Lincoln republican party renamed as silver age reform
The silver Republican party will be renamed the Lincoln Republican party reflecting a major shift. The India famine grows worse with parents selling daughters for 80 cents while boys fetch no price. The Republican platform emphasizes expansion and support from imperialists in national conventions. The war and monetary debates surround silver demonetization and gold standards, with strong anti gold lever rhetoric throughout. The piece critiques government finance and Porto Rican status, with warnings about court actions and election timing.
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India
Supreme Court
Pew
Congress
London
Statesman
William Wedderburn
Best in millinery and belts at low prices
A condensed ad lists ladies hats at low prices with new designs. It promotes Pulley Belts, ladies belts including patent leather and dog collar styles, and corset waists by Ferris in all sizes from children to adults. Hamburg edgings and insertions are offered in wide varieties with showy patterns and broad widths.
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Hamburg
Bedspreads price and quality comparison note
A brief notice states that the bedspread line is offered in two ways: either superior quality or goods offered at a lower price. Prices range from 59 cents to 3.00.
Men's Overshirts and Hats At Our Clothing Store
We promote a large stock of men's overshirts with dependable prices and durable quality. Boys and men can find sizes and styles with fit, plus fall dress straw hats, new season patterns, and a shipment of fancy dress shoes. Visit the Clothing Department to see up-to-date styles and perfect fitting garments.
Philippines unrest grows as reinforcements sought by generals
Encounters between insurgents and Americans persist in the Philippines and reinforcements are asked for by Generals Young and Bell. The piece condemns imperialism and calls out policy that it says betrays republican principles, urging voters to protest at the polls. It portrays the conflict as a grim scene of slaughter driven by American greed and urges reflection on national history and rights.
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Philippines
Young
Bell
Islands
Washington
Dewey’s Support Splits Democrats in Nationwide Debate
Washington politicians failed to heed public sentiment as Dewey’s stance on key issues remains unclear. The Porto Rican affair and expansion questions show Democrats wavering, with gold Democrats rallying to Dewey after his announced positions. Observers await his declared principles to gauge future alignments.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Bryan
Tam Vermont and the gold democrats platform discussion
A historical exchange describes Tam from Vermont urged to settle a platform that excites silverites as a visitor questions the stance. The admiral advocates free trade and a tariff critique, arguing goods should be purchasable freely and government funds raised by taxing whiskey and tobacco. This stance aims to attract gold democrats.
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Tam
Vermont
Acker's Blutuar promised to cure blood diseases
An old time drug advertisement claims impure blood shows in pale complexion and skin eruptions. It touts Acker's Blutuar as a universal cure when cheaper purifiers fail and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by T. Williams, druggist.
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T. Williams
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Watlington
Great Thunder Mountain Country
Banda
Fuller Building
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Gerwick & Lowe
Weiser, Idaho
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