Wells on Prices and Silver Theory in New York Tribune
The article reviews David A. Wells's NY Tribune piece arguing a universal price decline since 1870, not due to any local cause but linked to gold appreciation and silver demonetization. It contrasts labor value in gold terms with broader monetary forces, noting elevated gold prices and rising wages while railroad costs and freight rates are questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Wells
New York Tribune
Jasper
First
Richmond
Vencid
Ganet
United States
Tie Bec
Internet Oh
Probing Silver Prices and Free Coinage Debate
A farmer, voters, and economic figures spark a discussion on silver stockpiles and free coinage. The piece traces government silver purchases, price effects, and how wages could change under a silver standard, citing figures like a $1,000,000 annual purchase and wage impacts for laborers. It references Hamilton and a Chicago Tribune quote while weighing monetary policy and its social effects.
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PMO
Investos
Pete
Perenne
Vermont
Lange
Wren Ginsiast
Digestive Cordial and Shaker Remedies Prominent in 19th Century News
A long fragment details Shaker Digestive Cordial used for stomach issues and nausea, mentioning relief claims and a store of remedies. It references Dr W A Wall's injury incident in Morristown and Crableighard Springs, plus general commentary on medical cures and patent medicines.
Unknown fragmentary travel note from Detroit era
Fragmentary OCR of a travel or timetable item referencing Detroit and related locations and dates. Readable names are scarce, making precise details difficult. The text hints at a Sunday event and a return or arrival schedule but lacks clear actors, places, or concrete actions.
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Castoria
DR. Peffer
Renner
St Louie
AL Webb
Crewfatl Bros. Tihivew
Mie Pew
Neckalgia Curt
Mile Painis
DeWitt
Ulis
Renneis
Louie B.S. Webb
Alwa
Tniniane
Cincinnati
Bos Webb
Alene
Ioc
Casteria
Patter
Jane Fuller
Washington Society
Miss Fuller
Prfectinn
MW Llediu, In
Woc
W Rittboners
Boston
Herready Pon
Massachusettes
Carina
Silettos
Vierce
Neapolis
Virginia
Max
Daly
Swbekthiry Slivur
Ras m
Alexander Hamilton
Chicago Tribune
Meo
Hood
Tts
Clearfield
Lowe
Berks
Strom Muse Estrong
de Witt
W. A. Wall
Morristown
Dena
Cral Irehard Springs
Jaites Junes
Pla
Jones
Coutiet
de. Wall
Eore
Obiberie
Piott
de Foreane
Nesta Titanedia
Hennes
Louiss OS Webb
Smith
Aline
Masten
Woon
Danas
Muse
Dapan
Mest Tren
Consumption Express
Pestofiog Sc T. A. Slocum
M. C
Peart St
New York
Detroit
Lansing & Nort
Eine Giraud
Juses
Anne
Chicago
West Michigan
F.&p.m.r.r
Onion Depot
Patter St
Baemey
É Court
Denor Hegianw
Mevdtey
Taine
Thaliy
Soompi
Cnr
Drei Tom Cate
Saginaw
Pd Raatiming
Landi Wuth
Frrand
Milwaukee
Waukee
Vinton
de Pratt
Ste Mer Leatre
Darter
Exenpe Sane Jcanent Raturnay
Grand Trunk
Unceliok
Ann Arbor Ry
Tae Whforthiinge
Susamtur Pon Heresias
Ublenge
Minneapolis Journal
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