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Newspaper
The Fairbury News
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
4
The readable fragments show a public political exhortation urging belief in the Republican platform and a call to raise hands. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context, participants, or location.
The people of Jefferson county heard Senator Norris-Brown speak last Saturday night and left impressed, feeling he had earned their favorable regard.
Mr Cramb praised the Bryan speech last week but omitted the section about “our present” panic. The notice asks whether the omission was inadvertent or deliberate, inviting scrutiny of the reporter’s balance and completeness.
In a Fairbury speech Mr. Bryan argued Republicans cannot escape responsibility for the present panic. The remark touches on the Democratic National Committee turmoil, and his conclusion appears logical if he meant that crisis.
In the last session the bank guarantee bill was considered in the senate and three of the thirty two Democratic senators voted for the measure. The law, described as a product of democracy, faces party pressure to support its offspring.
The remark accuses Bryan of unfairness toward his conscience and audiences, criticizing his alignment with the Denver platform and his test votes. The statement argues that a man unable to be fair before an election would struggle to be fair after it.
The article predicts Congressman Hinshaw will win re election by his biggest majority. Reporters survey York county where the opponent hails and find strong support for Hinshaw. A prominent Democrat says Hinshaw is acceptable and not opposed by the nominee.
A campaign summary extols Hinshaw as standing by Roosevelt era policies including ship subsidy opposition, support for railway Tate and pure food laws, Meats inspection and employer liability laws. It praises his anti-campaign fund contributions stance, Amendments to House powers, veteran interests, rural delivery growth, and district representation.
A letter from J. P. Berry of Flatwoods WV to A. M. Berry critiques the Democratic injunction plank. It argues the phrase misleads workers by claiming to condemn injunctions while actually endorsing injunctions in cases involving industrial disputes.
A quoted speaker denounces old time methods of deception in political appeals. He claims industrial disputes trigger tactics to mystify declarations and mislead unwary and thoughtless voters, noting lack of clear exposition in national press.
The account recalls a Bryan gathering where a sober parson asked attendees to raise their hands if they wanted to go to heaven, likening the moment to a traditional camp meeting. Those who did not respond were implied to be destined for the other place.
A 19th century critic notes eight of thirty two Democratic members supported direct election. The piece argues the Democratic Party should abandon the policy if it refuses to back popular elections, likening it to seeking a divorce for non support.
Nebraskan Chancellor Andrews vows zero tolerance for class strife at the state university this year. Expulsion could follow close fights and disruptive acts, with potential purges in the first year as a warning to curb tomfoolery.
Deacon Highstray notes a positive change in the boys and proposes creating a home den to entertain friends, smoke, play games, and keep them from town. He suggests furnishing the room, adding inexpensive games, then a billiard table, and improving bedrooms to foster pride and moral surroundings.
A satirical column mocks political letters and the idea of a security law for skeleton closets. It jokes about Hearst quitting letter reading and silent voters immune from prosecution. The piece pokes at public fuss over letters and political campaigns.
Corn, white 60. Old wheat 85c new wheat 85c. Oats 45c. Hogs 475 to 5.00. Steers 3.00 to 3.25. Butcher stock 2.50 to 3.00. Butter 20c per lb. Eggs 28c per dozen.
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