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The Colorado Giant and Political Chaff in 1870s NY
A sprawling, issue filled column surveys the Colorado giant hoax, tariff and silver debates, and congressional maneuvering. It links Barnum's exhibit to politics, condemns corruption, and rails against subsidies while noting public discourse around remonetization and tax policy.
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