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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
4
Miss Ellery and her companion reach a stark Wyoming ranch with a lone frame house and a cluster of outbuildings. They learn the place hosts only men including the foreman Blythe six cow punchers and a cook, prompting her unease about protection and hospitality.
Miss Ellery arrives at Cameron's ranch and is welcomed by manager Blythe, horseman Brown, and a loyal crew. The rough hosts provide attentive meals, tea, and cozy rooms, while questions of payment and class linger as she reflects on the unusual hospitality and growing curiosity about her hosts.
Wright argues money is a universal commodity whose value rests on universal recognition. He notes historical shifts from stagecoaches to rail and tallow dips to lamps to gas to electricity, driven by natural progress and not government action. Silver’s role as money declines, while civilization outgrows its monetary need. no money arises by government fiat but by ability to function as money.
The essay argues for a new financial system and cooperative farmer banks. It cites Saxon Land Credit and international co operatives as models, urging lower farm interest, mortgage reform, and credit access. It notes rising money in circulation but warns prosperity depends on confidence and activity, not sheer quantity.
The fragment argues that free silver at 16 to 1 signals readiness to trade gold for silver, risking global gold disappearance as gold would be hoarded for a premium while silver becomes the sole circulating medium in the country and exchanges with other nations.
The decline in bank circulation over years is tied to deposits of government bonds as security. Bank capital rests in the treasury rather than in business, profits fall as bond values rise or rates drop, and redemption is slow. The dangers of government currency and bank deficiencies become clearer as business leaders seek a lasting solution.
The Philadelphia North American voices frustration over seeking a global market for silver. It warns that pushing for free coinage without an international market is futile and humiliating.
The excerpt argues that money supply is rising globally and domestically, farm product prices fall due to higher production, and that free coinage of silver would not help anyone and would hurt workers and those with small means.
A political column examines proposals to resolve the silver issue with a practical approach. The piece weighs monetary policy impacts and public sentiment while urging careful consideration of consequences.
The speaker states that the gold standard does not limit use to gold and that silver is used alongside gold in the country. It argues there is no gold shortage, with production rising and confidence ensuring ample gold for currency and other uses.
Senator Jones concedes that only one standard of value can exist, comparing it to fixed measures like length, weight, and volume. He argues a bimetallic or double standard leads to market abuse and contract instability, citing historical cases and the silver commission’s 1876 findings.
Worthington editor recommends Electric Bitters for constipation headache and as a general tonic. Mrs Annie Stehle of Chicago, exhausted and unable to digest food, recovered after six bottles. Prices 50 cents and 1.00 at BE Scott's drug store.
The firm Shafering and Rhem is dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts of the late firm will be settled by A J Rhem who will receive all sums due them. Westville July 6 1897.
A Chautauqua Lake excursion will be operated by the Nickle Plate Road on August 2 at very low rates. Agents can provide details. Some contact code 13 i4 214 appears in the notice.
Bucklin's Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a pledge of cure for piles or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by BE T Scot.
Alderman James L. Francis of Chicago and Rev. John Bargus of Keokuk endorse Dr King’s New Discovery as an effective cough and lung remedy. Francis claims five years of use with no physician’s prescriptions, Bargus cites rapid relief from Methodist ministry. Bottles now available free at RH Scott’s Drug Store.
A humorous but cautionary notice explains a common stomach and bowels discomfort described as a bad feeling called khat fired, and promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy. It advertises a 10 dose bottle for ten cents from Dr. Scott.
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