17 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1896
Page
2
Willmar Tribune outlines its role as a country advertising medium with Johnson and Lawson as publishers Victor E Lawson editor and business manager Christian Johnson special editorial contributor. Subscription is 1 a year in advance or 1.25 otherwise with postage extra outside the county. Office is in Gilger Block.
A 1896 letter argues against gold reserves and bond sales shaping national finances. It claims greenbacks are permanent money, decries 4 percent bonds funded by treasury gold, and accuses Republicans and administration allies of indebting future generations. The writer cites the Minneapolis Tribune and describes a gold-backing scheme depleting reserves, warns of higher taxes, and blasts gold standard advocates as knaves or idiots. He mentions a Minneapolis colony in Mexico and warns gold bugs threaten national prosperity.
The document discusses fiat money versus intrinsic value, arguing that money derives value from commercial value and supply demand. It defends limited fiat money, criticizes gold standard proponents, and praises silver and bi metallist positions. It references Ohio Republicans, Minneapolis platform, and calls for free silver advocacy.
The Penny Press recounts an imagined interview between the Mikado of Japan and a Rothschild figure during the Japan China war era. The dialogue argues against adopting a gold standard, noting Japan's silver currency, trade balance, and independence. The Mikado asserts Japan’s sovereignty with the refrain Japan is for Japan and resists foreign financial schemes.
An old essay rails at taxation by private wealth, arguing that American citizens fund government taxes through high prices and tariffs without public accountability. It likens this to despotic monarchies and cites Rome as a distant parallel, warning that liberty erodes under private power.
The Minnesota Tribune reports a long faculty meeting at the University of Minnesota discussing entrance requirements and schedule changes. A key decision restricted admission without exam to first class high school graduates, drawing critique that aims to widen access and ensure equity in education.
The Argus reports that local farmers may receive free trips to St Paul as part of a Great Northern programme now extended from Ottertail to Douglas County. Editor Crosby accuses the move of serving political interests and says farmers want justice, not charity, warning of inflated freights and taxes.
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