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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
4
An OCR fragment describes a shop advertising quality goods with a reputation for reliability. It mentions black worsted fashion fabrics and possibly prices in old currency symbols. The text is garbled but conveys a sales pitch about value and trusted quality.
The Mooresville Guide published every Friday lists editor Sage and publisher in Mooresville Indiana. The issue appears dated October 2, 1885 with mail and post office notes and a price of 1.00.
A notice invites the public to hear Hon G W Faris at the Opera House tomorrow at 2 oclock with admission 25 dollars per night in advance. Republicans seek county offices and will meet voters next Monday evening. Merchants promise ads to sustain confidence until McKinley election shifts the economy.
The piece contrasts four years of free trade with this year's free silver, criticizing the Democrats for shifting causes. It argues the British gold standard aided past prosperity, while free trade is blamed for hard times, labeling the silver movement as a recurring political delusion.
Notice detailing special two fare excursion tickets to Pittsburgh via Pennsylvania Lines for the Brotherhood of St Andrew annual convention. Dates October 13 14 and 17 with start points over or under 200 miles from Pittsburgh. Return passes valid through October 20 and ticket rules noted.
Tickets at special low rates will be sold by all agents of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway for the Butler County Fair in Hamilton Ohio from October 6 to October 9. The fair is billed as one of the greatest with attractions promising to be among the largest ever. For rates and train times contact local or traveling passenger agents of the C H D Ry.
The notice lists travel opportunities in Indiana with salaries of 780 and expenses, a steady position, and references with self addressed stamped envelopes. It advertises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for eczema and piles, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for digestion, and One Minute Cough Cure for voice protection, naming vendors G W Bass and The Dominion Company Chicago.
The piece likens silver advocates to a wolf preying on the economy and argues that financial stringency stems from agitation for debased currency. It warns that chief threats are politicians promising cheap money and debt relief, with high debt costs and cautious capital. It urges a clear vote against free silver to stabilize the money standard.
Vice Presidential candidate Hobart argues for a fixed gold-based dollar matching the 100 cent value. He says stable monetary value underpins national credit and global markets, urging explicit commitment to paying obligations in gold-dollar terms.
The piece argues against free silver at 16 to 1, noting higher prices do not create more goods. It questions whether increasing coin value helps the masses, since most do not own silver, while general consumers want cheaper manufactured silver goods.
The remark notes that a stable currency is a major encouragement to industry while sound money that fluctuates or contracts disheartens business. John C. Calhoun cites the dilemma as a fundamental economic truth of his era.
The New York World argues against free silver, warning that wage earners, savings bank depositors, pensioners, and holders of insurance and building and loan shares would face losses if the dollar loses value. A silver panic could trigger widespread economic harm.
Andrew Jackson warns that a depreciating currency hurts the laboring classes who lack time to monitor money markets. Although wages seem steady or rising, rapid currency increases erode real earnings as inflation widens the gap between nominal pay and purchasing power.
Senator Sherman states that laws cannot fix the value of metals or life’s articles. Market value falls due to new discoveries and improved production methods. The great law of demand and supply applies to iron, copper, zinc, and other commodities as they change with innovation.
David A. Wells argues that a universal decline in prices since 1873 is not caused by silver demonetization. He debunks gold appreciation theory, noting no clear evidence that gold value or labor costs have declined, and questions how silver coinage policy could curb prices or raise freight rates.
A local ad touts affordable menswear with suits for 5 dollars, claiming shoppers can access good clothing without barriers. The message invites customers to visit the store for inexpensive suits and emphasizes savings over pricey alternatives.
Advertises Baco-Cure as a safe vegetable remedy to end tobacco use without willpower. Claims Berlin physician formula since 1872, three boxes cure or money back. Includes testimonials from Clayton Arkansas and mentions Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co. selling at $1 per box with guarantee.
Travel with mileage tickets on the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh offers convenience and savings across Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Tickets cover major cities from Pittsburgh to St Louis and Chicago with a 1000 mile ticket priced at 20 dollars, enabling savings on longer trips. Samuel Beem of Mooresville Indiana is listed for information.
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