McKinley Tariff Wisdom in a Nutshell
Sir Perkins asked Dingley about tariff levels and McKinley replied with a compact theory: protect domestic production by high tariffs on items we can make, and remove tariffs with nations paying similar wages. He argued the policy keeps wealth, expands home markets, and could yield a trillion-dollar balance of trade. He warned against changing a tariff while the nation is prosperous.
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Perkins
Dingley
McKinley
Bucklen’s Amnic Salve Heals Wounds and More
Cobwebs placed on a cut caused lockjaw in a woman. Bucklen’s Amnica Salve is advertised as the infallible healer of wounds ulcers sores skin eruptions burns scalds and piles. It cures or no pay at 25 cents. D MacFarlane’s dry goods store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milions
Addrens Royal Medicine Co
Brartorn
MacFarlane
Fine Soap Misuse Sparks Genteel Alarm Says Drugists
The Philadelphia Record quotes eight druggists warning that women waste premium toilet soap by using hot water and excessive amounts to create lather. They emphasize fine soaps result from extensive testing and proper drying and insist hot water disrupts the manufacturer’s lather timing.
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Philadelphia
Miss Stone and the Brigands at Seattle
A Seattle Star editor and ex-Gov Knapp were trapped in an old boiler-iron standpipe near a discarded waterworks on a hill. Locked in, the men demanded a ransom but were refused. After hours in the cold prison, they forced their way out with an old pickax.
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West
Miss Stone
Seattle
The
Star
Gov. Knapp
Alaska
Seattle Post
Vinol Promises Strong Bodies Without Grasa
A promotional letter extols Vinol as a superior body builder derived from cod liver elements, claiming no greasy aftertaste and a guaranteed refund if it fails. Ranger, Maine resident A S Amazeen reports recovery from grippe illness after using Vinol and endorses the product.
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Ranger
Maine
Amazeen
Birch St
Marquette Range Notes on Mines and Activity
The Appleton mine near Loretto on the Menominee range will reopen under Eleanor Iron with John H. Wills as mining captain and Martin O. Johnson as mining engineer. Fire damaged surface plant must be replaced. Barassa mine at Negaunee awaits new buyers. Explorations at the old Desxter property near Ishpeming show ore in the Welton shaft at 35 feet, while Helen and Dexter mines report high payrolls and ongoing production.
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Appleton
Loretto
Menominee Range
Eleanor Iron Company
John H.wills
Martin O. Johnson
Wills
Lake Angeline Company
Mr. Johnson
Svend Johnson
Houghton College of Mines
Barassa
Negaunee
McCosker
Desxter
Welton
E. PF. Bradt
Clergue Company
Soos
Helen
Gorgeous Graduates of 1784 Gift to Harvard Museum
Ex mayor Samuel A. Green of Boston donated historic wearing apparel from Harvard students who graduated in 1784. The items, linked to Green’s family line, trace eighteenth century academic dress.
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Samuel A. Green
Boston
Harvard Art Museum
Harvard
Dr. Green
Early American Agricultural Show Claim Origins
A 1810 Georgetown District of Columbia exhibition is said to be the first U S agricultural show but the claim is disputed. New England towns and counties allege earlier fairs or expositions, challenging the Georgetown record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Georgetown
District of Columbia
New England
Wanted An Astronomer at Washington Naval Observatory
A man seated in a post office building answered astronomy questions for two days, described by Inter Ocean as the first such questions asked to applicants by the U S civil service commission. The vacancy is at Washington’s Naval Observatory. the unidentified Yerkes observatory candidate seeks the post.
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Inter- Ocean
United States Civil Service Commission
United States Naval Observatory
Washington
Yerkes Observatory
Webster's Advance Preparation in Debating Hayne
The text recalls Daniel Webster stating his famous reply to Hayne was prepared long before and ready for quick delivery. He claimed his notes in a pigeon hole could refresh his memory at any moment, implying Hayne could not craft a speech to match Webster’s prepared outline.
