Anglomaniac influence urged as threat to republic
O D Jones of Edina Missouri denounces English policy and Anglomaniacs warning that a Anglo led alliance would betray the American republic. He argues debt, slavery, and imperial plans erode liberty and Monroe doctrine, urging defense of noncolonial growth and internal policy over war with Spain or expansion.
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Christ
Missouri
Union
John Bull
Republic
Pitt
England
United States
Ireland
India
Dickens
World’s Republic
Confederate States
Russia
France
Austria
Mexico
Washington
Monroe
Diaz
Lafayette
Spain
Africa
O. D. Jones
Edina, Mo
Bonds and Trusts Debate War Bond Issue Public Opinion
The New York Times is blamed for exposing plutocrats as the bond issue is examined. It shows workingmen invested in government bonds through savings banks and tracks subscriptions and deposits totaling 200 million in bonds and 600 million in deposits. The article argues demagogic gains but notes the people secured a favorable bargain in the war bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theew York Times
the Times
Savings Bank
Labouchere urges Ireland home rule and tax reform after Italian riots
Labouchere argues Italy’s harsh tax burden and militarism offer a lesson for England. He calls for home rule for Ireland, reduced taxes, and tax revenue spent on welfare, not armaments or buccaneering. He asserts peace and economy are needed in this enlightened age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
England
Currency Reformers and the National Bank Plan
James Cooney argues that efforts to withdraw government notes and silver from circulation in favor of bank issued bonds will transfer credit to national banks. He claims reformers seek to replace non-interest bearing currency with interest bearing notes, empowering banks to control money supply and profits. The piece cites Jefferson and Jackson to condemn the bank’s role in finance.
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Blucher
Waterloo
London
National Bank
Bankers
Baltimore
Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
James Cooney
Trust Rule in New Jersey
The Buffalo Courier notes that New Jersey courts have allowed the American Tobacco company to sell to any buyer, treating it like an individual, and that the firm maintains its monopoly by denying sales to retailers who carry products from other manufacturers.
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New Jersey
American Tobacco Company
Tobacco Company
Buffalo Courier
No Competition In Cotton Prices Says Journal
The St Louis Journal of Agriculture notes that sellers of cotton receive gold standard prices without strong competition against the Roths child syndicate for Mr McKinley’s gold basis bonds. The commentary implies market power concentration affects pricing dynamics.
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Rothschild Syndicate
McKinley
St. Louis Journal of Agriculture
The Shunammite Woman Receives Her Dead Son
A Sunday School lesson on II Kings iv 25 37 tells of the Shunammite woman who hosts Elisha, bears a son, and later sees him die and revive through Elisha's prayer and action. The narrative contrasts faith in God with human doubt and highlights the prophet’s role in divine restoration.
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Mount Carmel
Shunem
Elisha
Carmel
Eli
Job
Job i
Gehazi
Mary of Bethany
Elijah
Joshua
Joshua vii
God
Ruth
Ittai
Jesus
Peter
James
John
C. H. Spurgeon
Eutychus
Isaac
Israel
Hannah
Counterstroke on Premium Sheet Music and Pianos
An editor laments ruin after marketing sheet music as a premium to subscribers. A rival paper across the street is giving away pianos to play it, highlighting a bold promotional gambit and the industry’s competitive pitfalls.
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Atlanta Constitution
Very Close Indeed Phrenologist Praises Open Air Observer
A phrenologist at an open air performance calls a man a very close observer and notes he would not have attended if an admission fee had been charged. The New York Journal quotes the remark as a witty aside about the audience.
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New York Journal
Kimberly Diamond Mines Employ Thousands in Rich District
The four principal mines in the Kimberly district employ about 6,000 people. Each year they yield between 2,000,000 and 8,000,000 carats of diamonds, with up to ten tons valued at about £60 million having come from these mines.
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Kimberly District
Manila Living Costs Hint at Colonial Life
Joseph Earle Stevens notes Manila life is cheap for foreigners if not picky about food. He describes per diem wages for a cook, native servants, and the risks of small payments, with anecdotes about ants, debt, and family expenses.
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Manila
Joseph Earle Stevens
McClure’s
France
Germany
Dean's Ointment Ad Offers Piles Remedy
An old styled advertisement touts Dean's Ointment for itching piles with a claim of reliable relief. The note mentions a 50 cent price and availability at any drug store with cash on delivery.
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Dean
Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedies Declared
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure offering one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh cured by the remedy. Claims deafness results from inflammation of the mucous lining and Eustachian tube, with local applications useless. Toledo company promotes circulars and sells druggists at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I. J. Cuenty & Co
Toledo
Fruit Tree Orders Taken by Local Nurseryman
Mr RB Cook, a well known nurseryman, is on his rounds taking orders for fruit and ornamental stock. Please hold your orders for him.
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RB. Cook
Veteran's GAR reunion tale backs Doan's Kidney Pills
An elderly veteran recounts Civil War hardships learned from O P Newcomb of Detroit at 537 Second Street. He cites a kidney ailment and touts Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming they cured his and many others’ kidney troubles. price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y is sole U S agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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GAR
Michigan
P. Newcomb
Detroit
Second Street
Newcomb
Dean
Doan
Foster—Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
U.S
Doan's
Blood Bitters Promoted as Remedy for Lazy Liver
An advertisement promotes Bur dock Blood Bitters as a natural remedy for a lazy liver. The copy claims the product never fails and urges readers to try it as a health aid.
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John Buil
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Greenbacks
D. M
Dr. Thomas
Mumpureys’ Med. CO
William St
New Yorks
Court St
Rochester, N.Y
National School OF Business and Shorthand
M. B. Gate
Gilbert & Gates, Attorneys At Law
Mo.terheide
Chichester
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison
Philada
Hanchery Sale
Circuit Court
Grand Traverse
State of Michigan
Union Central Life Insurance Company
State of Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio
Thomas A. Conlon
Michael M. Conlon
Mary J. Chamberlain
Ella Conlon
John Conlon
Mary Conlon
Towit
Traverse City
Fred H. Pratt
Grand Traverse County
Pratt & Davis
Albertus T. Hoxie
Anna B. Hoxie
Martin Sheridan
Register of Deeds
County of
State of
Grange Hall
Mortgagee
U. S
C.a.snow &Co
Washington, D. C
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