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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
4
A fugitive captain Shannon plan is thwarted as the Cuban Queen docks and Mullens schemes unravel. The narrator observes tension aboard the vessel as Irish independence rhetoric and shipping activity intertwine with a covert arrest plot.
The piece argues that higher money circulation benefits agriculture only if credit access improves. It cites farmer debt, high interest from stores, and unequal capital distribution as core problems, urging expanded long and short term credit and broader banking access like Scotland. It contrasts southern banking scarcity with New England strength and notes stark regional disparities in banking power.
Edward Arkinson argues against free coinage of silver and other metals at any ratio, challenging advocates to accept unlimited coinage without expansion of demands. He contends free coinage is a cover and warns most supporters are misled, urging precise questions to miners, senators and candidates.
Excerpt from David A. Wells on Robinson Crusoe’s Money explaining currency devaluation. The text illustrates wages paid in two dollars that later buy only as much as one, exposing value loss from inflation.
The text argues that no civilized country can confine citizens or block all trade abroad and that even strong governments cannot enforce currency valuation outside their borders. It states nations need foreign money to buy goods and pay debts, and citizens of other countries cannot be forced to accept a nation's currency beyond bullion value in world markets.
In Iowa farmers report strong dairy income from cows, totaling 12.59 million dollars, plus 41.5 million from milk products and calves, while brands Bossy Speck Spot Brindice and Bess remain unchanged. A Kansas cow peeks over the fence with a milk value of 11 million dollars.
An Emporia Gazette item notes public outrage as authorities refuse to mint 36 million dollars in silver, stirring debate over monetary policy and value.
Antique notice advertises Bucklin’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims to cure piles with money back guarantee. Sold by E. T. Scot at 25 cents per box.
A bay yearling colt with a white star on its forehead was found last Wednesday. Finder urged to notify Robert Boone of Pine Township Porter County to arrange return.
Worthington editor praises Electric Bitters as a general tonic for constipation and sick headaches. Annie Stehle of Chicago, once unable to eat or digest, after six bottles reports restored health and renewed strength. Prices 50 cents and 1.00 at Bh. LT. Scott's drug store.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets to Mountain Lake Park Maryland from July 1 through 11 at a prefare round trip rate. Tickets are valid for return until July 16 1897. For details consult a ticket agent or Columbus BLN Austin General Passenger Agent Chicago IL.
An early 20th century advertisement claims Libis tone and abdominal discomfort are real conditions. It promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a treatment, suggesting a bottle costs 10 cents and provides relief to restore liveliness.
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