Question
During the late 19th century, when silver was scarce, many American companies accepted these objects as currency, perhaps to the chagrin of philatelists. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name these objects issued by a government agency led by John Wanamaker, which also ran a popular money order system.
ANSWER: postage stamps
[10e] The amount of silver in circulation increased after the 1890 Silver Purchase Act named for this Ohio senator, who also sponsored an Antitrust Act.
ANSWER: John Sherman
[10m] Another form of de facto currency was bearer notes issued by banks described by this word, which also identifies people who prospected for oil in unproven fields. This word names strikes that often occur without the support of union leaders.
ANSWER: wildcat [accept word forms like wildcatter or wildcatting; accept wildcat strikes]
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Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 42 | 16.43 | 100% | 24% | 41% |