Optimism and rebuke echo in graft era editorial tone
A fragmented 19th century newspaper fragment discusses graft accusations, public integrity, and reform. It cites Angell on moral height, notes battleship naming debates, advertising lessons, and local legal cases, including trustee misdeeds and war department fish and game rulings.
Pariff Views On Tariff Revision Debate Across Papers
The Minneapolis Journal critiques standpat talk on tariff revision as weak beyond preserving old schedules and notes it may gain by arguing present conditions. It warns that future campaigns may hinge on tariff reform, risking political control if progress stalls. The Columbus Post cites a 75 percent average tariff on manufactured goods and suggests reciprocal tariffs are likely as the U.S. has much to sell.
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Minneapolis Journal
Friends of Protection
Iit
Columbax Post
Ohio
Itroya
United States
Tariff Debate and Public Library Drive Highlight 1890s Oregon
The piece argues the tariff policy harms consumers by raising living costs while praising tariff reform. It also describes Oregon’s library program, funding 42 000 volumes for public schools and establishing tax support to buy books, aiming to enrich rural communities and moral culture.
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Oregonian
State Library Commission
The Logical Conclusion in Portland Press Voice
The piece argues that Republicans in power for decades bear responsibility for current ills and that Democrats should be trusted to correct these faults. It asserts Roosevelt’s achievements benefited from Democratic aid and accuses Republican leaders of opposing him, urging continued Democratic opposition to reform.
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Portland Journal
Beveridge
Lodge
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Senate
Stanley Piano House
Main Street
Walla Walla, Wash
Money a Mere Superfluity in Editorial Life
A humor piece from Uhortyville Kauai Republican mocks money as a mere tool for editors. It praises wind, gall, and imagination to run a paper while suggesting kindness and social perks carry editorial work, and ribbing readers about political fights and family woes.
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Uhortyville
Kau
Beavens
Betsy
Is Disease a Crime in Healing Advice for Women
A 19th century popular magazine essay argues disease is not crime but caused by nature and lifestyle. It critiques blaming poor, housewives for ailments from pelvic organ displacement and exhaustion. It promotes Dr. Pierce remedies and cautions rest from heavy labor, with instructions to request mail-order medical guides.
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Jane Butee
Atest
Howe
Pierce
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