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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1897
Page
1
By Frank T. Pearce. Friday publication from Diller Nebraska. Office located in Room No 2 Lpock's Block. Post office entry at Diller Nebraska as second class mail matter.
The Swift Packing Co of Chicago purchased the stock yards at St Joseph. Old settlers along the Platte predict good crops as the river holds ample water. Gage county contributes one name to a $2 million State Treasurer Reserve bond list: Wm A Wolfe with $5,000 qualified. The pension office in Des Moines pays about $8 million yearly across Iowa Nebraska and Kansas.
The piece urges a New Year resolution to shun foreign goods in favor of American-made products. It links the stance to Thomas Jefferson and calls for supporting American industries amid ongoing tariff discussions and McKinley era policies.
The article notes Senator Sherman accepting the role of Secretary of State under President McKinley. It highlights a 42 year career starting in the House, four terms in the Senate, six terms in the upper chamber, and four years as Treasury head under Hayes. It also comments on official bonds and money politics in banking, citing the Omaha Bee.
Senator Thurston, questioned in Washington about a Nebraska resolution, reaffirms Republican platform and opposes free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. He condemns his state legislature as populist and insists he has always opposed unilateral silver coinage and believes the last legislature to support it is impractical.
Job notice seeks several faithful men or women to travel on assignments for established houses in Nebraska. Salary $780 with $15 weekly advances and expenses. Permanent position with reference required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. The National, Star Building, Chicago.
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