Cotton Goods Tariff Revenue Strain on Treasury
Washington April 20 The current tariff law places cotton manufactur ers as one seventh of total customs revenue with twelve article classes making up three fourths of duties. In 1907 duties totaled 229 million led by cotton goods 29 million and tobacco, sugar, fibers, silk, wool, iron and steel, and other groups following in importance.
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Washington
Treasury
Custom House
United States
Te Sham
Jnstanes
Aldrich
Tariff History and Difficulties in Shaping a Revenue Bill
The bureau of statistics publishes an eighty eight year tariff history showing duties as a share of import value rising from 35 percent in 1821 to 45 percent in 1830 and down to 23 percent in 1907. It details complicated assessment rules by material quality with examples from cotton cloth and heavy duties on lace products. The piece discusses the challenge of calculating and collecting duties across diverse articles and the fiscal role of tariffs.
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Bureau of Statistics
Department of of Collect and Labor
Nottingham
Jace
Yale
Hyomei touted as cure for catarrh and cough
Hyomei is advertised as a universal remedy for catarrh croup bronchitis cough colds asthma hay fever and even consumption. It uses pine and eucalyptus extracts and promises antiseptic effects reaching mucous membranes. A complete outfit costs 1.00 with extra bottles 50 cents and a money back guarantee. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons in Athens.
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Hyomei
Australia
Athens
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Sam Davis Memorial Unveiled in Ishville Tenn
A bronze statue of Confederate scout Sam Davis was unveiled in Ishville on a Capitol Hill site, funded by Tennessee legislature. Sculpted by George Julian Zolnay, the heroic statue marks Davis who was captured at Pulaski in 1863 and hanged as a spy five days later after refusing to betray comrades. His famous line is quoted from his coffin.
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Davis Memorial
Ishville
Tenn
Sam Davis
Capitol Hill
Tennessee
Davis
George Julian Zolnay
St. Louis
Pulaski
General Dodge
Dodge
Much Extravagance Among Parisians Letter
A Paris letter describes rising luxury across classes with rapid dining trends, refined surroundings, and costly tableware. It notes short meals, favoured mineral waters, lavish flowers, and Louis Seize silver, plus expensive lace, napkins, and furniture. Jewelry trends favor single large diamonds and fewer rings, while dress costs soar and couture remains dominant. The piece cites M. Gabriel Hanotaux on societywide extravagance and the desire for leisure and spending.
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Louis
Paris
Mie
Sit
Richelieu
M. Gabriel Hanotaux
Rheumatism Relief Through Ointment Trial
More than nine in ten rheumatism cases are muscle rheumatism from cold or damp weather. No internal treatment needed in such cases. Chamberlains ointment applied free relieves pain and soreness quickly. Price 25c or 50c. Sold by H. R. Palmer Son Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Church Feud Case In Court In Providence
Robert Russell faced a murder trial today over the death of Deacon Nelson Morgan of the Olney Street Colored Baptist Church. Morgan was slain on church steps amid a feud between two factions. the case centers on alleged motive tied to the church dispute.
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Providence
R. L
Robert Russell
Nelson Morgan
Olney Street
Colored Baptist Church
Russell
Tie ‘Sifair
Night Prices Orchestra Circle Seating Notice
Prices listed for orchestra circle and balcony sections with varying rates. First four rows balcony two dollars per seat, balance balcony one dollar fifty. First two rows gallery twenty four dollars? unclear. Palmers' seats offered. limited seating and no seats?
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Tae
Palmers
Shakespeare Got Poisons Wrong Say London Globe Critics
A foreign scientific review questions Shakespeare's poisoning references in Hamlet Juliet and Romeo and suggests the alleged poisons would not work as described. The piece argues Shakespeare was a poet not a chemist and jokes that readers take his lines too literally.
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Shakespeare
London Globe
Claudius
Hamlet
Laurence
Juliet
New Caledonia
Romeo
Borgias
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Vitality For Aged
Advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy as a preventative and curative for urinary troubles and kidney weakness. Claims to restore strength, vigor, and ease uric acid related rheumatism by stimulating the kidneys to strain out acid build up. Sold by all druggists.
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Middle
Ife
Foley
Constipation Remedy Endorsed by Spirit Lake Drugist
Mr. L. H. Farnham of Spirit Lake Iowa says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are the best on the market for constipation. Try them. they are agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents Samples free For sale by H R Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith & Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning</S>
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L. H. Farnham
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
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