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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
2
The Silver party rests too easily in fancied security as gold monometallists mobilize. The piece warns that opponents undermine local sentiment, strengthen in both houses, and target state government through elections and political tactics. It urges vigilance to prevent enemy forces from gaining control and aligning with trusts under the Dingley tariff and gold standard.
Thomas W. Burton of Wisconsin, once a Federal event in the Civil War, stood within twenty feet of General Robert E. Lee and tried for five minutes to decide to shoot the great soldier. The act seemed murder, but the general’s life was spared, and Burton now treasures a letter Lee sent thanking him.
George Frei Williams receives the Massachusetts Democratic nomination for governor after backing Bryan last year, signaling a prominent bid with party support and past campaign alignment.
Readers learn of William Jennings Bryan touring the West addressing splintered silver question supporters. In Rapid City 6000 attended, with a two hour speech and handshakes afterward. Reports mention phonographs broadcasting the remarks to other towns and a Canada court case about a kiss and $2000 verdict.
An old advertisement touts Huol's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for health issues. It claims to purify blood, cure pimples, humors, scrofula, rheumatism, stomach troubles, and fatigue while boosting nerves. Describes Hood,skills as a family cathartic and liver tonic.
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