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COIN'S FINANCIAL SCHOOL.
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1859 was $23.38 per ton. In 1892, $15.75; now it is about $12.00.

"On page 334 we find that the average price for 1859 of cotton was 12.08 cents per pound. In 1892, average price 7.71 cents per pound; now it is about 7 cents.

WHAT IT COSTS A FARMER TO DINE AT A FIRST-CLASS CHICAGO RESTAURANT.
WHAT IT COSTS A FARMER TO DINE AT A FIRST-CLASS CHICAGO RESTAURANT.

WHAT IT COSTS A FARMER TO DINE AT A FIRST-CLASS
CHICAGO RESTAURANT.

"On page 335 we find the average price for 1859 of fine washed clothing, Ohio fleece wool, was 60 cents. For 1892, 30 cents.

"From this trade journal you will see that corn in 1859 was worth 65 cents.