Washington Star in Washington, New Jersey

Debated gold standard amid war costs and depredations

The article critiques the gold standard as inadequate for national progress, cites silver demonetization causing land and farm value depreciation, and references Secretary Carlisle's remark on a global monetary conspiracy. It then lists local notices, social updates, obituaries, and community tidbits from Hackettstown, Oxford, and surrounding towns, including gatherings, visits, and minor incidents.