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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1896
Page
11
Opinion advocating free coinage of silver to aid farmers and raise wages. Argues higher agricultural prices would boost farmer purchasing power, expand rural employment, and push urban workers toward farming while lifting overall wage levels. Credits N Howe stilil for the viewpoint.
Hunnie Reigh argues that silver and gold rely on people’s confidence and that free silver at 16 to 1 would raise money circulation. He warns against adopting a policy that would force exchange into gold and fear foreign domination, urging American independence and beneficial domestic trade.
Fragmentary OCR content shows discussion of price and wage changes linked to voter choices and party directions. Mentions farmers, demand for products, labor, and wages with references to Democrats and political positions in a period voice. No clear event or date identified.
The excerpt argues for a shift toward industrial labor and higher wages, noting the ratio of industrial workers to agricultural workers and stressing prosperity through balanced labor. It references Devan and silver and calls for policy to improve employment and living standards.
A letter to the editor arguing for free silver as a remedy against trust domination and gold price manipulation. The writer claims gold is overpriced by a few hundred men and urges action to curb trusts in oil sugar and other sectors, warning that free coinage could expose betrayed readers to dishonesty.
A letter to the World editor argues for American control of money, opposing private corporation notes and European control. The writer supports a government currency of precious metals, freely coined at the mint, as the only honest money and favors American labor interests.
A reader named Frederick Kobzly argues against a 50 cent dollar, urges silver revaluation, and claims farmers would gain prices for their produce if silver and gold are valued, asserting higher demand would boost labor and wages while taxes and expenses constrain buying power. He criticizes monetary policy and calls for price increases for farmers’ promos.
A fragmented wartime ode recounts the Silver Brigade’s assault on Wall Street hordes. It lauds three hundred Victorians, led by Jones, as they charge through gunfire, praise, and curses, ending with glory and honor for their brave defense.
The excerpt collects editorials and public opinion from The London and New York press opposing or defending free silver and the gold standard. It notes calls for McKinley, warnings of Anglo American finance influence, and a Bryana editorial on wealth and market manipulation. It ends with a remark on education in Germany, citing contrasts in pupil quality.
The World-Herald editorial from March argues ex presidents should rely on themselves as private citizens. It cites Harrison and Cleveland, noting retirement comforts, public aid if needed, and urges eradicating the idea that people owe officials. It emphasizes respect without entitlement and that a president may return to labor if health fails.
The text mixes excerpts on household fittings from Harper's Weekly with a discussion of torpedo boats. It describes a modern dwelling with fixed fittings and a vigilant street-cleaning watchman, then shifts to naval use of torpedo boats as scouts and skirmishers, noting aluminum hull ideas and buoyancy concerns.
The text, a tangled OCR fragment from a historic newspaper, reflects on the biblical tale of Absalom. It cites King David, Nathan, and Rom 9, pondering youth corruption and moral danger, urging self-examination and the safety of restraint.
In a terse report, Parson Ganvieton urges a youngster to reveal any known sites on San days where oil may be found. The boy, described as innocent, is pressed for information, while the Parson emphasizes caution and diligence in the search.
The English Derby prize often goes to a titled person age. In twenty years only five gentlemen without handles to their names have won the sought prize.
Mrs. Calvin S Brivchie died at the Peabody Library after an illness. The Western Humane Society in Oxford announces changes. William H Phelps, president of the Harvard Society of Natural History, departed for Venezuela on a scientific expedition. Brown University awarded an M B S degree to Nathaniel Her Teehof, renowned deafener and boat builder of Arintol RL.
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