Porto Rican tariff debate and Dingley rate impact
Washington reports on the Porto Rico tariff bill passing the Senate and Western state Republican gains. It notes that at 15 percent of Dingley rates, Porto Ricans would be lightly taxed compared to Spanish rule. The piece discusses past Spanish taxes, current import duties, and consumer taxes, plus implications for U.S. free trade policy and a broader shipping agenda.
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Gosip
Washington
United States
Senate
Congress
Henry K. Carrall
Porto Rico
Why not Raise Your Own Sugar
Announcing a third annual sugar beet seed giveaway for Emmet county farmers. Free seed packages provided at local stores to encourage beet trials, with five prizes for the five largest beets next fall. Participants to bring one or two of their best beets for sugar content testing and city-wide publication of results.
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Emmet
Olson the Jeweler Watchmaker and Optician Ad
Olson offers watches clocks jewelry silverware diamonds and novelties including pulley rings and sash buckles. The ad promises quality and fair prices across a full seasonal stock.
Wreck on Army Strong Branch near Swea City
An eastbound freight on the Armystrong branch derailed after two broken tracks at Swea City Saturday morning. Six cars left the rails, three ditched and badly damaged, but no injuries to crew or passengers. Track cleared by Saturday night.
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Swea City
Army Strong Branch
Swee City
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