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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
4
In Iowa political and financial commentary the piece notes upcoming primary voting across big cities, discusses Democratic hopefuls Governor prospects in Illinois and Chicago mayoral dynamics, questions crowd estimates from Frank Stuart, and observes gold shipments reversing as the United States regains gold from abroad amid Republican policy. It urges patriotic support for Republican principles.
The Chicago Record is praised for clear, fair coverage of public questions. Indications point to a Republican victory in Jasper county on November 2. The piece argues against reform under the current regime and endorses Shaw for Iowa governor, while condemning Weyler and urging support for Cuban insurgents' cause and swift end to Spanish cruelty.
A political essay challenges the push for free silver coinage arguing it harms trade and that silver dollars have not solved economic woes. It traces the silver dollar’s troubled history from its 1878 revival to overambitious claims, urging readers to consider practical, everyday economic facts over ideology.
J. W. Allpree argues that silver dollars were repeatedly forced into circulation despite widespread disfavor and idleness in the treasury. He claims government purchases surged to unneeded levels, skeptically framing silver as a fraud aimed at aiding a mining syndicate while harming broader finance and industry.
Fractured ad text urges readers to use Scott's Emulsion during summer to keep health and strength. Mentions availability and broad distribution but lacks clear product details or dates.
A New York paper attacks Mr. Bryan’s call for free silver as insufferable nonsense. It argues the revival benefits honest money and current prosperity, and that elevating silver would debilitate workers and farmers by reducing purchasing power while propping up an artificial currency.
Advertises top cash payments for all kinds of poultry. From W. E. Hough Poultry House, with Scribner & Co. handling the notice, urging poultry producers to deliver stock for immediate purchase.
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