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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1892
Page
2
A lengthy 1890s style argument before Congress debates tin plate duties. It argues duties burden farmers and canneries, outlining how tax costs on cans raise prices, reduce demand, and shift income among farmers, laborers, and consumers while praising free tin plates as beneficial to agriculture and industry. It cites figures on canners, workers, and canned goods, aiming to sway policy toward tariff repeal.
The New York Herald editorial argues Peck's findings on wage and product increases after the McKinley Act are misattributed to protection. It cites Census data from 1870 to 1890 showing steady growth independent of tariff changes, and challenges claims that the law caused a surge in wages or production.
A Republican speaker abandons the idea that foreigners pay the tax and instead uses math to show the burden of a one cent daily tax on every person in the United States. He computes 25.65 yearly per person, totaling $244,000,000 for 67 million people, amid debate on domestic industries and woolen goods under McKinley era concerns.
A fragmented recipe describes preparing apricots with stones removed without splitting fruit. Simmer with equal sugar, let stand overnight, then hot cook and add blanched kernels. Ladle into jars, seal, and store. A stray quote requests a kitchen inquiry about a policeman visiting nightly.
The piece cites McKinley era tariffs expanding US down quilt manufacture and contrasts foreign reliance with growing domestic mills. It quotes Arnold, Constable & Co. executive H Merrill, notes antitrust amendments defeated by Republicans, and questions tariff protections for labor and farmers amid falling wheat prices and broader economic debate.
Captain Dowling of Toledo, recently a commander at Obiesaorteest, discusses the presidential race. He predicts Cleveland will win New York and the electoral votes of Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and possibly Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota. He contends the contest is Cleveland versus Weaver, with possible House decision. The piece notes Republican tariff discontent fueling votes for Cleveland. Also an ad for Electric Bitters at D J Humphrey's Drug Store.
A Times excerpt questions how removing the tariff on hides affected leather prices and boot sales, noting New England tanneries reopens and home demand shifts. The piece mentions wage changes, industry balance, and broader economic effects on American vs South American trade.
A detailed description of a well arranged frame house in the modern American style. It notes economical kitchen walls, natural lighting, and easy movement from kitchen to cellar. Floor plans show four paneled rooms per floor, hall, bathroom, pantry, and closets with connected parlor dining room and hall.
Richmond lad Willie Kingswell, ten, was sent with fifty cents to buy stockings but rode a river steamer to Bath to see Irwin’s circus. Police arrested him after he was reported missing, with Bangor Commercial noting the incident.
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