Candidate announcements for Republic county superintendent race
The Journal announces N. M. Nelson of Norway Township as a candidate for Superintendent of schools in Republic County and Howard B. Moore of Albion Township for Superintendent of Public Instruction, both pending Republican county convention decisions. Edgar E. Baird of Richland Town...
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The
Journal
N. M. Nélson
Norway Township
Republic County
Lucy Howard
Repubican County
Howard B. Moore
Albion Township
Edgar E. Baird
Richland Township
County Attorney Candidates Named in Republican Party
The notice lists Charles A. Kimball of Courtland township as a Republican County Attorney candidate pending convention decision and John C. Havin of Belleville as another Republican County Attorney candidate awaiting convention approval.
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Charles A. Kimball
Courtland Township
John C. Havin
Belleville
Mason Peters Named By Fusionists For Second District Fight
The Fusionists selected Mason Peters as the candidate to challenge Congressman Bowersock in the Second district race.
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Mason
Peters
Bowersock
Market Snapshots with Corn and Silver Movements
Commodity notes show corn sold in New York Monday at 40 4e and silver quoted at 61 4¢. The writer notes corn and silver drawing closer in value compared with wheat and silver.
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New York
Hello Kansas adage: men come poor, leave rich
Eugene Ware notes that migrants arrive penniless to Kansas and depart with money, calling it the state’s best possible advertisement and a testament to its opportunities.
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Kansas
Eugene Ware
Cash This Draft Follows Stomach Cure Ad
Purports to cure stomach trouble and dyspepsia by Mull’s Fioneer Stomach and Dyspepsia Cure with a cash draft promise. Offers 25c and 1.00 price points and trust to buyer’s honor. Sold by A. J. White.
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Mull
A. J. White
I roomed with him in Paris says Chicago gentleman
James Russell Lowell recounted a Chicago acquaintance who claimed deep familiarity with George Sand. The man asserted they met in Chicago and that he had spent many happy hours with Sand, then added the clincher that he had roomed with the author in Paris.
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George Sand
James Russell Lowell
Chicago
Lowell
George ‘Sand
Sand
Paris
Pneumonia Mortality in German Army Forces Convalescents
Pneumonia mortality remains high in the German army with all convalescents granted a four week furlough. This policy reflects the significant impact of illness on frontline forces and recruitment during the period.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertisement
A vintage ad notes universal favor for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promising relief from constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. Sold by A J White.
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Dr. Caldwell
A. J. White
Mental Dyspepsia as a Metaphor for Disease of the Mind
The article discusses mental dyspepsia as a severe form of mental distress, noting that some individuals suffer greatly from it and highlighting its impact on well being. It emphasizes the seriousness of mental health challenges.
Attempted Assassination References Echo McKinley Event
The passage contrasts an attempted assassination of President McKinley with Webster Davis shooting his hat. It notes Kansans mourn Noble Prentis, described as a man who embodied a sense of friends lost and departed.
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McKinley
Webster Davis
Democrats Hurt by Silver Plank and Stevenson in West and East
The passage suggests Democrats would lose voters in the East over the silver plank and in the West due to Stevenson, signaling a divide in regional support and potential electoral impact.
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Stevenson
Switzerlanders talk annexations to the United States
Readers question the stance of Swiss advocates on U S annexation as contrasted with the Democratic platform. The remark labels annexation talk as bold or misguided depending on interpretation.
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United States
Poultryman J E Gates Endorses McKinley for President
Courtland resident J E Gates a longtime Populist says he will vote for McKinley this year and favors no change in policy. Others in the area share various views.
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J. E. Gates
Courtland Poultry
McKinley
Economic Shifts Split U S Gold and Silver Values
In 1873 the United States showed $3.24 gold per capita and 15 cents in silver. By 1899 gold rose to $12.56 and silver to $8.48. The noted era marked a drastic reordering of the country’s monetary base amid a great crime claim.
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United States
Tariff Debate Sparks Mixed Effects for Exports and Revenue
The Dingley Tariff faces criticism from anti administration factions yet shows exports at record highs and revenues satisfying. Supporters claim it cuts both ways, arguing the policy benefits while opponents warn of unintended consequences.
