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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1895
Page
2
The Times-Post argues the recovery from a long pan ic is slow and dependent on employment and money supply. It compares 1895 half-year failures to 1894, notes rising liabilities, and links prosperity to currency volume, challenging political blame and urging more money in circulation to revive industry.
The statement argues that Goldbug Press will not place a dollar in circulation nor deliver prosperity to the people, challenging current monetary efforts and urging alternative approaches.
The author urges ending outdated phrases such as witness my hand and seal and indenture. They argue the judicial oath should be abolished or made a penal offense for false testimony. Notaries public could be dispensed with, saving time and money, while some reasons to retain them are noted.
In 1866 an eastern state group raised 800000 in currency, exchanged it for 300000 in six percent bonds, then formed a national bank and deposited the bonds to obtain 270000 in national currency. The bank became a public depository and loaned back government money to itself, earning 78000 annually in gold from government interest.
W. Ball and Maj. Geo. E. Finney of the Martinsville Democrat pen a satirical take on ambitious presidential hopefuls. The piece mocks public attention to leaders and their plans as an overhyped "hen" about to lay eggs of glory or doom.
A Cotemporary notes the nickel and cent coinage profit for the government. Bronze discs cost about 20 cents per pound and yield 1.46 dollars per pound. nickel costs 32 cents per pound and yields 4.43 dollars per pound. The average seigniorage on these minor coins has been about 650,000 dollars annually.
The Greensburg New Era questions the meaning of editorial resolutions at Maxinkuckee while the Martinsville Democrat cites W. C. Ball of the Terre Haute Gazette. A note on gold karats explains 24 carat gold as pure, 22 carat as alloy with silver and copper, and 18 carat with silver and copper.
A satirical column discusses alloy composition of 12 carat gold, denounces Rothschilds influence, and frames the gold standard debate. It targets Democrats at a Sedalia Missouri editors conference and mocks Cleveland era politics, referencing Mrs. O Leary and Mary Ellen Lease with era gossip and speculative remarks.
The Anderson Telegram notes Shanklin remains a champion of free silver and organizes a state silver league in Indianapolis, defending him as a steadfast candidate for governor in 1906. Terre Haute Tribune reports John W. Foster to receive 350000 for China negotiations, a sum seen as greater than a US presidency. Job printing offered by the Tribune-Post."
Editorial excerpt attacks President Cleveland over self serving capital interests. It argues reckless selfishness underpins finance and government, blaming Cleveland administration officials for shielding capitalist combines and manipulating the money market. The piece urges justice to curb passion and thoughtlessness.
The New York Tribune notes Connecticut's appropriation of 75000 for road improvements aims to raise U S highway standards. The editorial suggests nationwide gains in road quality may follow if funds are used effectively.
Journal notes the naval pageantry at the canal opening but laments no press coverage of the thousands of schooners entering the port. An ad from Timus-Posar promotes their job printing services as a competent local shop.
Practical guidance for modest homes on refreshing interiors with paint, distemper, and simple wall treatments. Choose floor colors like walnut or mahogany, avoid ceiling paper, and use plain molding. Repaint shabby furniture with enamel and select harmonious wall tones for tranquil rooms. IsaBel la Proctor.
A column explores how adoring women can inflate a man’s vanity turning him into a pompous ruler. It cites emperors, ministers, and doctors, notes the danger of man worship, and praises strong independent women while praising a forthcoming large Woman's Building at the International and Cotton States exposition. It closes with a profile by Eliza Archard Conner.
A Chicago exchange features a wife listing necktie and straw hat bills totaling $3.25, prompting a punchline on domestic spending. An adjacent Tribune quip mocks gender equality rhetoric as a comic aside about bloomers entering fashion.
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