Financial reform and the money power crisis in America
A lengthy critique argues that money power and Wall Street dominate Congress, calling for abolition of the national bank system, government issuance of the people’s money at low interest, and direct action for financial reform. It endorses free coinage of silver, public control of money, and robust Alliance organizing to educate voters and push for constitutional change.
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Price of Cotton and Market Concerns Across the South
The piece argues the cotton crop is short in many regions and retail demand for cotton goods remains strong. It criticizes low raw cotton prices, questions supply and demand explanations, and hints at possible market manipulation or trust activity affecting farmers including tobacco growers and Sub Treasury opposition.
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