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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1891
Page
3
A partisan discussion notes the1860s tariff debate on tinplate. It asserts the double duty raised under McKinley era policy hurt consumers and industry by raising prices while remaining economically ineffective. It argues the duty should be lowered and criticizes Republican calculations and political motives.
A Tri bune report recounts K Bennet an employee of a Boston trade group who faced Treasury officials over duty on clothing samples sent from Pooley Co London. Bennet claimed the items lacked intrinsic value and described a scheme to ship suits via a European traveler, wear them briefly, then declare them used to avoid duty. He described how the practice allegedly avoided customs scrutiny.
A garbled editorial from the Orlains Democrat discusses agents, youth habits, and intrigue. It riffs on Bennett's Friend, alleged conspiracies, and the futility of solitary plotting amid social pressures and rising bid prices.
A discussion of whether debtors must pay in gold or silver, with tenants choosing mixed payments and creditors' rights. The text cites Gristmillin's law and parallels to state proposals, noting the law favors debtor flexibility in payment options and addresses fairness when commodity values shift between wheat and corn.
The Southern Alliance Farmer warns against turning prohibition into a political issue within the organization in Georgia. Members are urged to keep prohibition a separate policy and to focus on advancing agricultural welfare while avoiding interference with private opinions.
Fragmented and garbled text outlines Republicans facing a shift as counties align with a new party. It notes an independent ticket forming with Ghio aiming to lead an independent slate and mentions Joby Sherman, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
John H. Foster of 1122 Brown Street Philadelphia reports his wife, aged thirty, once unable to keep meals due to chronic dyspepsia, vomiting after every bite. After two bottles of August Flower, she recovered, can eat anything, and says she never had it.
A garbled passage describes an American girl amid a charged scene with references to monarchy and social status. The text mentions a journalist, observers in London, and a court setting with implied scandal, but most names, dates, and precise facts are unreadable. The readable fragments suggest themes of wealth, marriage, and national identity.
Sir William Gordon Bean is praised for his stance regarding his wife’s relatives. A British observer notes the law does not bind him to the entire family, highlighting a notable personal position within family dynamics.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a dubious product described as an oriental tape preparation and genuine ewe, with mentions of prices and free items. A quoted line from a manager criticizes cigarette use, implying health risk discussions. Names and places are garbled, but the piece suggests a sensational era ad and public health remarks.
Fragmented text appears to reference a periodical pill form and various places and terms. Readable fragments mention Canada, Purin, Frases, and act pon the manatee. The overall content is garbled with no clear event or names forming a cohesive news item.
Fragmentary text discusses opium usage and its social impact within a historical context. It references doctors, prescriptions, marital life, and the influence of addictive substances on men and women, with scattered mentions of places and professionals.
The London Times suggests a feint praise noting one regrets Wales might have signed a declaration to refrain from further action. The remark hints at restraint and rhetorical understatement in a political context.
A fragmented notice from New York City references Gentlewen The King, once of Foren and torgonorshona, seeking a stated business proposition amid a temperance cause. It cites associations of men who did not drink during business and notes competition across all lines of trade requiring near and clear-headed conduct.
Fragmentary OCR notes from Ramnae City Missouri on October 6 discuss the city engineering department and a project regarding the Fort Beott Orument. The readable portion mentions cement engineering and a plan or statement attributed to a city engineer.
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