Protection for All or for None
Hon. N. J. Bachelder testifies before the Senate Finance Committee opposing Canadian reciprocity. He argues that farm protection must match manufacturing protection, warning that free trade for farm products would harm U.S. farmers who face higher costs at home. He notes Canadian lands cheaper, wages lower, tariffs lower, and vast land drives migration from the North.
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N. J. Bachelder
National Grange
Senate Committee On Finance
Betona
Unital
Ftate
Canada
Canad
Thie
O'S
Canadian Northwest
United States
Otentes
Bone
Tariff reciprocity debate on farmers and milk prices
A speaker argues against reciprocity arguing tariffs keep farmer incomes and consumer prices stable. He cites U SDA findings on milk margins, calls for protectionist measures, notes falling wheat prices tied to Canada, and contends Ontario cheese production undercuts New York dairy farmers. He urges equal protection for industry and citizens.
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Mide Dieman
Stupypore
Godfey
New York
New York City
Wilson
James J. Han
Canada
Ontario
Themer
Lightning Kills Few and Electric Bitters Claim Cure
A late 19th or early 20th century advertisement asserts lightning deaths across the country are rare and cites a testimonial from Rolit Madsen of Weet Burling tom Indiana who claims recovery from severe stomach and liver illness after using Electric Bitters. The ad promotes the remedy as a universal cure for stomach nerves kidneys and blood purification available at druggists.
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Iver
Rolit Madsen
Weet Burlingtom
Serials and Remedies Promote New Life Pills
An old advertisement mocks constipation and liver troubles urging readers to take Dr King s New Life Pills. The copy claims quick relief from biliousness indigestion and indigestion while promising health and wealth through a simple daily regimen.
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Dr. King
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Hartford Republican
Hartford, Ky
Harold Susman
Buckbee
A. Rockford
Ritters
Castoria
Kentucky Light and Power Co
E.G. Barrass
the Republican
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