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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
2
A fragmented remark argues that assembling 460 candidates for office in Philadelphia and confronting insurgent suggestions at a State convention reflects bossism. The speaker mocks the inconsistency and asserts that votes cannot be fooled by such tactics.
The piece mocks Col. Bryan for advising workers to vote Democratic to oppose trusts. It argues Bryan has flip flopped on gold, tariffs, and wheat prices, claiming his predictions failed while U S labor prospers. It asserts workers are intelligent and prefer practical action over Bryan’s party rhetoric.
A sprawling Philadelphia war of words exposes the Union party aiming to unite reformers and Wanamaker allies behind a candidate slate. The piece details Lukens and Gratz connections, the bid for fusion with Democrats, and the fallout as the state ticket harmonizes or splinters in the lead up to the fall campaign.
Secretary Kalbfus has updated Pennsylvania game laws including penalties for violations. The act prohibits hunting on Sundays and outlines fines from ten to fifty dollars plus costs for illegal taking or possession of song and wild birds. The provisions remain in effect and govern possession and sale of game birds and mammals under certificate requirements.
The piece argues prison produced goods undercut free labor due to minimal wages. It states prisoners receive little more than board and clothes, making prison labor cheap and competitive with free labor and European pauper output.
A Heonomist piece argues European workers are less productive than Americans and notes prison-made goods and capital‑intense machinery counterbalance wage gaps. It frames protection as a tool to keep American wages above European pauper levels, countering free trade.
A 1901 Iowa Republican platform endorses reciprocity that supports Protection, arguing it must be complementary and not competing with domestic industry. It contrasts with broader Free Trade, warning that expansive reciprocity harms domestic workers through higher imports and wage pressure.
The article asserts copper mines yield the safest mining investment as depth increases ore veins widen and production limits depend on development. It claims copper shares pay larger, lasting profits and cites many fortunes built from small early investments in a company's shares as its properties develop to pay dividends.
Four mining properties along a wide copper vein in New Mexico claim vast value. Tests show surface copper 3–12 percent with gold up to $20 per ton. Estimated open-pit potential could yield ten million dollars in net profits, supporting substantial dividends, with no debts and strong management. Offered working capital from 50,000 shares of $250,000 par value.
The notice touts a mining company offering shares at one dollar each with par value five dollars, aiming for a dividend rate of one dollar per share after development. It notes 200,000 shares total and claims earnings of two hundred thousand needed to fund dividends, plus favorable per-share value compared to larger stock pools. Wm. H. Ashton, a noted New Mexico mining expert and director, is available at the company office for details.
A historic property covenant restricts liquor sales at the Terrace House premises. The sale includes a condition that no license for selling spirituous or malt liquors may be obtained, binding purchasers, heirs, assigns, and successors, with a similar covenant in the deed. Attorney N Y Funk notes the stipulation dated August 14.
A column lists numerous civil suits involving Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. against individuals such as Perry Knouse Michael Kessler C W Cole W L arks and others. Other cases include Harmony J K Harmony against George Breisch Isaac Feltz vs Natalie Coal Co and James Gilmore against Lehigh Valley Coal Co with various H W RR Co and local entities named.
The page promotes items at 25 cents and sale prices. Ladies stockings, collars, neckwear, Turkish towels, and sunbonnets are shown with 17 percent discounts and other 25 cent items. Boys economy stockings and suspenders are also advertised under the sale.
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