Debate on Free Trade and Its Effect on Labor and Prices
A letter argues wholesale slaughter of prosperous industries favors consumers only if wages fall. It criticizes Senator Myers and White House theories, warns that free trade lowers producer costs by reducing labor pay, and claims tariff cuts on wool would reduce fabric costs for suits by about sixty cents per year per man, impacting wool producers and workers.
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Senator Myers
Free Trade College
White House
Europe
Japan
Beaverhead
Missouri's Mules Not Kicking in Tariff Lobby War
President Wilson probes senators about insidious lobbying on tariffs. Senator Reed denies direct lobbyists but notes a system to influence votes, hinting telegraphed pleas to vote for a sugar duty. Other senators disclose personal holdings but vow independence. observers liken lobbying to indirect “lobsters” at work.
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Wilson
Jim’ Reed
Senate
Kansas City
Reed
Missouri
The
Missourian
Walsh
Florida
Montana
Free trade propaganda harms the common consumer
The author argues that free trade benefits are illusory for the average family. He notes duties on sugar and other essentials, showing how a small rebate would barely buy cigars while risking the destruction of local industries. The piece questions who truly benefits from the policy.
Montana Voters Face Myers Tariff Stand in Election
Montana readers are urged to judge Senator Myers on his tariff stance. He asserts independence and denies presidential pressure while declaring support for wool and sugar schedules. Voters, across parties, will decide if his actions align with their interests in the coming U.S. Senate race.
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Myers
Montana
Davy Crocket
United States
Wilson’s Bigger Stick Echoes Roosevelt Policy
The piece contrasts President Wilson with Theodore Roosevelt, noting Wilson’s assertive approach and stronger use of power, a noticeable shift from Teddy’s era of grand rhetoric to decisive action.
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Wilson
Teddy
President May Attend World Christian Citizenship Conference
Interest grows in the second World’s Christian Citizenship conference to be held in Portland Oregon from June 29 to July 6. Preparations for this world assembly are underway with organizers urging participation from across the nation.
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Portland
Oregon
World Conference Eyes Global Exchange Of Philianthropy Ideas
Speakers from major nations including China Japan France and Ireland will join American leaders like Charles W Fairbanks and Woodrow Wilson in Portland for a world conference. Sessions will tackle vital public questions from labor and prison reform to education morality and immigration. Commissions have studied topics worldwide with a local Portland committee ready to accommodate thousands. Fire safety outdoors is noted as winds and sand clouds spark dangerous conditions. Recent fires across Kansas scorched Ford Gray Finney Scott Hodgeman and Barton counties destroying pasture and stubble with immense losses unseen in money.
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China
Japan
Asia Minor
France
Germany
Switzerland
Ireland
Scotland
America
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
Woodrow Wilson
Portland
Parkman
Kansas Territory
Ford, Gray, Finney, Scott, Hodgeman
Barton
Montana Senator Falls Short in Capital Spelling Bee
In Washington on June 5 Senator Myers of Montana misset cantaloupe and 14 other words in a U S spelling bee attended by President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. Rep Willis of Ohio finally won, with Poindexter and others faring poorly.
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Montana
Myers
Washington
Wilson
Bryan
Houston
Wind Fire in Kansas Sparks Fence Damage
Wind and blowing sand cause fires and damage to wire fences across parts of Kansas. Heavily battered areas report intense wind gusts and drifting sand complicating suppression efforts. Local officials warn residents to clear debris and secure structures as fires threaten properties.
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Peffer
Kansas
Postage Rates For Foreign Letters Explained
The article outlines that two cent letters apply only to Canada Cuba Mexico Panama Newfoundland the canal zone Germany via direct steamers England Scotland Wales Ireland and Shanghai China. All other destinations require five cents for the first ounce and three cents for each additional ounce prepaid or delivery will incur double the deficient postage. Example: a two cent prepaid letter to a non listed country becomes short by three cents and faces six cents extra on delivery.
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Cuba
Mexico
Republic of Panama
Newfoundland
Canal Zone
Germany
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Shanghai
China
A Quartet of Signs From Old Boston Transcripts
A Boston Transcript clipping notes a set of labeled storefronts and goods including strict fresh eggs pure ladies silk stockings a large ladies lounging tea room and a silk lined baby wrap described as found with brief illustrated wording.
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Boston Transcript
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
Advertisement claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and catarrh. Promises $100 for any deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars from F J Cheney Toledo Ohio and druggists selling Hall's pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Cox
Toledo
Ohio
Smith and Monroe Attend State Board Meeting in Helena
Jos C. Smith and J E Monroe traveled to Helena yesterday afternoon to attend a state board of education meeting that had been postponed from the 5th to the 13th of the month.
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Jos. C. Smith
J. E. Monroe
Helena
State Board of Education
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