Rural telephone growth and farmer needs in Indiana
The Indianapolis News reports farmers increasingly demand telephone service as lines expand. Independent companies outpace Central Union, reaching 54 500 rural phones versus 22 000. farm use grows across Marion Boone Hendricks counties. New exchanges in Cumberland Acton Clermont are planned, aiding farmer access to markets weather reports and services. Telephones cut travel and connect farms to stores doctors and neighbors, with rural rates around 18 dollars annually in some counties.
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Central Union Telephone Company
John I. Sabin
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Iowa
8. P. Sheerin
Indianapolis
Independent Telephone Association of the
United States
Buffalo
Central Union
Marion County
Boone County
Hendricks County
New
Augusta Exchange
New Augusta
Logansport Rapid Transit
Gilmore
Valley Mills
Cumberland
Acton
Clermont
Perry
Decatur
This County
White River Township
Johnson County
Indianapolis News
Worldly wealth and tariffs stir a political clash
In a brisk exchange, figures show vast export and home manufacture sales, with claims of rising efficiency and lower taxes. The dialogue contrasts U S treasury strength, bond purchases, and tax policy with European concerns, criticizing free wool policies and Democratic foes. The piece cites McArthur of Ohio and Texas oil influence as party power shifts in 1896.
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Bryan
Texas
Standard Oil Company
Little Rock
Ark
Lake Erie May Be Drying But Nav Barriers Remain Strong
A government official reports Lake Erie at unusually low levels due to dry seasons, Niagara River drainage, and dredging effects. While depths vary across the lake, navigation remains vital though remedial action by the U S government is urged to safeguard waterways. The piece notes the issue reflects broader forest rain-gatherer loss and calls for careful scientific review. Also a closing remark contrasts city opportunities with rising living costs and stresses humor as a cure.
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Lake Erics
Niagara
Marine Department of Canada
Ottawa
Lake Erie
Niagara Walls
Tonawanda Canal
United States
Hrie
Massachusetts
Maumee
Ontario
Boston Transcript
Jubilant Uncle Sam on Trade Surplus and Home Industry
An interview portrays Uncle Sam delighted by exports totaling 1.5 billion dollars, a treasury balance of 175 million, and a trade balance near 700 million. He cites McKinley and Dingley laws boosting protection, praises domestic manufacturing, and urges Americans to buy at home while acknowledging some luxury imports. The piece ends with a note on wool prices worrying Democratic editors.
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Porto Rico
Hawaii
China
John Bull
Treasury
Cleveland
Uncle Sam
McKinley
Republican Protection Congress
F. C
American Economist
Republican prosperity tied to McKinley policy say Munising editor
The Munising Michigan Republican urges replying to attacks on McKinley administration by pointing to broad national prosperity. It argues industry and commerce flourish under Republican ideas and that progress is nationwide, not confined to a single state.
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Republican Party
McKinley
Hogs and the Tariff Referenced in Stuntsville Paper
The Stuntsville Arkansas Republican notes hog prices in St Louis last Sunday quoted at 48 high and $6.05 gross. The piece frames the move as a dig at Mr. Bryan and his cheaper prosperity versus the Wilson Gorman tariff, calling it part of Republican commentary on the tariff law.
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St. Louis
Mr. Bryan
Stuntsville
Ark
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McArthur
Sam
Sim
St. Paul
Pioneer Press
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