Currency Elasticity and the US Banking System
Treasury Secretary Windom links monetary inflexibility to harvest season drains and argues the United States needs a more elastic currency. The article compares Scotland and Canada with the US, citing branch banks and bond procedures as causes of higher efficiency and lower costs, and notes reform efforts by the New York Reform Club and a growing sound money movement. It discusses Bryan’s stance on equality under law, coinage, and the 1896 political currency debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Treasury
Windom
Treasury
Sound Currency Committee
Reform Club
L. Carroll Toot
Scotland
Canada
United States
Root
Manitoba
Montreal
Quebec
Toronto
New York
Sound Money League
New York Reform Club
Baltimore Stan
Orran
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Bryan Saye
Question of branch banks and the case for central branches
The article argues that small national banks should adopt branch networks like those in England Scotland Canada and Australia. It cites Canada’s uniform interest rates across regions and Scotland’s support for agriculture via branches, while noting local opposition from independent banks and distrust of expanding banks as monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
United States Bank
England
Scotland
Canada
Australis
Montreal
Toronto
Manitoba
United States
Bryan and the Silver Question Debate Ends Soon
A writer urges Bryan and allies to halt discussions of silver for four years to avoid misinforming voters ahead of the next election. They argue continued talks mislead wage earners and farmers about cheap money, warn silver and related policies fail to bring prosperity, and claim education on the issue could ruin the free silver cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Dryan
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Tennessee
The Only Good Paper Currency
The Iron Age argues for retiring legal tender and abolishing the treasury reserve, while demanding a banking system with wide note circulation. Such banks would protect notes and use discounting to adjust reserves, yielding paper currency the public prefers for daily transactions over specie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Reserve
No Free Silver Debate Cited in Historic Text
The fragment argues against free coinage of silver, claiming it disrupts parity with gold and leads to monometalism. It cites Mexico, China, and the United States era before 1814 as examples of doomed silver policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
China
United States
Sneak Thief Sam-Pity and the Timmy Misadventure
Fragmentary note recounts a theft involving Sneak Thief Sam-Pity and Timmy. Vague details hint at a plan to make money, police involvement, and a disrupted situation. No clear names, dates, or places are solidly readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarne Coreemey
Sam
Timmy
Colning Wilver
Ping River Republicane Caucus Nominates Strong Ticket
The Republicane caucus last Saturday nominated a robust ticket for township offices. The slate includes Supervisor Cage Wool, Clerk Trem Samuel Brandage, Highway Commissioner A Henry, Justice Burris, Bdastien of Peace Abure, and school dist positions filled by May Meuiber and others.
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Ping River
Eloend
Cage Wool
Tiritin
Samuel Brandage
A. Henry
Moane
Burris
Abure
Ehee Puncett
Tuspeeter—Citte May Meuiber
Revi Turk
Religious Notes from EPISCOMAL at St Johns Church
Notes show sermons at St Johns Laaiten with evening service on Lent theme Salvation and Penitence. Pastor announces next sermons on daily life faith and Christian signs while inviting all. Also mentions Sunday school, prayer meeting, and community notices with Chamberlains remedy promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John's Church
Laaiten
Sandie
Wanshy
Nest Sadler Yoorning
Redlelon
Dr Wells Syrup Pepsin and Chamberlain Cough Remedy Ad
An old patent medicine advertisement touts Dr Wells Syrup Pepsin as a cleaner for the system and stomach ailments, alongside Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised by Rev W H Weaver. It mentions trial sizes 10c, larger 25c and $1, and notes Dr Mahan as a local retailer. It also references Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and general claims of aiding digestion and hoarseness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiiwell
B.S. Webb
W. H. Weaver
U. B
Dillstung, Pittor
Chawberlain
Caldwell
Webb
Big Offer Eight Dollars Worth of Fine Old Wine
Passaic New Jersey wine firm advertises a $8.36 value old wine assortment for $5. The offer promotes bottles and chests of wines, claiming highest quality and rare varieties. Public notice invites readers to mail a postal card to obtain the wines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spoer NJ. Wine Co
Passaic
Chris Winee
N. J. Wine Co
Paswine
N. Jay
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the Sound Money Propanda
Rhode Islan
Teddy Pronto
Marla Spencer
Maohrth
Pleasant Brook
Chamberlain
Derlain
Malian Drageiet
H. H. Darby
M. D
Cocimacetal House
Mverdale Mich
Grau Hier
Griewold
Detroit
Mich
Jm Daye Piesselnay Teory
R. D. Lemen
Saginaw
Tuseola
Sabinaw
Wright House
Jim Allen
A. Leoniunt
Hughit
Wh. Peters
Bert Woolward
Ees Heal Estate Broker
Miter
ILA Reom
Pemasooris
Bodont Laval
Nike
Lee
Fittentionp
Imed Gee
U.S
Aturney Vatlee of the
Insurance and Collections Prostientee Afl Efavnie Aagalriml
Ohalius
Ciel
Danone
J, B, Parker
Alma Meat Market
Rallvy
Slaughiter Sale
Will
Viisis
Wn, Glubeb
F. W. Hooper
Gratiot
Beuy Ros
Beg Amon
Euler
Ohik
Sail Retreaty
A. Io. Wa
Udon
Mab AD Lineal
Union
Italy
Chranandy
Vlad Avanti
Adyar
Amaretinty
Fiesta Ceemty
Saipan
Tata
Liewanil
Aleremuy
Duke
AMG
Cremlion
Milian
Saul
Dante
Ees Aly Ieee
Tibet
Aimee
Kirthak
Remson
Dane Frith
Tibeua
A.D
Bieleine
Scuieter
Uae
Mareb
BOSSY
Meetmuman Aditorney
Aseurnie
Teurtwe
Mat
Lyeti Hertha Nike
Coron
Thoyever
Warren
Dhry
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