Forty Niners Pride and the Gold Country Lesson
In a domestic chat Mrs. Blake explains to Bobby and Betty who the forty-niners were, the harsh trek to California in 1849, and the perseverance needed to succeed. She links that grit to modern ambition and thrift, urging regular saving as the path to achievement and a hopeful future.
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Decreasing World Gold Supply Sparks Urgent Debate
The article argues that global gold production has fallen while world commerce expands led by Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It warns that continued gold shortages could trigger widespread poverty unless alternative business financing is adopted, urging governments to invest in increasing gold output. It also notes the role of financiers and leaders in studying the issue amid rising global activity.
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