Ten Men of Money Island
A fragmented 19th century debate on money as medium of exchange using a story of Money Island. It discusses certificates, barter, greenbacks, and the shift from coin to paper money, noting government actions in 1882 and the rise of credit as a substitute for intrinsic metal value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresser
Money Island
United State
Joan Stuart Mill
Yew
Dart
Fragmentary note on money and debt entanglements
A garbled excerpt discusses money indebtedness and the concept of perfecting a title, mentioning old opinions about gold or silver, and references to Holmes & Co and Shorey. It hints at pricing and sample shoes, with scattered names and items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Shocking calamity and new bargain bonanza in town
A chaotic mix of medical pitches and dry goods ads fills the page. Ketel writes of a burn healing salve from Bucklen's Arnica, while Ross Martin advertises underwear and gloves. Knox's store hawks coats and jackets, Merrick's promotes a dress goods sale, and Merrick's Busy Corner proclaims bargains along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrick
Canadian periodicals teased and advertised by Tam locals
A compact note lists popular newspapers and magazines including Canadian Teacher Century, Chatterbox, Cosmopolitan, Family Herald and Star, Montreal Witness, Toronto Weekly Globe, and Winnipeg Free Press. It mentions prompt service and requests readers to send their orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopoli Am
Family Herald and Stars
Montreal Witness
Toronto Weekly Globe
Winnipeg Weekly Free Press
Winnipeg
Telegam
Winnipeg Wee
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MONET
Seine
Althoust
Mum
Money
Becwate
America
Prhe
McC
Canton
Egersin
Speight
Canada
McLaughlin
Tedhope
W. Shoults & Son
Merrick Bros
Tha Holmes & Co
Carsot Aml
Ketel
A. Kellets
D Ark
Bucklen
Ross Martin
Hoss Martin
Knox
Merricks
Tam Local
Agen
Waite
P.W. Martin
Macgregor
W. H. Glover
Smith Estate
Niet Place
Tesy
Ed Smith