Democratic tariff stance linked to spending cuts amid national issues
The piece quotes Senator Gorman on tariff reform and government expenditures, arguing for reduced tariffs to fund essential government spending. It notes the Democratic platform’s stance since 1888 and contrasts Republican critique of the billion-dollar Congress with calls for fiscal restraint. A humorous letter exchange about weather and corn delays closes the excerpt.
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George
Gorman
Congress
Chinese poll tax fuels Victoria revenue in April
A historic report states that Victoria British Columbia collected a Chinese poll tax of fifty dollars per person, earning sixteen thousand dollars in April. The note claims smugglers pass the Chinese to the United States after paying the tax, with proceeds benefiting Victoria.
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Victoria
British Columbia
United States
French chemist warns California orange growers on neroil use
A French chemist tells California orange growers they do not yet know how to use neroil from bitter orange flowers. Neroil, essential in French cologne, is often adulterated by leaf extracts. He suggests American colognes fall short because chemists here do not use neroil as foreign makers do.
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California
France
America
Building and maintaining a path with proper drainage
Guidance on constructing a gravel or cement path in a garden. Dig a one foot foundation, fill with broken stone and cover with gravel, create a moderate crown for drainage, lay a thick sod along the sides, water and tend until rooted, and check progress daily for a handsome result.
Liberty and public duty in a thoughtful era
Maurice Thompson notes poems can be written quickly yet true merit endures. He defends liberty as mankind’s precious boon and urges readiness to defend it against injustice and oppression. He contrasts public ignorance with future UK US silver conference expectations and upholds army gentility over slander.
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Maurice Thompson
The Secret Of Fascinating Others Lies At Home
The passage proclaims that true charm comes from goodwill and polite manners begun at home. By treating family with respect as one would a president and family affection spreads outward, drawing others to you.
Essay on Rapid Transit Sparks Edison Rival Vision
Thomas Curtis Clarke argues in Scribner's Magazine for rapid transit to move millions daily and ease urban crowds. He cites New York Chicago and Boston examples, notes lower suburban costs in America, and warns growth drives demand for faster systems while Europe concentrates in city centers.
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Thomas Curtis Clarke
Scribner's Magazine
Edison
New York
Little Island
Manhattan
Chicago
Clarke
Boston
America
Europe
Some Men Are Born Drunkards Dr. Carpenter
An eminent physician argues that drunkenness is a brain and nerve disease trainable only by scientific measures. He warns against relying on willpower and urges friends to aid the alcoholic using Golden Specific, claiming it can cure when given secretly in tea or food. He cites a wife praising the remedy and urges readers to contact the Golden Specific Co. in Cincinnati.
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Golden Specific Company
Golden Specific Co
Cincinnatti, Ono
Nature
John Bull
Married and property transfers reported in Fairfield area
Matters of record show marriages at Elizabeth Cowles home in Fairfield on May 24 between J W Herman of Birmingham and Fannie Cowles with J D Pickett officiating and a Polk township marriage of Ira L Shaffer of Packwood to Anna P Botterf. Births list a son born May 6 to E F Simmons and wife and a daughter May 26 to Charles E Knowles and wife in Fairfield. Several transfers of town and farm property dated May 24–27 include Geo Reidel to J M Rodgers, Nancy Teeter to Geo N Park, H L White to M W Logan, Henry Dye to John Alvor, Joseph Roth to John Roth, Samuel Salts to J E Campbell, J H Collins to M D Baldridge, Adam Rodibaugh to A N Hibard, and John Tennahan to John Crawford.
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Fairfield
J. W. Herman
Birmingham
Fannie Cowles
J. D. Pickett
J. M. Packwood
Polk Township
Marebel
Ira L. Shaffer
Packwood
Anna P. Bottertf
J. P
E. F. Simmons
Charles E. Knowles
Geo. Reidel
J. M. Rodgers
Nancy E. Teeter
Geo, N. Park
Salina
H. L. White
M. W
Lilly Logan
Henry Dye
John al- Vor
Joseph Roth
John Roth
Samuel Salts
J. E. Campbell
J. H. Collins
M. D. Baldridge
Adam Rodibaugh
A. N. Hibbard
Cecees
John Tennahan
John Crawford
Krause’s Headache Capsules and German Oil Endorsements
Mrs N A Skinner of Des Moines reports relief within half an hour from Krause’s Headache Capsules after twenty years of headaches. The letter, dated April 26 1891, asks permission to print. Also advertised are Krause's German Oil at 25 cents, for man and beast, sold by Bradshaw & Thomas.
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Chicago
W. Adams St
Norman Liquiry
Des Moines
Krause
N. A. Skinner
Bradshaw & Thoma’s
Democratic platform endorses equal rights and tariff reform
Iowa Democrats urge free wages and minimal taxation for all, oppose protectionist tariffs, back bimetallic coinage, and demand a free list of necessities. They praise Horace Boies, urge his national nomination, and pledge Iowa’s electoral support and unit voting at the convention.
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Democratic Party of
Iowa
Fathers of the Republic
Horace Boies
United States
Harness stock announce for Jefferson county buyers
A long claim of novelty and quality for harnesses in Jefferson county. The owner highlights twenty four years in harness making and a skilled helper with thirty years experience. They offer leather, collars, cork faced collars, whips, lashes, whalebone and the Vulcanite brand.
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Jefferson County
Chas. Bales
Dr John Bull's Sarsaparilla Endorsed For Vitality
A Louisville reader praises Dr John Bull's Sarsaparilla for improving digestion blood and energy. Ad copy claims the remedy purifies blood lowers fatigue and restores strength. John D Park & Sons Co and agents Bradshaw & Thoma listed as distributors.
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Ta Lady
Louisville
John Bull
Money to loan at reasonable rates for real estate and personal security
Loan offers include real estate and personal security financing at 4 percent per year. Deposits kept for at least six months earn interest. Acting as custodian of wills and valuable papers without charge. Banking with safety and liberal terms.
Spavin Liniment advertised for horses in Iowa notice
An old advertisement claims Spavin Liniment removes lumps blemishes and various horse ailments including bloodspavin curbs splints sweeney ring bone and sprains with a $50 savings claim. It also mentions D G Higley of Fairfield Iowa selling it and Clarke's Pharmacy offering Dullam's Great German 25 cent cough cure.
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D.G. Higley
Fairfield
Iowa
Dullam
Clarke’s
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