13 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1896
Page
1
A garbled historical newspaper piece discusses political debts and confidence, naming McKinley Bryan and Grover Cleveland. It references gold standard debates, party loyalty, fundraising, and county sentiment, noting shifts in Nebraska and Ohio and a New York gathering celebrating a Democratic victory.
A heated dispute surrounds McKinley era politics as railroad workers face wage cuts and coercive efforts to secure votes. The rhetoric accuses campaign leaders of exploiting labor, promising wages while cutting jobs, and manipulating farmers and workers alike. protests warn of industrial slavery while critics label opponents anarchists and traitors.
The readable portions describe a public matter involving a community group and a ward designation with membership details and financial figures. Names and places are obscured, but the text implies a formal notice of eligibility or progression toward a decision or appointment.
An old style advertisement touts men’s overcoats at 1.50 and higher price points, claiming broad stock of woolen coats, velvet collars, and velvet suits. It promotes ready-made clothing with prices from 5 to 15 dollars, claims of best fabrics, and urges bringing the ad to receive the deals at a Van Wert store.
The American Bimetallic Union plans a four year campaign to restore silver and end the gold standard. Directors keep headquarters in Wassixatoy with Chicago and Washington offices, while San Francisco remains active. General A J Warner issues a call urging unity to overthrow gold, warn of economic peril, and press for currency expansion to benefit silver interests.
Denver prepares for William Jennings Bryan's arrival on November 24 to launch the silver campaign. The public welcome will feature a large outpouring, with Chamber of Commerce planning speeches in Holt Auditorium and broader events at the historic hall. Agricultural tables compare fall sowings across crops, including wheat, barley, corn, potatoes, and apples, noting favorable conditions despite some rot and pests, and county-by-county reports of hog figures and fattening outlook.
Fragmentary notice describes workmen and materials to be provided for a project in Malta ALIN ME Srey. It mentions a company and work tasks, with references to cash, wages, and future work. The readable fragments indicate a local labor or contract notice with uncertain details.
The Van Wert Choral Society reports strong meetings at City Hall each Tuesday with over one hundred members and aims for two hundred. President Chas A. Wmport leads a capable staff as Prof Hugh W Owens plans to study abroad. The group previews a cantata Lady Faith by Daniel Protheroe and three classic choruses, inviting all to join and attend weekly rehearsals.
A garbled compilation from Dasta New York in November 1996 riffs on McKinley election discourse and gold standard while mixing obituaries and crime briefs from Philadelphia Germantown and Pact I nd. It mentions Sid and Mark Hanna, a Danie correspondent, and questions about party loyalties.
A reader in Chicago writes about menstrual troubles and illness amid a request for advice from Mrs Pinkham. The letter discusses consumption fears, weight loss, and the desire for candid medical guidance, noting many women seek public facts from doctors and experts. The correspondent plans a September marriage and asks for help to publish her case truthfully.
The article warns of neglecting hog disease and swine plague, urging owners to burn carcasses within twenty four hours and avoid moving diseased swine. It stresses dangers to nearby hogs and communities, calling for strict enforcement of the harsh decay and disposal provisions.
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