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Immigrant Trends and Silver Question Highlight 1890s Iowa Page
An Ames Story City Herald excerpt reports immigration declines in 1894 and 1895, cites landings had dropped sharply, and notes pauper and contract labor rejections. It also covers debates on silver versus gold standard, urging bimetallism to stabilize prices, with references to national figures and policy arguments.
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George M. Pullman
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