Wilson's Views on Tariffs and Protectionism in 19th Century Debate
I W Wilson argues against protectionist tariffs, tracing their history from 1816 to the 1860s. He cites figures like Slater and Walker, notes repeated tariff hikes and their purported harms, and contends that protection erodes self-reliance while agriculture and industry prosper under free trade. He calls for a saner tariff system to foster stable growth.
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United States
Facts for Workingmen to Consider in Wage Debate
An 1880s style analysis argues wages do not set labor costs, citing Porter’s census figures. It claims American workers are more productive, making cheaper goods despite higher wages, while protectionist markets like Germany and England affect pay and output. The piece asserts free trade in labor, with managers retaining profits by hiring cheaply.
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Porter
Tennessee
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Illinois
Germany
England
United States
James G. Blaine
America
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Loss to the Farmer Under McKinley Law Cited
The article argues exports of farm products fall despite the McKinley law. It cites September 1891 and 1892 data showing declines in corn oats rye wheat and breadstuff values, plus weaker prices for farmers abroad, and asserts Republican reciprocity is a sham while urging voter choice between Harrison and Cleveland.
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Harrison
Cleveland
New York World
General Sickles Defends Cleveland at Utica? Opera House
General Daniel E Sickles defended President Cleveland at an October 5 1838 Utica Opera House meeting. He praised Cleveland for soldiers rights while admitting many wartime vetoes. He asserted he would veto similar bills if in office, highlighting loyalty to soldiers.
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Daniel E. Sickles
Congress
Cleveland records on pensions cited by Sickles in debate
General Sickles defended President Cleveland's pension policy, noting 193,070 claims allowed under Cleveland versus 128,412 under Republicans, and $6,284,735,000 disbursed, $62,112,000 more than the Garfiel d Arthur era, while praising Cleveland’s private pension bills.
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Principle and revenue clash in Gresham Harrison debate
Judge Gresham argues sovereign government power to tax is limited to defraying expenses and wealth should not be seized beyond necessity. He contrasts with Harrison who advocates extensive confiscation to fund favored corporations. The St. Louis Republic notes the dispute over property rights and democratic tax principles.
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Harrison
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
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Hurrison
Harrison Liesheves
Origin and controversy of the Civil War song Dixie
A chronicled view traces Dixie to Northern origins with a New York link and later West Point military school ties. It notes shifts from a simple chant to a full melody, debates Southern vs Northern authorship, and Longstreet’s memory placing the Dixy figure in a supportive Southern context amid abolition debates.
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New Orleans
Aaron R
Dixie
Charleston Courier
Dix
Manhattan Island
New York City
Lenerbert
Military Academy
West Point
General Long Street
Longstreet
North
Confederacy
St. Louis Republic
Climb for Water and Dig for Fuel Descriptions from Texas Frontier
A long narrative from a Texas frontier town describes water scarcity and windmill efforts, cattle and horse ranch life, and the harsh climate. The writer notes Mesquite thickets, desert-like prairies, and a world where oil, water, and fuel are precious. railroads like the Texas Pacific bring service, and towns such as Van Alstyne and Granbury show growing education and trade as communities adapt to frontier life.
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California
Miles Square
Rane
Achora
Bisei
Hay Deser
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Plouman
Vaid
Samie
Rar
Midland
Midlan
Texas
Clark
Stormin
Beorgiau
Rathr
Dana
Tim
Ioan
Georgia
Texas Pacific
Tom Ochiltree
Tom
van Alstynoi
Granbury
Williams
Mall Farbont
Clos Link Agr
Alianta Cous Ijn
The Principles of Health and Air Quality
A discussion on maintaining warmth through exertion or fire, balancing fluids and food with exercise, improving growth through sunlight, and reducing work hours. It urges pure air in homes, moderation in eating and labor, regular exercise, and avoiding air pollution. It notes atmospheric composition and the need to breathe air only once for health.
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Invention Not Needed. Railroads blamed for loading trunks
Landy questions why railroads lack mechanical loading for trunks. Depot Master replies that lifting trunks harms only workers and tossing them harms only the trucks, suggesting little need for invention.
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New York Weekly
Treasury figures show 3 million in NY money orders overdue
In New York City the Treasury records over three million dollars in outstanding money orders on deposit. More than two million of that sum concerns overdue orders that may never be presented for payment. The note cites substantial unredeemed amounts and the risk of nonpayment.
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Suu
New York City
Typewritten letter prompts a business feud clash
A bad Box excerpt shows a tense exchange in which a Business Man complains about a blunder filled letter. The other party refuses to discharge the staffer, declaring affection. Theo proposes marriage, but the woman rejects him.
Large Montana county rivals New England states in area
The item notes Custer County Montana may cover 86 000 square miles if its boundaries remain unchanged, making it larger than Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut Delaware and Rhode Island. It references old frontier opinions and advertises various patent medicines and tonics with testimonials.
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Custer County
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Massachusetts
Connecticut
Delaware
Rhode Island
Louis Republic
Careful Living Ad Promises Health Guidance
A vintage advertisement extols health advice and doctor visits, urging readers to obtain guidance on careful living. It mentions Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as part of daily health, offers a free book on careful living, and includes a solicitation for contacting a printer for more information.
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