A Nation’s Silver Era and the Gold Standard Debate
George E. Plumbe outlines the United States transition from a bimetallic system to the gold standard. He chronicles postwar debt, minting history, and growth in territory, industry, and credit, arguing why demonetizing silver harmed national prosperity and warning that the shift risks future stability.
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George E. Tiembe
Mexico
Rome
America
United States
Christendom
Congress
War Department
England
GEO. E
Plumbe
Maid Servants Caps Stir London Fashion Debate
A London discussion questions whether maid caps, a long standing British custom, should remain standard headwear for housemaids. Debaters call it an escutcheon of honor or badge of servitude, while one suggests caps identify maids when prettier than mistresses, noting American observations of incidents if caps disappear.
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London
Ice cream travel and trade across Atlantic steamers
An analysis notes that American ice cream dominates as a specialty and that ships between New York and Europe carry large quantities for round trips of three weeks. It explains why ice cream costs differ, how ships stock provisions, and why European versions fall short of American standards.
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Europe
New York
Natty Bathing Suits Described in Period Style
The description highlights natty bathing suits made of black alpaca with full skirts and trousers to the knees, full waists, a square yoke outlined with white braid, and short voluminous sleeves suitable for evening dress.
Summer Baths Bran Bags Delightful in Rites of Ablution
Bran bags enhance summer baths by softening and sweetening the water and adding refreshment to the cleansing rites. They are pricey when bought, but homemade versions are among the cheapest toilet luxuries.
Risked life and money to open a bank account
A small man entered the First National bank, lingered near the teller line, and after repeated hesitation finally slammed a large roll of bills on the counter, declaring in a husky voice that he wanted to open an account, with no objections raised by others.
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First National Bank
The
Chicago Tribune
Bob's Watch Tale as a Collected Financier
The judge recalls Bob a county treasurer who bought an $80 watch on credit. He paid $20 down and $4 monthly, then pawned the watch for $20 to cover board. Bob paid $5 monthly plus $3 interest, ending up $10 monthly with no watch. The judge mocks his finances.
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Texas Colony
Gresham
Austin
Bob
Thrashed the Thimble Rigger At Belmont Park
Philadelphia Record recounts shell game hustlers near Belmont Park after steeplechase racing. A man robably by ruse bet $32 then cried foul as his gains vanished. A dupe loses his money, fights erupt, and a pugilist scatters the shell men with a stern look and a shove over the fence.
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Belmont
Philadelphia
Lyons Ducks Produce Waterproof Cloth in New Fabric
A new cloth is being produced in Lyons from duck, heng and geese feathers. Seven hundred fifty grains of feathers yield a square yard of light, very warm waterproof material.
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Lyons
German Colonizing Company Formed in Saxony
A German colonizing venture with a capital of 200000 dollars is established in Saxony to promote agricultural settlements in German southwest Africa. The plan includes organizing settlements and attracting settlers to develop the colony.
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Africa
Saxony
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Silver
France
Holland
Germany
Fagland
North Carolina
Alabama
Nevada
California
Great Britain
States of the Union
Act of American Manufactures
Louisiana Purchase
Florida
Spain
New Mexico
Texas
Alaska
Hood
Nis
Hartford Bicycles
Pope Mfg. CO
Hartford
Conn
Josten
Evan
York
BufFaLo Logue
Ofiatua
John Carle
Empire Mfg. Co
P.O. Box
Quincy
Delpal
Mr Temple
Chicago
Ind
Wis
Bert Penn
Wes 6 CO
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