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Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1900

Page

4

County Fee Notice Hidden In Fragments

A fragmentary OCR item notes a yearly county fee due with a price cue of 130 and mentions payment rules for in and out of county statuses. The readable line hints at a demand for payment in advance or penalties.

Chairman Jones urges easy terms for English American trade

Chairman Jones believes England should receive favorable terms in American commerce. He argues for a straightforward path to open trade and reduce barriers, aiming to boost postwar economic ties between the two nations.

Protection to American labor to anchor Republican rally

The Republicans vow to rally around protection for American labor as a central political theme, signaling a strong trade and domestic job focus for the party and its platform.

Wheat Gains Fifteen Cents as Silver Stays Flat

Wheat rose fifteen cents last week while silver bullion held steady with no change in price.

Tax Difference Between Distress and Prosperity

The note contrasts the 1896 distress with the 1900 prosperity, framing the gap as the result of free trade versus protection in the United States. It underscores a policy battle over economic direction and national prosperity.

Per Capita Wealth Rises in Decade to 1900

The article notes per capita wealth rising from 1038 dollars in 1890 to over 1400 dollars by 1900. It adds a critique that the term per capita has been overused by Democratic speakers but is currently receiving a respite from their usage.

Nebraska bank deposits rise sharply between 1896 and 1899

Bank deposits in Nebraska climbed from 10,227,537 in 1896 to 21,666,111 in 1899. The figure is presented as a warning and lesson for voters in that state this year.

Nebraska

McKinley Urges Fair Wages for Workingmen in 1896

In 1896 President McKinley spoke of a time when every workingman could find work at fair and remunerative wages. The Worcester Spy notes the era is not distant and remains a goal.

McKinley Worcester Mass

Ancient Revenue Resolution Spars with Editors’ Meeting

Indiana Democratic editors pass a TagirF for revenue only. The New York Sun calls it ancient and fishlike, while the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notes it is ancient yet not in the swim.

Indiana New York Sun Rochester Democrat and Chronic

Oregon Congressional Vote May Signal Nationwide Republican Landslide

The official two Republican congressmen in Oregon are declared to have a majority of 11 761. In 1896 McKinley carried Oregon by 2 117. The state’s total vote nears 100 000. If gains continue similarly in other states, November could yield a sweeping Republican victory.

Oregon McKinley

Indianapolis Growth Celebrates City Progress

Indianapolis now claims a population of 190000 with 105436 in 1890. The capital, once called an overgrown country town, is described as a modern, pushing and growing city. The narrative expresses pride in its development and future.

Indianapolis

Rail mileage trends show political impact from McKinley era

Data from 1893 to 1899 trace U.S. railroad construction: 2346 miles in 1893, 1894 with 1895 1650, 1896 1704, rising to 1822 in 1897, 2219 in 1898, and a jump to 4500 in 1899. The author links increases to good governance contrasts with rhetoric.

United States McKinley

Indiana editors back revenue tariff resolution

At a recent meeting of Indiana Democratic editors a resolution was adopted in favor of a revenue only tariff. The report notes the global view that the old Democratic free trade idea failed vs protection for American industries, as cited by the Troy Record.

Indiana Neck of Woods Troy

Census operation priced at nine million dollars

The census is projected to cost nine million dollars, outlining the financial scope of the nationwide data collection effort and its fiscal impact on government budgeting.

Rise in American Cow Value Sparks Debate Over Price

Historical data shows the average price of an American cow rising from 21 dollars 77 cents in 1894 to 3160 dollars in 1900, reflecting dramatic changes in agricultural markets and livestock valuations.

Postal Service Plans Seventeen Million Dollar Year

Seventeen million dollars will be expended this year to improve the postal service infrastructure. The plan outlines upgrades and expansions across facilities and operations to enhance efficiency and delivery reliability.

Railroads Gear Up as Nation Reports Hiring Rise

The number of railroad employees grew from 785,084 in 1895 to 938,924 in 1899, adding 143,890 workers. The surge in this branch suggests expanding industry and improving times, reflecting broad economic gains.

Utah Farmers Back Republican Administration in 1900 Vote

The Utah farming community supports the Republican administration and plans to vote next November. The wool industry is prominent, with wool prices rising from eight cents in 1895 to twenty cents in 1900.