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Webster
Daniel Webster
Hayne
Haype
Emperor Willam's Great Wealth Revealed
Emperor William is described as the world's richest monarch after Queen Victoria's estate was divided. He inherited over $3,000,000 from his grandfather thirteen years ago and has grown that wealth through savvy investments. An additional fortune came from his father, the late Emperor Frederick, and his wife is also stated as wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor Willam
William
Queen Victoria
Emperor Frederick
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promote Street-Image Health
The ad asserts that complexion suffers from biliousness or constipation and keeps impurities from the body away by opening the bowels. A testimonial from C. E. Hooper of Albany Georgia says the pills helped biliousness and improved his condition, claiming they are safe and gentle with no griping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
C. E. Hooper
Albany, Ga
Sunshine touted as supreme sleep aid over narcotics
Medical journals declare sunshine far more soporific than opium preparations. The piece argues many women unknowingly deny themselves daylight, closing windows and using veils sunshades to block its strength, beauty, and cheerfulness.
Cab Rates in Citea and Major Cities
In New York Chicago Washington and other cities cab fares run five dollars for a carriage for a theater party dinner or ball. In Berlin the fare is about fifty cents. Cab stands are spaced every few blocks and locations are fixed by police regulations. Payment is by distance.
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New York
Chicago
Washington
Berlin
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Claims Permanent Relief
A Macomb Illinois real estate agent cites his wife’s cure from chronic stomach trouble after using several bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He says she could not eat before but is now entirely cured and warns against dieting. The ad claims the product digests food for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Holly
Macomb
Ill
Pneumonia Follows A Cold Warning Against Substitutes
An old advertisement warns that pneumonia follows a cold unless Foley's Honey and Tar is used. It claims the remedy stops the cough strengthens the lungs and provides perfect security from attack. It urges refusing substitutes and lists C. Lofroth & Co as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
C. Lofroth & Co
Toronto Demands Recount After Census Dispute
Toronto insists on another enumeration claiming the recent government census undercounted its population. Officials say 207000 residents were recorded, about 50000 fewer than they believe is due, and seek a new tally to correct the figure.
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Toronto
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds
Cures bronchitis asthma croup whooping cough hoarseness bronchial troubles pneumonia and grippe. Sold by C Lofroth & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lofroth & Co
FE. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Nut bearing trees proposed for city squares in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia roan proposes planting nut bearing trees in public squares and streets to foster boys' honor even in rough neighborhoods. He suggests nuts belong to the boys and would only be damaged if disturbed before ripening, with ripe nuts harvested by the city forestry department and a festival to mark the distribution.
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San
Philadelphia
City Forestry Department
Bulgarian prince Ferdinand a notable naturalist in Varna
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria is described as an accomplished naturalist based at Varna on the Black Sea. He spends much time hunting and classifying insects plants and other phenomena of nature and has catalogued nearly all Bulgarian flora and fauna. He established a geological garden in Sofia at his own expense.
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Prince Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Varna
Black Sea
Sofia
Arithmetic Holds to the Truth at a Kent School
A London Spare Moments item describes a classroom exchange where an inspector asks a boy how many rabbits he would have if given two and then one more. The boy responds humorously, insisting two and one do not make four, citing a dog and a home as reasons.
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J.C. Ayla CO
Lowell, Mass
Schoool
Kent
John
John T
London
Famous Tower Demolished at Graveiotte by German Engineers
The Tower of Remembrance erected in 1895 at Graveiotte by German forces, costing over 200.09, has been blown up by military engineers. It was built as an observation post but deemed incompatible with the safety of the nearby fort outside Metz, which it dominated.
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Graveiotte
Metz
First Woman Ever Photographed in Hastings NY
Anna Catherine Draper died at ninety five in Hastings New York and is said to be the first woman photographed. Her brother Dr John W Draper invented a daguerreotype method six minute exposure with the original image now held by Lord Herschel's heirs in Easland. Facts In a Fish Story: two years ago a whale beached on Norway’s coast yielding bone and oil worth 12500. A banquet was held inside the body after removing blubber, making a dining room for thirty guests.
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Anna Catherine Draper
Hastings
N. Y
John W. Draper
Lord Herschel
Easland
Norway
Surgeon's Knife Not Needed for Piles Cure
An old advertisement touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles removing the need for surgery. It claims instant relief and also markets the salve for scaffolds, cuts, burns, wounds, bruises, sores, and skin diseases while warning against counterfeit products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Doug ie Settled On Her Lungs
Nancy Jackson of Danville Indiana recalls her daughter's terrible cough settling on the lungs and credits Foley's Honey and Tar with cure after many remedies failed. Sold by C Lofroth & Co.
