McKinley Bill and Wage Claims Probed in Letter
A Plainfield reader letter questions a claim by the American Economist that the McKinley bill raised wages. EB Rh Ackerman asks W P Epperson of Lapoga Minnesota for confirmation to aid a Harrison and Reid campaign, enclosing a stamped reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Economist
West Seventh Street
Plainfield
N. J
Jay
W.P. Epperson
Lapoga
Mnd
Star
Harrison and
Reid
Rh. Ackerman
Letter from Indiana manufacturer on McKinley tariff impact
W F P Epperson of Ladoga Indiana and E R Ackerman Plainfield New Jersey exchange views on the McKinley bill. The Indiana letter argues tariffs raise wages are unlikely and blasts campaign tactics while defending honest voting and warning against corruption in 1888 electoral practices.
Why the Birds Were Lost Pigeons Driven Home by Currant Juice
A Tours pigeon experiment released 429 birds to La Bohballe ended with only 40 returning in dazed, drunken condition. An inquiry found a roadside van carried black currants that intoxicated the birds, keeping most from finding their way back to Tours.
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Tours
la Bohballe
Debating the McKinley Tariff and Democratic Promise
A Boston Herald critique of Senator Aldrich's defense of the 1890 tariff. The piece argues the McKinley act failed to lower prices for many commodities and hindered American industry, citing letters from manufacturers and alleged trusts. It questions the act's claimed benefits and contrasts with calls for free trade. The text quotes mixed opinions from industry reps and political rhetoric supporting Cleveland and Stevenson.
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Aldrich
Shakespeare
Strap and Hinge Association
Rockland
Rhode Island
Boston Herald
Robbery of Tariff Protections Criticized by Des Moines Leader
The Des Moines Leader denounces tariff protection as a robbery by calling out Ways and Means schemers who set tax levels to favor foreign competitors. The editorial laments the burden on those who gain no benefit and urges sufferers to demand repeal.
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Ways and Means
Des Moines
Tender Mercy in Government Favoritism Critique
A Chicago Herald reflection frames the workingman’s plight against unjust government favoritism, labeling mercy as a scarce but necessary relief from selfish officials and sordid practices.
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Grover Cleveland
Chicago Herald
Beginning of the End Amid Frick's Steel Policies
The St. Louis Republic credits Andrew Carnegie steel executive Henry Frick with aiming to remove protection by integrating Carnegie works across departments. It argues his wage cuts and labor disputes at Homestead foreshadow the decline of protection, predicting historians will mark Homestead as the start of the end of protective tariffs in the U.S.
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Frick
Carnegie
United States
St. Louis Republic
Pudding Sense in Kansas Politics
The Kansas political scene is deemed unaffected by Governor McKinley’s campaign visit as long as farmers buy agricultural goods and households purchase textiles and essentials. The Kansas City Star argues that protectionism will not win votes, since taste in pudding is already shaped by practical needs.
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People’s Party
Kansas
McKinley
Kansas City Star
Letting Well Enough Alone Debate Amid Tariff Irony
The New York World opposes high tariffs arguing the policy taxes essentials at war rates, creates millionaire monopolists, and harms working people. The piece questions whether “well enough” justifies such costs.
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New York World
A Vulgar Ring in National Party Management
The Boston Globe remarks on a young chairman dubbed “the little wonder” and a hustler, with Uncle Jerry Rusk saying there are “no flies on him,” noting the vulgar tone for national party leadership and ward politics.
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Carter
Little Wonder
Young
Jerry Rusk
Boston Globe
Duty on Tin Hits Temescal Mine Output
The Chicago Herald notes a four cent per pound duty on imported tin next July will raise the Temescal mine’s earnings from American buyers. It credits McKinley and allies as responsible for this increased revenue to English mine owners.
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Temescal
McKinley
Chicago Herald
Free trade vs fat protectionist warned in La Crosse Chronicle
The La Crosse Chronicle argues against fat protectionists claiming free trade will ruin the country. It says protectionists profit from special privileges and that under free trade no one gains such privileges. The piece frames free trade as unselfish and advocates its adoption.
