Gage Defends Protective Tariff as Revenue Source
Secretary Gage argues the Dingley tariff yields steady government revenue and protects U S industries. He contrasts it with the Wilson Gorman policy, notes rising exports and controlled imports, and asserts island acquisitions reinforce protectionist gains for domestic markets and national wealth.
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Spain
Republican Party
American linens rise after tariff era shift in 1807
The article argues that before the Dingley tariff of 1897 the cotton industry was weak and looms idle, but after tariff changes many looms were employed weaving linen and union fabrics. It cites a 700 looms room, new mills planned across regions, and a dry goods paper praising American linen quality and growing domestic production.
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United States
Union
Union Hnew
Why Solid for Bryan Why Southerners Should Not Sup port the Free Silver Candidate
A Chattanooga mayor claims Tennessee is solid for Bryan but argues free trade would hurt new Southern factories. He cites Tennessee’s recent $250,000 cotton mill, a $500,000 capitalized company, and a soil pipe factory to show home capital at work. He warns that Bryanism would bring foreign goods and capital that could kill domestic industry.
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Watkins
Chattanooga
New York
South
Tennessee
Bryan
Trouble Enough Already
An exchange frames sympathies as Boer or Milipine debate turns to U S allegiance. One speaker denies sympathies, cites time and reading about police scandals, political feuds, and the so called benighted who disagree, declaring simple U S A sympathy.
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Washington Star
Thinking Seriously Bryan Runs in States With Large Majorities
Harrisburg Telegraph notes Bryan performs best in states with the largest Republican majorities. It argues Democrats have little to lose there, while in the South, where prosperity has grown and Democrats dominate, there is serious consideration of whether nominating a candidate opposed to prosperity would reverse gains.
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Harrisburg
South Again Invaded by Cotton Price Move
The Savannah Tribune notes cotton rising to ten cents as McKinley era prosperity pushes into the south, with Goshen New York Democrat also commenting on the trend.
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South
Savannah Tribune
McKinley
Goshen
N. Y
Humorous Central Police Station Exchange
A man brought to the central police station answers questions about his name and address. He insists he is married, then backtracks, fearing a Scottish law that would bind him, only to learn no such law exists in Ohio. He is led away calmly.
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Ohio
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Sadness of Love and Night Key Absence
In Harlem Life dialogue, Jack tells Jess he must depart and would be locked out without his room key. She questions his leaving as they acknowledge rare meetings since New Year. He laments longer days as they part, with a quiet farewell tone.
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Jack
Dearest
Jess
Harlem
Raglan Coat Mishap Before Evening Encounter
A man named Gusseyboy buys a new raglan coat and, after a quick wash, realizes he wiped his face and hands on his coat rather than a towel. The incident adds a minor, humorous wrinkle to his preparation to meet his young lady.
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Gusseyboy
No More Time to Lose to Paris Trip
Mrs Scaddsleigh urges Laura to study in the library before a midweek trip to Paris. The mother insists on French lessons and rail against procrastination. The Chicago Times Herald notes the family plans for travel next week.
Getting Back at Hill First Traveler Dialogue
A brief dialogue from Brooklyn Life features two travelers trading barbs. The cheerful first traveler insists on a fine day while the haughty second traveler pretends ignorance, leading to a sharp quip about advantage.
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Hill
Brooklyn
Had to Have Seven Guns Said in Dialect About Kentucky
A quoted old inhabitant recalls early Kentucky life with sparse neighbors and short gun ranges. The Detroit Journal notes the speaker’s faultless dialect and ironic claim about guns and distance.
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Kentucky
Detroit Journal
Mistress in or out described in odd exchange
Dialogue captured from a Philadelphia Record snippet shows a servant recounting a morning claim about a mistress. The text hints at a domestic scene with uncertainty about the mistress's presence and a possible reference to a saint.
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Philadelphia Record
Pick Me Up
A Princess longs for a devoted partner who will listen and never grumble. She seeks a humble man who will love her faithfully despite flaws.
Wealthy Directors Warn About Credit Risks
Russell Sage cites a stock example in which a large manufacturing concern sold clothes on commission to a store. He explains he used inside knowledge to block a bank loan, and the firm later failed. The tale, from the Saturday Evening Post, emphasizes cautious business dealings.
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Russell Sage
Saturday Evening Post
Pink Cheeks Pinch Mystery On Rush Street
A fashionable young woman aboard a Rush Street car pinched her cheeks to pink them as the wagon jogged over pavement holes. She repeatedly pressed her hands to her face until Adams Street, leaving a faint blackened mark and avoiding all talk.
