Tariff reform debated by tariff experts and associations
A well known tariff authority argues that the current revision will trigger a new agitation and delay a final solution, urging a scientific approach through a Tariff Commission. The National Association of Manufacturers backs this stance, while Democrats press for revision to benefit the greatest number and oppose Republican resistance. The piece notes mixed signals and cautious optimism for eventual correct revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Manuturers
St Ing
President's special message on Secret Service use and Congress
The President defends Secret Service action while challenging Congress on its use. He denies accusing Congress of corruption and urges explicit authority to detect and punish crime in public and private life. He faults the Appropriations Committee and says the amended measure benefits criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appropriations Committee
Messrs
Congress
House
Secret Service
Cons
Rogers Conflicts and Tariff Trust Debate in State News
Rep Rogers of Danbury weighs mayoral bid and his Senate vote, choosing personal friendship over ambition amid Danbury GOP sentiment favoring Hill. The piece cites Herbert Miles on trusts and tariff dynamics, notes New Britain water board reports on bond retirement and watershed control, and ends with an advertisement for LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Danbury
Brandegee
Hill
Review of Reviews
Herbert BE. Miles
Congress
Miles
New Britain Water Commissioners
Water Board
New Britain
Automobile World highlights and early 1909 motoring trends
The Hoovers plan to sail for Algiers to resume their around the world motor journey. A bulldog in Indianapolis repeatedly occupies cars in owners absence. The New York Women’s Motoring Club hosts a 200 mile two day run from New York to Philadelphia. Advice on safe shutoff of gasoline. New auto buggyabouts and 1909 cars under $2000 show strong demand. Pennsylvania voters push for a $50 million highway bond in 1913 with $5 million for immediate work. Indianapolis officials aim to replace horses with motor vehicles in city departments. U.S. export car trade rose from 1901 to 1907, then fluctuated with shipments up to Sept. 1 this year at $3,569,972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Hoover
Algiers
Indianapolis
Women's Motoring Club of
New York
Philadelphia
Return
Pennsylvania
Bookwalter
United States
Car maintenance and foreign car taxation notes
A compilation of automotive tips and notes on international customers, diplomatic license plates, and tax receipts. The piece discusses brake safety, wheel locks, and the importance of gradual braking, plus remarks on diplomat registrations, titanium uses, shock absorbers, wage comparisons, and wheel tax data. It also mentions Taft’s use of automobiles at the White House and the role of the differential gear in power transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
Mexico
France
Massachusetts
Klaproth
Europe
Chicago
Washington
White House
Taft
War Department
Treasury
Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Cure for Sick Kidneys
An old advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure kidney illness and related back pain. It cites two danger signals from urine and back, with a Bridgeport testimonial from Mrs. Clara Windhover praising lasting relief after trying the remedy. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. markets in Buffalo as United States agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dean
Bridgeport
Clara Windhover
North Ave
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Fourteen Stores Build Rubber Goods Empire in East
About twenty years ago we opened our first retail Rubber Store. Today we operate fourteen stores and are the largest retailers of Rubber Goods in the East. We emphasize energy, knowledge, reliable goods, low prices, complete stock, and courteous service as we project a generous business increase in 1909. We solicit your patronage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fairfield Avenue
Conn
the Farmer Publishing CO
Omce
Broadway
St. Paul
A. Menet
E. W. Grove
the Automobile World
The
Alling Rubber Co
Main ST
Corn Products Refining CO
Ormond
Clyde Line
Jacksonville
Florida
Charleston
S. C
St. Johns
Palatka
de Land
Sanford
Enterprise
Fla
Clyde Steamship Co
HHS Raymond
P.& GM
LYMAN
Optician
Main Street
the Industrial Savings Bank
Car Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Bachman
Wilma M. Bachman
State St
Bridgeport 4 Business College
R. S. Cunningham
Court Exchange
Schook
Wight
A. A
Meth
Lennerhassett
E. Grattan Donnell
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Harman Blennerhassett
Chichesters
Best
Safest
Alwaye Ballata SA
Corner Brand
Cannon Sts
Bridgeport House Cleaning Bureau
W. E. McKinnon
Southern New England Telephone Co
Herald Sq
Collingwood
35Th St
New York City
Fifth Avenue
Seth H. MO
New Haven House
New Haven
Commonwealth Hotel
State Mouse
Boston
Mass
Storer F. Crafts
Southland
Federal Express
Colonial Express
South Norwalk
A. B. Smith
Los Angeles
Union Pacific
New England
W. Massey
Washington St
Rlingto
25Th St
Wm. F. Llogold
T. E. Tolson
Mgr
Hotel Flanders
West 47Th St
N.Y. City
T. M. Carrol
Bere
POLIS
Merry Widow
Josephine Davis
Otto Brothers
Branda
Derrick Kalman
BROWN
Martini
Maxmillian Damm Brothers
the Patriot
Quilty’s Dancing Academy
Academy
Pew
Southworth
Henry C. Reid
Garry’s Fish Market
Wall & Middle
Old Point Comfort
OLD Dominion Line
Point Comfort
Norfolk
North River
W. L. Woodrow
J J. Brown
Beach St
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