Bryan and Kern Win Democratic Nomination at Denver
Delegates at the Denver Convention nominated William Jennings Bryan for president on a single ballot with overwhelming support. The scene featured loud cheers, confusion in the hall, and later speeches by Johnson and Gray as contenders for seconding and momentum built toward the final nominating vote.
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Bryan Nominated as Democratic Presidential Candidate
At the convention the opening session completed the permanent organization led by Permanent Chairman Clayton. James, Heflin, and Lynch were named to a platform committee, with Lynch’s role marking early support for Gov. Johnson. Dunn of Omaha nominated William Jennings Bryan, whose name sparked a massive, electric demonstration as an oil painting of Bryan was unveiled, signaling a pivotal moment of the ratification gathering.
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Indiana Nominates Kern for Vice President at Convention
Beaver Cal reports the Indiana delegation backed John Worth Kern after a long all night session of the party delegates. Kern wins by acclamation as the vice presidential nominee amid withdrawals and fervent demonstrations. Kern, born 1849 in Howard County Indiana, had served as Indianapolis city attorney and state senator, with prior runs for governor and a senate bid.
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Proof for Two Cents Kidney Cure Claim
A testimonial from G W Winey Medina Ohio claims Dean's Kidney Pills cured his kidney back pain after eighteen months of hospital care. He says his weight rose from 145 to 162 pounds after taking 10 or 12 boxes. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box.
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Deputy Jim Delivers Prisoner By Mule To Court
In Alabama a deputy marshal chased a bail defendant into Georgia then rode into town leading his prisoner who wore a clothes tie. The judge joked about the prisoner not walking the whole way. The tale ends with the marshal saying part of the way was to drug him and the man swam the Tallapoosa river.
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If I Were to Ask You to Marry Me Conundrum
A playful dialogue poses a riddle about commitment. The speaker asks a partner what their answer would be to a marriage proposal, inviting a clever response and exploring romantic decision making.
Remedy Recipe For Unruly Hair Stirred By Boiling Mistake
A young man seeking relief for a head of fair trouble wrote to a weekly paper. The adviser offered a dubious remedy mixing molasses and bees wax with india rubber glue eggs and cod liver oil, boiled then cooled while a lawn mower was passed over the head. The man did not use it.
Grape-Nuts and Postum Boost Athletic Form Say Letter Claims
A letter from a Michigan reader promotes Grape-Nuts and Postum as key to athletic strength. It recounts weight gains from 124 to 140 pounds during training, better mornings, and improved energy, crediting the diet for performance and cravings, with the company’s slogan and mock endorsement.
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