Sugar Duty Debate Shows Hidden Costs to Consumers
The article argues that US sugar consumption last year totaled 2,219,847 tons with a 6.34 percent growth trend. It estimates this year's intake at 2,235,000 tons, of which 000 tons come from American sources and highlights Cuba sugar duty impacts. It calculates total duty revenue around 48.49 million dollars and a consumer burden of about 26 million dollars, suggesting scrapping the Cuba duty would shift 85 million in benefits to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Louisiana
United States
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Cuba
Ideas Guide Progress and Authority in Civil War Era
Fragmented OCR text reflects quotes on ideas as engines of progress and power, a warning about editorial conflicts, a Manila civil military dispute, and arguments over habeas corpus. It mentions General Chaffee, the Taft commission, and Supreme Court involvement in wartime authority. The piece blends aphorisms with historical notes and a local editorial anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Chaffee
Supreme Court
Glide Lights and Abuses in Everyday Life
A fragmented text discusses social behavior and personal conduct, mentioning cheap purchases, a nomad lifestyle, and reactions to women’s fashion. It references a screen in a room, a boy turning eighteen, and a mother attributing actions to adulthood. The piece critiques manners and appearances without clear events or dates.
Recovery Reported After Severe Cold Epidemic
A fragment from a 19th century notice describes Ellis of Listom Nebraska recovering from a harsh cold with deep ice cold water exposure and a terrible cough. Doctors recommended a medical tonic and new discovery remedy sold by Modesto Pharmacy, E. B. Maze, with price noted.
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Ellis
Listom
Oatland
Neb
Stoox City
Orauba
Rigg
Moderto Pharmacy
E. B. Maze
Phat Thactit
Will Wonders Ever Cease for Mrs Pease at Lawrance Kao
Inquiring friends report Mrs L Pease bedridden for years due to liver kidney trouble and debility. She credits Electric Bitters. within three months she regained walking ability and vitality. Marketed by Mode Pharmacy, E B Mase, pharmacist, price 50 cents. satisfaction guaranteed.
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E. B. Mase
Joinville Pharmacy Promotes Infallible Remedy
Fragmented advertisement notes W Bada of Joinville Va recalling childhood foot injury and a long lasting scare. It promotes an infallible barn, acalde, sores, bruises and piles cure sold by Modesta Pharmacy with pharmacist K B Maze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BH. Bada
Joinville
Ant. Bicklen
Modesta Pharmacy
K.B. Maze
Early Life Pill Advertised In 19th Century London
A faded advert notes Dr King’s New Life Pills claimed to aid digestion, improve appetite, and relieve headaches and neuralgia. Sold by a local pharmacy with a money back guarantee, promising immediate relief from digestive troubles and general weakness.
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London
Dr. King
Pilla
Modnets
Ei B. Mann
Fispraate Ela
Tax notice for Stanislaus County property taxes due
Notice by W A Downer tax collector for Stanislaus County Modesto Cal announces that the 1901 02 taxes on personal property and one half of real property are due October 14 1901 and delinquent last Monday in November with penalties. Remaining real property half due January 1903 with late penalties and all taxes payable at the Tax Collector’s office in the courthouse Modesto Cal.
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B. F. Reynolds
G. W. Reynolds
J . W. Reynolds
Reynolda
Herain
Modest
Enid
Stanvetape
Stanislaus County
Modesto
Cal
W. A. Downer
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