Meeting St Louis concerns on metal values and gold standard
Attendees at the American Mining Congress meeting in St Louis heated debate over establishing a gold standard at 30 per ounce and coinage at the price of new gold and silver. Proponents argued stabilization of metals would impact world markets, while critics warned of unintended price shifts and altered exchange dynamics affecting the doll ar and masses.
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Amerian Mining Congress
St. Louis
Etin
Zander
U.S. Congress
England
Jean
Hiv
The Prospector's Lure and the Old Mountain Dream
A reflective piece contrasts the romantic ideal of the prospector with surviving frontier life. It recalls Harte and Western mining lore, honors the solitary path, and questions whether true prospecting still calls men away from cities to endure nature, poverty, and simple rewards. The essay cherishes independence, quiet purpose, and found riches beyond wealth.
Silver and bimetalism debates in Mining and Financial Record
The Mining and Financial Record discusses silver as a key issue in bimetalism, noting huge silver surpluses dumped on markets and rising demand in Asia Africa and the Americas. It questions price stability, criticizes Bryan era sentiment, and calls for repurchasing half a billion dollars of silver for the US treasury while considering tax relief for silver production.
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Denver
Colecaf
Resi Ad Silver
Usix
Lew
Cal
Lemain
Bryan
Nebraska
New York
Wall Street
Asia
Afinca
South America
China
India
Europeanchor
Willian Jennin Verites
A Civic Dream for Lakewood’s Public Land Plan
A Lakewood Ohio city engineer dreams of buying unoccupied land beside the new school to build a city hall police station post office and memorial community building with drives lawns and shrubs. He cites a cost in hundreds of thousands and asks if a single donor or a large civic group could donate land to the city, noting many civic dreams remain unrealized.
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Lakewood
Ohio
Memorial
Eit
I. of Dreams
Gold bullion sales spark calls for ten dollar premium
Reports show $48,568,698 worth of gold bullion sold for dentistry and commercial uses in ten months, projecting about $60,000,000 yearly. The American Mining Congress urges a $10 premium to boost production and attract new investment, while authorities clash with Bolshevists in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Mining Congress
Tucson Citizen Adds 40000 Two Color Press Increases Plant
The Tucson Citizen announces a rapid expansion with a 40,000 two color press and other plant upgrades. As silver prices rise, many new lessees turn to the Tombstone district in recent months, reflecting mining interest and opportunity.
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Tucson Citizen
Tombstone
Farm Ownership and Assets Inquiry from 1919 Records
This note lists detailed questions about a farm owner or operator including ownership type, acres, woodland, mortgage, agricultural assets, livestock counts, crop quantities, dairy sales, timber acreage, drainage, and related expenses for 1919. It seeks comprehensive asset and production data for tax or historical purposes.
Anti glare headlight laws urged for cities and states
The article argues states should enact laws banning glaring headlights on cars and urges municipalities to pass ordinances. It notes existing laws vary and enforcement will follow gradual adoption while emphasizing regulation of headlight types and penalties.
Newspapers and ads keep print alive amid relief drive
One proposal to stretch paper supply is to drop advertisements but ads sell papers. The idea fails as readers still buy adless papers. The Near East Relief urges giving and saving a soul.
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Tubstone
Mail
Harte
London
Con
Pittman
Sierras
Comstock Lode
San Francisco
Cochise County
Bolshevists
Reds
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