Tariff bill outlines duties on wool and sugar policy
April 17 report from the Ways and Means Committee on a new tariff bill details changes in wool duties from 11 to 19 cents a pound for first and second class, and up to 38.5 cents for third class. proposes free sugar with a subsidy for domestic sugar. The committee argues the changes would reduce revenue but boost domestic production and manufacturing.
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Seach Cece
United
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Dutiéa
United States
Groducco
Duiier
Mase
Minority Views on Tax Bill Favor Tax Relief for Materials
The minority argues for exempting materials from taxation and reducing duties on finished goods to help farmers and manufacturers compete with foreign producers. They oppose removing tobacco taxes while raising duties on cotton, wool, linen, and other products and criticize sugar bounty provisions as unfairly favoring one industry. They warn the bill would burden consumers and maintain costly supervision, urging amendments to protect all productive sectors.
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Californis
Curtisse
Thomas
Scattered Early 20th Century News Briefs From US Paper
A mosaic of short items reports a coal mine fire in Rock Springs Wyoming with many presumed dead, a toy firm trauma in San Francisco, a carpenters strike easing, a fatal assault and arson in various towns, and a 9 year old age limit proposal for factory labor. It notes a murder suicide, a drowning in Indianapolis, and the push for direct Senatorial election, plus a drug safety bill and World’s Fair funding actions.
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Rock Springs
Neville & Co
Kribiege
Evwike Wee
Osey
Orkot
Henry Uwohn
Point Pleasant
Hosparin
Thomee Nelson
Anne Nealson
Joan Bootralt
Indicacpolis
United States
Mitchell Ora
United Statoc
Senate
Local notes on residents and nearby events in 19th century town
The passage lists residents and activity including the late Chester Woodward founding a lodge in Springfield in 1640, Ryan the tuner in town, schoolbound youths William Diehl and Alfred Beelye, land and sale notes on Kurley Ward, a burial attendance by Charles Dille, musical engagements by the Saxophones at Tequio Clarion Iowa, and crop and family news. It mentions a grand chaplain for the State Rebekahs, a health issue for a Mrs. Br, a Bible expert Rev Williamson, Joe Ball planning a Geneseo venture, and local trades and birds observed including a live water bird.
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Chester
Woodward
Davis
Gangamon
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State University
Ann Arbor
Mich
Kurley Ward
Charles Dille
Peru
Tequio
Sagwa
Samuel Borner
California
Raymond Br
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Vandam
Morry
la Grippe
M Bs
Williamson
Joe Ball
Geneseos
Boston Fair Sc
Leibernecht Sachiner
Priotero
Thomas Cooney
Ruggles
Hia
Lewis
Smith
Niblock
Lew Wil
Bucos
Tinker
Achool Samomissioes
Ooal
Iiacin
Ely's Cream Balm Adverts and Local Bridge Work Notice
An ornate ad hawks Ely's Cream Balm urging readers not to be deceived by imitations and extols its use. A report notes roadwork repairs by the Bridge Company including gravel and dirt loads and credit to Steele for diligence in maintaining public bridge and roadbed improvements.
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Aike
Cied
Steele Heneo
Hernepir Pike
Wei Vike
Io Vigiantis
Crow Meadow Notes From Local Visitations and School
Crow Meadow reports residents visiting relatives in Streator and other towns. teachers and students enjoyed a day in the woods gathering wildflowers while the district debates extending the school year into June. Foxes are numerous near Webster's landing, a school election failed to attract voters, and farming activity continues as spring planting nears.
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Frank Wood
Streator
Laura Heinrich
Amer Smith
Father Smith
James Harrison
Nellie Hoagland
Jesse Harrison
Mr Wild
Henry
Misa MrvManus
Union
le Prairie
Frank Lyle
Berganiz
Lyle
Beits Vaey
Quinn
Maas Worley
Webster's Landing
Pete
Laura
Annie
Will Heinrich
Anole
Elas
Susie
Agnes McManus
Farrington
Prairie Center News Mixed Messages From Far and Near
Local notes report Prairie Center residents scattered between Prairie farming shipments and Chicago visits. Pringle Root and Lesott discuss looming changes while Clara Hepperly tutors nearby. A funeral for a mother of seven prompts school closure and a week’s rest for students and staff. Dr Hoover of Wyoming plans a Prairie visit as health concerns linger.
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Clara Hepperly
Hoover
Wyoming
Law Prairie
Ozkee
St Tricto
Heavy Rain Disrupts Village Activities and Wedding Attendance
A violent Sunday rainfall washed out roads and hindered a wedding and other gatherings. Residents attended meals, a quarterly church meeting, and a drama club production by the Pierce Dramatic Company at the Masonic Hall amid damp conditions. In Superior Wisconsin a city Democratic meeting elected W H Harney as secretary, with Harney’s firm dealing in real estate and lands.
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Mary
Soma
Arisperchurch
Bundey
Superior
Wis
W. H. Harney
John Harney
Harney
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W. H. Harney & Co
West Superior
Duluth
Forced to Leave Home for Free Sample Remedy
Over 60 people were displaced yesterday to visit a local stall offering a free sample of a remedy called Lane's Eden. Advertisers claim it cures liver and kidney problems and improves complexion. The large package is offered for 50 cents.
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Eden
Home-Seekers Excursion Tickets Across the West
A broad offer promotes home-seekers excursions to Kansas Nebraska Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Utah Montana Colorado and Dakota with return passage valid thirty days from sale. Tickets priced by route include stopovers west of the Missouri and beyond St Paul and feature various transfer and return conditions. Sales occur September 20 9 28 and October 14 with travel to a wide westward territory and staged minimum rates and city-specific pricing.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Wyoming
Utah
Iowa
Minnesota
South
North Dakota
Montana
Colorado
St Paul
Iowa Falls
Pacific
Iowa Walls
Morton
Missouri River
Coloraho
Kansas City
Hannibal
Minneapolis & St Louis R'y
Northern Pacific
Garrison
Great Northern
Minneapolis
Sault Ste. Marie
Dakota
Remarkable Peculiarities Highlight Subtle Qualities
A brief note outlines curious and distinctive traits that set apart a subject, focusing on notable attributes and striking contrasts. The piece emphasizes observation over explanation and keeps the tone concise and informative.
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