Question of Cuban relief burdens on American farmers
The Farmers View argues sugar beet and leaf tobacco growers face the full burden of tariff relief for Cuba. It questions how reduced duties will relax protection and shift costs to American producers, noting trade balances and profits may not compensate domestic interests. It urges Republicans to offer a clear answer.
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Taylor
Ohio
House
Louisiana
Texas
Cuba
Republican Party
Sugar Trust
Reichstag
Beet Sugar Pioneering in United States Growth
The piece notes the push to produce sugar from beets in the United States with 185000 tons output last year, a 108000 ton rise from 1900, forty two operating factories and nine more under construction across nineteen states. It also reflects on the value of avoiding trivial public corrections to mistakes among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sugar Trust and Farm Interests Clash in Trade Debate
A string of editorials argues that reciprocity and tariff relief would shift benefits to sugar and tobacco interests, leaving American farmers unsure of their place. Critics warn Republican resistance could trigger backlash, while others urge restraint to protect beet sugar and broader domestic industries.
Distinct Views on Cuban Sugar Duty Proposals
Editorials from the Lowell Courier and Tionesta Republican discuss free trade lines on Cuban sugar. Both papers question whether partial duty repayment or full exemption better serves tariff goals and political strategy.
Trade papers demand 50 percent tariff cut for Cuba
The St. Louis Glob-Democrat notes that far reaching free trade editors advocate a 50% tariff concession to Cuba, warning that anything less would be ruinous for the island.
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United States
Cuba
St. Louis
Alum Baking Powder Seized in New York Health Sweep
New York Health Department seized nearly two tons of alum baking powder mixes dumped into the offal scow for destruction and found more in a Sixth Avenue department store. The analysis labels the product as alum powder containing alum and pulverized rock.
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New York
Health Department
Sixth Avenue
England
Missouri
Back Pain Heals With Dodd's Kidney Pills
Palmer Oregon April 14 W J Uppendahl reports back pains from simple lifts. After four boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills his back feels strong again and he can work hard. His wife also uses them and endorses their effectiveness for back pain.
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Palmer
Oregon
W. J. Uppendahl
Dodd
Gets the Benefit
A Baltimore News quote depicts a character named Charcoal Ephc arguing there is no middle ground in marriage as a warning that the wife will soon learn she gains the benefit of the alternative. The dialect highlights traditional gender power dynamics and social expectations.
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Mistah Jackson
Charcoal Ephc
Baltimore News
Coughing Leads to Consumption in Advertised Remedy
A vintage advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam stops coughs and prevents consumption. It offers a free sample bottle from the druggist and sells 25 and 50 cent bottles urging immediate purchase, with a moral line about haggling over small things.
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Kemp
Railway Passenger Rates to Western Cities
The notice lists fares including 36.00 to Pacific Coast Chicago and Northwestern Railway during March and April 30.00 to Chicago to Helena Butte Anaconda Ogden Salt Lake City 30.50 Spokane 33.00 Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and many other points. Tourist Sleeping Cars daily to the Pacific coast. For maps and details contact the nearest ticket agent or W B Kniskern 22 Fifth avenue Chicago il.
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Pacific Coast
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Helena
Butte
Anaconda
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Spokane
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Vancouver
Victoria
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Printing Outfit Advertises Air Cushion Rubber Stamps
An advertising notice from Fort Wayne invites readers to request a catalog and price list for air cushion rubber stamps and other printing outfits. It offers a lock box address for correspondence.
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Datera
Fort Wayne, I
Fort Wayne
Ind
Salmon P. Chase’s Carriage Becomes a Washington Relic
The 1862 Chase carriage once carried the era’s society queen and now sits in Thomas E. Young’s Washington salesroom as a relic. Its lilac satin interior and silver ivory fittings contrast with modern vehicles, while Mrs Kate Chase Sprague traded it for a newer coach eighteen years ago. Young also stores the Seward and Sherman carriages, counterparts of Lincoln’s Buffalo gear, bought two decades ago.
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Washington
Salmon P. Chase
Ate Chase Sprague
Thomas E. Young
Kate Chase Sprague
Young
Seward
Buffalo
Abraham Lincoln
Gen. Tecumseh Sherman
Washington Star
Fearful Joy in Court Chief Sir Charles Russell
The late Lord Chief Justice of England Lord Russell of Willowen was brusque and sharp in talk. A visitor Mr Wilkins sought a favor but faced relentless interruptions and personal jabs about appearance and weight before Russell aided his goal. The piece notes his bark was worse than his bite.
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England
Lord Russell
Willowen
Wilkins
Sir Charles
Lord
Aged Dog Tige Dies After Threat and Flight
In Alford Pennsylvania a 15 year old blind dog named Tige faced a death threat from a hotel keeper who offered a dollar to anyone who would shoot him. A bar patron left to fetch a gun but the dog disappeared and was found dead the next day on railroad tracks. The Inter Ocean notes the dog committed suicide to avoid being killed.
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Old Tige
Alford
Tige
Chicago
Inter Ocean
President Roosevelt on Alice Walking and Outdoor Exercise
The quote from Ladies' Home Journal recalls President Roosevelt praising his daughter Alice for her healthful outdoor activity. The exchange contrasts Miss Cobwigger’s odor with Benzine exposure in a humorous New York Sun item.
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Alice
Roosevelt
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ted
Tired All The Time Peruna Ad From Columbus Ohio
An advertisement from The Peruna Medicine Co. of Columbus Ohio features letters praising Peruna as a cure for tiredness and liver issues. Lena Hilton of Los Angeles and Mrs J B Finn of Buffalo share experiences, claiming improved health after using Peruna. The ad promotes spring cures and directs readers to Dr. Hartman for advice.
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Peruna
Lena Hilton
Los Angeles
J. BE. Finn
High Street
Buffalo, N. Y
J. B. Finn
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Denver News
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Jones
Bryan
Democratic Party
Arkansas
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Oswego Times
Free Trade Papers
Lowell Courier
Tionesta
New York Board of Health
York County
Saco
Thomas Georges
Edward Godfrey
Piscataquis
Kenebache
Lewiston
The
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus, Ohio
Cal
S. Olive Street
John E.burns Lumber Co
Chicago Avenue
Gentleman’s Magazine
John
Osman
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