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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1894
Page
4
A discussion on the new tariff bill predicts lower clothing prices for all, with tables from J Schoenhof at the New York custom house showing consumer savings under the tariff through duties, profits, and costs. The illustration uses Carriage Cloth to compare McKinley and new rates, highlighting expected price cuts before January first.
The Indiana school book law reduced prices from trust levels by substantial margins per book and across the state, with estimated annual savings around 150 900 dollars. County figures for Wells county show a year’s savings near 1 039 90 dollars, possibly rising to about 1 500 dollars statewide. The piece credits the 1889 reform against the book trust and notes opposition from the Republican party.
The passage notes workers' discomfort with a favorable comparison to democratic legislation and predicts they will appreciate the winter clothing bill reductions when settling accounts.
The Bluffton city council merged the street commissioner duties with the city engineer role citing efficiency. Lon Batson is named to the combined post, noted for his energy and progressiveness. Republicans face tariff debate and party discipline amid talk of post Democratic repentance. Maine votes Republican on light turnout, shocking few.
The notice proclaims a department shop with motto Best goods for least money. All items show plain cash prices and no sewing services offered. One price to all customers is enforced, emphasizing uniform pricing.
Evansville Courier notes that Populist speakers should cite recent Senate records rather than rhetoric. It accuses Senators Allen, Kyle, Peffer, and Stewart of siding with Republicans and sugar interests. The piece links McKinley tariff effects to wheat, hogs, and corn prices as claimed by Republican editors.
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