Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Cannons’ Echo: Gold & the Greenback

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

I’ve been riding the roller-coasters of gold and the greenback this week, feeling my heart tripping as the dollar loses value and gold soars. Gold rising against the greenback reminds me of the how the two monies rose and fell … Continue reading →

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The Cannons’ Echo: Montana Money

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

In Utah, gold and silver coins are considered legal tender, which means they are acceptable as payment for debt. As of this writing (Friday, April 15, 2011) an ounce of gold is worth $1,486.37, but a $50 gold coin has … Continue reading →

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Montana’s Civil War — Introduction

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

Today begins the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, or the War Between the States, as it is known in some parts of the nation. On April 12, 1861, the Confederacy bombarded Fort Sumter. The cannons then echo through the country … Continue reading →

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