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Dougie
N. Jackson
Danville
Foley
C. Lofroth & Co
Florida February Train Tour From Milwaukee Route
Opportunity to visit Florida in February by private car at season’s lowest rate. Travel via Louisville Mammoth Cave Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta to Jacksonville with stops at key points then return via Savannah Charleston and Washington. For details contact J. M. Turner Special Agent Wisconsin Central Ry Milwaukee.
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Florida
Louisville
Mammoth Cave
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Savannah
Charleston
Washington
J. M. Turner
Wis. Cent. Ry
East Water St
Milwaukee
Wis
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
A historic advertisement claims One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs colds croup grip and bronchitis by liquifying mucous reducing inflammation and removing the disease cause. It quotes Justice of the Peace J Q Hood of Crosby Mississippi praising immediate relief and a benefitting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
J. Q. Hood
Crosby
Miss
Lofroth Claims Foley's Honey and Tar Prevents Pneumonia
A reading notes a claim that a cold can develop into pneumonia and weaken the lungs, making consumption more likely. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as stopping coughs, healing and strengthening lungs, and preventing pneumonia, sold by C. Lofroth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
C. Lofroth & Co
Michigan Chancery suit orders Montreal defendant to appear
In Gogebic County Michigan a chancery suit by Felix Laviolatte against Annie Gautier Laviolatte, filed February 17 1902 in Bessemer, orders the defendant residing in Montreak Quebec Canada to appear within four months, answer within twenty days of service, and be published or personally served. Judge NokMan W Haine grants motion for service and publication in Bessemer Herald for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Michigan
Gogebic
Felix Laviolatte
Annie Gautier Laviolatte
Bessemer
Said
Annie Gautier
Bessemer Herald
NokMan W. Haine
Seemon DE Wares
Ronwood
Michigan
Kirst
Chancery notice in Gogebic for Henry Abbott's appearance
In the County of Gogebic Chancery case Josephine Mee Abbott v Henry Abbott the defendant resides in California. The court orders appearance within ten months and filing of an answer within twenty days after service or bill confessed. Publication required weekly for six weeks or personal service twenty days before appearance. Conrad Carlson Circuit Court Commissioner Curtis Buck Complainant's Solicitor Ironwood Michigan. First pub Feb 22 last Apr 5.
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State of Michigan
Gogebic
Josephine Mee Abbott
Henry Abbott
Bessemer
California
Curtis Buck
Bessemer Herald
Conrad Carlson
Ironwood
Mich
Wis Wisconsin Central trims Bessemer train schedule Feb 1900
Taking effect Feb 1 1900 the Wisconsin Central By Co will run trains daily from Bessemer. Train 307 leaves at 8 25 a m for Milwaukee Chicago and Minneapolis. Train 301 departs at 2 05 p m for Ashland. Train 305 leaves at 7 00 p m for Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago. Arrivals include Train 306 at 8 15 a m, Train 502 at 11 15 a m, and Train 308 at 4 55 p m.
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Wisconsi Central By.Co
Bessemer
Milwaukee
Chicago
Minneapolis
Ashland
North Western Time Table Extracted Train Schedule
North Western timetable lists northbound trains with numbers 13 through 28. It shows daily Scoot and Escanaba passenger runs at various times, plus connections to Saxon copper country and a daily way freight. Several entries are marked ex Sun with specific departure times.
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Sun
Copper Country
Escanaba
Saxon
Way
Duluth
West
Calumet Houghton
Ishpeming
Marquette
C. M
St. P
C. XN. W. Rys
Calumet
Houghton
Sault Ste Marie
Montreal
East
Lower Michigan
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Cleveland
Piaying Briganda
Ayer
J. H. Burge
Macon, Col
Frank B. Jones
Sonshi
Soporific
A Prince
Famous Tower
A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville, Ind
Banner
Detroit
Golden Monitor
DRS. Kennedy & Keagan
Shelby Street
Erat
Wisconsin Central Railway
J. Mathers
Avent
Bessemer, Mich
RAND
Upper Peninsula
Atlantic
R’y Bow
KE. W. McPherron
Marquette, Mich
Rocky Mountain
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