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Silver dollar policy sparks political reform wave in 1896
In long opinion pieces the paper attacks 1873 coinage changes and argues for free silver at 16 to 1 with a push for reform parties. It links monetary policy to political upheaval, noting Western conventions and the push to unite behind a double standard. It cites Parks Cough Syrup and DeWitt's Sarsaparilla ads.
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United States
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St. Louis