Tariff Reform Contest Promises $300 Prizes for Editorials and Cartoons
The Reform Club tariff reform committee offers $300 in prizes for six months starting April 1. The best tariff reform articles and cartoons, original and previously published with permission, will compete monthly. Submissions for April must be published after Jan 1, 1908. May after Mar 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Reform Committee
the Reform Club
Broadway
New York
Superior Court
State of Washington
Chehalis County
Thomas Green
Aberdeen
Washington
Prosperity Panic or Hopeful Prospect in Tariff Debate
The piece argues the 1907 08 panic called prosperity panic may spur future growth if it pushes citizens to scrutinize tariff monopolies trusts and price distortions. It notes a growing critique of taxes on intelligence culture and humanity including medical instrument costs that burden the poor.
Where to Look For Relief From Trusts
The piece argues relief from trust exploitation lies not in forcing dissolution or imposing fines, but in removing tariff protections that shelter trusts from foreign competition and enable monopoly pricing for American consumers.
Extortion of the Dingley Tariff Claim
A dated remark by Governor Cummins of Iowa attacks the Dingley tariff, arguing that all robberies and thefts by insurance officers since insurance began do not equal the extortion of the tariff in a single year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfe
Cummins
Lowa
Making Hard Times and the Paper Trust
The piece argues trusts like paper and steel raise prices and suppress recovery, worsening economic mood. It cites American Newspaper Publishers Association figures and The New York Journal of Commerce criticism, urging tariff removal to spur competition, lower prices, and reemploy workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Paper Trust
Steel Trust
New York Journal of Commerce
Beveridge tariff critique sparks pre election debate
In his Indiana convention speech Senator Beveridge denounces tariff revision as benefiting “highwaymen” and “gluttonous corporations” under a bought press. He argues for action before election, criticizing last minute tariff promises as hypocritical. Jesse F. Orton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Jesse F. Orton
Boosters Club Turns Northfield Into Town of Growth
The Boosters club of Northfield Minnesota grew from a joke into a large group of young business and professional people pledging to boost the town. They aim to raise population to 10 000 in five years and have opened club rooms with no initiation fee or deposits. They organized rest rooms memorial day observances and small factory attraction while promoting local enterprise and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boosters’ Club
Northfield
Minn
Missouri
Boosters
Northfield First
Clit
Bening
Beeps’ Club
Temperance Society
Norther Poosters’ Club
Heywood
Roosters
Tulsa's 117 Businessmen Promote City by Special Train
Tulsa Oklahoma businessmen toured the East in a special train with brass band and printing outfit to publish a free daily paper and spread Tulsa publicity. The trip cost about 250 per man, with editorial notes questioning the value versus traditional newspaper advertising and the potential cost of 30 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
New York
Appearance Of Towns And The City Beautiful Theory
The Southern Architect urges American towns to adopt German style ideas of urban improvement. It highlights city beautiful clubs and a Saxon town prize offering plans for façades. Winners plans will be free for property owners, aiming to curb monotony and grotesque architecture while raising town appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Germany
Vacant Lot Committees for Civic Betterment
In towns lacking improvement societies, form a vacant lot committee from local clubs. Inspect all vacant plots, locate owners, and keep lots weed and rubbish free year round. This civic effort improves appearance and yields strong returns for labor and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Woman's Club
Literary Society
Odorless and Neat Garbage Enclosure Idea
A Good Housekeeping writer extols odorless neat trash design with a wooden two lid two door can on a brick base. easy to wash and keeps town appearance clean. Neighbors note wooden bottoms may cause smells.
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Sam
New York Herald
THE
Ellis Marten
South F Street
Market ST Prone
Hoquiam
Alexander R. Rogers
Eliza J. Rogers
John C. Hogan
Executrix
Card Harbor
Harbor Belle
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Moclips Ee
Pointe
H. B. Elder
N. P. Ry
A. K. Charlton
N. I. Ry. Co
Portland, Oregon
City Hall
Walker
Bake
Sansuing Succi Mous Gey
Bowes & Randolph
F. Wishkah
J. Lady
Seventh Street
Wosmington
BD. c
Aberdeen State Bank
Gov, Heron
General Commercial Banking
E. J. Bradley
C. W. Miller
Hayes & Hayes Banker
Transnct
Goreee
Sor Clack
J. M
Mer
Eler
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
Teron Street
E. Wishkah St
Isac Our
Marshal Town Buggy Company
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