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Domestic News February 9, 1858

Daily Iowa State Democrat

Davenport, Scott County, Iowa

What is this article about?

A critical letter questions the Gazette's reporting on currency redemption in Florence, demanding action on local shinplasters from Cook & Sargent discounted at 20% in this town, 200 miles away.

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The Gazette's Old Farmer on His goings.-Will the editors of that journal give us all the facts and not content itself with the insinuation that Florence is redeemed at the "Bank" in coin? After that please tell us how much the difference ought to be between the "cat" here and at Florence. If Cook & Sargent can redeem in coin, then why can't they do it here at some figures.- How does it happen that. it goes shining about this town at 20 per ct. discount? Why do they let it? Why don't you talk about something being done here,and not 200 miles distant from where the shinplasters were made and paid out, Now these blinds and dodges won't do. This cat must be tamed If it is allowed to remain wild much longer it will be very likely to get skinned.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic

What keywords are associated?

Shinplasters Currency Discount Cook Sargent Florence Redemption Local Economy

What entities or persons were involved?

Cook & Sargent

Domestic News Details

Key Persons

Cook & Sargent

Event Details

Criticism of the Gazette for insinuating redemption of currency in coin at Florence's Bank, questioning why Cook & Sargent's shinplasters are discounted at 20% in this town 200 miles away, and calling for local action to tame the 'cat'.

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