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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
2
The Chicago Record notes the Democratic convention met in Kansas City within Jefferson era territory, yet declares itself against the policy of expansion. It recalls the repetitive campaign rhetoric and critiques the platform and past pranks, speeches, and coinage promises tied to the 1896 echo.
Editors from across the state gathered in the capital city for a three day session with an engaging program. The piece praises the Democratic party for patriotism shown at the Kansas City convention with flags displayed, national airs sung, and the Declaration of Independence part of a program.
The leading plank affirms the Chicago 1896 Democratic platform and reiterates the demand for an American financial system made by the American people, signaling a stance for sound money Democrats.
The excerpt advocates restoring and maintaining a bimetallic price level with immediate free unlimited coinage of silver and gold at a 16 to 1 ratio, without awaiting aid or consent from other nations. It reflects debates on monetary policy and currency standards.
A Times-Republican piece argues both parties share a long course toward the Philippines, denying a current imperialist policy. It says the Democratic platform seeks stability, independence, and protection for Filipinos, while the nation’s role remains guardian, not conqueror, with no surrender of the islands.
President McKinley reviews the administration, praising the gold standard, debt refunding at 2 percent, a fixed value for the dollar, tariff protections, and a shift from borrowing to lending. He celebrates prosperity and national prestige while noting renewed threats from allied parties and the 16 to 1 standard.
Sober advocates consign repudiation to the past as speakers urge unity among supporters to restore honest money nationwide and ensure strong currency policies prevail once more.
Marion Stuart, a Muncie druggist, reports Mrs. Rena J. Stout of Consumption in Cammack, Indiana, weighed 90 pounds before Yorktown doctors warned death. After using Dr King of New Discovery she gained 37 pounds and was cured. The remedy claims to cure throat chest and lung diseases and is sold for 50 cents and 1 dollar with free trials at W O Fosters drug store.
On July 9 17 and August 1 1990 the Iowa Central Ry will sell round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Utah and to parts of South Dakota and Wyoming at one fare plus two dollars with return by October 41st Tickets available from ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa It stands alone it towers above a warming Rocky Mountain Tea 35c Excursion to Chautauque Lake N Y via Nickel Plate Road July 27 for 14 00 round trip return by August 28 1900 Tickets good on any of three daily trains Lowest rates to St Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo and other eastern points For full particulars contact John Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams St Chicago Tele cord Central 2057 Subscribe for the RECORD
Tickets good on the first and third Tuesdays in May June July and August for Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo territory. One fare plus two dollars round trip. Ask coupon ticket agents about territory sale dates limits and other details or contact Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa. English Spavin Liniment advertised for horses claims to remove blemishes and spavins. Grain-O beverage praised for health and children’s wealth by C F Myers. Meredith & Oaatf rheumatism cures advertised with Mystic Cure claim. Jasper County Normal Institute schedule notes two week session August 13 with certificate exams August 10 and 11. Libbie Dean Co Supt.
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