The Silver Coinage Question and World Policy
Andrew Carnegie analyzes the silver coinage issue, tracing gold and silver standards in nations from Chios to Europe and the Americas. He notes silver’s declining value due to new mining and refining advances, the resulting economic confusion, and that most European nations are withdrawing from silver while the U S continues toward greater silver usage.
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Andrew Carnegie
North American Review
Chios
India
Japan
South American
Republica
Europe
Ailver
Iess
France
Belgium
Italy
Switzerland
Greece
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Austria-Hungary
Auasta
China
Britain aims to keep silver from dethroning gold
The piece argues Britain pursues a silver-free gold standard, urging the United States to resist silver backing. It cites Britain's financial dominance, London as a global center, and fears silver policy would empower silver nations at U S expense, urging continued gold-based finance and warning against silver dependence.
Debased silver and the nations currency danger
A critical look at U S silver purchases argues the treasury profits are illusionary as the government pays about 80 cents for a dollar of silver, risking a shift from gold to an unstable silver base. The piece warns of debt, panic, and loss of credit if debased coinage continues, urging repeal or reform.
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Treasury
Bia
Tobin
Republic
Great
Mexico
Ailyer
Aulyer
Evyao
United States
Althott
Colon
Europe
Farmers’ Alliance
Debate Over Silver Value and Gold Standard Prompts Cautious Advice
In a financial column the author argues against silver as money, urging reliance on gold and warning of government failure to raise silver values. He urges readers to deposit in gold and warns that the government cannot sustain silver as a world metal, while promoting gold as stable. The piece also includes testimonials about Ely remedies and a Catholic bishop visit in Tiskilwa with a $6700 collection.
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Saylogs Bank
Congress
Republic
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Peoria
O’ Brien
Lockney
Wenry
Hauser
Bradford
O' Hara
Geooseo
O'Connell
Sheffield
Ignatius
Tiskilwa
Consumption Cure Promises Free Recipe by Mail
An old physician who retired from practice claims a formula for curing consumption and other ailments was given by an East India missionary. He offers to mail the recipe and directions in German French or English free to anyone who asks, with a stamp and the paper address. Also notes Congressman Snow plans to move to Kankakee, selling his Sheldon residence.
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Addreasstog
Noyes
Powers’ Block
Rochester
Ialy
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Magnolia
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Chicago Veterinary College
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the Republican
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James Quinn
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