Tin plate taxes and lies in the 1892 tariff debate
In the 1892 campaign the tin plate tariff issue dominated party rhetoric with terms like black plate and pig tin liars. The McKinley tariff raised duties, boosting costs for consumers while Elwood and Middletown mills expanded capacity and profits. Protagonists claim tariff reforms revived steel billets and opened global markets for American tin plate. Anderson Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Elwood Tin Plate Company
Wales
Pittsburg
Middletown
Tin Plate
Australia
Malay Peninsula
Anderson Democrat
Local Notes From Craigville Kentucky Foxy District
Health is good in the Craigville vicinity with farm work ongoing. Traveling auditor Mr. Davis appointed A S Abbott as agent. Jacob Cilowser resigned. Mrs Craner of Geneva visited Mrs Miller. Grandpa John walks with a cane after a colt incident. Wm Hartman recovering from leg amputation. surgeons Dr Cook Bluffton Dr Horton Bluffton and local Drs Huffman Davenport operated. Grandma Stiner remains poorly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Clover Leaf Railroad
A.S. Abbott
Jacob Cilowser
Craner
Geneva
Miller
Craigville
John
Wm. Hartman
Cook
Sluffton
Horton
Bluffton
Huffman
Davenport
Grandma Stiner
Palpitation of the Heart Ad By E B Sutton
An advertisement from Ways Station Georgia promotes Dr Miles Heart Care claiming relief from heart palpitations. The copy mentions a sale of six bottles for a price and offers mail delivery through Dr Miles Tollice Medical Co. Ell Ina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Sutton
Miles Heart Care
Miles Tollice
Local notices from Craigville district weekly summary
A collection of short items notes sick list visitors house building travel and social events around Craigville Decatur and nearby areas. Mentions H M Gilliland Delma Elzey John Miller Isaac Baker Jose Steman Joe Watkins Sunday school Bethel chapel tax politics tramps passing through Craigville Alf Abbott Simon Julian and local school opening led by Miss Vail of Ossian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Gilliland
Delma Elzey
Decatur
J. M. Pyle
John Miller
Isaac Baker
Geneva
Logan Rhodes
Mercer County
Jose Steman
Elida
Ohio
Craigville
Joe Watkins
Tennessee
Emer Humerhouse
Oakland Church
Bethel Chapel
C. T. Payne
John Kibler
Judson McClellan Pyle
Decator
Marion
Alf Abbott
Renowa
Andrew Reed
Shaft
Poneto Handles New Core and Mill Readiness
In Poneto a new core is arriving and the saw mill is expected to run by Monday. John Hardwidge received a coal shipment from Jackson Ohio mines. Local figures including Harrison and prospects for Bluffton hearings are noted alongside several men traveling to Celina Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hardwidge
Jackson
Ohio
Chas. Henninger
Chas. Davis
Chas. Thompson
William Fitzpatrick
McClish
Bluffton
Harrison
Geo. Tappy
William Ogle
Andrew Murray
Celina
Sugar prices rise as tariff bill bites sugar trust
Tuesday morning to spend a few days fishing. The Wilson tariff bill is playing havoc with the sugar trust. John Hardwidge is retailing white sugar at 4icents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
John Hardwidge
Local notes on politics and daily life in Bluffton area
Residents report on school, farming, and business activity as Republicans criticize national trends. Mentions include LaVergne Stevens, May or of Bluffton, farmers Hansen and Gottschalk, and events at Tocsin with speeches about commerce. Protracted meeting planned at Salem and local lumber work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Gottschalk
Dakota
LaVergne B. Stevens
Bluffton
Glee Club
Fred Bosert
Henry Kreps
Charley Gentis
Jethro Potter
John Kreps
Ruth
Salem
George Gottschalk
George Watson
Tocsin
Albert Markin
Albert
S. Kunkel
LaVergne Belden Stevens
Foust
Warren
Tocsin Items Roundup Amid Local Happenings
Local notes report Fred Blue quitting at Mag ley and Geo Moyer ill with typhoid. Silas Rigby plans a new stable while Mike Essner and Jim Kleinknight make seasonal moves. Henry Schoch hauls spokes to Ft Wayne for Jere North. Jesse encounters a ghost near Ossian. saw mill ran briefly. Kunkel visit to Berne noted. Fred Winter buys four Berne lots for future building. Stine and Davia of Ossian buy onions and ship to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Essner
Jim Kleinknight
Henry Schoch
Ft. Wayne
Jere
Bluffton
Jesse
Ossian
Trusts and Protection Undercut by Foreign Competition
Secretary of Agriculture Jeremiah M. Rusk warns that the Mower and Reaper Trust and its protection policies hurt farmers by enabling the sale of farm machinery in Russia and Australia at lower prices, undermining U S industry and risking votes for the Republican Party. He urges a firm stand against trusts to prevent voter backlash among farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Harvester C
Russia
Australia
Republican Party
Jeremiah M. Rusk
Secretary of Agriculture
A Wonderful Conqueror
A health advertisement claims scrofula, a common hereditary disease, appears in many forms such as sores and goitre. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a powerful alterative to purify and rejuvenate the blood, presenting it as a universal remedy against the disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Bay View Reading Circle launches new course
One year after its debut the Bay View Reading Circle offers a refined 1894-5 course. Four books and a monthly magazine cost 3 dollars. Subjects France Social Reform and Art promise utility and enjoyment. J M Hall Flint Michigan handles circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay View
France
J. M. Hall
Flint
Michigan
Public Sale At John Risser Farm East Of Poneto
