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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1898
Page
2
The author argues for a fixed universal standard of value, favoring gold as the sole standard and warning that Tellerism would destabilize commerce. It critiques silver as standard and warns that adopting alternate standards would cause price chaos, labor inequities, and widespread economic ruin.
A speech extols the copper standard and silver coinage as a basis for legal tender for all debts. It argues copper and silver could replace gold under Tellerism, claim large daily earnings and cheap meat, and warns abandoning sound money will wreck the economy and debt structure.
A Treasury report shows an eight million dollar jump in New York port imports for six months ending February 1, 1898, versus the prior year. Figures: 1897-08 total 186,179,645.75. 1896-07 total 178,002,08.20. Prices of farm inputs fall while farmer output strengthens. silver debates wane as farmers prosper. Bank clearings in 77 cities reach 5,534,432,676 with a February gain near six percent versus 1897.
A longstanding cough defies simple remedies and calls for serious treatment. The article notes cod liver oil as a staple for twenty five years as part of the standard remedy approach.
The text extols Scott's Emulsion for throat and lung troubles. It cites partially digested cod liver oil to strengthen the body, hypophosphites as a nerve tonic, and glycerine to soothe irritation, asking readers to consider any more effective combination.
A fragment from a period newspaper notes a united patriotism against Spain and frames it as the country’s sole bond. It also lists ads for local goods and services from Grocers, lenders, a lodge room for sale, and an array of commerce pitches including land, livestock, and household items.
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