Democrats Nomination Meeting for State Board of Equalization
The article reports a Democratic meeting in Henry county at Walbridge's Hall to nominate two candidates for the State Board of Equalization, listing local figures and urging party unity. It references local political tensions, accusations against Republican candidates, and calls to vote the party ticket straight.
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State Board of ‘Equalization
Toledo, O
Henry County
Dolountes
Avery
Fulton
Hancock, Henry
Hoot
Putnam and
Wood
Délede
Walbridge
State Board of Equalization
Defiance
Heary County
Don’t Trade Fellow Democrats to Support Brigham and Riavell
Fragmented party appeal urges voters to back Brigham and Riavell, criticizing trading within the Democratic ticket. The Napoleon headquarters message promotes unity and opposition to Republican alternatives amid unclear campaign rhetoric.
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Napoleon
Crention
Democrate
Brigham and
Riavell
Republians
Thanks We Are Not Taxed On Odd Things In List
A quirky fragment lists numerous items such as acorns and Brazilian pebbles, then questions why people should be grateful to McKinley. The text references Jay Gort and a stray line about having one cowt and a “tree of duty,” leaving the meaning ambiguous.
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Liberty Press
George
Almos Russell
Libarty
Myers
Smith
Russell
McKinley
Jay Gort
St. McKinley
Gould
Col. Brigham
Congress
Essere Rahi
How the Farmer Is Protected by the McKinley Bill
A historical pamphlet-like piece extols Republican protection for farmers. It lists apples peanuts acorns bacon hams beef lard tallow straw potatoes beans cabbage cider hay honey milk butter cheese and more as safeguarded imports or domestic staples, praising Congress for high protection and denouncing McKinley.
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High
Congress
McKinnoy
Stand By Your Guns on Tariff Reform
The piece argues a single campaign issue: should the tariff law stay in force or be repealed quickly. It denounces protectionists, urges public rebuke of protection, and warns that the tariff monster must be crushed. It cites 1783 and 1788 tariff figures to claim modern duties are far lower under current bills, urging restraint on tariff expansion.
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Campbell
Dovnt
Oinelamati
Republican Party
Congress
Goods Advancing Debate over McKinley Bill Price Increases
The lettered account describes daily circulars from dealers citing higher costs due to the McKinley bill and notes aggressive price rises in clothing, dry goods, and staples. It argues workers and farmers bear the burden while party power shifts favor the wealthy, questioning continued support at the polls.
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Humphrey
Abatement Controversy Over Railroads and Tariff
The piece argues George Ramelt and auditor Russell mishandled railroad tax abatements while a Damascus farmer faced a small overpayment. It denounces the McKinley tariff, claiming it raises prices, hurts labor, and benefits trusts and foreign capital, with charges of mismanagement and bias in tax refunds.
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George Ramelt
Hina
Kamas
Heiitut
Unce
Repulean
Zely
Tree
Metinen
Jeo. Lewy
Barr
Bota
Russell
Philip B. Springer
Damascus Cp
Board of Commissioners
Holgate
Speech by Toger Q Mills on taxation in Platteville Wis
Brigham states that the rich man and the gondholder pay no tax. Mills recounts how wartime railroad burdens and bank taxes fell on workers after the Civil War. He argues farmers suffer as prices rise and markets shrink, urging votes for the Democratic Congress to rebuke current policy.
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Brigham
Toger Q. Mills
Platteville
Wis
Democratic Congress
Prices and protection politics in Brigham’s era
In sharp opinion, speakers warn that high prices for life’s necessities may endure. They question evidence of any price decline and accuse Brigham and protectionists of using centralization and bogus states to suppress state rights. They urge voting against Brigham as a rebuke to the policy.
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Brigham
Brighamism at Work Across Nineteenth Century Struggles
Fragmented OCR notes describe Brighamism and labor issues in America, referencing European investors, Carnegie, and shifts in stock ownership. Mentions Massachusetts mills, protectionist debates, and political plans including a proposed labor draft, surveying broader economic tensions of the era.
Price increases blamed on McKinley act burdening consumers
A reader argues that wholesale price hikes from retail circulars follow the McKinley tariff. The piece questions who actually bears the burden and insists consumers feel the impact, not merchants, wholesalers, or manufacturers.
A Lady's Perfect Companion Guide to Expectant Mothers
Book promotion by Dr. Dyes, a New York celebrated physician, offers guidance for pregnant women. Emphasis on avoiding danger. promises practical advice and relief from common fears. Includes offer to request circulars and testimonials by sending a two cent stamp to Fauste Toman & Co in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Dyes
New York
Fauste Toman
Tariff debates reveal pain behind protectionist glare
A political column denounces the McKinley tariff as brutal and harmful, citing Gould and Carnegie allies who warn that higher costs will shrink consumption. It argues Americans will endure less clothing and shoes while prices rise, urging readers to see the policy as a ploy to enrich monopolies at the expense of laborers and families.
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