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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
2
The article argues pensions burden the nation and cites widespread fraud. It cites 7000 pension attorney firms and 40,000 lawyers handling claims who profited from 1891 to 1897, totaling over ten million dollars. It notes Congress attempts to curb abuses but swindlers persist and Republican papers push reform.
The writer notes a surge in pension numbers after McKinley’s victory and relief from frauds may come in years. A revolt against pension frauds could curb the payroll burden, with early success a cause for congratulation and hopes to purge fraudulent pensions. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as prepared by expert pharmacists.
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