The Trade Dollar Debate in a 1888 Letter to the Ledger
W D Warmney from Louisville Pa writes July 4 1888 challenging the intrinsic value of trade dollars versus the gold and silver standards. He asks why 425 grain silver is not legal tender and cites government repudiation claims while referencing Greenbacks and National Bank notes. He urges clarity on money value and legal tender in a period of monetary dispute.
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Mai
Solon Chase
Pauled
W. D. Warmney
Lorisville, Pa
Scott liquor law summarized by Ohio Legislature
The Scott liquor law imposes a $100 tax on malt and vinous liquor dealers and $200 for those selling spirituous liquors. Unpaid taxes attach as a lien on real property. landlords may be held responsible. Offenders can face fines, imprisonment, or both for operating without owner consent. Revenue splits allocate funds to the county poor fund, police, and general funds. penalties rise for dealers who include spirits in malt or vinous sales. Selling to minors or drunkards carries penalties. the old on premises drinking ban is repealed.
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Ohio
Supreme Court of
Superintendent Snowden on the Trade Dollar
Poinapenruis July 5 A. Louden Snowden superintendent of the mint discusses the trade dollar debate. He says speculators have influenced the panic but cites deeper philosophical reasons that have kept the dollar at or near intrinsic value in many areas. He notes trade dollars were repudiated or sold at near value in several cities, then moved to pass at par elsewhere for profit.
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Poinapenruis
A. Louden Snowen
Debate on silver dollars and par value faces Congress
Colonel Snowden argues against coinage at 100 cents on the dollar for non legal tender trade dollars. He urges Congress to authorize exchange of trade for standard silver dollars at par minus abrasion losses, predicting gradual circulation parity and urging national relief next winter. He notes mint limits of redemption, with bullion-only value tied to current silver market rates.
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Congress
Snowden
London
Corr
Harrisburg
Queen Victoria's Eccentric Etiquette Report
The Chicago Tribune reports growing court rigidity under Victoria with strict etiquette hampering access to the Queen. It recalls the Princess Louise being sent to change crimson stockings and notes the Prince Consort's warmth and the Prince of Wales's influence and affectionate ties to the Queen despite the formal atmosphere.
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Louise
Canada
Windsor
Prince Consort
Prince of Wales
Chicago Tribune
Delicate Females and Dr. Kline Herbal Aid Ad
An early 20th century style advertisement touts male bitters as a remedy to strengthen women’s frail constitutions. It claims nourishing effects on blood digestion and organs, promotes nerve restorer wonders, and promises cures for fits by sending orders to 931 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
An Unfortunate Woman Recovers Through Remedy
Anna Adams describes years of illness from scrofula and how Dr. Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic restored her health. She praises the remedy for cleansing the blood, renewing strength, and curing the disease, while noting the need for continued use to ensure full recovery. The notice ends with a sheriff sale listing for Warren County, Pa.
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Lseon
Butt
Nevegor Tak
Wbich
Anna Adams
Warren Borough Ordinance Restricts Wood Structures on Liberty
At a June meeting the Burgess and Town Council of Warren adopted an ordinance prohibiting wood buildings along Liberty Street between Second and Third, and in a central square area bounded by Liberty, Third, Hickory, Water and Second. Violations to be abated under Commonwealth law by the council. GEO. P. Orr, Burgess. Attest Kurtis P. Kise, Clerk. HERIFFES SALE: A Levari Facias sale in Warren County PA of Broder Oil Company leasehold and oil wells, tanks, rigs, and related equipment, to satisfy Wim. Glass suit. sheriff E A Allen. Warren PA June 26, 1883.
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Opera House
Harrisburg
State Committee
P. M
Democratic State Committee
Herife
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Court House
Warren
Conewango Township
Pennsylvania
Michael Hollman
Josiah Fainsworth
James Follett
L. W. Arnett
Garrison Hal
F. Baker
M. Holtman
Fred Baker
Join Bell
George R. Wetmore
KK. H. McBride
H.a.thompson
Burgess and Town Couneil
Borough of
Burgess and Town Couner
Liberty Street
Second Street
Third Street
Slickery Street
Hickory Street
Bureness
Commonwealth
Heriffe
Cherry Grove Township
Broder Oil Company
Frank Wilson
Wim. Glass E. A. Allen
Sherith Sheriff's Office
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the Ledger
Scott Liquor Law
Queen Victoria
C. H. Whittaker
General
Corydon, PA
Corydon
C.H. Whitpalker
BE. A. Allen
Ordenance
Geo
P. Orr
Burgess
Kurtis P. Kise
United States
Renner Manufacturing CO
Smithfield St
Pittsburgh
Manchester
Jersey
James Vick
Mt. Vernon Sharples
Bidwell
Green
Glendale
Winsor
Kentucky
Hill
Tidioute
Blooming Grove Park
John Deming
Millville Depot
Puke County
Mooorck
Opticians
Warren, Pa
Morck Bro’s Jewelry Store
Z. E
H. G. Eddy
Warren and
Vicinity
New Orleans
Jacob Cold
Arbuckle’s
Florida
Valencia
Warren High School
W.W. M. Lindsey
A. B. Miliga
Schellhammer & Lesser
A. W. Moroer
Carver HouSe
Bairstow
Fisher
Warken, PA
Oclitt
Warren County Fair
J.K. Weaver
Forest Counties
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