Washington Letter on China Crisis and 1896 Campaign
The dispatches describe U S concern as China tensions rise with England landing troops at Shanghai while Germany names a commander in chief for China. Reports cover McKinley and Hay's absence, corruption fears, and quotes on Bryan Stevenson. Also noted are Drummers backing Bryan, Hobson’s Navy fate, and Jonathan Bailey’s remarks in Washington.
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Russin Dickering
China
England
Shanghai
Germany
Pekin
Washington
Snd
Hay
Conger
Chaffee
Tien Tain
Onder
Middle West
Bryan
Stevenson
J. A. Ralston
Quincy
Ill
Michael Piggott
MacKinley
W. A. Richardson
U.S
McKinley
Hobson
Merrimac
Naval
Yokohama
Remey
Hong Kong
Mabila
T. J. Bailey
Little Rock
Ark
Republican Party
Republic
Cleveland
State Normal and Industrial College ad blurb in North Carolina
Dr DeWitt's Early Risers are famous little pills for liver and bowel troubles. Never gripe. Coffee Bros Phillips and Son accompany the notice.
The Vicar of Wakefield Moral Reflections
A reflective passage cautions that dull years can lead to commercial airs, while our largest hopes may bring fatal consequences. It urges inflexibility at first but gradual tone shifts, and notes comfort hides in wretched situations. Mortifications can exceed real calamities.
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United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Waketiela
Dyspepsia Cure Promoted With Burns Blessing
A gentleman cured of dyspepsia offers a Burns blessing parody praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims the preparation digests food instantly and relieves stomach disorders. Coffey Bros Phillips and Sou advertise the product.
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E.C. DeWitt A Co
Chicago
Coffey Bros, Phillips & Son
Coffey Brox
Phillips
Sou
Hood's Pills Ad Claims Gentle Reliable Liver Boost
An advertisement extols Hood's Pills as gentle yet effective for liver promotion. It markets relief and energy, portraying the product as dependable for health maintenance and everyday vitality.
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Hood
Curious Motifs on Love, Luck, and Society
A jumble of old aphorisms on marriage, money, and manners surfaces: true love lightens hearts, luck favors rulers of spendthrift ways, deceit can show in sharp glances, fools outrun wiser minds in trades, bells outshine belles, land craft rival seas, money spawns perceived honesty, soda fountain girls face wary winks, money buys much, strong-willed women flee marriage as childish.
North Carolina voters and the race issue in politics
The Durham Sun notes that North Carolina papers show clear reluctance to Black candidates in office. It argues that supporting Col Bryan could settle the matter without further heated debate on the race question.
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Durham
North Carolina
Col. Bryan
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Dont Know It Ad
An old style promotional notice touts Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver and urinary issues. It claims it cures rheumatism back pain and aids holding water, with sample book offered free by mail and medicines sold in 50c and 1 dollar sizes.
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Kilmer
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Ashington Letter
Rocky Mount
Campbell
Burt
Warren County
News and Observer
Indianapolis
Jefferson
Lincoln
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
George Lil
Centu
Christ
Guardian
Ayer
Norwich
Weite
Deotor
Hee Tae Teat
Parees
J. M. Hogshead
Banner’s Elk. N
Tenn
N.C
State Normal and Industrial Llege Orth Caro
ANA
J.Y. Joyner
College
CHAS
D. McIver
Goldsmithian Philosophy
Castoria. Net
Henle Bikiovanes Jour
Aril
Sid Scheer
Asc
Per Box
G. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mash
Castoria
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