Tariff Bill Slashes Rates to Cut Cost of Living
The Democratic tariff revision bill by Chairman Underwood lowers duties on staples while placing a 4,000 dollar income tax threshold. Sugar and wool duties shift to free or reduced, other essentials join the free list, while select luxury items retain higher charges. Revenue falls about 80 million annually, offset by the new income tax.
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Washington, D. C
House
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Wilson
House Committee
Senate
Louisiana
Canada Wins Again in Best Peck of Oats Trophy Contest
West Canada repeatedly dominates the Colorado trophy for the best peck of oats. J. C. Hill & Sons of Lloydminster Saskatchewan won in 1911 and again in 1913, as Canadian oats beat rivals from around the world. Western Canada shows continued grain superiority and growing mixed farming across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Government agents in the U S offer free information.
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Canada
West
Colorado
Columbus
Ohio
J. C. Hill & Sons
Lloydminster
Saskatchewan
8. C
Hill & Sons of
Hill & Sons
Western Canada
Manitoba
Alberta
Chicago
United States
Democrats Propose Major Ad Valorem Tariff Reductions
A comparative table outlines significant ad valorem tariff cuts proposed by Democrats. The figures show numerous reductions across multiple categories with several small values and percentages referenced, though exact context and dates are unclear from the fragment.
New Shorthand Typewriter Promises Faster Stenography
A new machine named the steno type enables shorthand writers to reach 400 to 600 words a minute on paper in accurate form. It operates on phonetic spelling and records in plain English characters, providing the same work as traditional shorthand with clearer output.
Leg Hilltop Woman Describes Cure With Cuticura Remedies
Mrs. Anna A. Lew of Hilltop Kansas recounts a two year skin breakout that spread on her leg causing severe itching and sleepless nights. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with clearing the sores and leaving no scar after a few weeks of treatment. The ad notes Cuticura products sold worldwide with a free 32 page Skin Book.
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Hilltop
Kan
Anna A. Lew
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Railroad map receives birthday pun and new ties
A humorous line about a railroad map getting ties as a birthday joke. The text also advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children for teething and wind colic with a 25 cent price and claims of gum relief. It ends with a sly remark about courtship and managing a husband.
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Custom House
Eaor
India Rubber
France
Rogers
Johnson
B. J. Johnson Soap CO
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Sloan
Gro. Buchanan
Welch
Okla
R. D. Burcoyne
Maysville
Box
J. Underwood
Warren Ave
Earl S. Sloan
Mass
Delaware
Brown
Wipping-Post
Griggs County
Grigg County
Dakota
Yask
Binford
Colorado Lands
B. Creighton
Manitou
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