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Virginia cash system era ends with Vindicator purge
The Staunton Vindicator recounts Virginia newspapers adopting cash-only terms after losses from delinquent subscribers. Six months notice led to removal of 632 unpaid names. those who paid stayed or rejoined, others were dropped. The paper notes the plan boosted revenues and urged end of credit in Virginia press. It cites broader commentary on credit systems and the value of cash for material and labor.
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