Parity of Gold and Silver Reflections on Specie Policy
Ex-President Harrian discusses the gold standard and silver redemption under Sherman laws, arguing parity would be broken if the government forces coin acceptance. He notes gold premiums would push gold out of circulation and the treasury cannot compel gold payments. The piece also reports on Harrian’s editorial mission and literary news from The Ladies' Home Journal including Ian Maclaren’s new story The Minister of St. Bedes.
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Treasury
United States
Harrigan
Elome Journal
London Crimen
Ladies’ Home Journal
Europe
England
Germany
Ian Maclaren
Ladies Home Journal
Campaign Song Books for 1896 Sold at 10 Cents Each
Music from S Brainard Co Chicago offers True Blue Republican and Red Hot Democrat song books with solos duets and quartets for campaign clubs. Priced at 10 cents each or $1 per dozen, emphasizing affordable editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Brainard’s Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Rich Discoveries of Gold at Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek and other districts report daily gold finds with 1896 production forecast at two hundred million dollars. Cripple Creek leads with over a million dollars monthly, mining stocks rise and some dividends reach 35 to 50 percent. J E Morgan & Co of 45 Broadway advertise as agents for Prudential Gold Mining Co and others offering free detailed particulars and books on speculation in stocks and commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Colo
J. E. Morgan & CO
Broadway
New York
Prudential Gold Mining Co
General Harrison Predicts Indiana Votes Republican
General Harrison says Indiana will certainly cast its electoral vote for the Republican candidate. He asserts that his judgment on such matters is highly reliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Indiana
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Immediate Relief
Physicians discuss cures but sufferers seek quick relief. One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as a safe remedy for children and the only harmless product that yields immediate results. Sold by all druggists.
The Cure of Paralysis in Oneonta
Edward Haswell, a 77 year old veteran from Otsego County, recounts a long battle with paralysis and rheumatism. After trying patent medicines with little hope, he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring strength, leading to a full recovery of limbs and health.
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Oneonta
Otsego County
New York
Edward—Haswell
New Scotland
Albany County
Albany
Schenevus
Third
New York Cavalry
North Carolina
Washington
Leonard
Worcester
Rheningo
Mhisery
Godore
Haswell
Nme
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schensctady
N. Y
Ali Drassiste
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Kendall at the Brink in Missing Employer Case
John Kendall, under intense suspicion in the Powell murder case, endures a crushing vigil as detective scrutiny and public doubt mount. In a tense office scene he writes farewell letters to his wife, contemplates suicide, and is interrupted by a telegram stating Powell is alive, shifting peril from crime to collapse. The telegram is signed Stacky Cochrane.
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John Kendall
Cochrane
Powell
Kendall
Anna
John
Morgan
Ruralville
Commercial Building
New York
Stacky Cochrane
Powell Recovers Memory After Harrowing Search Across Hills
The dramatic letter reveals Charles Preston Howell, once a farm lad mistreated by an uncle, who vanished to New York. A careful pursuit by Tacey Cochran and Dr. Kendall leads to his rescue after a fatal fall at a station, with over $1000 found on him and his identity restored. Powell plans to visit his Kendall family and recounts the ordeal.
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Ruralville
Drak Kendall
Charles Preston
Howell
Charles Preston Howell
New York
Eeger
Powell
Ben-Hur
Middletown
Pittsburg
Mr. Powell
Stock. Exchange
Cochrane
Sam Charles Powell
Electric Bitters and Dr Miles' Pills Advertisement
Electric Bitters advertised as a seasonable medicine aiding languid and exhausted feeling with torpid liver. It claims to avert bilious fevers and counteract malaria. Benefits listed include relief from headache indigestion constipation and dizziness. Sold by E T Scotts drug store. Dr Miles' Pills touted for neuralgia at one cent per dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott’s
Buckfin Arnica Seive Salve Ad
Promises the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. 25 cents per box. For sale by E. T. Scott.
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Buckfin
E. T. Scott
For Sale 20 Acre Lot with House Barn and Facilities
A 20 acre property with a good house, barn, fruit trees, water power, saw mill, blacksmith shop, cider mill, planer, emery wheel, bur saw and more. Described as splendidly situated for work in all parts. Bargain price of 2500 dollars. Owned by a widow needing to sell. Inquiries at this office.
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GOLD
Otsego
Cooperstown
W. W. Canfield
Jacob Esbensen
Chicago Lumber Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Methale Express
Sinese
T. A. BU
Dee. E
Papas
Illinois
Wisconsin
Missouri
Michigan
Minnesota
Colorado
T. S. Quincey, Sevy and Treas
Revivo
Madea
Royal Medicine CO
Chicago, Ill
Electric Bitters
Miles
Atall
Ladies
Oxfords
Westville
Rochrieks
C. E. Herrold
H. B. Herrold
Azina Insurance CO
Herrold
IND
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