295 Did you know that in the original book "The Wizard of Oz" Dorothy wore Silver slippers? posted 3 years ago by 10lbsBass 3 years ago by 10lbsBass +296 / -1 48 comments share 48 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Most people have forgotten William Jennings Bryan "You shall not crucify Man on a cross of gold," but it was hot stuff in Baum's youth.
First thing I thought of. The Populist "Free Silver" movement of the 1890's. I didn't quite understand it in high school, though.