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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1897
Page
3
The author defends the protective tariff as the most painless form of taxation, arguing it raises revenue without direct levies on citizens. It claims prices fall under tariffs, workers benefit, and foreign producers bear the burden, touting widespread prosperity from tariff policy.
The Annual Report of the Commissioner of Navigation notes that admitting the New York and Paria and building the St. Louis and St. Paul reflect a more liberal shipping policy without closing American yards. It mentions Senator Elkins discriminating duties bill as further liberal, potentially boosting American yards and bureau work, prompting the commissioner to wonder about capacity.
A western cotton mill with 120000 spindles, valued over 2 million dollars, pays 86000 yearly in state and municipal taxes. An English mill pays about 14000 in tax, saving 22000 annually. Using 6 percent interest on 100000 dollars for the American mill versus 8 percent for the English, the English mill saves about 25000 a year, effectively using over 800000 without interest.
From Major Mc Kinley on veranda speeches, the speaker laments lack of work in the country and argues that without a pro Motive tariff to protect domestic markets, the nation cannot produce enough goods. The crowd affirms the message with cries.
Kansas and Nebraska to host experimental model farms by Burlington to show refined soil culture methods. Each 40 acre station supervised by local farmers and visits from Professor Campbell corps. Focus on retaining moisture through shallow tillage and regulated surface cultivation to boost crops like corn wheat rye oats and potatoes amid drought regions. Professors will also lecture at farmers institutes across nearby states.
A Michigan correspondent explains Northwest potato farming growth from 1–4 acre gardens to 4–40 acre fields. It details a uniform method using barnyard manure, autumn ground spreading, spring plowing, thorough harrowing, 86 by 44 inch spacing, selection of medium potatoes, seed yield of four to six bushels per acre, and notes on machines for cutting, seed handling, planting, cultivation, weed control, and pest management.
The season brings beets turnips and carrots to be fed on farms with laborious hand cutting. A homemade root cutter described in the New York Tribune uses a board frame with a top handle and cross pieces. Four knives made from old saw blades are set into the lower edges to slice the roots into pieces that will not choke cattle.
Professor Morrow of the Oklahoma Station endorses wind wheel as the most practical power to lift water in most cases in the state. The chicory industry is seen as increasingly important in the west, especially where factories exist. A feeding guideline for dairy cows warns against making animals fat or constipated. A severe swine illness has troubled much of the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys. This year some hogs from the northwest will reach western markets.
The article argues pacers outrun trotters partly due to lighter front shoes. Trotters wear heavy front shoes 10-12 ounces plus 4-6 ounce extras, causing tendon and ligament stress and frequent crippling injuries. Pacers like Joe Patoben and Robert J wear about 4-4 1/4 ounce front shoes, with others using similar light bar shoes, while some exceptions use heavier toe or heel calks.
Veteran walker Weston explains his failure in attempting 112 miles in 24 hours. He says overreliance on youth caused a sleep deficit and costly misjudgment, noting he would have likely surpassed his goal with a mid点 nap after 60 or 70 miles. Despite the setback his recuperative powers remain strong.
Joe Choynski lifts the lid on Fitzsimmons claims calling him a habitual troublemaker. He recalls past fights in Boston and Australia, denounces alleged San Francisco fixing, and defends a fair fight stance amid criticism. The New Jersey Athletic Club adds a one mile bicycle race to Madison Square Garden events on February 18 with amateur events and handicaps.
The Philadelphia Press quotes a tongue in cheek idea about a gun pitcher owned outright, never needing salary or training, usable at night in the clubhouse, on road trips avoiding rail fares and hotel bills, always in perfect condition, and not suing for damages. It would not require reservations and would never fail to pitch.
Golf advanced rapidly in the past year, with many clubs organized and the old notion of it being an old man's game fading. The sport established itself as a popular pastime by year’s end, marking a notable rise in status and participation.
The Bohemian Sporting club of New York has arranged a membership exchange with the National Sporting club of England. Davy Roach of the New York Athletic club warns Americans against copying the English style. Fitzsimmons has longer arms than Corbett by an inch. The Harvard varsity eighth rowers train intensely under Coach Lehman.
From Paris, two comic tales reveal a bride delighted by luxuries she discovers are funded by a husband who bought them unseen. A £4 000 chandelier prompts astonishment and a 50 000 frank sale, then a 40 000 franc pearl necklace triggers music to a shocked wife. The London Sketch notes the farce of a steward tallying gifts and receipts.
Harper's Weekly argues against annexing the Hawaiian Islands after McKinley’s inauguration. It warns that adding Hawaii would stretch defenses, require costly fortifications, and create a vulnerable point 2,000 miles from the Pacific coast, altering America from a continental power to a wider, harder to defend empire.
The advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe cure for weakness and disease of women’s reproductive organs, claiming it strengthens motherhood readiness and eases childbirth. It cites 90,000 testimonials and notes druggists widely sell it, while also selling a medical adviser book with a free mailing offer through World’s Dispensary Medical Association.
Conatiela, duchess of Marlborough, wins tenant affection on her husband’s estates. Sir Horace Kitchener, Nile expedition commander, is an Irishman from Kerry and an engineer officer. The princess of Wales learned housewifery from a German matron. A St Louis grocer uses a female agent to boost morning orders with enticing goods. Dr Johnson’s dislike of Scotland echoed by Sir Edward Bates, who left wealth to his daughter married to a Scotchman with a six‑month per year Scotland limit.
An old remedy note promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm applied to the chest and back for quick relief from chest pain tied to colds and potential pneumonia. Sold by Emmett & Burrell, chemists. Also reported is the death of John Warwick at Ockbrook Derby England, a 25 year Midland railway telegraph superintendent and inventor of the block system, who retired from Midland in 1879.
A note from Perry and Cameron druggists in Flushing Michigan says they recommend Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine they have sold and always satisfactory. Emmett and Burrell advertise it at 25 and 50 cents a bottle. A Cleveland husband tried to cheer his wife by lighting a stove fire but she hid $117 there to thwart burglars.
Vintage ads promote Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction. Also touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as stomach aid from indigestion to strength, sold by Emmert & Burrell and druggists, with Dr W. D. Scott visiting Brewster House Mondays.
James Manson, tax collector, announces new office in the rear of the First National Bank to collect Freeport town taxes for 1896. Citizens are urged to call and pay as early as possible.
Tour through Mexico with American Tourist Association led by Beau Campbell general manager. January 19 and February 27 include sleeping and dining cars and special baggage cars with no changes. More miles and days in Mexico, more cities and towns than ever offered. Tickets cover all expenses hotels and meals. Apply to Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway ticket agents for details.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway publishes letters from farmers in South and North Dakota, detailing personal experiences. The illustrated pamphlet is offered for two cents postage. one copy will be mailed on receipt of the stamp. Apply to Geo H Heafford, General Passenger Agent, 410 Old Colony Building, Chicago Illinois.
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