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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1895
Page
8
The article exposes rainmaking hoaxes and free coinage promises as public dupes. It recalls Frank Melbourne who claimed to induce rain with balloons and gas and shows how voters are misled by quacks. It warns against wasting money on modern coinage schemes and urges skepticism.
The piece contrasts two claims by silver proponents. One argues free coinage at 19 to 1 would raise silver value so 16 ounces equal one ounce of gold, blaming 1873 demonetization for silver decline. The other claims free coinage would stop price falls by expanding money supply, aiding farmers, and doubling farm prices by cheaper money. It counters that free coinage would raise silver value and fail to help debtors.
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