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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1899
Page
3
Fragmentary list shows Democratic ticket names for governor Fred White Twat and M. J. Bevis for governor and Supreme Judge 4 with Van Wagenen, plus Railroad Commissioner W. He, Cal foun, and Superintendent of Public Construction B. 2. bolt.
A historical county ticket slate is listed with candidates for Representative John Loving, Treasurer B Dunlap, Superintendent Elsie Brown, Sheriff Miller, Supervisor Miller, Surveyor Will Smith, Coroner Win Sumler, and Senator W J Thompson. The ad references Bourke Cochran and Republican conversion, praising Cochran as a strong orator and noting debates over self-government and imperial policy.
The piece argues Cochran remains a Republican and ties his views to anti imperialist rhetoric. It notes his earlier support for McKinley and warns he would oppose the party if its Philippine policy persists. It references newspapers and speculation about Bourke Cochran's revised opinion.
In a sharp rebuke, Bryan argues against using the flag to rally support and urges that liberty must be universal. He cites Lincoln and notes the Philippines hatred of America’s flag, urging a policy shift to keep the nation’s mission of Liberty Enlightening the World.
Fragmented editorial notes discuss Schley and justice, speculation on Dewey and McKinley, and Democratic Party maneuvers. References to Philippine affairs, Cuba, Manila, Aguinaldo, and Theodore Roosevelt era politics appear in garbled prose. The piece notes a New York Democratic state committee oath revelas and ties to Breenen, with mentions of Otis and Luzon.
A fragmented letter discusses volunteers re enlisting for service and critiques political figures. It notes enthusiasm for Bryan across Kentucky and Ohio, questions why the secretary of war declined telegraphic notes, and contrasts editorials on candidate character, press censorship, and local agricultural interests.
An OCR fragment depicts a chaotic dialogue about aging, a luxury item mispriced as solid, and a conversation between a wife Foniosive and her husband about economy. The text includes garbled names and unclear events but centers on value, credit, and a notable quote about a solid price.
A garbled OCR passage offers scattered phrases about advertising taste and print quality. It mentions samples appearing in eastern newspapers and references lines likening clouds to cannonballs and elegances of book prints, with stray mentions of customers and rival steamship companies.
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