Value, money, and the silver dollar standard explained
A historical essay explains money as a measure of value, the role of silver and gold, and why dollars must possess value. It traces silver to gold ratios, 1834 weight changes, and the shift after 1878 to coin silver on government account, noting implications for creditors and debtors.
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Cotmnodities
Medina
Monty
Orat
Europe
Possans Val
Asia
Africa
Wayin
Chivery
Tax Assessments and County Rates Stir Michigan News
A lengthy report from Michigan covers county realty and personal property valuations, noting increases over the prior year and a large share due to mortgage credits and non-farm assets. Commissioner Oakman criticizes tax inequities and explains state assessment rules while defending the tax commission against calls for radical reform.
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Ins
Phinetpal waMarate
Bermers
Lansing
Tak Gomissles
Bofer Camplate
Coutttles
Grande
Heatty
Wayne
Houghton
Oakman
Thane
Michigan
Féraonal
Meena
Reat
Perkonsi
Raul Satate
Allegan County
Boredon
Alloway County
Oakmean
Sivan
Tax Commission
Boards of Supervision
Boards of Supervisors
Detroit
Aryans Plan Contest Clintonian Era Campaign Notes
A garbled excerpt from Rapens City Journal dated 1602 references William J. Bryan campaigning for Cleveland. It mentions a "para Mount issue" and the "robber tariff" as part of the disputed program. The readable fragments suggest political strategy and tariff debate of the era.
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Rapens City Journal
William J. Bryan Wos
Cleveland
Warder condemns imperialism and calls out fake progress
A colonial era editorial by Colonel Warder denounces imperialism and political manipulation. He attacks "modern progress and expansion" as a covert attack in a party platform, arguing against alleged demagogic rhetoric and urging unity for a free and united country.
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Bejan
Kahan
Ratna City
Moi
Ketibaa City Journal
Warder
Denmermoy
Imana
Gold Standard Debate Shapes Progressive Policy View
The passage portrays a cautious stance on the gold standard, arguing for patience to test its impact. It cites three advantages claimed by supporters: higher production, reduced national debt, and alignment with civilized nations to ease commerce.
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Kihley
Jess
Prosperity and wages cited in Republican summary
Official figures claim labor wages have risen and exports grown under the current administration while savings banks have expanded. The piece notes increases in various trades, cites AFL leader Samuel Gompers, and argues prosperity negates Democratic and Populist opposition. It frames Bryan as shifting priorities and emphasizes the supposed wage and trade gains.
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New York
Bryan
Republians
RB Parabigunt Inoue
Weld
Joseph H. Mans ‘Ley
Maine
Gompera
American Federation of Labor
Gopern
Nokenver
Merino
Srey
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Lonin
Corree Marquette
Jackson State Prison
Ionin House of Correction
Privan Tseceisiy
W. J. Bryan
Holland
George FP. Hummer
Zeeland Furnitere Company
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Phe Aguvea
Suat
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