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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1895
Page
8
A historical survey from a New York World piece traces cotton production from 1711 to last year, noting price trends and the shift from slave to free labor. It highlights the rise to a vast 20th century crop, the Civil War impact, and that cotton never fully crowned king while corn remained more valuable.
The piece critiques Colorado Democrats for backing free silver and gold contracts, labeling it a confession of deceit. It argues the silver standard harms national credit, urges readers to see through the rhetoric, and warns about wider consequences for Americana and debt. It also notes crime statistics and judicial outcomes, contrasting political claims with real justice.
Instructions describe reviving dried figs by soaking in tepid water, drying, and sugaring. A wooden storage box plan is given, five feet long and one by width, with hinged lid and shelves, plus windows and wallpaper. The piece blends food prep, house-keeping craft, and odd political commentary from the New York Mercury.
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