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Newspaper
Iowa Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1892
Page
4
The piece cites high cost figures for hens and wheat, notes low nails prices in Pittsburg, and questions tariffs. It discusses the silver issue in Congress, the election law, and critiques a common political claim about party responsibility for labor events. It emphasizes study of the new election law.
Congressman T L Johnson of Ohio attacks free trade critics in a House speech praising competition with Australia Argentina and other suppliers. The piece cites Democratic shifts toward protectionism and hints at tinplate industry concerns tied to the McKinley tariff and 19th century trust growth.
The writer extols Archbishop Ireland of St Paul as the consecrated blizzard for his energy in public life and war service as a Minnesota regiment chaplain. He is lauded as liberal tolerant and scholarly showing love for humankind. He defends inclusion within Christ’s broad church quoting the divine words about other sheep.
Illinois Democrat Congressman Snow criticized the current session for inaction and blamed his party for delay. Once a Republican, he opposed free trade and, during the 1874 campaign, spoke against Stephenson’s wartime stance while supporting Tilton against the vice presidential candidate.
A 19th century argument disputes tariff effects on wool and clothing costs. It claims per capita wool use rose from 4.49 to 9.07 pounds between 1810 and 1890 and estimates costs with a 40 percent tariff, contrasting Democratic and protectionist views on the McKinley bill.
The article notes critics claim the Nicaragua Canal will not increase U S ship numbers, citing France’s Suez Canal outcome. It argues the Suez example should inform debates on the canal’s potential impact on American maritime growth.
The feature discusses the Nicaragua Canal as pivotal to United States and global commerce, likening its impact to the Suez Canal. It argues for government backing to shorten Atlantic Pacific routes, boost shipbuilding, and strengthen national defense, amid related foreign affairs notes and local prospecting updates.
Statement of the condition of the Iowa State Bank Wall Sioux county at close of business June 30 1892 reported to the Auditor of State as required by law. It lists the amount of bills bonds and evidences of debt discounted or purchased owned by the bank. The description is partially specified with reference number S562s.
The article surveys commentary on trusts and progress, noting attacks on the antitrust law and the coal combine. It discusses Dahomey, Western expansion, and religious conventions, urging federal action to suppress monopolies and curb rising costs while defending workers' rights.
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