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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1896

Page

6

Silver's price and its effect on U S money policy

The column argues that the fall in silver prices stems from rising production, not policy, noting international and domestic production figures and the Sherman act’s limited impact. It warns restoring silver would raise prices only if production could be restrained and cites a Dan’s Review table to illustrate production versus price trends.

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Free silver debate swirls over farming and currency policy

Judge Willa Lawrence cites concerns about free silver and its effects on farm prices and purchasing power. The piece quotes McKinley era arguments on honest money, protected trade, and bimetallism as ways to stabilize the economy for farmers and workers.

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Wheat and silver debate stirs western farmers in 19th century polemic

An analysis argues that wheat prices fall with silver price declines, linking U.S. wheat profits to global supply demand. The piece notes August Chicago wheat quotes and New York silver prices, asserting foreign demand and domestic output shape prices, amid populist rhetoric.

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Grain Market Upturn Sparks Debate Over Coinage Influence

The grain market rally is discussed as lacking support from free coinage or silver demand, with Jerome Populiss theory cited but failing to explain rising wheat prices. The Philadelphia Times notes stock dealing shifts and mentions Persia’s shah considering opening trade and electricity, amid busy two column chaos in the paper.

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Horne & Company Advertises Dress Goods and Silks

An old classified style notice from Jos. Horne & Co offers full service in sewing and alteration. It promotes sending order samples for robes, silks, and suitings, and mentions a new Fall and Winter catalogue with dress goods and silks available.

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Dress Goods This Week At Discounted Wide Weave Suitings

Wide range of fabrics offered including extra wide All-Weed Suiting from 8 to 48 inches with solid color and fancy weave patterns. Imported Cheviots and Mixtures come in large assortments. Scotch Mixtures and Matelasse styles priced to attract customers.

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