Back To The Bricks In Hudson River Region 1912 Trends
The article surveys brick production in New York New Jersey and Connecticut, noting 1,011,259,000 bricks marketed in 1912 valued at 5,850,770, with 126 firms reporting. It details shifts back to brick over concrete, labor shortages, and rising prices, plus regional demand from projects like the Catskill aqueduct and subways.
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Newburgh
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West
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Who Wants Rice and Free Trade
The writer argues that free trade will harm national welfare and urges retaining protective tariffs. He warns that abandoning barriers would yield a weaker economy, allowing rivals such as Japan and China to dominate, leaving citizens on a bare boiled rice existence.
Free Trade Threat Hits Muscatine Pearl Button Trade
Muscatine Iowa with a 15000 population and a major pearl button industry employing over 4000 people faces a shift as the Wilson Underwood tariff bill proposes making pearl buttons free. This could move production to Japan which can manufacture them for less than half the local cost.
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Iowa
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Japan
One Handled Jug Protest Over Canadian Reciprocity
The piece describes farmers' and stock growers along the Canadian border opposing President Taft's proposed reciprocity treaty. It highlights Jo Dixon and Col Roosevelt as leading critics who warn that the agreement would ruin Montana agriculture by giving Canada free access to U.S. markets while restricting American entry to Canada. The author uses the line The handle to the jug is on Canada's side to illustrate the perceived imbalance.
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Jo Dixon
Montana
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Dixon
Canada
Bryan shifts stance on tariffs and world labor imports
The text traces William Jennings Bryan's shifting position from arguing prices were too low to advocating protective tariffs to curb cheap foreign labor, including from Japan and China, as a solution to raise prices for producers. The commentary notes his history as a perennial presidential candidate and his current critique of high prices and tariff barriers.
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Japan
China
Foreigner Reactions Favor Free Trade Tariff Debate
English newspapers praise the Wilson Underwood tariff as beneficial for British industry while Chinese and Japanese observers express measured satisfaction, their smiles described as childlike and bland amid the tariff debate.
Wilson-Underwood Tariff Bill Promised to Cut Costs
The piece argues the tariff bill will lower living costs by reducing prices for beef mutton wool and farm goods but questions the source of funds for buyers and criticizes the administration's lack of clear explanation.
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White House
Campaign Workers Praise Montana School Leader Davee
Deputy superintendent H A Davee earns compliments for his education push in Montana. Swain and Tenney, longtime, respected educators, back plans to improve access to schooling for rural youth while city students maintain strong education standards. Miss Lela Bryant and Miss Maude O Hara join the department staff.
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H. H. Swain
Helena
H. A. Davee
Montana
Montana State Normal College
Dillon
C. W. Tenney
Montana Wesleyan University
Davee
Lela Bryant
Maude O'Hara
Lewistown
Markets at Portland Cattle Market Declines and Stronger Steers
North Portland May 9 1913 cattle market active with light receipts and high demand. Top steers brought $8.50 with expectations of continued strength. sheep heavy on spring lambs but a price drop expected as valley grass sheep enter. hogs weaker, anticipation of a larger Monday run. Detailed quotes for steers cows bulls calves sheep and hogs provided. BuRKE COMMISSION Co.
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North Portland
Burke Commission Co
Child Sees Measles Return as Mother Also Struggles
Rachel, seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearl I Smith, is again ill with measles for the third time. Mrs Smith is also suffering from the disease.
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Rachel
Pearl I Smith
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advert An Honest Business Endorsement
A historical advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo backs the claim with testimonials from the National Bank of Commerce and other assurances. The remedy is described as internally taken and affecting blood and mucous surfaces, with a 75 cent price and availability from druggists.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
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