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John Sherman: “Shrewd men, who know what silver has done and is liable to do in the way of ups and downs, will take this fact into…”

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Shrewd men, who know what silver has done and is liable to do in the way of ups and downs, will take this fact into consideration, and the government will ultimately be compelled to do the same.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman discusses the cautious approach investors must take regarding the volatility of silver's value.

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