Tariff Battle Over Foreign Plate Glass Rates Explored
Washington reports on a case before the Interstate Commerce Commission where Pittsburg plate glass manufacturers argue that foreign shipments to interior points enjoy lower through rates than domestic goods. The discussion covers production history, cost disparities, and questions of reciprocity with South American nations in a broader protectionist context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Seaboard
United States
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
Antwerp
Cincinnati
Chicago
Gulf
Europe
Investigation by Workingmen on German Tariff Profits
A deputation of workingmen reports that German laborers are now more prosperous and content under the tariff. They note bread has shifted from black to brown, which suits German tastes, contradicting free trade praise. The Minnesopa Journal cites this assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Journal
Double Ended Matches Spark Market Demand
A traveler from Mexico jokes about old time matches and a wax lucifer with a head on each end. He notes double ended matches save records with the Recording Angel and argues their practical use, suggesting they attract buyers for the revived novelty item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Angel
Sparka
Cure Claimed for Eczema with Cuticura Remedies
Tale recounts a Selma Alabama woman who suffered eczema on face and body for four years, diagnosed as the worst form of eczema by physicians, then cured after using Cuticura Remedies for six months. Includes other ad-like snippets and quotes from period publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie E. Sledge
Jones Ave
Selma
Ala
Would Take What They Had Tea Post Office Tale
A gentleman buys a tea post office plus a large batch of stamped envelopes and wrappers. Unable to carry them all he asks for string from a clerk but is told string is forbidden by the department. He quips for red tape and is supplied with a small length. Also references a life metaphor about weaving a web of character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Gordon
Weat on Tobacco Curing and Schnapps Tobacco Claims
The text explains sun air and flue curing for tobacco and notes flue curing in the Piedmont region enhances taste. It links curing to coffee roasting and marketing claims. It promotes Schnapps chewing tobacco with delivery terms and a sample offer at 6 cents postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Region
United States
Prominent Cures for Catarrh and Local Promises
An array of old quotes and advertisements including George Eliot and Disraeli lines. A Salem style claim touts Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a money back pledge. Also contains light humor, a $100 reward offer, and miscellaneous product mentions.
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Patot
National Lead Company
wAtieherer
New Hietan
Buffalo
Tevoland
Netional Lead
Wil Tha
Standard Om Co
Warren St. N.Y
Soefianca
South America
Southern America
Nareaairy
Philadelphia
South American
Republica
Misa Knox
Miss Wise
Philadelphia Ledger
Goethe
SAMS
Bev
Allen
Olianted
le Roy
N.Y
Dodds
Schnapps Tobacco
OVD
Paxtine
Eonte
Drieulsts
Titers
Fanone
Erie
Ong
Portland
Tacoma
Seatnte
Dellingcam
Everett
Vanediveer
Victor's
New Westminster
ST. Louis
California
Sime
Via
Union Pacific
Quien
L. E. Townsley
G. A
Olive St
St. Loula, Mo
Security Gall
Security Remedy Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Cardus
Cardui
J. F. Stone
Wrence
Kas
Adisory Dept
The
Chattanooga Medicine Go
Chattanooga
Ten
George Eliot
Mia
Winglow
Colin
Dom
Disraeli
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria, Hi
Nevoer
Goodness
Gooda
Mabtby Dabcock
Leary Ciel
Mei
Ternally
Oyeton
Adriew F. Jcmeney & Uu
Toledo
Drageiece
Blanke
U. S
Blanketea & Coffee CO
New York
Kansas City
Minoes
Polis
Dallas
Calemucbaet
Shoee Ug
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