Tariff Furore and Flax Industry clash with farmer interests
The article argues Harrison’s tariff policy hurts farmers as prices for goods rise while farm products stay low. It criticizes proposed changes as a plan to tax farmers further, lists suggested rate changes, and condemns flax cultivation as unprofitable due to high labor costs and pollution from processing. It notes historic attempts to promote flax and contrasts European methods with American outcomes.
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Harrison
Nature
the Tribune
Republican Party
Ways and Means Committee
House
O. K
Gear
Segal
Jefferson County
Cedar Township
United States
Canada
theJwest
Ulster
Ireland
Submarine Subsidy Hit in Congress To Boost American Shipping
A bill by Mr. Farquhar of New York proposes a 30 cent per ton subsidy for American built vessels per 1000 miles sailed. Backers, including H W Thurber and J M Lachlan of Brazil Mail, argue ships would gain heavily with round trips New York to Rio de Janeiro and Liverpool. Critics warn taxpayers face huge costs and call for shipping to at least match Britain.
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Congress
Farquhar
New York
Washington
H.W. Thurber
Brazil Mail Steamship Company
J. M. Lachlan
House
Thurber
Rio de Janeiro
Liverpool
F. B. Crawford
Philadelphia
Crawford
Great Britain
Subsidy hunters and British shipping a tale of flags
The piece argues subsidy talk is inconsistent and cites England’s limited subsidies and naval reserve use. It notes ships trading under foreign flags by American owners and urges registry in the U S to expose true national shipownership and national pride.
Matrimonial Agent Quips After Suitor Learns Bride Paralyzed
A dialogue in Texas Sittings features a client who planned to marry a young woman with $10,000 but discovers she is paralyzed. The agent replies humorously that a wife must be fit for mountain climbs or foot races, suggesting frank upfront questions.
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T Lave
Texas
Notable Phrases and Helena Estate Probe Stirs Interest
Boston editors McCord and Smith head to Helena Montana to pursue the A. J. Davies estate via a questionable heir. Rock Island offers Des Moines excursion tickets at tariff rate April 5 to 12 benefiting G. A. R. A. 3. Mrs. K D Pierce, paralyzed weeks, died Wednesday at 5 30 PM with funeral Friday at 2 PM.
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M. A. McCord
J. N. Smith
Helena
Montana
A. J. Davies
Rock Island
Des Moines
Iny
K. D. Pierce
Fairfield Post Office Uncalled Letters List 1890
Uncalled letters remaining in the Fairfield post office dated April 2 1890 include Anderson Miss Nellie Bolbie Mamie Heckethorn G W Lutthison John Lesin Miss Malista Pilcher Mrs Robinson John W Schultz Miss and Allen E Those who seek these letters are advised they have been advertised In a separate note a Congregational church meeting last Wednesday voted to call Rev Marsh to preach for the coming year.
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Fairfield
Anderson
Nellie
Bolbie
Mamie
Heckethorn
G. W
Lutthison
John
Lesin
Malista
Pilcher
Congregational Church
Marsh
Stanley books and fraud warnings in 1890 notices
Advertisement notes the upcoming publication of Stanley's expedition book with about 200 illustrations and warns against fake Stanley books sold by unscrupulous agents. It calls for two volumes titled In Darkest Africa and names Chas. Scribner's Sons as publisher. Also mentions horse sales, a local accident, and a bakery promotion.
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Henry M. Stanley
Stanley Books
Stanley
Dearkest
Africa
Chas. Scribner’s Sons
New York
W.D. Conprg & Co
Des Moines
Lowa
Rock Island Rail Adds Local and Denver Fare Increases
Rock Island will raise local second class rates to five dollars between Chicago and Atchison Leavenworth and Kansas City and apply to all intermediate points with higher local rates. Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs and intermediate points via Kansas City or St Joseph will add ten dollars to current rates to Kansas City or St Joseph. First class Fairfield to Denver 326.56 second class 15. From here to Omaha Council Bluffs and Chicago 45 for second class. Proportions apply to points beyond east or west. See agent J D Brown for tickets.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Atchison
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Appy
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
St. Joseph
A. J. Runy
Fairfeld
Omaha
Counci Blatfs
J.D. Brown
Pioneer Settlers and Early Landmarks in Glendale
The account recalls the county’s oldest houses, the Glendale school, and natural features. It notes Col Bonnifield’s house still inhabited, Parson’s house expansion, and a salt lick once famed for deer and buffalo trails. A large spring and a shell-bark hickory tree are highlighted among notable sights.
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Eohok
THE
Tribune
Col. Bonnifield
Squire Rivers
J. R. Parson
B. Parson
Glendale
Equall
Wm. Logsden
John Luff
Eli, Kirk
Lick
R. Doothacre
California on Wheels Exhibit Arrives by Rail Tomorrow
Free exhibit of California products by the State Board of Trade arrives via C R T P Ry tomorrow at 11 AM and runs through Friday 7 PM, offering a no cost view of Pacific coast produce. Glasgow notes death of pioneer Mrs Catherine Dunlavy after long illness March 26, with funeral at M E church. Clerical and local social items follow including visitors and tradesmen, harvesting machine ads urge careful choice of binders and mowers.
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California
State Board of Trade
Pacific Coast
Glasgow
Catherine Dunlavy
Notice to Muth Sherman and heirs in Jefferson County Iowa
State of Town Jefferson County Iowa. To Muth BE Sherman Cornelia A Sherman and Anna M Wrightson heirs at law of Monroe Sherman deceased. Petitioners Whitaker seek decree to bar claims to south half of southwest quarter section 31 township 71 north range 8 west. Defend by Sept 2, 1800 noon. default will be entered. Jones and Fullen Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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Jefferson County
Fairfield
Iowa
Defaurt
Jones & Fullen
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