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Townsmen chase luck in inflated currency dream
A satirical tale narrates a fictional bank scam The Unlimited Trust and Confidence Company of Confederate Roads inflates currency in The Corners, boosting land and business prices spurring rapid growth while fooling farmers and merchants. The piece mocks eager credulity and notes ensuing market distortions and social bravado.
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Bill Allen
Samgood Cary
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Bank Nyishop
Unlimited Trust and Confidence Company
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Bascom
Wuz
Issaker Gavitt
Kernel McPelter
Deekin Pogram
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Pt Promine
Cary
Jefferson Davis Bascom
Simp King
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Polser
Ollock
Joe Bigler
Bascum
G. W. Conanted
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Timmy
Leipee
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