Taxes Rise Under Republican Rule Prompt Voter Backlash
The Union editorial blasts the tax hikes as unprecedented under Republican rule and accuses the paper of justifying road spending with weak arguments. It cites higher county debt, added levies, and various charges totaling about 2,160.27, arguing voters will confront the issue at the polls with clear resolve.
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Union
Republican Boards of County Commissioners
Republican Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Cecil County
Henry Irwin
Luther Frampton
Farmer Struggles With Rising Prices Amid Trust Control
A reader laments steep farm tool price hikes, up to one hundred percent, blaming monopolies and tariff-driven profits. The piece argues agriculture bears the burden of prosperity rhetoric while farmers see lagging product prices and widespread costs in households.
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Incorporated
Farmers seek freer markets beyond protectionist limits
The passage argues that deficits in the national treasury and the lack of viable coalitions among farmers prevent production restrictions. Farmers must sell in global markets where prices are set by foreign buyers, with Liverpool effectively fixing world grain prices as an open port. The core demand is for less protection and freer access to markets for both buying and selling.
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Liverpool
Party contest seen as fair test at next election
The forthcoming election is viewed as a clear test of party strength with Democrats solidifying in Baltimore and Malsterites backing the Republicans. The piece argues no US Senator will be chosen this year and warns against using Senator Gorman as an issue. It urges voters to evaluate ticket candidates on their own merit through inquiry.
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Baltimore
Sux
United States
Gorman
United States Senate
Mr. Gorman
Focal
Basin
Republican Syndicate
Democratic Party
Cnr
Imperial costs of empire loom in Congress estimates
Estimates for Army and Navy for the fiscal year beginning July 1 1900 likely top 200 million dollars as war in the Philippines lingers. Costs of governing alien peoples seen as high as past empires. County poor relief shifts raise allowances. farm and overseer creditability cited. Republican race politics and immigration roles noted. Maryland Democrats stay unified in state election outlook.
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Congress
Army
Navy
War Department
Philippines
Politically Charged County Campaign Notice and Health Ads
A Republican paper accuses Thomas L. Day of misusing public funds while leading the county board, promising a public denial and retaliation by Day’s supporters. The piece also notes Democratic gains, tax rate contrasts in Carroll and Caroline counties, and urges Democratic diligence for a larger majority. Included are endorsements for Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cited by local readers in Denton Ridgely and Hillsboro.
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Thomas L. Day
Orphans’ Court
Board of County Commissioners
Carroll
Caroline
James Reed
Clay Co
W. Va
Chamberlain
W. E. Brown
Denton
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
A. Donahoe
M. E. Church
South
Pr. Pleasant
Bargain Basement Shoes for Men and Women
We offer a sale of fall and winter weight shoes in the basement. Prices range from $1.40 to $2.35 with values up to $4.00. Styles include black kidskin, patent leather tips, and English toes in various widths. Men’s shoes at $2.30, women’s at $1.40 to $2.35, stock is odd cases from manufacturers.
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Germany
Readymade Muslin Sheets and Pillow Cases Prices
Readymade sheets and pillow cases of fair quality muslin offered with first-rate hems and hemstitching at listed prices. The itemized pricing details are provided for selection.
Blankets and Quilts Offer High Quality and Value
Fullest bed comfort is promised by a range of Blankets and Quilts praised for warmth, touch, and odor purity. The copy highlights economies from large buying, with white blankets touted as long lasting and dependable, listing sizes 62x80 inches at $8.00 per pair and 72x84 inches at $9.00 per pair.
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Mission Mills
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