Believes in Bryan and war policy for the Democrats
A reader extols William Jennings Bryan as a pure statesman and predicts his renomination. The writer argues against administration war measures, cites Cuba Porto Rico and China, praises Bryan and his wife as a memorable running mate, and expresses hope to visit the White House when his family can play in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K Polk
Baltimore
Augusta
Polk
Nic Omberg
Clay
Meester
Bryan
Omberg
McKinley
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
China
Lady Churchhill
Poland
Bryan Silver
White House
England
Where indeed Philadelphia Presa’s walrus vignettes amuse crew
An excerpt describes a walrus reading a New York Diurnal found on a polar relief expedition. The mate questions the warning against entering water after a meal, joking about where to obtain such wisdom. The scene blends nautical humor with archival newspaper flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Presa
The
New York
The Whirligig of Time and Party Attitudes
A Philadelphia Record analysis traces how party positions shift over time on money, expansion, and territorial governance. It contrasts Democratic and Republican views from Jacksonian era to Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, and Porto Rico, arguing that Republicans claim supremacy over the Constitution in territorial rule while Democrats adhere to constitutional bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Benton
Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Texas
Mexico
New Mexico
Utah
Seward
Alaska
San Domingo
Hawaii
New England
Lear
Lawaii
Congress
Senate
Teriota
Porto Rico
Millions Given Away By Dr King's Discovery
Proponents claim Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has given away over ten million trial bottles. They say it cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. J E Carry Co. offers a free trial bottle with regular 50c and 1 warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. E. Carry & Co
The Ant and The Grasshopper Fable Interaction
A fable recounts the Grasshopper asking the Ant for help as winter nears. The Ant refuses, calling it useless to importune. The Grasshopper leaves, and the tale notes that one may be shiftless yet witty.
Fire at Long Shoals Cotton Mills Threatens Main Building
Fire reached the power house of the Long Shoals Cotton Mills, spreading through oil saturated machinery. Pumps were delayed but after iron hook aid they were started, saving the plant. main building spared though dynamo and belt suffered. Estimated damage from heat and water difficult to appraise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnton
Long Shoals
Benefit of the Birds in Detroit Sparrows as Farm Help
The article argues against burning birds as pests and highlights sparrows as valuable allies. It notes sparrows eat weed seeds in fall and winter, reducing weeds and supporting crops. It cites a French scientist on birds controlling insects and seeds, aiding habitability for humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Gras on China Crisis Urges Navy Build for Trade Parity
George A Gras argues in The Manufacturers Record that the United States should build a strong navy to protect home interests and secure an equal share of China trade. He cites former war spans Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines and claims the Philippines hold the key to the Far East. He calls for decisive power in foreign waters and fair commercial equality among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
China
United States
George A. Gray
Avon Mills
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Far East
Renick Hamilton Heals Himself With Arnica Salve
A West Jefferson man faced a fatal rectal fistula after 18 months of illness. Doctors warned he would die without a costly operation. He treated himself with Bucklen's Arnica Salve and recovered, buying five boxes at 25 cents each from J. E. Curry & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
J. E. Curry & Co
Quick and Easy Chicago Post Nomination Quip
A witty Chicago Post snippet shows a backroom exchange about securing a Democratic nomination for any office. The dialogue pivots to becoming a Populist as a hypothetical workaround.
