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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
7
The article outlines a rock fill dam method with stone interior and rubble cement work. It recommends a ten foot high dam with a ten foot base, upstream slope 1 in 4, downstream taper, a bed-rock key, a curved upstream face, and ample wasteway through a tunnel plus sluice gates. A fifteen inch turbine wheel could produce from 5 to 10 horsepower to run a 48 inch saw, with details on construction and planning.
A Michigan inventor introduces a peculiar bucket designed to feed slop to stock and handle fluid substances. The hinged bottom opens to fill, then closes to carry and discharge into troughs without spilling or soiling clothing. A rod-actuated handle keeps the bottom closed until discharge.
The speech endorses protectionist policy, praising long service in Congress. It asserts that American labor and industry deserve priority, with Mr Sheruisin backing unrelaxed protection and the Republican platform's goals for manufacturers, farmers, miners, and workers.
A New York State farmer replies that farmers benefited from restored protection after the 1893 1907 tariff era. He notes farm values and land recovered, praising the policy as a stable market and higher prices. He contrasts past losses with current gains as the country prospers.
A string of letters and editorials weigh the labor vote, tariff policy, and the effect on workers. Samuel Gompers and supporters argue for tariffs to restore prosperity and jobs, while critics warn of hidden costs and unequal burdens on farmers and artisans.
The article notes tea consumption increases by about one third in autumn and winter compared with summer and spring, reflecting seasonal beverage preferences.
The piece outlines Republican calls for tariff protection to shield American workers from European labor costs and Democrats push for a revenue tariff. It cites Denver dispatches and voices from Representative Burke and others debating Bryan’s potential impact. The column warns of partisan shifts in the Senate and House, and critiques Democrats as inconsistent critics lacking a unified national policy.
A Bos ton Herald correspondent recalls a comic exchange between an Iowa and a Massachusetts representative. A constituent asked for seedless tomato seeds to raise at once, prompting the lawmakers to joke about returning seeds by mail. The anecdote highlights perplexity over agricultural policy choices.
Rev G M Gray Baptist clergyman Whitesboro Texas testifies he suffered four years with lumbago and kidney pain. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with removing the difficulty after a short time and urges other kidney sufferers to try them. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The Phoenicians shaped the alphabet with minor Egyptian hieratic influence, a credit to ancient Yankees. A Newfoundland captain cast a bottle in 1878 that was recovered near Ireland in early 1899, marking twenty one years afloat.
The ad promotes Med Cross Ball Blue for home use and a 207 size package at five cents. It introduces a mercury vapor quartz lamp rated at 220 volts with 3.0 candles per watt, 1000 hours life, no electrode replacement, and Swiss patent on paper waistcoats costing four cents. Also includes scattered notes on sleep walking and a Cleveland Leader quote.
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