Ford currency ideas divide economists on public wealth plan
Economists split on Henry Ford proposed funding for public works by issuing greenbacks backed by public property. Leverett Lyson of Chicago warns of inflationary risk and limits of such securities. Edwin R. Sell of Columbia questions the plan’s money theory and feasibility, arguing it resembles fiat money and lacks merit.
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Henry Ford
Banner-Herald
Ford
University OF Chicago
Chio
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Federal Re
Diwile Ghatean
Merce University of Wisconsin
University OF Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Sia
Ford’s
Edwin R.A. Sell
McVicker
Columbia
France
Rutti
Ward
Publicy Property
Hana
Conigh School
Eooto
SHANGHAR Chita to the United States feat thang oe Peake
A fragmented notice describes an event featuring Shanghar Chita heading to the United States with Peake as a participant. The readable text hints at a first quarter year timing and mentions Silk, deer, and Seri units, though many details are unclear.
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United States
Thangoe
Nine Months and Arcs: A Curious Era Phrase Emerges
A fragmentary note hints at a coinage or euphemism describing an era marked by “nine months” and arcs. The text appears as a partial OCR blurb with unclear context, lacking identifiable people or organizations. The reference likely reflects poetic or archival language rather than a clear event.
Spaniards Plan To Deliver Airplane Aid To Queen Ma Spain
Fragmentary text discusses Spain and Madrid involving an airplane, funding to cover costs, and a person referred to as Queen Ma. The note mentions Africa and a Manila named element, with references to the Spanish Red cross or group. The exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Madrid
Spain
Africa
Manila
The
Spanish Red
War's End Reflected in Kipling and Irish Guards Tale
Fragmentary overseas note recalls Rudyard Kipling and the Irish Guards era. Mentions Paris civil records since 1913, marriage and birth rates, with unclear figures and dates, suggesting shifts in demography during wartime.
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Paris
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