A Farmer's View of the Tariff and Its Effects
Jacob Funck argues farmers benefit from reduced tariffs, citing western Republican papers and industry comparisons. He claims American made farm implements cost less and perform better than English goods, and questions high duties that shield price inflation without aiding workers. He adds local notes on a county Sunday school convention and a mental health tragedy.
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England
West
Tribune of
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Pioneer Press
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Kan
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Sentinal
Wisconsin
Portland Oregonian
Oregon
Zepeka
March
Republican Press
Clay
Webster
Studebaker
United States
Bristol
Agricultural Department
Mexico
Europe
Washington
Rai
Echo
Jacob Funck
Fairfield
Lowa
McKinley tariff critique stirs Prairie Farmer satire
The Prairie Farmer denounces the McKinley tariff as a drag on Senate action and lampoons protectionists. It questions meteors and mortgage relief, asking if such fund acts should be taxed and critiques the free import of minerals and other farm aid concepts.
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Prairie Farmer
Chicago
McKinley
Protectionists
Senate
United States
Iowa
English and Amiefrican LaborERS News Brief
An American Press Association prepared brief notes labor news in English and Amiefrican dialect. The short item outlines laborers seeking fair wages and improved conditions with emphasis on nonpartisan reporting.
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American Press Association
Robbery at Libertyville Sparks Sheriff Probe
A nighttime break in at Risk and Warner's store in Libertyville on May 20 led to a second attempt about 1 am Friday. Jacob S. Wagner and Rolla Warner hid in a room while a burglar was shot at. Geo Lawson was arrested on bond with an alibi claimed. The opera house company secured a Kelley lot option worth $9,000 bond, needing $2,600 cash subscriptions plus $1,753 paid already. completion hinges on remaining funds.
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Risk & Warner's
Jacob S. Wagner
Rolla Warner
Geo. Lawson
Opera House
Clarke & Junkin
Wells & Garretson
J. Chester
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