasonable prices. Mrs. Sheets returns from Indianapolis with new trimming ideas.
Fall styles and bargains at low prices
The advertisement showcases new Fall fashions with wide assortments and deep discounts. Text highlights include all-wool fabrics, novelty Mohair Boucles, 46 inch French Serges, broadcloths, beavers, and diago nals, plus special prices on mackintoshes, umbrellas, hosiery, and underwear for men women and children. Prices range from 9c to $3.50 with several items under a dollar.
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Serere
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Loris Stayton
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Centerton
Lou Furguson
Indianapolis
Ham. Jackson
Snd
Jefferson Brown
Brownstown
Lnd
Jane McCreary
Will Kennedy
J. G. Kennedy
J. J. Ufotland
Detroit
Mich
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Greenfield
Birdie Cochran
Livingston Manker
Business
W. FP. AL
W. N. Sege
Y.P.S.C. E
Friends Church
Mexico
Earl White
Walter Owens
Jim
Mary Johnson
Wabash
Cora Butner
Ida Grove
Iowa
Ida Gregory
Monrovia
W. F. White
John Darris
Fiomly
Dayton Harvey and
Mr. Harris
Ralph Thompson
Ralph
Insane Hospital
Willttend Medical College
Aaron Stanton
Stow
G. A. Ieller
Landc Are Store
Warren Ayres
Aaron
Groves’ Bazar
A. EE. Linifies W Son
Pres. Thurman
E. Tansey
Mooresville
Afuncie
Canton
Mr. Tansey
Major McKinley
Statens Liver Regulator
Uffer
Simmons
J. Hi.zewein & CO
Philadelphia
DeWitte
Mrr. E. Grisham
Gaars Mills
Rus
Miss Chamberlain
Eeseid
Big Rapids Mineral Water Co
Big Rapids, Mich
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H. d. Bishop
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Scruggs
York &Overton
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Indianapolis, Ind
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