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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1894
Page
2
A Carson Appeal editor replies to an occasional reader, arguing the paper favors protection not free trade. The West should receive equal protection with the East, and all forty five states must share the benefits. The writer insists the West unite to challenge Eastern protected industries and push for silver recognition.
Director Preston of the Philadelphia mint orders San Francisco and New Orleans to begin immediate coinage of silver dollars. Initial output will be blanks and ingots enough for about 1.5 million dollars, with later work on silver barn and a projected five year supply in Philadelphia. Government plans appear to limit seigniorage coinage to a few millions after meeting gold and fractional silver needs.
The article discusses ongoing use of silver dollars at full capacity for months, with treasury note retirements uncertain through year end. It notes political maneuvering in Nevada, mocking old party factions, and contrasts with advertisements for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Buckingham’s Dye. An old sea captain praises Ayer’s Pills.
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