Trade Dollars and the 1873 Coinage Controversy
The 1873 coinage authorized trade dollars for commerce with Mexico and Asia. About 8 million redeemed, 284 thousand remaining. Trade dollars weighed 420 grains with 900 fine silver, heavier than standard and Mexican dollars, but value differences led to limited acceptance in the Far East. The issue sparked debate in the free silver movement and is linked to the so called crime of 73. Kansas City Star.
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China
Japan
Philippines
Europe
United States
Congress
United States of America
Far East
Kansas City Star
Don Quirote Inspires Diplomatic Resolve at Tuileries
At a Tuileries reception Napoleon III asked Edmund About if he spoke Spanish. About admitted not yet, but soon proved decisive by learning the language. The emperor recalled reading Don Quixote in the original as the moment sparked the effort.
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Tuileries
Napoleon III
Edmund
Napoleon
The Eye's Blind Spot Test Explained
A simple method reveals the eye blind spot where the optic nerve meets the retina. By placing fists with thumbs together and closing the left eye while fixing the right on the left thumb, the right thumb disappears when the hands are six inches apart.
Burroughs and Merchant Appointment Recalled
Fragmentary dialogue notes a meeting with Burroughs and Merchant. A terse exchange reflects humor and a witness or office setting with an office boy present, revealing a casual tone and possible misperception of the appointment.
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Burroughs
Mr. Merchant
The Little Drummer of Arcola Hero Exalted in Paris
The article recounts Andre Estienne the little drummer who crossed a river under fire at Arcola in 1796 beating his drum to inspire French troops. His deed turned the battle, Austrian forces retreated, and monuments like the Panthéon pay tribute to him.
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Arcola
Cadenet
Andre Estienne
Napoleon Bonaparte
Estienne
Bonaparte
Verona
Ald
Uae
Andre
Andrew
Stteriy
Pantheon
Paris
Positively true tale of Scotch pawkiness told
A naval correspondent sends a humorous Scotland tale from Inverness-shire. A Scotsman on a train misses his instrument then lights up with understanding, exclaiming at last what it was. His companion looks, then bursts into coffee flavored confusion as the moment ends.
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Inverness-shire
London Globe
Pumpkin Pie Visit Sparks Seasonal Banter in Windy City
In a light exchange, a woman serves pumpkin pie and coffee to Dusty Dan in a slice of the country described by goldenrod. He jokes that the moment is not poetical, noting that when the goldenrod blooms it is too late to cut grass and too early for snow shoveling.
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Goldenrod
Dusty Dan
Chicago News
Genuine Imitation Pitch Sparks Trade Talk
A Philadelphia Press column notes a salesman bragging about a sale while a proprietor accuses him of deceiving a customer. The buyer asked for genuine items and rejected bogus imitations, highlighting a clash over truth in advertising and customer trust.
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Philadelphia Press
Customer-Have you any extract of beef
Dialogue from a Philadelphia Press page features a waiter asking brown or white and beef tea or milk in a brief humorous exchange about beef extract options.
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Philadelphia Press
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