Debating bimetallism and silver versus gold
A reader overview compares gold basis advocates and bi metalists in the silver gold money debate. It cites New York Sun and Indianapolis Sentinel positions, critiques production ratios, and questions how silver’s value responds to supply during demonetization versus standard periods. The column cites mint reports and historical ratios to argue production alone never dictated price.
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New York Sun
Indianapolis Sentinel
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America
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Germany and England in bimetallism debate highlights
The North American Review article by Count Von Mirbach discusses Germany’s stance on bimetallism, England’s pivotal role, and possible routes to an international silver and gold standard. He argues Germany, France, and the United States could pursue a ratio and that American policy could force or avert a European currency clash. He warns against overreliance on England and notes American gold reserves and silver production as key factors. A separate notice describes a Y P S C E excursion train from Fort Wayne to Boston via Nickel Plate road with stops at Niagara Falls and Saratoga Springs, offering special rates and routes.
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Germany
Count von Mirbach
House of Lords
Reichstag
Secretary of the Treasury
England
France
United States
North America
Paris
Ngland
Times-Post
Berlin
America
Europe
Asia
North American
Count von .Mirbach
Society of Christian Endeavor
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Indiana
Fort Waye
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Nickel Plate Road
Boston
Niagara Falls
Saratoga Springs
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Baker
Fort Wayne
Masonic Knights Templar
Among Our Exchanges and Political Debates
A Greensburg News excerpt questions social vanity and pantomime then shifts to editorial stances. The Tribune advocates free unlimited coinage of silver, opposing European restraint and urging a convention, while Park county Democrats push for a silver policy and reform like direct senatorial elections.
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Greensburg News
the Tribune
Park County
State Committee
Rockville Tribune
United States
Rushville Jacksonian
Cincinnati Welcomes Confederate Generals Amid Unity Claim
A Sunday gathering in Cincinnati hosted a party of Confederate generals who declared there is no longer a blue and gray division but united Americans. They criticized Republican orators for flag waving more than themselves.
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Cincinnati
Free and Unlimited Coinage of Silver From a Business View
Readers seeking a clear view on coinage should read Charles H. Bliss work. It is recommended and available for 10 cents at the Tres-Post office. Mail orders will be promptly filled.
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Charles H. Bliss
Tres-Postr
New Beauty Trend Reedits Faradic Current For Skin
A writer touts mild foradic current as a skin beautifier for the face neck and shoulders, claiming it improves complexion by stimulating circulation. Pocket batteries are sold widely and claimed safer than cosmetics. Treatment should be regular for at least a month. Waterproof capes return in fashion with plaited backs and ruffles. Ostrich plumes and gauze wings shift style away from birds. A Greco Roman coiffure features a middle part and torndado bun with a gold ivy fillet. Judio Chollet.
Omaha Tribal Circle Engineering Curiously Noted by Dor sey
Rev J O Dorsey records an Omaha tribal circle noting no measurements or directions given for tent placement. Women independently chose tent sites with precise spacing for safety and hide dressing convenience, reflecting collective indigenous knowledge. Includes Third American Rep Bureau Ethnology Washington citation.
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J. O. Dorsey
Bureau Ethnology
Washington
Amaryllis and the cheerful idiot exchange a jibe
A fragment from Indianandlg Tanrnat features a dialogue where the cheerful idiot asks Angeline why the letter S resembles presenting a cigar to a colored man. The waiter girl gives up, and the idiot proceeds to explain that it makes the moke smoke.
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Angeline
Poultry Rearing And Egg Packing Tips From A Backyard Keeper
Practical guidance for early chick care including brooding, feeding, housing, and water needs. Advice covers coop setup, keeping chicks warm, preferred feeds like milk soaked bread and Johnnycake, and exact provender mixes. Also details April egg packing methods for hatchery shipments, including basket lining, egg wrapping, and spacing for safe travel.
Preserving Eggs And A Novel Breakfast Dish
Practical notes from an agricultural source describe keeping eggs in lime water to arrest decay by excluding air. The method uses limewater with baking soda and other minerals, fits about 150 dozen eggs per barrel, and warns the liquid should be reused only once. Also featured is a potato half shell dish with mashed filling and egg yolk glaze.
Beehive Shingle Roof Construction Described by New York Sender
A New York correspondent to The American Bee Journal explains and demonstrates how to build a light, portable shingle roof for beehives. The design uses 18 inch cedar shingles, lath supports, and precise alternating courses to form a weatherproof shelter.
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New York
American Bee Journal
Early cut hay yields the best for cattle and horses
Experiments show dairy cattle and sheep benefit from hay cut at flowering, with horses preferring grass made from more advanced stages. Begin mowing after morning dew dries, distribute evenly for uniform drying, and avoid cutting too young. Light, low-nutrition hay results from cutting before full bloom in clover or timothy.
Mixed crops boost yields with vetch oats and barley
Massachusetts station adviser Dr. Goessman recommends growing mixed crops for large yields. Plant 40 to 45 pounds summer vetch per four bushels oats and seed in June for green fodder or hay. Vetch with oats or barley yields 3.45 to 4 tons of dry hay per acre. barley offers high digestible protein and versatile use. Winter vetch, April emergence. rye from fall helps early feed. Serradella yields 12 to 13 tons per acre for green feed. start with vetch and oats for green feed, then soybeans and serradella.
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Daily Times- Post
East Berry Street
Gart Shober
Charles “H. “Bliss
Times-Post CO
Fort Wayne, MD
Schofield
Chicago
North American Review
Salvator
Coiffure
Omaha Tribal Circle
Edward N. Wood
Atlanta Constitution
Will Advocate
E. Berry Street
Apiary
Fort Wayne, Inn
Times- Post
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