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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
7
The American Economist argues that prosperity hinges on developing and marketing diverse natural resources. It cites a large home market of 80 million, driven by high wages and immigration, and claims prosperity comes from practical tariff laws enabling production for domestic and foreign consumption.
The piece notes rising Southern favor for protective tariff policy while some New Englanders seek reform. It highlights a notable shift in Southern sentiment influenced by President Roosevelt and his Republican stance on protection, suggesting growing cross regional political alignment.
The Beaver Republican discusses industrial growth in the South, arguing that local cotton, iron, and steel production supports a growing manufacturing class. It warns that half of domestic goods imported would shrink wages, reduce farm buyers, and risk widespread unemployment if protectionism fades.
The Hartford notes farmers see little risk from German attempts to curb American food exports. German industrialists fear higher wages and costs, but the American farmer believes a large domestic market offers stability, with 86 million Americans each consuming about $100 annually of his goods.
Creston Iowa Advertiser critiques Eastern views on tariffs noting papers defend free hides as irrelevant to farmers since the beef and cattle markets are controlled by trusts. They counter with claims that higher steel rail costs will be borne by the buyer.
Indiana farmer Abraham Bros reports planting sorgum on an average acre, yielding far more feed than timothy hay. The hay cured well in shocks and did not spoil, with livestock preferring stalk and all. He notes strong winter feeding results as of January 1 and cites other farmers endorsing sorgum hay for mules.
Vermont reader reports Rhode Island Reds producing around 30 percent egg yield with 80 hens including 23 yearlings and 57 pullets. He outlines a detailed morning mash recipe, feeding schedule, meat scraps separate, supplement with wheat and cracked corn, and emphasizes stirring for crumbly texture and regular green beets to aid health.
Young horses breaking in tend to shy at unfamiliar objects until accustomed to roads and streets. Gentle, patient handling calms fears, while harsh punishment with the whip or rough speech worsens temperament and creates stubborn, worse shying. American Cultivator references similar caution.
In the Civil War era a cask of gold stolen from soldiers bound for Fort Gibson was buried near Willow Springs in Indian Territory. A man later sentenced to life at Fort Leavenworth told the tale before dying, guiding a Vinita search party that has scouted the area without success and plans to renew the hunt with a local hunter.
Representative J Sharp Williams recalls a railway case where an old black watchman testified about swinging his lantern to warn of an approaching train. A farmer’s wagon collision led to damages and a favorable verdict for the company. The witness feared the lawyer’s lantern question. The piece ends noting new British Cabinet members appear outdoorsy.
David Bremner Henderson former Speaker of the National House of Representatives died at Mercy Hospital Dubuque Iowa at 2 o clock Sunday noon from paresis after nine months illness. Born March 4 1810 in Old Deer Scotland he served in Civil War and rose to colonel and later Speaker of the House. He was survived by his wife Augusta Fox and three children.
The report notes growing force in distributive branches and strong iron demand, with automobile sales rising and apparel benefiting from cooler weather. Wholesale activity improves versus last year, with dry goods and shoes showing expansion. Manufacturing stays steady amid strong raw materials demand, lumber and mill work rising, and iron steel output near capacity. Bank clearings rise to 201 million, failures in Chicago district at 22. Overall, cross currents suggest a near-record spring trade with future crop prospects shaping fall and winter demand.
Market listings from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York show cattle hogs sheep and grain prices by city. Notable notes include Col Thomas H Swope and a Kansas City park and a $150000 art gallery funded by a donor and a New York Italian labor exchange funded by the Italian government.
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