Dutch Tariff Plan to Protect Manufactures Sparks Debate
A 1916 Dutch proposal argues for moderate duties on imports and transit to shield home industry while keeping commerce free for exports. It warns that rival nations may counter with reciprocal tariffs and questions the lasting value of such protection, noting political economy limits. A Derry reader adds crop and market notes as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicurna
Consad
Netherlands
Agriculure
Java
Oratory
States-General
Wieuens
England
Great Britain
United Netherlands
Sermon on the Mount as Religion Instruction
The writer argues that Bible use in schools need not be annotated to guide religion and praises the Sermon on the Mount. He asserts Jesus’ words are clear and superior to classical pagan authors and contends against secular interpretation that interposes learning between Christ and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ko Man
Xenophon
Plato
Socrates
Se. Paul
Isocrates
Bible Reading and Church Reform in Plain Style
A writer argues for clear Bible reading without notes, notes that churches should teach scripture, and calls for schools of their own. He notes three Western churches, praises reform of Rome, and urges liberal yet just action to promote scriptural study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Rome
Kirk
Scotland
Butt
Catholica
England
Weather and Crop Report for Londonderry Southern Baronies
July 1816 agricultural notes describe severe weather impacting hay and turf, with oats improving and flax promising. Potatoes cheap, corn hurt by late spring and heavy rains, milder pastures, scarce wheat, and a revival in the herring trade amid scarce subsistence resources for many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Magazine
Wiliwa
Edinburgh
Brence
Ireland
Ehhowery
Conirtstag Aquarica Ammnin
Herrea
Acre
Weather Ledger Notes and Crop Observations
The fragment records daily weather hints from late September to November with phases of rain, dry spells, and storms. It notes harvests and crop conditions, including flax yields, beets, wheats, gooseberries, barley, and potatoes, plus general weather impact on food crops. Strong entities include locations and crops mentioned in a period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down
Porthenone
Hig
Tse
Alyrad
Weble
Gosun Abine
Bay Cocks
Fatal accidental shooting at Summer-hill injures Warner heir
Reports from Dublin describe a tragic morning at Summer-hill where the eldest son of Gustavus Warner, Esq. was shot while loading a pistol. Surgeon Rooney attended the injured youth, with little hope of recovery expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer-hill
Gustavus Warner
Rooney
Dublin
Patrick Walsh
Stuken
Cononen
Jenking
Wm. Reilly
Stroker
Great Britain
Wellington
Ballynaskeagh Bridge
Belfast
Lisburn
Newry Lelegraph
William Jackson
Cautnde
HL. Waite
Janes‘s Street
Edenderry
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M. Wrenens
Corre
Baye
Kobe
Derry
Ballymena
Antrim
Highland Society of Scotland
William Burusay
Glasgow
James Leslie
Musselburgh
Portglenone
de. Cupples
Epttos
Dunzin Journal
Eustace
County of
Londonderry
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