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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1895
Page
3
A Washington report says another bond issue may occur in January as gold shipments thin the reserve, now just over 81 million dollars. Treasury cannot confirm timing, but says no fixed limit. public confidence hinges on prompt bond sales to sustain the redemption fund.
R G Dun and Co report first half November failures total 6 143 808 liabilities up from last year while weekly US failures reach 320 versus 522 a year ago Canada 42 versus 31. Gold exports surge but not causative. Wheat estimates soar then stabilize. Corn and pork products weaken while cotton remains tight. Iron and steel prices fall about 1 percent. structural work falls due to a houseworkers strike. mills cut output. Demand for cheap boots and shoes improves slightly. leather weakens with Chicago hides down about 2 percent.
Eugene V Debs expressed relief at liberty after release and outlined future aims. He will publish a weekly industrial paper as editor and plan speeches in major cities before pursuing unification of labor. He stated he will not seek political office again or lead strikes.
A petition with 6 743 Kansans memorializes Congress to act on ex Congress John L Waller who is imprisoned in France. The document was turned over to State Treasurer Atherton to be bound before sending to Congressman Curtis for consideration.
Washington Nov 23 The annual report of Eugene F Chamberlain head of the bureau of navigation says our merchant fleet remained nearly unchanged on June 30 with 23 240 vessels totaling 4 635 960 tons A 50 000 ton decline since 1894 is blamed on two summers of inactivity and shipyard output surpassing 1894 The report urges repeal of 18th century navigation laws as relics of King George III noting other nations and American railroads have shed burdensome laws The free ship bill is re urged as ships cannot be bought or sailed freely under the American flag The Kiel naval visit is compared with the small number of American merchant vessels overseas and the need to bolster a large merchant marine for naval strength The piece quotes Capt Lanahan on the necessity of a robust merchant fleet for a navy
The director of the mint submitted the 1895 fiscal year report to the secretary of the treasury detailing mint and assay operations, world bullion production, and monetary conditions. It notes 1894 metal use valued at about 21.54 million dollars, gold stock around 684 million and silver stock about 626 million, with world gold and silver outputs and continued silver demonetization beginning in 1853. It also critiques US currency laws since 1873, discusses gold reserves, outstanding notes, silver certificates, and the parity policy amid gold reserve demands and recent gold borrowing.
The chief officer and five crew members of the American ship Belle OBrien, Capt Colley, from San Francisco June 19, landed in a small boat at Kerryhead Ireland. They were exhausted after leaving November 18 as the ship rode 130 miles north northwest of Kerryhead and began taking on water. Three other men were lost sight of after they left the vessel which is believed to have foundered with Capt Colley his wife and four crew remaining aboard.
The piece argues that confinement and sedentary indoor labor harm health more than outdoor exertion. It notes weary workers need exercise and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as invigoration and a remedy for dyspepsia kidney liver and rheumatic ailments.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a rural scene with a boy offering a dollar to catch a canary bird and a boy snapping at a cat. the garbled wording reflects damaged newspaper print rather than a clear event.
Advertises a travel path to Florida via St. Louis with a single car change at the grand St. Louis Union Station and the St. Louis & Cairo Short Line the Holly Springs Route to Jacksonville. Through sleepers, low rates, liberal limits, stop over privileges, and contact Gro. E. Lary, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis, Missouri.
Humorous fragments echo vintage fiction snippets. A line from Harper’s Round Table references Litte Alice and cousin Jack with smallpox remarks. An ad touts Bexrellam’s Pitus for constipation at 10c and a free book from the druggist with annual sales of 6,000,000 boxes.
A timeless health notice extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative benefiting kidneys, liver, and bowels. It claims quick relief from colds fevers and constipation, praises its pleasant taste, and states sales are through druggists in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles. Manufactured solely by the California Fig Syrup Co. with its name on every package.
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