H H Huffman to hold public sale at his home on the John Risser farm 14 miles east of Poneto on Thursday November 1. Items include cow two year old heifer two spring calves sow nine pigs three head shoats Champion reaper breaking plow riding cultivator hay rake clover huller stacker beef corn karp stove chickens potatoes furniture and other articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Huffman
John Risser
Poneto
Misa Barnstormer Faces a Busy Past
The rising young actress Misa Barnstormer pursues a broader legacy beyond a future career. Critics note she has been preoccupied with building a varied past rather than advancing current projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daggs
Misa Barnstormer
Waggs
New York Tribune
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised with vast claims
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever rashes chilblains corns and skin eruptions asserting it cures piles with a money back guarantee. Price listed as 2 cents per box. Sold by Charles C. Deam. A note about London Bridge piles found in good condition when the modern bridge was built in 1859.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Deam
London Bridge
Morris English Stable Powd. Cures and Prevents Disease
An advertisement touts Morris English Stable Powder as curing and preventing disease. Feeding two or three times weekly will keep stock in fine condition and glossy, with a claimed transformation of the system and new blood. Full pound packages priced at 25 cents, sold by J. E. Sturgis. Sixteen nations have treaties with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sturgis
Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve Reported Cure Alls
Specimen cases from New Cassel Wisconsin Harrisburg Illinois and Catawba Ohio describe neuralgia rheumatism stomach and liver troubles leg sores and fevers treated with Electric Bitters three bottles and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with full recoveries. Led by Charles UC. Beam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
John Spenker
Catawba
Butklen
Charles UC. Beam
Crown jewel by Panzie used by Catherine the Great
The Russian crown crafted by Panzie the Genoese court jeweler was first worn by Catherine the Great and valued at six million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panzie
Catherine the Great
Morris English Stable Liniment Promoted by English Vet
The wonder liniment praised for curing after rivals fail and praised by a leading English veterinary surgeon. It has twenty years of use, is sold in two sizes at 50 cents and 1.00, and offered by J. E. Sturgis. The Austrian government considers nationalizing fire insurance via a special commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
J. E. Sturgis
A Household Treasure by Dr King’s New Discovery
Canajoharie resident D W Fuller praises Dr King’s New Discovery as indispensable in his home and for his family. Dykeman druggist of Catskill confirms its reliability after eight years of use. Trial bottles offered free at Charles C Deam’s drug store with regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Fuller
Canajoharie
N.Y
Dr. King
GG. A. Dykeman
Catskill
N. Y
Charles C. Deam
Berlin Man Fined Three Marks for Nocturnal Sneezing
A Berlin resident was fined three marks after sneezing loudly in the street at night. The incident prompted authorities to remind residents to keep noise to a minimum during late hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Have You a Family Dr Wells New Cough Cure Ad
Advertisement urging families to keep Dr Wells New Cough Cure for colds cough and croup. Claims pleasant safe effective and only 25 cents sold by J E Sturgis. Also a note about Jno Wisner starting regular tea cuttings in Japan every forty days year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wells
J. E. Sturgis
Jno
Wisner
Japan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Strength
Byond comparison the good qualities of Hood's Sarsaparilla include blood purification, strengthened nerves, regulated kidneys and liver, and overall system building. It claims to cure scrofula dyspepsia catarrh and rheumatism. Hood's pills cure liver ills bilious ness jaundice indigestion and sick headache for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Diamonds cut in Holland stun with rare precision
Diamonds so small that 1,500 go to the carat have been cut in Holland showcasing extraordinary workmanship and minuscule yields. The unusual gem work highlights Dutch industry’s delicate cutting techniques and precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Distemper Cure Promoted By Wells Medicine Co
An advertisement touts Crafts Distemper and Cough Cure as a safe quick remedy for horses and colts exposed to distemper. It claims prevention of spread when used timely and offers a book on distemper-free from Wells Medicine Co LaFayette Ind. Also notes a Kentucky court case deliberated three days at $200 over ownership of $11 scrub pine land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Medicine Co
LaFayette
Ind
J. E. Sturgis
Kentucky
Drummond's Lightning Remedy Promoted for Rheumatism
An advertisement claims a complete rheumatism cure with Drummond's Lightning Remedy. It touts a two-bottle, one month internal and external treatment priced at $5 and offers a $500 reward for an uncured case. Addressed to drummond Medicine Co. New York and seeking agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Express
Drummond Medicine Co
Maiden Lane
New York
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Miles
Melton
Scheel
Solow
Soc
Happy Home Clothing
Simon Julian
Craizville
Miss Vail
Kreps
Blicksamuel
Thomas Kiger
Busi
Lualaha
McKinley
Fred Blue
Magley
Geo. Moyer
Silas Rigby
J.O. Kunkel
Berne
Adams County
Elizabeth Kunkel
A. P. Kelly
Fred (Winter
J. O. Kunkel
Fred
Stine & Davia
Cleveland
T. A. Dean
Day View Reading Circle
Bucklen
Morris
Powd
Liniment
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