A Masterly Carlisle Defence of Tariff Reform in Congress
Speaker Carlisle argues against high revenue taxes and bond purchases, urging reduced tariffs to relief industries and consumers. He cites treasury surpluses, bond premiums, and the danger of monopolies while praising low tariffs as beneficial to workers and farmers and noting global competition limits of domestic markets.
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Treasury
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
New England
Michigan
Burrows
Iiddand Ls
Iss
Buchanans
Willrau
Carlisle
Joan Sherman
Wright
Labor Bureau
Ways and Means Committee
Carlisle Sai
American farmer seeks world markets to boost prosperity
A speaker argues for tariff reductions and open trade to enlarge markets beyond the United States. He says farmers need access to international buyers for surplus products and manufacturers should also gain from reduced barriers to compete with global competitors in India Europe and the Americas.
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Andi
India
Europe
Mexico
South America
Sitting Down and the Art of Seating Grace
A humorous reflection on chairs, bustle, and polite seating in public spaces. Annie E. Myers notes how women with bustles and men with coat-tails complicate sitting, urging careful consideration of seats and even pets as a playful analogy.
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Fido
Tabby
Hoth
Annie E. Myers
The Old Eagle Tavern in Early Columbus History
Deshler Welch recalls the Eagle Coffee-House on High Street opposite the public offices. In the 1820s it hosted politicians like Henry Stanbery Thomas Ewing James Bell Lyne Sterling and others who shaped Ohio politics. John Young ran the place famed for mint juleps flashy attire and gambling that influenced Bell and political circles.
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Columbus
Eagle Tavern
Cusar
High Street
Henry Stanbery
Thomas Ewing
James M. Bell
Lyne Sterling
Ohio
John Young
Bell
Ewing
Stanbery
Old Eagle
Johnson
Eagle
Deshler Welch
Harper's Magazine
Hot Water for Thirst: A Safer Summer Drink
An early 20th century notice argues hot beverages better relieve thirst than cold drinks. It claims hot drinks aid digestion, avoid feverish mouth and stomach conditions, and should be preferred above 60 degrees. The piece also wryly notes local theater and sermon-goers in a brief, unrelated aside.
Washington society dress to stay same as last season
Lone branches basques will be made of hair netting this summer and trimmed with a button. The style will reflect the Washington society dress of the past season with no change expected.
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Washington Society
Missing milkman Thomson Inspires River Search
Local residents report Thomson the milkman has vanished for two days. A neighbor asks if the river has been dragged, reflecting concern and ongoing search efforts in the community.
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Thomson
Illinois Affairs and Violent Crime in 19th Century Dispatches
Illinois Sunday-school convention meets in Rockford with Cook County pledging 1500 for next year. Reports from counties praise crops amid warm weather. outbreaks of burglary assault and a wake misreporting death are noted alongside obituaries, a 100th birthday tribute, a Galena convention and a court ruling on wife liability.
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Cook County
State Forestry Congress
Springfield
Illinois
Chicago Tribune
Edgar County
Marshall County
Massac County
Logan County
Jasper County
Champaign County
Lawrence County
Douglas County
Montgomery County
DuPage County
McHenry County
Pratt County
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Philip P. Brunner
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Ind
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Henry Heferle
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Charles Sears
Bryanston
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Stone
Chicago Board of Trade
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Chester
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