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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
6
The piece cites the shift from gold to bank issued and government paper money, noting few prefer gold or small denomination bills. It discusses Treasury gold reserves, the public’s coin aversion, and the argument that纸money should be issued by the people and government, not individuals. It also touches on gas pricing and Glasgow shipbuilding dominance.
The Arkansas Gazette reports a plan to extend rural free delivery by cutting thousands of fourth class post offices and funding the service from their costs. The test would run in two districts, upsetting postmasters yet pleasing farmers whose votes influence policy. Road work will precede the rollout to enable rural carriers.
A visitor in Glasgow praises the city’s comprehensive system of municipal ownership of public utilities. The city owns all tramways and controls fares, which have been reduced to a cent per mile while profits from operation have risen significantly.
The Kansas City Journal details elaborate floral offerings for Robert Gillham with two wagons delivering tributes including a locomotive piece bearing the number 99, gifts from Pittsburg & Gulf officials and the park board. Memorial addresses praised his blend of intelligence and industry and urged virtuous habits as keys to success. A separate note covers Saturday mining exchange activity in Mena and Polk County signaling investment interest in a growing town.
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