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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1894
Page
2
For Governor John E. Jones of Ormeby appears on the ticket alongside R. Sadler of Eureka as candidate for Lieutenant Governor. The brief item lists these names as the proposed statewide ticket.
The proprietor of the Silver State donates the paper to the Silver party campaign and will issue two thousand copies daily free to county names. The piece urges voters to support the Silver party from congressman to regent, arguing monetary policy and price levels under Republican and Democratic claims.
A lengthy editorial argues amendments to the constitution should be carefully considered by the people, submitted at a special election in clear ballot form, and defeated if uncertain. It warns against hastily adopting amendments and predicts future party realignments around monetary reform with Nevada’s Silver party prominent in national discussions and local party maneuvers.
The speaker declares the Silver party will control the state for an extended period regardless of name. Two years ahead it will send delegates to a national party opposing current financial policy to push monetary reform in the next national contest under various potential banners such as the People's party of America or National Silver party.
A Nevada exhortation argues for Francis G. Newlands, stressing defense of free silver at 16 to 1, and labels Bartine as lacking Silver party fidelity. It warns of gold power dominance and urges voters to back Newlands to rebuke the Republican party and uphold state prestige in the silver cause.
The speaker criticizes both major parties for demonetizing and repealing silver legislation since 1873 and 1893, arguing their records harm silver. He asserts the Silver party has energized voters to independence, claiming over a million defections in 1892 with expectations of larger gains in 1894 and 1896.
An advertisement promises cure for headache dizziness drowsiness and bilious symptoms with Heart's Sarsaparina. The copy touts appetite restoration and general wellness benefits.
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