Free Silver Debate and Mexican Commerce Mention
A discussion on the silver to gold ratio 16 to 1 cites Benton 1837 law and Jackson era contracts. It argues free coinage could devalue gold, trigger repudiation fears, and shift the nation to a silver basis with rising prices and wage effects. Also notes Mexican experience and a personal anecdote about shopping in Mexico compared to Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Jackson
Thie
United States
Oakland Tribune
Mexico
Atlanta
One Liar and the Wadsworth Farewell Saint George
The San Francisco Chronicle recounts a Wadworth Nevada scene with Charles D. Lane receiving cheers on the platform amid praise and jibes. A critique by George Peckham in Reno Journal calls out the reporter Harry L. Baker as unscrupulous while lamenting farm prices and debt pressures on farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Wadaworth
Charles D. Lane
California
Wadsworth
Lane
Charley Lane
Think Belors You Speak Saga at Incline
Walter Hobart and his bride from San Francisco camped at Incline. He bought a gasol ine powered boat and a rowboat on arrival, paying enough to earn the nickname amphool. Carson News mocks his purchases as proof of insanity and rushed marriage. A Nevada court holds contract marriage valid if parties agree to be spouses and live together, even without a minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hobart
San Francisco
Incline
Adamphool
Nevada
Carson
Carson News
Stone
Prices at R. Cowles store item list
Mason quart jars priced at 1.00 per dozen and pint jars at 0.75 per dozen. Fistra Soda Crackers sell for 0.80 per box and common crackers for 0.70 per box. A 20 lb box of Pale Savon Soap costs 1.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fistra
Registration Notice for General Election in Waleworth
The book of registration for the general election to be held November 3 is open daily from 1 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 1 during extended periods, closing October 20 1896. Naturalized citizens must show papers. N A Hows justice and ex officio registry agent for Waleworth Township Washoe County Nevada dated July 1 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun
N. A. Hows
Waleworth Township
Washoe County
Nevada
Wudaworth
Music Lessons Return to Wadaworth as New Class Opens
Mrs. B C Ward announces residence in Wadaworth and the opening of a new music class. She pledges to solicit liberal patronage and to apply her best efforts to advance her pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadaworth
Clase
B.C. Ward
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PABST
Wadsworth - Bottling Works
Sohat Broo’s
John Lee
Wadsworth, Nevada
J.g.axling
Heerberth
THE
Wadsworth Clothier
Gent
Russell & Crosby
Old Stand
John C. Day
Attr
Lucky Baldwin Jun
Tallac
Quelquefois
Courier
Heenya He Owen
Mary Sibly
Sidney
Mich
Commercial Co
Lovelock
Harry L. Baker
Baker
George Peckham
Reno Journal
R . Cowles
Jas
Crosby
Hummel
R. KR
Nelot
Bailey
Ubor
Tors
Wiredon
Horder
Jaited Staton
Servion
Kabyerl
Jas Shelley Kd
Bhapley
Wartsworth
Nov
Dung
Lovelock Hotel
M. Emmons
Humboldt Co, New
Dad
Chas, Cook
Prop'r
MAIN
Vev
W. H. Davis
Hik Resort
Ramone Clove Bros
Joseph Dumas
Provxieror
Lovetock
Ceanrerad
Bink Kim
Railroad Saloon
Deper
iDa
Boron & Sam
Klucny, Prop
J. G
Dsworth
Wevada
F. Wermann
Routh
Sixth Street
Philadelphia
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