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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
4
Alma Record presents a political candidate list for national and state offices with names such as William McKinley Garret A. Hobart and others, along with party and regional references. The text appears as a raw OCR header with mixed garbled characters and partial names.
The fragmentary text references Pingre for Governor and Mason Mune, noting a campaign in a turbulent political season. Mentions of party dynamics, elections, and names like Gort yoltion, PD Lia, and The teket mottled Teerly hint at a campaign aura, with emphasis on regional figures and looming elections.
A garbled report cites Missouri Republicans and Bryan era rhetoric amid quotes on tariffs and socialism. It notes Democrats’ long shift from silver to reform and references Major McKishgr, Cantor, and Abraham Lincoln as figures shaping the current political discourse.
The piece argues that free silver coinage would raise prices for buyers but not equally lift farm incomes. It notes price spreads between farm and manufactured goods, imported components paid in gold, and delays in new legislation. The analysis highlights timing, currency flow, and potential congressional action after elections.
A historical article notes the silver coinage controversy, citing congressional actions from 1869 to 1874 and the Sherman act. It discusses the shift from silver to gold, production disparities, and the impact on depreciation and value. It mentions Secretary Sutwell and various senators and representatives involved, then briefly reports a fatal train accident in Cheyenne.
The finance committee and committees on volumes, weights and measures discussed the silver dollar policy. Testimony from Mint Director Linderman and the currency controller argued the 1873 act formalized prior practice, aiding specie resumption, despite later silver production impacting value. Congress, across parties, supported the measure as wise and standard.
The article argues Free Silver advocates misstate the money supply decline since silver removal and links price falls to gold production. It cites Mint and Treasury reports showing money in circulation and per capita changes, compares wheat and corn prices, and argues for tariff policy to boost employment and revenue while warning reforms must align with Democratic principles.
Readable fragment praises a cure for colds and lung issues as a five year family remedy. Rev Jobo Burgos of Keokuk claims long service in the Methodist church and asserts Kings New Discovery gave speedy relief. Sample bottles offered free at B S Webb’s Drug Store.
Advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve touts it as best for cuts bruises ulcers rheum fever sores chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Claims to positively cure piles with money refunded if not satisfied. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by B58 Webb.
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