No Salvage on Lives: A Harsh View of Civilization
A harsh critique argues civilization masks greed and indifference to human life. It cites Hoboken fire disasters and tug captains who prioritize property over people, claiming modern society values money over human life and shows prehistoric ruthlessness beneath education and religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hood
New York
Hobbken
Hoboken
Augusta Chronicle recalls Colonel McBee excursion tale in Butler Tillman era
The Augusta Chronicle recounts a well known episode from the Butler Tillman campaign involving Col Bunch McBee. He led a free excursion for about 600 men to the Carolina debate and later faced a public rebuke while seeking new railway work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Bauch McBee
Butler-Tillman
Bunch McBee
Southern Railway
Senator Butler
Tillman
Bet Tillman
United States
McBee
Washington City
Colonel McBee
Bulleh
Cuaratina
Mary Flopkins
Mary Stopkins
Seaboard
Evolution of Ocean Travel Toward Comfort and Speed
The article traces shifting steamship design from bulky freighters to mixed passenger ships, then to luxury liners. It notes the rise of comfortable, steady vessels and the decline of profitless speed contests, highlighting a 600 foot leviathan keel laid by Cramps in Delaware and global shipbuilding momentum toward profitable, comfortable ocean travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greyhound
Cramps’ Yard
Delaware
Western Hemisphere
St. Paul
St. Louis
Paris
New York
England
Mollie the horse buried with Wadsworths near Charlotte
The Mollie horse served the Wadsworth family for years and, after dying in 1899, was buried on the farm west of the city. A granite tombstone bears the inscription Semper Fides and notes Mollie’s role as a trusted family member and driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie
Semper Fides
Wadsworth
Dr. Kings New Life Pills advertised for digestion
The ad claims Dr Kings New Life Pills restore appetite and digestion for dyspeptics with stomach and liver issues. It promises a regular bodily habit and energy, available for 25 cents at J E Curry Co drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. EB. Curry & Co’s
Pointed Parageraphs Chicago News
A compilation of aphoristic quips and maxims on money, marriage, age, and human folly. The items juxtapose worldly sayings about wealth, desires, prudence, and social behavior with humorous observations.
Beecher Receives Unexpected Wealth in Rail Pact
The orator Henry Ward Beecher, famed for his confident pulpit presence, learns from Major Pond that a recently opened envelope contains five one thousand dollar bills. Beecher mentions marrying a railroad magnate, who had slipped the envelope to him at parting. The discovery comes during a lecturing tour with Major Pond as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Baecher
Mr. Beecher
Major Pond
Electric Bitters Promote New Strength and Appetite
Idaville Indiana resident J W Gardner endorses Electric Bitters saying the remedy revived his strength and appetite after stomach liver and kidney troubles. He urges men to try the tonic available at J E Curry and Company's Drug Store for fifty cents a bottle with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
J. E. Curry and Company
Bryan Defends Democratic Platform in Lincoln Speech
William J. Bryan spoke at a Lincoln gathering praising the party platform as clear and strong. He urged continued fight against organized wealth and emphasized issues over personalities while recalling Adlai Stevenson’s role in Chicago. He noted rural life sustains intellectual strength amid urban growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Kansas City
Chicago
Towne
Adlai E. Stevenson
Bloomington
Stevenson
Philippines
Bright Future for Porto Rico Hailed by Governor
Gov. Allen of Porto Rico predicts a bright business outlook with sugar as the main future crop. He forecasts sugar output fivefold in a year and says receipts rise, tariff results will justify expectations, and general business and election interest promise an unprecedented revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Allen
Porto Rico
Controvery of Barbers Sparks Self Shaving Claim
An observant man in the New York Sun complains about barbers asking if the razor suits the customer after the first stroke. He notes barbers often strop again or change the blade despite a satisfied reply, leading him to claim he now shaves himself.
Groves Tasteless Cuityi Toni touted as chill fever cure
An ad promotes Groves Tasteless Cuityi Toni as a tasteless tonic containing iron and quinine claimed to cure chills and fever. It promises no cure no pay and lists a price of 50 cents.
Judge Rules Passholder Passenger Damage Rule
Federal judge in Indianapolis on February 8 held a gratuitous pass does not shield Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad from damages for passenger injuries. Victor C. Vette sued Judson Fairman, the railroad receiver, over a derailment caused by alleged negligent management. The court sustained the demurrer, aligning with Supreme Court views that carriers must exercise utmost care and cannot contract away gross negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biker
Indianapolis
Victor AC. Vette
Judson Fairman
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company
Baker
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Court
Democratic Hand Book Outlines 1990 Amendment aims
The Democratic Executive Committee releases a Hand Book of 1990 describing how the amendment arose to curb Republican misrule and black domination. It covers how the amendment came to be how it will work and the 1908 objection considered. Write to Chairman Simmons at Raleigh to obtain a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Simmons
Raleigh
Halle Catarrh Cure Solves All Stages of Disease
Readers learn of a cure for catarrh claiming to treat the disease by acting on the blood and system. The offer promises one dollar reward if any case fails to cure and urges readers to obtain the patent medicine through 1.0 Co in Toledo, priced 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halle Catarh
Hall
Vestinoniaie
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Chicago News
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Boston Herald
Edward Everett Hale
Manhattan Teachers’ College
George Washington
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Webster
Calhoun
Grant
Garfield
William McKinley
New York Sun
Free Press
Railway World
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