Washington Letter on Protective Tariffs and Rising Living Costs
The writer cites British price data showing lower increases under free trade than U S protection, and compares Detroit to Windsor to illustrate tariff impact. It argues tariffs raise living costs, cites German and other European tariff statements, and notes duties lift inland prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
British Board of Trade
Abstract of Labor
United States Bureau of Labor
Great Britain
Detroit
Windsor
Canada
Germany
Old Mormon Shaft in Utah Memorial in Topsfield Cemetery
A weathered red sandstone shaft erected in 1873 by George A. Smith and descendants honors Joseph Smith ancestors. It notes Samuel Smith born 1714 died 1785 and recounts Asahel Smith’s move to Tunbridge and the two Joseph Smiths. The piece discusses confusion between father and son and changes in the Mormon church over 40 years.
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Topfield
Utah
Grove
Topsfield
George A. Smith
Salt Lake City
Joseph Smith
Carthage
Samuel Smith
Asa
Hel Smith
Asahel Smith
Nauvoo
Joseph
Mormonfam
Smith Memorial
Trade barriers and price differences across borders
An official notes that duties in towns match the price of locally purchased goods while imports differ. It compares Holland and Germany detailing lower taxes on food and raw materials in Holland versus high food duties in Germany. A Gelderland family’s life costs illustrate tariff impacts near the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Italy
Holland
Germany
Gelderland
Glanerbrug
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Academy of Tnt Immaculate Conception
Ferdinand
Indiana
Sisters of St. Benedict
Board of Education
State of
Academy of the Immaculate Conception
Henry Haake
Meel News
Harper Krentuchy Whiskey
Hertabed Yal
All
Dubois County
Ferdinand Township
Ind
Florence Kitten Jr
Henry B. Dali
Traatee
WM. J. Bretz
Jeweler
Shintingburg
Last ‘National Bank Building
Washington
Clyde H. Tavener
the News
England
Old Mormon Shaft
Torefield
Olid Mormon Memorial
Ferdinand Electric Light Co
Kentucky
Mathias Olinger
Huntingburg
Cumberland Celephone & Celegraph Co. Incorporated
Chicago Evening American
W. Madison St
Chicago
Hanna
JI. H. Beckmann & Sauer
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