Balzac Walks at Daybreak to Evade Commerce Tribunal
The piece notes Balzac wandering before dawn with Mery, a gambler friend. Balzac explains he is pursued by the tribunal de commerce officers, so he hides during the day and only walks while the sun has not risen.
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Balzac
Mery
Cafe de Paris
Prd
Tribunal de Commerce
Summer life and weight loss observed by readers
The piece notes that many people lose weight in summer due to less food and higher activity from vacations and travel. It suggests Indian summer as a better vacation period and cites varied public health and social commentary alongside ads for DeWitt's Little Early Risers and One Minute Cough Cure.
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Boston Commercial Bulletin
Frightened by Tariff Debates Across Papers
Democratic papers claim the tariff protects Carnegie and partners while harming others. Republican papers accuse them of defending lawlessness and violence. The more esteemed contemporaries, however, are described as frightening only themselves.
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Carnegie
Buffalo Courier
Chryso Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief for Foot Ailments
Advertisement notes feet pain relief from Chryso Corn Cure curing corns bunions and other foot issues. Every bottle warranted and sold by Bradshaw and Thoma in a local shop setting.
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Bradshaw & Thoma
Eclipses Daily on Jupiter Captivate Viewers
The Providence Journal notes that Jupiter undergoes constant eclipses as three satellites are eclipsed per revolution. In a Jovian year observers would see about 4,500 lunar eclipses and a similar number of solar eclipses caused by moons.
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Jupiter
Providence Journal
Shilohs Vitalizer and Cough Cure Advertisements
The notice promotes SHILOHs Vitalizer for constipation appetite loss dizziness and dyspepsia with prices 10 and 75 cents per bottle sold by Bradshaw and Thoma. It also advertises SHILOHs Cough and Consumption Cure guaranteed to cure consumption sold by Bradshaw and Thoma. A Paris letter notes the Eiffel Tower as the world's tallest clock tower with a pendulum observation. A Liverpool docks expansion proposal calls for 900000 spend and docks 100 feet wide to fit vessels about 700 feet long.
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Shiloh
Bradshaw
Thoma
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Bradshaw & Thoma
Liverpool
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Aids Piles Sold Locally
Advertisement notes De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve claimed to cure piles and is sold by Geo. D. Clarke. Also touts a new foreign novelty lemon shaped lemonade set with hammered silver tray, corkscrew, and lemon squeezer feature as an opening display.
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de Witt
Geo. D. Clarke
Castoria and Plaster Advertisements From Old Paper
An 19th century classified style item extols Castoria for children and promotes Shiloh’s Porous Plaster for lame back, side or chest. It notes Castoria in duplication and gives a price of 25 cents for the plaster. The piece also mentions onion roots reaching four to six feet under favorable conditions.
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Bradshaw & Thoma
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W. Fpf
Democracy
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High Tariff
Cleveland and
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DeWitt
Pitcher’s Castoria
Liang
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W.L. Douglas
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St. Louis
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Great
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Canada
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J. E. Hannegan
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Owwas
Aed Ae Heeler
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
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H. Merich
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Frank Unkrich
John Howlett
Nate Savings Bank
J.E. Roth
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VY. Pres
E. A. Howard
J. E. Roth
James Louden
D. G. Mister
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W. E. Bradshaw
J. 8. McKenney
Ed. Hunt
Jos. Ricksher
T. M. Byrnes
T. R. Howlett
J. F. Loehr
Safe Coop
Ward Lamson
R. W Lamson
Geo. W. Ball
R. F. Ratcliff
W. A. Lamson
J. W. Burnett
Joseph Roth
BE. F. Simmons
Chris. Roth
D. W. Templeton
Eugene Campbell
H. Watkins
Adam Messer
N. M. Slagle
D. M. Parrett
J. P. Manatrey
Will
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Wm. C. Hawk
Thos. Louden
J. H. Allender
A.C. D. Bradshaw
H. B. Rodgers
Louden
A. F. Cassel
F. O. Danielson
August Walgren
Vaught
John McLane
George Mowery
Chas
D. Leggett
Annie Gage
Lamar
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Clarke & Junkin
L. L. May & CO
T. Paul, Minn
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