Look at Italy as a tariff cautionary tale
The author argues protection raises living costs and harms farmers in Italy, citing heavy duties on textiles and sugar, a wheat tax, and higher prices. It contrasts Italy’s high protection with U S tariffs, claiming wage earners pay more and that protection redistributes profits to large producers, not the common people. The piece links tariff policy to cost of living and politics, and calls for opposing protectionists while referencing Roosevelt Taft La Follette and the Philippines issue. It also presents figures on tariff impact and questions protectionists with a query about price changes under free trade vs protection.
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Italy
Europe
Tina
Payne-Aldrich
United States
Philippines
Democratic House
Philippine Islands
Hoar
Senate
Clapp
Moses E. Clapp
Minnesota
Atlanta Men Reported Bow-Legged and Knock-Kneed
Ninety-nine of every hundred men in Atlanta are bow-legged or knock-kneed, a condition linked to the return of tight trousers this winter. Tailors say the trend recalls 1840s fashion, and bow-legged men will look ridiculous in the new spider-legged styles.
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Atlanta
Siderini
America
Raising Watermelons With An Artificial Flavor Now a Fact
A Georgia merchant and a Welton County resident extol Foley Kidney Pills claiming relief from back pain and kidney trouble. They praise improved well being and satisfaction after taking the remedy, offered by all druggists.
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J.C. Sims
merce,Ga
Lee, Ng
Welton Co. Ga
Foley
Mercantile Firm of Carl GWinnett County Faces Bankruptcy
The Carl mercantile firm of Gwinnett County filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Atlanta with Deputy Clerk Fred Beers. Liabilities total 2,764.38 with assets around 5,156.32. R H Elrod & Son appears as partners. firm assets include 1,500 real estate and 3,465.59 in notes and securities. The report contains limited firm liabilities and asset details.
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Agseta
R. H. Elrod & Son
R. H. Elrod
R. A. Elrod
Gwinnett County
Fred Beers
United States Court
Atlanta
R. H. Elrod& Son
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