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During the late 1800s, many farmers supported the idea that free and unlimited coinage of silver would

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The free and unlimited coinage using silver was believed that it can help them repay loans, and so as increase crop prices once they plan on selling it. It was one of the reasons why the usage of silver for coins was implemented, too.
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