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Huron Street
Adams Street
Chicago Chronicle
Woman’s health linked to feminine organ health claims
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for “delicate womanly organs” disorders. It argues pain in the eye or body signals systemic weakness and insists the remedy, free of narcotics, strengthens weak women and cures sickness. It also notes urban death rates and a forthcoming drainage project.
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Pierce
One Minute Cough Cure praised by Wis. resident
W. W. Mayhew of Merton Wisconsin calls One Minute Cough Cure wonderful and harmless and says it cures coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe whooping cough pneumonia and throat and lung diseases. Mothers endorse its use for children. A heat wave in the southern hemisphere reports 120 degrees in Buenos Ayres with numerous sunstroke cases and high fatalities. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as liver purifiers and blood purifiers. A Scotch English race trades union is forming with Scotch houses favoring it.
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W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
H. J. Moogh
Buenos Ayres
Foley’s Honey and Tar Endorsed for Lungs Health
An ad claims Foley’s Honey and Tar strengthens the lungs and cures a lagrippe or heavy cold. Endorsers H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz promote the product as the best remedy. The article notes U.S. mineral production will approach one billion dollars this year.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
H.J. Moogk
Cured a Running Sore Prompts Endorsed Remedy
Henry H. Richards of Willseyville New York says a breast running sore lasting over a year was cured after using Banner Salve. He used half a box and was perfectly cured, praising it highly and claiming it will never be without it. Also mentions quicksilver finds in Brewster county Texas being the most extensive in the United States.
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Henry H. Richards
Willseyville
N. Y
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Brewster County
Tex
United States
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Fémis
Tri-Weekly Tribune
Isco
New York Tribune
Daily
Atwater Man Recovers After Kidney Cure Trial
Chas. Replogle of Atwater Ohio was unable to work due to kidney trouble. After four days on Foley's Kidney Cure he regained health and could work again, according to H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
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Atwater, O
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Chiropodist and manicure services advertised at Mrs Hale’s
A local notice invites readers to visit Mrs Hale at a Pennsylvania house cottage for treatment of corns bunions and related foot care. The ad also promotes lawn swings from Dor man & Co urging readers to call and inspect the products.
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Dorman & Co
Why Americans Win in Foreign Manufacturing Markets
A US steam specialties maker visits an English firm and compares costs. The American explains that labor savings come from self supporting ladders, halving labor costs by removing the need for a worker to hold the ladder while painting. The anecdote illustrates cheaper production in America.
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America
Electrical Review
War veterans seek relief with Pain Balm purchase
A Rossville resident, Mr Gee S Anderson, describes rheumatic pain after service and reports success with Chamberlain s Pain Balm. he offers to buy a dozen bottles and suggests others should keep it for rheumatism and injuries. An Riga society pays members for each childbirth, with large payments to the new parent based on total dues.
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Gee. S. Anderson
Rossville
York County
Penn
Chamberlain
Jos. Emmert
Foley's Kidney Care Promises Healthy Kidneys and Wellness
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Care and Foley's Honey and Tar as preventive and curative for kidney health and lung remedies. It also mentions automobile wagons built in Paris for Inland Africa service and lists various church and professional lineage data among bishops.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Paris
Africa
Kongo Free State
Badunbe
Niger
Healing Banner Salve Praised By Healer Group
The banner salve named to heal cuts wounds sores and skin diseases is endorsed as a great healer by H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz. The article notes England's 1900 grain imports are down 19 percent versus 1809 in value by 2354 percent.
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H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
England
DeWitts Little Early Risers Praised by Va Man
W E Lake of Happy Creek Virginia praises DeWitts Little Early Risers claiming they clear liver and bowel obstructions, act quickly, and never gripe. H J Moogk.
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W. E. Lake
Happy Creek
H. J. Moogk
Home Seeker's Excursion Tickets Sale Details
The Chicago Great Western offers home seeker excursion tickets to nearly all U S points on the first and third Tuesdays of May and June at one fare plus 2 dollars round trip. Return travel within 21 days. Inquiries to Chicago office or F H Lord, 118 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago Great Western Ba Y
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
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Assembly United Presbyterian Church Meeting in Chicago 1900
The Chicago Great Western By will sell excursion tickets on the certificate plan for the May 23 and 30 meetings. Tickets authorized May 19 to June 2 for a round trip fare of one third. For info contact Agent C. G. W. Ry or F. He Lord G. P. & T. A. 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Interstate Tournament and Whist Carnival details in Chicago
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces an excursion fare for the Interstate Tournament and Whist Carnival from May 26 to June 1, 1900, with return allowed to June 6 at a fare of one third. Inquiries addressed to C. G. W. Ry agents or F. H. Lord 113 Adams St. Chicago.
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