Free coinage and bi metallism in money policy debate
J E S in the Detroit Tribune argues for a middle course between gold standard and free silver. He explains silver dollars are legally tender but worth only bullion value, warns free coinage would erode debtors' and creditors' fairness, and endorses bi metallism as a fair compromise. He also notes road-building momentum in Connecticut and potential value for real estate and rural areas.
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Detroit Tribune
Curtoil
Caan
London
Wall Street
Connecticut
Michigan
Bicycle Indictment Aims At Riders Not The Wheel
The piece argues the bicycle causes no harm to femininity and may cure pedal quirks with moderate use. It notes the era’s gold production has surged from 830 million to 500 million and rising, suggesting overproduction is likely and should occur.
Political tussles shape Michigan governor race and crop outlook
The State press debates Pingree versus O’Donnell for governor, praising deeds over bluff. The Statesman backs O’Donnell while The Detroit Journal touts Donovan, amid a Democratic candidate drought. Agricultural notes predict wheat prospects improving after a strong corn year and hints of Republican nominations in St. Louis.
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Owosso
James Q.dunnell
Congress
The
Statesman
O'Donnell
American
Detroit Journal
Donovan
Bay
Democratic Party
Department of Agriculture
Rail Journey to Oaxaca Through Mexican Highlands
A detailed account of traveling by the Mexican Southern railway from Puebla to Oaxaca. The trip reveals changing climates from cool highlands to hot tierras calientes, with notes on English management, American-operated trams, and a Michigan party using private directors’ coaches. Dramatic views of Orizaba and Ixtlacuapa reveal volcanic peaks and lush plains as the train descends 7,300 feet over 135 miles.
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Oaxaca
City
Mexico
Tierra Caliente
Colva
Mexican Southern Railway
Wales
Michigan
Puebla
Mallutzi
Orizaba
Orisaba
Suoy
Pittsburg
Journey Through a Narrow Gorge to Tropical Tumellin
The train winds through steep grades and canyon walls along the Rio Salado, climbing and curving past palisades and black tunnels. Descent into Quiotepes exposes tropical heat, bananas and coffee patches, with vibrant local life of children, women, and porters at Tumellin station.
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Canon de Los Cues
Battaneas
Rio Salado
Wheela
Quiotepes
Mars
We Inherit Diseases and Hood's Sarsaparilla Promise
We cannot be blamed for inherited dispositions but are responsible if these tendencies develop into serious illnesses. We may eradicate disease by Hood's Sarsaparilla, claimed as a true blood purifier that can enrich blood and restore health.
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Hood
Iced tea experiments spark coffee substitute claims
A humorist recalls an iced tea experiment that killed two puppies, noting the dangers of strong beverages. He promotes Postum a grain based coffee substitute, claimed to be safe for children and healthier for sensitive stomachs, contrasting it with traditional coffee.
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Towno
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Hyde
East State
the Statesman
T. G. Stevenson
Marshall, Mich
Nicholas
Anasia
Don M. Dickinson
Gen. Alger
St. Louis
Gov. Alger
Garfield, Wold
New York
S.V. R
Lepper
F. B. Snyder
Page Bros. Buggy
Marshall
Mis
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