Barley Tariffs Boost US Farmers and Domestic Output
A historical view argues that 19th century barley duties raised domestic production 118 percent over two decades, lowered imports, and yielded modest revenue loss. It contrasts protectionist aims with Russian and Canadian competition, noting early Democratic support for agricultural growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kentucky
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Alabama
Fitzsimmons
Lawrence
Sinnickson
Madison
The Sound Money Debate in Southern Economy
The Atlanta Constitution discusses money as a measure of value and the concept of sound money. It argues money reflects redeemable goods, not gold or silver, and questions demonetization of silver, cotton prices, and the link to prosperity in the South amid crop cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Atlanta Constitution
Tariff Debate Echoes in Party Politics as Prices Rise
The column cites Senator Cullom predicting Republican tariff revision after next year’s election and argues that protection benefits American labor and industry. It notes critics mock tariff rhetoric while noting nails prices have doubled in 60 days and references Bradstreet’s bank clearings data comparing July 1894 and July 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
McKinley
Senator Cullom
Bradstreet
Reo
Pye Sk
A Job for Congress in a Gold Debacle Oration
A political column blasts Grover Cleveland for delaying action on the nation’s money system. It accuses Wall Street syndicates of profiting from bond issues and gold outflows, urging an immediate congressional investigation into administration ties to money sharks. It includes a letter from James B. Lloyd arguing for a metallic standard with equal coinage of gold and silver to avoid regional economic harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Buzzards Bay
Wall Street
Europe
Lear
Treasury
Congress
Cleveland
Atlantic
New York Dispatch
James B. Lloyd
Tarbara
N. C
New York Herald
North
The New Woman Pictured in Composite Portrait
A Chicago Chronicle description presents a composite face of the new woman combining features of Frances E. Willard Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan B Anthony and others. The piece argues these women advocate equality in governing themselves and in education and work while respecting traditional mothers and caregivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances E. Willard
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susan B. Anthony
Lady Hen
Stanton
Lease
Chicago Chronicle
Racing era legends and silver sentiment across regions
The column discusses horse racing myths and retirements at the Galesburg meet, notes on handlers like Peter Duryea and Orrin Hickok, and critiques of racing as chance. It surveys silver Republican strength in Michigan and Nebraska, architectural mottos in domestic life, sculptor George Wade on feminine necks, Miss Hypatia Boyd the first deaf student in Wisconsin, and Japanese dinner bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Goldsmith
Peter Duryea
Benzetta
Orrin Hickok
Azote
Hoe
Judge Bischoff
New York City
Dryden
Ontario
Williams
Galesburg
Norway
Michigan
Illinois
Kansas
Congress
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
George Wade
Wade
London
Princess Maude of Wales
Annesley
Marchioness of
Londonderry
Duchess of Leinster
Hypatia Boyd
Wisconsin University
Miss Boyd
Milwaukee School For the Deaf and Dumb
Color Harmonies Mentioned in Pattan's Monthly
The piece lists color pairings where white contrasts with various shades and harmonizes with others, including green and cold greens contrasting with crimson olive blue and gold. It mentions warm greens aligning with yellows orange citrine and sky blue and notes greens contrasting with red and harmonizing with yellow or blue.
Cleaning and preserving old books methods for librarians
The article offers practical tips for librarians on treating ink stains with oxalic acid, removing grease with pipeclay and heat, erasing iron mold using potash sulphuret then oxalic acid, preventing bookworms with camphor and bitter apple, and restoring old bindings by cleaning leather and repairing with egg yolk. It warns against dampness, is wary of gas and rust, and notes that books with clasps or raised edges can damage neighboring volumes.
The Jewelers Art Display of Silver Lacework
Broad baskets of pierced silver form a notable display with filigree lace like work and new buckle designs. A gold snake buckle features a knot tail, while painted miniatures appear in bolt buckles surrounded by gleaming facets. A chatelaine pin shows a wheel with mercury wings on each side and a new miniature brooch setting uses filigree with diamonds.
Scrambled Eggs and Dishes in a Parisian Meal Note
A mixed kitchen notice describes scrambled eggs best soft and not with milk or cream, mentions a blue ware service, praises split pea soup when prepared properly, notes the banana as a nourishing fruit, adds a Parisian boiled ham with cinnamon, and croquettes in a napkin deemed better than in a diary at Hotel Mall.
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Kinley Tarif
Gorman
Buch
City Journal
Fidel
Alix
Robert J
Grant
Abdallah
Alice Graham McCollin
Ladies’ Home Journal
R.C. Halliday
VAL Blatz
Milwaukee Beer
Bannack St
Dillon
Montana
Are
Victor Bicycles
Victor Athletic
Boston
Overman Wheel CO
Victor
Chicago
New York
Denver
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Detroit
Portland
Dillon, Montana
Horsade
Percheron-Norman
Clydesdale
Poindexter & Orr
Charleston
Coles Co
Ill
the Jewelers’ Art
Nasholds
E. Nasholds
Prof
Salmon City
Idaho
Will
Broadway and
Arizona
Butte, Mont
Formen
Yeeman
Pat'on
Mrmi Haat
Will H
Farrow
War Department
America
Military-Naval Publishing CO
Broadway
Tunn & CO
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Yanonthiy
Mons & 000 Co
Hpoauwar
Dubois & Ee Eel Ahem Inventiv
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