The Farmers' Enemy Morton Criticized by Pennsylvania Farmers
A Pennsylvania reader denounces Secretary Morton as an enemy to farmers, accusing him of harming agricultural equalization, reducing science-backed practices in the department, and curtailing meat inspection. The letter links Morton to renewed fears of European import bans on American beef and pork, urging voters to endorse Morton’s opponent and condemn Rusk.
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Grover Cleveland
Morton
Gilber
Brusk
Mortisi
Congress
Alost
Morten
Meat Inspection Service
Rusk
America
York
France
Germany
Pennsylvania
Indorsing Alurtoun
Analysis of Protection in Government and Society
The text argues protection is natural and essential, shaping family, social relations, laws, health, morals, and property. It claims the state shields individuals at home and protects the community from avarice, crime, negligence, and foreign forces, aiming for the greatest happiness of all.
Tom Reed Opinion on wages in 1894 speech
Thomas B Reed argues wages are central to civilization and national growth. He asserts wages must rise steadily to advance wealth distribution and civilizational progress, noting American workers earning higher wages sustains the United States as the world’s best market and prompts other nations to compete.
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Thomas B. Reed
House of Representatives
Wilsons District Workers Face 20 Percent Pay Cut
In the Second West Virginia district 2000 lumbering and coal coke workers lost 20 percent wages after tariff concerns. The cuts follow claims by Hon William L Wilson about tariff benefits for England, a statement challenged by the workers.
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West Virginia
William L. Wilson
Congress
Wilson
London Chamber of Commerce
England
London
Tariff Reform Bill to Boost Trade and Rail Traffic
The tariff reform bill is seen as a catalyst for a large rise in import trade for the republic and will benefit the United States and its trading partners. Increased shipments to the United States are expected to boost American railroad traffic and spur broader trade activity after Mr. Wilson's bill's adoption.
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Republic
Thzia
United States
The Issue That Must Be Met With a Bold Debate
General Hastings challenges discussion of state issues with Candidate Singerly and reflects on how state governance shifted after 1861. The piece defends Republican fiscal policies, including school funding and tax changes, praising Hastings and arguing the party restored prosperity. It contrasts with Democratic tariffs and urges voters to back the Republican ticket to restore business prosperity.
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Hastings
Singerly
Republican Party
Fresh tub oysters and bargain goods fill Indiana stores
Indiana shops hawk fresh tub oysters at McMaster Hood Hinds and Nesbit's while offering hay, salt, boots and shoes. J C Moorhead buys rye bundles. Empfield sells drugs and soda. Fleming Thomas offer hats caps and shoes. Lowry Co. assignee sale and Butterick patterns tempt shoppers. Major Hinds plans Friday and Saturday oyster sales as city markets promise bargains across groceries, hardware and fashion.
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W. M. Cunningham’s
F. T. Empfield
Court House
Crawford’s
Kline
J. M. St.Clair
Homer City
Empfield’s
McMaster & Hood
Philadelphia
Seventh Street
Frank Nesbit
Nesbit’s
Central Hotel
J. J. Kerr
Farmers’ Bank
Indiana
W. M.cunningham’s
West
Daugherty Bros
S. McMaster & Hood
J. B. Hinds
Mack & Ray’s
Houston & Nesbit’s
Fleming & Thomas’s
McMaster & Hood's
V. M. Cunningham’s
Stumpf’’s
W. M. Cunningham's
American House
James A. White
Empffield
Fleming & Thomas
Times
J. C. Moorhead
Bellefonte
Empfield
First Street
Maj. J. B. Hinds
A. T. Lowry & Co
Church Street
Gibson
S. Gibson
Lars
Major Hinds
Church Streets
Salg
McAvoy
Creekside
James A. “White
Fee American House
Cuticura Soap and Cuti Cura Skin Cure Ad
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and the single application of CUTI CURA as providing instant relief and a path to a speedy economical and permanent cure for itching burning bleeding scaly and crusted skin and scalp diseases after other treatments fail. It claims purifying action on skin and blood, appeals to mothers and children, and notes global sale. Also promotes Cuticura Plasters for tired nervous mothers and offers a free booklet All about Baby's Skin Scalp and Hair.
Auctions of Farm Goods Across Indiana County
Progress Bulletin lists public sales at multiple Indiana County farms from October 1894. Notices describe livestock, crops, equipment, and household items to be sold by sale administrators, with terms announced sale day and credit options.
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Progress Office
Frank Stake
Cherryhill Township
Indiana County
Towit
Maggie E. Stake
John W. Evans
F. J. Craig
Mechanicsburg
Brushvalley
F. J. Crate
E. W. Marsh
West Wheatfield Township
Old Meaner Farm
Sharp
E.W. Marsh
Daniel Marsh
George C. Getty
Gettysburg
M. C. Getty
Richard Getty
J. M. Stewart
Burglars stallion service offered at Advance stable
A. D. Suttons trotting stallion Burglar will serve a limited number of mares this fall at the Moore family stable near Advance, Indiana County, Pa., for $10 when foaling is certain. For details contact Murray S Moore, Advance, Pa. Also notices a separate ad seeking an engineering job in a mill or manufacturing plant. The applicant offers to work low wages for three months to learn engine running, then seek regular wages, with references available.
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A. D. Sutton
Moorray
S. Moore
Advance
Murray
Moore
Indiana Co
Hal
Tory
T. W. Unger
Indiana
Last Call for Wall Papers and Home Goods Bargains
Rapid markdowns sweep through stock from wall papers at six to eight cents a double roll to carpets, mats, stair pads, shades, mouldings, and silk dress fabrics. Stocks include Brussel rugs, door and window fittings, Saxony yarns, and dress linings with many items cut to half or near half price. Limited quantities remain as retailers push a final clearance before new prices take effect.
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Germantown
Saxony
Indiana County Store Promises Big Selection and Fair Prices
The ad praises Indiana and Indiana county customers for success and claims a large, quality stock. It urges early purchases due to cloth shortages and short later stocks, touting a CHIN CHILLA 3-4 coat at $4.00 and a $5.00 coat worth $7.00 in former seasons with prices from $5.00 to $50.00. It emphasizes dependable fashion and value to attract shoppers.
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Indiana
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M Wilsons District
McMaster & Hood’s
Stumpf’s
Nesbit
VY. M. Cunningham’s
Pitaher
Castoria
Cuthura
Potrar Druc Ann Cuem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Progress Bulletin
Anderson Fowler
J. B. Coy
Center Township
Jersey
Syracuse
Anderson Fowleer
Diebolt Safe & Lock Co
Wellington
B. Kline
Marshall & Kling
Adies
Ger
John - Kelly
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