Bryan argues last act of gold standard conspiracy
In a letter to the House Committee on Coinage William J Bryan asserts the pending bill would redeem standard silver dollars in gold and argues redemption is unnecessary. He warns such a move expands money substitutes, empowers financiers, and risks the national economy. The issue reflects pressure over silver, gold reserves, and the parity of money under the monetary system.
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Bryan
William J. Bryan
House Committee On Coinage
House
Mr. Bryan
New York
Sherman
Treasury
Carlisle
Carliste
Fianelera
Miners wage and copper output across western mines
The report notes southern Nevada miners earn about 250 dollars daily with board. Montana supplied about a quarter of world copper in 1900, with state output near 205 million pounds valued around 51 million dollars. Sutro mill near Virginia is completed with ten stamps powered by water, waste dumps soon to run. Virginia report mentions oil lands near Kern river field valued at around 200 million based on wells.
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Nevada
Montana
United State
Sutro
Virginia
Los Angeles
Kern River
Culver Ground
Reno Journal
Copper Mountain District
Tecoma
Lewissohns Bros
New York
Wells Herald
Frisky youth buys Masonic pin and plans carpentry work
A verdant youth browses a jew elry store and selects a Masonic pin for five dollars as he explains his aim to become a carpenter. He jokes about symbols G on the pin and asks about a hand saw motif while imagining how it would identify his trade. A satirical aside about women and face washing follows.
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Ted
One Minute Cough Cure Advertises Quick Relief
An 1800s style advertisement touts Stop the Cough and Yorks off the Cold with Laxative Frame-Quinine Tablets. It promises cure in one day with no cure, no pay, price 25 cents. Claims rise in throat and lung illness, recommends One Minute Cough Cure as safe, effective for children, by Brown Bros.
Union Pacific Eyes Transcontinental Rail Line via Salt Lake
Rumor says Union Pacific plans a Uintah to Salt Lake branch and a cut off to Elko or Tacoma, potentially reducing distances to Tecoma and Elko. Salt Lake Tribune notes savings of hundreds of miles, fewer grades, and a possible six mile Uintah Layton cut, with Elko and Tecoma routes under consideration.
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Salt Lake
Uintah
Nevada
Central Pacific
Elko
Tacoma
Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake City
Tecoma
Layton
Oregon
Garfield
Lake Point
Desert
Salt
Duels and a Fatal Room Promise in Tid Bits
A Frenchman boasts of an honor duel, recounting how he killed a fencing master after a hotel insult. The tale recalls the danger and vow that one would not leave the room alive, prompting a dramatic escape and a fatal outcome. Brown Bron, 7
Transcontinental track upgrade spurs faster, safer travel
Union Pacific Railroad reports six million dollars spent to improve what was once the Wests finest track. The result is a nearly straight, well ballasted roadbed enabling higher speeds with greater safety, marketed as comfort and security for patrons. Contact F B Choate Salt Lake City for details. Also an ad touts One Minute Cough Cure and Chamberlains Pain Balm with a patient testimonial from Hamilton, Ga, sold by Brown Bros.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
Royal Highway
F. B. Choate
Salt Lake City
Nelson
Hamilton
Chamberlain
Brown Bros
Consumption cure and teething syrup advertisements
An old ad bundle touts Shiloh's Consumption Cure from Gragrists and Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, claiming money back guarantees and swift relief. It ends by promoting Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestion aid, with Brown Bros backing.
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Shiloh
S.C. Wella
LeRoy
N.Y
Cough Remedy Endorsed by Gardiner Worker
A Bartlett & Dennis Co. employee from Gardiner Me recounts using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after trying many medicines with no relief. He credits curing a stubborn cold and urges friends to use it. Brown Bros advertise Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming complete digestion of all foods with instant relief for indigestion.
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Chamberlain
C. D. Glass
Bartlett & Dennis Co
Gardiner
Brown , Bros
Brown Bros
Woolgrowers Association to Meet in Reno February Meet
The Woolgrowers Association of Nevada will hold a meeting in Reno on Saturday February 9 1901 at 1 PM in Judge Cheney's office. D C Wheeler president and J H Flanigan secretary urge large attendance due to important business. Jan 2ttd.
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Woolgrowers Assolation of
Nevada
Reno Nev
DeWitts Little Early Risers praised by user
A user endorses DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best small liver pills, noting they suit a persona who cannot take ordinary pills. Brown Bros.
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DeWitt
Brown Bron
Brown Bros
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Diehl’s Bock Store
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Wintsiuucca
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