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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1896
Page
4
A brief quotation from President McKinley stating it is better to enlarge markets for American products than to increase the nation’s coinage. He argues silver production globally should not drive monetary policy, emphasizing trade growth over mint expansion.
The article praises McKinley’s acceptance letter as a clear defense of protection and sound money, arguing it explains the money question plainly and hints at future messages from McKinley. It warns free coinage would please money brokers and harm producers and consumers, then notes a local Republican dispute with Senator Gorrell over monetary views and explains why the Record did not publish a lengthy reply.
A critique charges free silver advocates with forgery and falsified articles. The author points to a supposed London Financial News piece, claims it never appeared, and says Colorado mine owners and various papers copied it. The Financial News denies the article and offers its files as evidence.
Aug 19 report notes Good men from all parties disown the Chicago Platform and pledge support for McKinley and Hobart. E J Phelps of Burlington declares loyalty to sound money and opposition to repudiation and anarchy, urging patriotic defense of the McKinley ticket. Colonel M M Price of Sanborn County says populism must align with either the Tillmans and All Wi or the pro industry, pro money platform.
The table shows highest and lowest No 2 oats cash prices in June in Chicago and Newton adjustments, with greenbacks gold values for 187M to 1M inclusive. It notes silver dollar bullion values in 1873 and 1868, compares to the present dollar, and argues against free coinage of silver in Jasper County with a political opinion from W St Manning. Average price in June is mentioned.
A fragmented commentary attacks currency reform advocates and political figures, labeling reformers as self serving and tied to silver interests. It questions White's consistency on silver policy and rails against national credit and governing elites in a populist critique.
A letter from Hon. A. B. Cummins to State Senator Gorrell dated September 2, 18M is not sensational. The article notes silver supporters misread the world and many intelligent men changed opinions in 1873 to 1878, predicting future shifts. It cites Senator Stewart and Senator Sherman as examples and describes a Weaver meeting described as a Populist demonstration with M. L. Wheat as master of ceremonies.
At the depot gathering, Bryan’s character noted, but Democrats were absent from the platform. Gen Weaver speech repeated greenback themes with free silver cited as harming labor, farming, and national value. observers say it would destroy existing values and offer no new jobs or confidence.
In Congressional Record volume 2 pages 1392 and 177 Senator Stewart argues for the gold standard over paper money. He asserts laborers should receive a dollar with purchasing power equal to a dollar and condemns currency fluctuation, urging gold as the universal standard.
The young man Frank Rinehart has been hailed as a Republican recruit to free silver ranks yet is described as a political bushwacker in the commentary. The carrier line notes a critical tone toward his political stance and tactics.
The Colfax Clipper notes clashes over silver policy with quotes from Mr McCord and Samuel Dickinson. It echoes opposition to artificial silver value, denouncing free coinage as harmful while predicting Populist resistance before November. The piece calls for honest work to earn money and critiques political manipulation by western silver mine owners.
Kellam and Curren advertise Chamberlains Cough Remedy with high praise for croup relief. Customers travel from distant areas to purchase the popular medicine, available in 25 and 50 cent sizes through Y and Smead.
Local bakery promotes catering for sales, parties, weddings with special orders. Positioned two doors east of Ramer block, the shop invites continued business and favors from customers seeking customized baked goods.
Crowded classrooms and poor ventilation cause lung and throat troubles among pupils and teachers. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is praised as unmatched for coughs colds and bronchial issues by A C Freed superintendent of Kools Ohio and by J E Schall of Meyer Bros St Louis who reports pain relief from Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for a lacerated hand and general use for wounds sprains and swelling. 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by Wagley and Smead.
A bold advertisement touts a reliable machine that will boost neighborhood sales by five per unit. It claims the New High-Arm Davis is the latest successful sewing machine, simple and strong with extensive attachments. Dealers urged to contact the Davis Lewe Machine Co in Chicago, Illinois.
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