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Newspaper
Progressive Farmer
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1895
Page
4
The April statement from the Treasury shows the public debt increasing by 8 9109 857 during the month. The figure reflects a higher government liability as recorded in the Progressive Farmer issue dated May 9, 1895.
Senator Brick of Ohio announces opposition to the Democratic Party of Ohio’s proposed sliver plank. He signals a stance against adopting the new platform element.
A political figure named Mr Cleveland warns the Democratic Party to abandon the so called silver alteration, framing it as a mandatory shift away from the policy. The statement underscores factional tensions in the party over monetary policy.
Frank H. Jones of Illinois writes against silver and warns postmasters they must align with the administration on money policy. He derides the current federal leadership as tyrannical and arrogant, noting their approach as unprecedented.
Carlisle says he will vote Republican if the Democratic National Convention endorses silver remonetization before 1873. The author suggests the Treasury Secretary may be speaking for the administration and questions the administration's party alignment, implying a major political realignment.
The New York Chamber of Commerce denounces silver agitation and demands no free coinage. The article argues that when this influential club speaks on money matters the public should align with the opposite view and oppose their position.
Senator Morgan, chair of the Senate foreign relations committee, urges a firm administration course toward Great Britain and Nicaragua yet admits uncertainty about current government actions. He notes past practice of consulting the Senate for concordant policy but says the present administration has not done so.
President Cleveland writes Gov. Stone warning federal office holders who oppose his financial views on the British gold standard. He says such officials should not be surprised if they are summarily dealt with, a bold move few presidents have made to coerce government officials.
The text notes Hoke Smith in Georgia, Eckels in Michigan, Carlisle and cabinet members traveling to other states as the administration pushes the single gold standard. It claims Cleveland instructed officials to avoid discussing silver and focus opposition to free coinage, while accusing the President of underestimating the mass of the people.
Mr W J Rion of the McCormick Farm Implement Company reports a worm, similar to the army worm, infesting old clover fields in Pope and Hardin counties. The pest devastates only clover, leaving new fields and adjoining timothy meadows untouched, and spreads between fields like the army worm. He doubts it is the army worm due to its selective impact on clover.
The Central Pacific railroad owes the United States 60 million in money or bonds for aid to construction and has defaulted. California law makes stockholders liable to creditors by share of stock. Senator Leland Stanford owned about one quarter, so his estate could face 15 million loss. A suit seeks to recover from the estate.
The text recalls Democratic shifts on silver policy from 1892 to the Sherman act repeal era and questions whether current supporters will persist or flip to gold monometallism if leaders endorse it. It probes consistency of reform advocates and party alignment on monetary standards.
The text argues that President Cleveland lacks authority to appoint conference commissioners beyond veto power and asserts government must execute congressional laws regardless of perceived traps. It contends the motive for the conference is irrelevant and denounces presidential tyranny while noting delegation would have been completed if anti silver.
A reader from Washoe County Nevada recalls early western life and the silver era. He cites Nevada history Virginia City payrolls and silver coinage, urging Illinois voters to support free coinage at 16 to 1 and oppose demonetization. The letter emphasizes constitutional rights and migration from Illinois to Nevada.
The notice offers a free copy of OCain's Financial School to new Progressive Farmer subscribers who enroll. It promotes the book as the most read and directs readers to subscribe to receive the gratis title.
Two Chicago Democratic gatherings met simultaneously last Saturday. Senator Palmer addressed the gold bug meeting while Judge McConnell presided over the county convention with Congressman Bryan of Nebraska as speaker. McConnell urged unity on a bimetallic policy and criticized Grover Cleveland’s financial stance. A resolution demanded immediate restoration of gold and silver coinage at 16 to 1 as a full tender for debts.
The letter to Gov. Stone of Mississippi urges Democrats to consider the impact of supporting a silver standard on the national party and national unity. It warns that abandoning party loyalty for silver independence could lead to defeat or disintegration of the Democratic Party and jeopardize American citizenship and liberty.
Advertises a World’s Fair picture book titled The Dream City offered free to new Progressive Farmer subscribers. Appeals to library or parlor readers and promises a collectible visual book as incentive.
Potter Palmer of Chicago reportedly acknowledges a labor organization as the premier example of skilled, faithful governance. He recalls firing workers who demanded recognition and embracing organized labor after a decade of mismanagement and disaster, concluding unions protect both sides when balanced and respected.
Bargain note urges shoppers not to overpay for a sewing machine offering the YouR Best model as the best value with a ten year warranty.
A letter from Os. Buchanan of Wabash County Illinois argues for free silver at a one to one ratio and broader money reform. He criticizes Wall Street influence and party leadership, urges voters to seek enforceable laws and to abandon plutocracy, promising to cast no more votes for pro party allies.
Last Friday the oleomargarine bill was set as a special order for Wednesday, aiming to bar butterine from sale by denying its color. The piece praises the bill as protection for farmers, cites monopolies and a Chicago rail and gas lobby, notes bribery rumors around Express Company control, and alleges a $400,000 lobby fund steering state policy away from reform.
An old fragment promotes a product called Dobbine Electric Soap for household use. It claims to brighten paint and whiten clothes with praise from a wash-woman. The text also includes stray phrases about travel and other names, ending abruptly.
A Chicago Times-Herald letter defends that silver, not gold, was fixed as the US money unit. It cites Jefferson, Hamilton, and the 1792 act, detailing proposed coinage and the silver dollar’s role, arguing for the silver standard and debunking gold-centric views.
The letter outlines how the unit was tied to a gold standard then changed in 1873 to a gold dollar. It notes Jefferson and Hamilton views, the shift away from silver, and that mints closed to silver coinage after 1873 while remaining open to gold. Sincerely.
The speech defends using both gold and silver on equal terms as redemption money. Blackburn denounces government delays and calls for restoring silver coinage at 16 to 1 to preserve parity and independence from foreign influence. He cites 1873 policy as unconstitutional and urges prompt action with mint access to silver.
Mrs W K from Mt Vernon Illinois praises Hood's Pills as marvelous and effective for biliousness and indigestion after recommending them to neighbors. The testimonial notes good health and urges others to try the product despite a tongue in cheek final jab.
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