Utah

Three Oaks Dedicates Cannon from Spanish Warship

The Michigan village of Three Oaks unveiled a cannon salvaged from a sunken Spanish ship in a patriotic dedication. Dewey failed to attend as promised, but Helen Gould and other notable figures attended the ceremony.

Three Oaks Mich Dewey Helen Gould

Wages in 1899 Far Exceed 1895 Totals

The text notes 1895 wages at 2,391,016,000 and 1899 wages at 3,056,635,200. It asserts that this rise indicates full employment across industries with everyone at work full time, contrasting the two year totals.

Cuban Teachers Excur­sion to Boston Planned by Harvard

Cuba prepares to send 1450 teachers to the United States for a fully funded educational tour. Alexis Everett Frye directs the plan with Harvard support led by President Elliot. General Wood and War Secretary Root back the program, with Cambridge residents offering hospitality.

Cuba United States Harvard University Alexis Everett Frye Elliot Wood Root Havana States Cambridge

Prosperity Boost as Two Banks Open in Decatur County

Two new banks have opened in Decatur County this year, one at Westport and another in the city, signaling economic growth and brighter prospects for local business and residents.

Decatur County Westport

Health board uses school population to forecast growth

The State Board of Health estimates population by multiplying school enrollment by three and a half. Following this rule, projected population figures are forecast for the area.

State Board of Health

Senate support for free registry of foreign ships debated

Senator Jones the National Democratic chairman backs free registry and liberal subsidies to promote American commerce. Republicans urge building ships at home with American labor, using abundant materials to compete globally and restore prestige on the high seas.

Jones National Democratic High Seas

The Price of Farm Products in 1896 and 1900

The first class to feel prosperity after 1896 was the farmer. A table shows Chicago market prices for farm products on June 1, 1896 and June 1, 1900, noting prices rose despite large yields.

Chicago

Bret Harte Condensed Novels in The Saturday Evening Post

Bret Harte completes a new series of condensed novels in The Saturday Evening Post. The caricatures parody other authors with tales like Hemlock Jones in The Stolen Cigar Case and Stories Three featuring Moo Kow, Bleareyed, Mulledwiney, and Puskat.

Bret Harte Mr. Harte Saturday Evening Post Conan Doyle Hemlock Jones Mr. Kipling Moo Kow Puskat Bleareyed Rudolph Anthony Hope Jane

Protectionist Advocate Seeks Economic Prosperity

A clipped editorial voice extols protectionist policies as essential to national welfare. It rails against free trade and liberal doctrines, praising higher exports, stronger trade balances, and worker wages, framing the advocate as industry’s dependable champion.

Wonderful deliverance from frightful death in Hannibal

Mr J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri suffered typhoid fever that turned to pneumonia and lung weakness. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with rapid relief and full recovery after a bottle. The medicine claims to cure lung trouble and is sold in fifty cent and one dollar sizes with free trials at Grover Bonner s drug store.

J. E. Lilly Hannibal Dr. King Grover & Bonner’s

Dan Rice Story Highlights His Old Time Honesty

The veteran circus clown Dan Rice once faced ruin in Cincinnati when a needed tent cost 2 500 dollars. A tent maker offered Rice a finished tent on loan with payment due only after he could pay. Rice later repaid the full amount in a dramatic return of 2 500 dollars, a tale the tent maker says reflects his belief that America’s great men include Barnum Robinson and Rice.

Dan Mice Cincinnati Rice P. T. Barnum John Robinson Dan Rice New York Mail and Express

The Baby's Little Joke on a Train

A baby aboard a late train wails through a Spring Garden Street to Columbia Avenue ride. A stout man repeatedly picks up a pasteboard box, each lift met with the baby's grinning cooing, until the box is finally left at German Town with the grateful passengers.

Spring Garden Street Columbia Avenue Germantown Philadelphia Inquirer

Bold Claim on Kidney Cure Sparks Cautionary Note

An advertisement warns that neglecting early kidney or bladder symptoms can lead to Bright's Disease or diabetes. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as restoring kidney health and urges timely use rather than delay. Alexander & Co, mm

Bright Foley Alexander & Co

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