20 Jul 1892
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1892
Page
1
The American Economist recalls Grover Cleveland’s tariff plank at Chicago, noting a clash over protectionism and free trade. It traces the so called straddle of 1884, compares Democratic and Republican positions, and cites the Mills bill, Waterson’s critique, and impacts on American labor, industry, and Canadian agriculture.
An early 20th century advertisement asserts beauty comes from healthy organs and promotes Electric Bittern as a tonic curing skin issues while ensuring safety of complexion. It lists T. E. Hildebrand's drug store as seller at 50 cents per bottle and touts Bes Salve for cuts, sores, and skin eruptions with a money-back guarantee.
The piece argues that free trade between states is not same as foreign competition and protection may aid individual states while preserving national unity. It cites New England, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and southern diversification, then notes Welsh tin plate demand for American machinery as a turning point, highlighting economic interdependence and tariff logic.
The piece argues the McKinley tariff has the lowest average duty of any protective law in years, refuting Cobdenist claims it is prohibitory. It cites the U S Statistical Abstract showing 1891 duty as the lowest on record except for a few free trade periods, asserting McKinley taxes are not excessive.
The piece extols protection as an American wage booster and patriotic policy, citing Jefferson, Washington, and Hamilton, contrasting it with free trade. It argues that American labor is capable and that national prosperity rests on high wages and living standards, endorsing the McKinley tariff and defending tariff bills against constitutional challenges. It also notes farmers' contentment under tariff protection and includes reflections on Democratic free trade stances.
A Chicago Democratic convention review shows delegates favor revenue tariffs, signaling strong Cobdenist tendencies. The piece argues the nation is protectionist by tradition, cites Lincoln to Harrison, warns free traders and endorses McKinley tariffs, with local ad for Chamberlain's remedy sales in Indiana and Homer City.
A scatter of notes on science, health, and daily life including claims about music invention in 1502, superstition and pseudoscience, a somnambulist walking fifteen miles, practical tips for storage and polishing, and advertisements for remedies. It also mentions Lime boxes, freight ideas for Lake Michigan, California fruit crop forecasts, and local drugstore promotions.
A short notice describes Blairsville's expanding town with a few good lots for sale secured by a small cash payment. It notes Tin Plate work and a new Glass Works nearly finished, expected to employ 300 more workers, and a public works payroll of $750,000 yearly. Interested buyers are told to write to Blairsville Land Improvement Co. for more details.
A cure for Chronic Sore Eyes, Tetter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema, Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nippies, and Piles. Cooling and soothing. Hundreds cured after other treatments fail. Sold in 25 and 50 cent boxes by Daugherty Bros., Indiana, Paly.
An advert claims Rheumatier Cured In a Day with a “Mystic Cure” that allegedly relieves rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It promises immediate suppression of symptoms after the first dose, priced at 75 cents, sold by Hetrick Bros. in Indiana. Also touts English Spavin Liniment for horses claiming to remove blemishes and related conditions.
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