The Tax Is Still There A Tariff Riff Recalled
A fragmentary reminiscence echoes from 1908 about tariff politics and protection promises. The speaker laments taxes on tin, clothing, and bread while barons and trusts prosper, contrasting past rhetoric of “four years more” with current empty dinner pails and gilded wealth of Rockefeller and others. The piece blends satirical verse with unrelated notes from ads and a stray Washington Herald anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Halcyon
Jim
Paris
France
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Morgan
Havemeyer
Dupont
Entertainment at Claremont College Delights Audience
Last Thursday at Claremont College a large audience enjoyed a spirited program headlined by the See-Saw Chorus led by Hugh D Anna and Ruth Abernethy. Miss Rose Shuford coordinated the standout Spring number with floral attendants, plus a one act extravaganza Feion parisis francais featuring Ava Harris Helen Chadwick Lucifer Shuford and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont
Claremont College
Hugh D’anna
Ruth’ Abernethy
Rose Shuford
W. L. Clinard
Daisy Nora Gibbs
Poppy Jennie Menzies
Rosebud
Mary Rogers Shuford
Violet Gertrude Clinard Buttercup
Alice Cilley
Forget-me-not
Catherine Menzies
Annie Laurie Abenethy
Mister Bee
Ava Harris
Helen Chadwick
Lucifer Shuford
W. A. Clinard
Charles Bagby
Will Radisili
Rufus Isenhour
Health remedies and letters praise Foley products
A column of testimonials promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy and Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung healing. Letters from Rev J W Williamson and others claim restored health, while DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Fills are advised for urinary issues. Advertisements note refund policies and local distributors W S Martz CM Shuford W Sartin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Williamson
Huntington
W. Va
Foley
W.S. Martin and Co
Chamberlain Liniment and Stomach Tablets Promote Health
A historical advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a cure for chronic and muscular rheumatism, acute inflammatory rheumatism, and muscle soreness with rapid relief from stiffness and fatigue. It also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, claiming they relieve ill feeling, strengthen digestion, and purify stomach and blood, with user endorsements. Both products are sold by W. S. Martin and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mirs
Rosa Potts
Birmingham
Ala
W. S. Martin and Co
Do It Now Rheumatism Relief Promoted by Liniment
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Linkment as a quick remedy for muscular and chronic rheumatism caused by cold or damp. It claims rapid relief and urges purchase from W. S. Martin & Co. A second note promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for hoarseness and bronchial coughs, warning to insist on the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. Sartin & Co
W. S. Martin & Co
W. S. Arts.and A Co
Kodol Promises Cure For Indigestion Warns On Dyspepsia
An advertisement extols Kodol as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It urges readers to avoid stomach abuse, claims Kodol aids digestion of all foods, and promotes its use so eat what you want while the stomach rests. It notes Kodol is produced by H O DeWitt Co in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ian
Washington Herald
Phrsen
Rodol
H.O. DeWitt & Co
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Castoria
Cennne Castoria Alwars
Liledi
Hickory Bakery
Ninth Avenue
DeWitt
C., M. Shuford
W. S. Martin
J. W. Williamson
D. F. Messick
Patterson
Warl
DeWit
E. C. DeWitt & Co
CM Shuford
W S Martz
Russell Sage
W. S. Martin and Company
Little Girls
the Democrat
CONDI
Hickory Banking & Trust Co
State of North Care
U.S
Ashier
North Carolina
Sataweda
X. Reid
W. X. Reid
A. YA. Moser
JA Martin MM. H. .Yount
J. ¥. Abernethy
Mgwy Sa
Sage Sloe
North Park Place
J.C. Biddix
Singer Sewing Machine Parlor
Hickory
N.C
R. W. Wolfe
Hickory, N. C
D. L. Russell Atttorney
Main St
Russell Bldg
T. F. Stevenson
N. C
Walter A. White
Menzies Drug Store
Hickory, N.C
W. B. Ramsay
Dietz
Lewitt & CO
Infante
J. J. Case Road Roller
Rowan County
Chain Gang No. 2
P. A. Hartman
County Com
Salisbury
Case
F. D. Stewart
Hillsboro
W. A. Kerr
Kerr Bros
Matilda Warwick
Kokomo
Ind
Cardus
Cardui
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