Silver and the dollar debate shaping the campaign
The Chicago Inter Ocean letters column argues that restoring protective tariffs and employment through American industry is the path to a stronger home market, not free silver. It cites McKinley and historical free trade periods, urging vigilance against silverification while answering reader questions on coinage and purchasing power in the United States and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
United States
Arger
Proon
Republican Party
Republi
Japan
Mexico
Omaha
Chicago Inter Ocean
McKinley endorsement of protectionism in tariff debate
In a four point contrast McKinley argues free trade repeatedly caused imports, declines in exports, wage suppression, and bankruptcies, while protection yielded rising wages, job demand, lower prices for essentials, agricultural prosperity, and national wealth growth, concluding protection brings universal prosperity.
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McKinney
Wm. McKinley
Home as Citadel of Strength in Government Morals
The trusted wife is described as the citadel of strength and the best guarantee of good citizenship and sound morals in government. It is presented as the foundation upon which all else is built.
Platinum Find at Pitfeld NSW Reveals Rich Mine
A notable platinum discovery has been made at Pitfeld in New South Wales Australia. The mine reportedly extends about one mile in length and ranges from sixty to 140 feet in width with ore yielding around 75 percent platinum.
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Pitfeld
New South Wales
Australia
Irreverent Patent Medicine Snippets From Old Papers
A jumble of 19th century ad chatter and quips. Mentions Wreton’s Spormme Swarr for Teething Caecarets for liver and bowels and Plso’s Care for Consumption. Odd quotes about Greek education in Norway and a mock dialogue about halls and boarding-house canteloupes.
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Indianapolis Journal
Plso
J. R. Madison
Chicago
Ill
Mise Golightly
Teeling Kelroy Company
Chicacer Montreal
Can
Les Early
Ayer
Windsor Hotel
Denver
Windsor
Sendion Tipenes
Wiggin
Hosanko
Phila
Hartford
Columbia Art
Columbia
Pope Mfg. CO
Conn
Babcock
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
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