Monopoly corruption and the threat to democracy
An essay argues that corporate influence corrupts politics and endangers republican institutions. It cites Gould and the Erie railroad, Union Pacific, and Standard Oil as examples of failed governance under monopolistic pressure. The piece warns readers to resist bribery and preserve constitutional integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cis
Gould
New York
Erie Railroad
Erie
Union
Mr. Stinford
Congress
Railroad
Standard Oil Company
Penylavania
Carenp
Rietal
Chicago
Conditions Change in Monetary Exchange Heavily
The piece argues that metal coinage for money is obsolete and that modern trade uses paper orders checks drafts and acceptances. It mocks gold money as ceremonial and notes that exchange need not involve equal-value physical goods as money moves virtually between vaults.
Chicago’s political weather turns on saloon votes
Fragmented OCR reads like a chaotic account of Chicago politics. It hints at a 19th century saloon influence shaping elections, with mention of rural areas, votes, and a looming shift in how power is balanced. Names and precise facts are unclear due to garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Satoon
Chiteago
Wevtara Rural
Chicago
What the World Needs to Stay Tie Hitter Eny of Thie
A National View piece discusses society’s moral duties and religious outreach. It argues the wealthy and powerful should walk with God among the outcasts, resisting apathy and cynicism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eny
Wally
Thorsfore
God
Millionaires or Slaves Which Read This Book Warned
An advertisement promotes a 60 page book from Allianne Tribute, Topeka, Kansas, arguing it reveals who controlled Congress from 1859 to 1890, yearly population shifts, and the cost of debt. It claims the book shows money impacts and country losses, offered for 10 cents in stamps or $1.10 per copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Fuihe
Allianne
Topeka
Kaneas
Paper money versus gold parity addressed in older prose
The excerpt argues against paper money being at par with gold, claiming it is an unstable notion driven by those who control exchange. It states that exchangeability hinges on the authorities and that one gold dollar cannot redeem paper dollars that are valued at one dollar each.
WEEKLY EXAMINER offers premiums with subscription
A San Francisco newspaper ad promotes the WEEKLY EXAMINER offering premium pictures and a large $125,000 value of premiums with a $1.50 yearly subscription. It highlights four 21x28 inch reproductions, including Meissonier and Napier works, plus a chance at various prizes, all guaranteed through Wells Fargo and local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Weekly Examiner
Postage Ward
Moscow
Meissonier
A. Wagner
Christ
Gustave Dore
Aml
Examiner
Wells, Fargo & Co
WR. Hearst
Cai
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Petersons Magazine
Rebecca Harding Davis
Lacey H Hooper
Alice
Maui
MG . Kclelland
Indies
Darts
Tandon
Peterson's Magazine
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Frank Lee
Peneviér
Effie
Andre
Gerard
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