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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1894
Page
6
An antique patent medicine claim promoting Health and Happiness by the Fig Boney Co Chicago. It promises relief for liver and kidney issues, fevers, headaches, and general vitality with a single bottle selling for one cent as a beauty tonic.
The piece cites Senators Sherman and Frye warning that free wool would devastate U S sheep farming while Australia and Argentina could flood markets with wool. It notes past quinine free trade showed manufacturing adapts, prices drop and consumers benefit, then argues for a transparent duty plan separating revenue from trust protection and avoiding tied provisions.
The New York Times argues the House must not concede early in tariff talks and should vote separately on key Senate changes to iron ore coal and sugar duties. It urges records by both chambers, opposes removing coal and iron ore from the free list, and favors a specific revenue duty on sugar rather than an ad valorem levy.
The Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin warns that trusts wield excessive influence over Washington to buy legislation and control markets. It cites Sugar Whisky Standard Oil steel rails and floorcloth duties as examples, arguing such buyable policies erode public confidence and threaten property rights.
A convention talk by C Habbell argues water for irrigation comes from dirt dams across draws with 6 foot top width and 2 to 1 slopes, plus ample spillways. Reservoirs become water tight by trampling and wind power should be paired with gasoline engines and centrifugal pumps for reliable, economical distribution of storm and well water.
By order of Wells Circuit Court the administrator of the estate of Adam Maraley deceased will conduct an administrator's sale of real estate on and after a date to be set. The sale aims to settle debts and distribute assets to heirs under court supervision.
August 25, 1894 sale at Hale Markley office Bluffton Indiana for 8 acres in section 6 town 27 north range 12 east Wells County. Includes 7 acres of land with an 8 acre description minus adjustments and railroad right of way. Terms cash then equal payments at 12 and 24 months with 6 percent interest. Gabriel T. Markley administrator.
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