Democratic platform critique from Kansas City
The Kansas City report says the Democratic platform reads well but holds a single fault. It argues the platform is no truer than the 1896 declarations, claiming they have been thoroughly disproven by events since.
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Kansas
City
Bryan Forecast From Electoral Vote Count
The Kansas City platform was imposed on the Democratic party by states carrying 152 of the 447 electoral votes. Nearly every doubtful state opposed it. The 152 figure is the electoral vote Bryan is expected to win next January.
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Kansas City
Democratic Party
Bryan
Senator Baker Faces Kansas Fashion Critique
The senator declares he has only one suit of clothes while critics note Kansas is no longer a one suit state. The remark suggests farmers will mock him if he does not diversify his wardrobe.
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Baker
Kansas
Democrats Make Imperialism Their Chief Issue
The Democrats feature imperialism as their main point. they should win on that front. No known Republican supports transforming the Republic into an Empire. Democracy is largely wind, spent arguing about windmills over dry wells.
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Republic
Towne and Stevenson Take Center Stage in Kansas City
The Populists and Silver Republicans reject the Kansas City scene while embracing a shift away from their traditional views. They mock Towne and favor Stevenson as a preferred candidate, noting Stevenson is distant from their platform just as Hanna is. Democratic influence dominates their current stance.
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Kansas City
Towne
Stevenson
Mark Hanna
Democratic organs critique GOP boss leadership
The writer condemns Democratic groups for favoring a single Republican leader and claims the Republican convention became subservient to one man, calling him the imperial boss of bosses and noting the party acted contrary to the will of a large majority.
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Bryan
Democratic Platform Praised Yet Denounced Eighteen Points
The platform adopted at Kansas City denounces eighteen distinct items while favoring an equal number. It is described as the first Democratic platform to balance as many favored proposals as denounced. The text recalls a 1892 pledge and warns of potential consequences if the eighteen points were all fulfilled.
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Kansas City
Concordia Club Backing McKinley in Prosperity Era
The Concordia Blade notes a Concordia McKinley Roosevelt club with 20 to 30 members who previously backed Bryan now support McKinley. They praise prosperity under McKinley and favor continued administration, citing patriotism and protection as key themes.
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Concordia
Concordia McKinley and Roosevelt Club
Bryan
McKintey
Concordia Blade
McKinley and Wheat Prices Debate Prompted by Critics
An opinion from the Cuba Advocate questions blaming McKinley for rising wheat costs. It argues the global shortfalls and crop conditions would push wheat to two dollars a bushel, noting past 1896 claims that McKinley would lower prices did not come to pass, while corn rose differently.
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Russia
India
McKinley
Cuba
Democrats and the consent of the governed debate
A historical critique notes the Democratic Party’s claim to governing by consent, arguing that a million Black men in the South are governed without consent and in defiance of the Constitution, with references to Southern states and a call for the party to respect the flag.
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Democratic Party
Mason and Dixon
South Carolina
Alabama
Arkansas
Mississippi
Florida
Louisiana
Voter warns neighbor of panic if Bryan wins
A Republican visits a Riley County office and recounts a neighbor's plan to vote for Bryan. They discuss fears of hard times and a money panic if Bryan is elected, with both men weighing personal financial caution and future farm purchases. The exchange appears in the Manhattan Nationalist.
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Bryan
Ee ‘Smith
Smith
McKinley
Riley County
Manhattan
Kansans Hopeful Republicans Back Stevenson Factor
Jerry Simpson believes the Republican effort will carry Kansas this year due to Stevenson. He cites numerous reasons including an 80,000,000 bushel wheat crop as a contributing factor.
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Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Stevenson
Chamberaill's cough remedy praised by Newark pharmacist
Druggist Charles Halzhauer of Newark New Jersey touts Chamberaill's as safe and reliable for coughs colds and hoarseness. He notes it is sold by Happer the druggist.
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Chamberaill’s
Charles Halzhauer
Newark
N. J
Happer
Cald well's Syrup Pepsin Sale Guarantee Offer
A. J. White advertises a sale on Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with a money back guarantee if it fails to meet claims. Call for a booklet to learn more about the product and refund policy.
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Dr Caldwell
A. J. White
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