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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1892
Page
8
The speaker quips on tin quality with dull and bright examples labeled American and Welsh tin. He accuses imported labor and materials, then an onlooker mutters a racially tinged joke about a “nigger in the woodpile,” reflecting period prejudice.
The Yellow Creek News reports a strong local move to withdraw Dennis and back Basher, with Rockford sources noting momentum to defeat Hitt. Basher has gained converts, while many old time Democrats oppose Dennis and may abstain or vote Basher. If Dennis withdraws, Hitt’s victory could be threatened.
The literary world mourns Whittier and Tennyson with Renan also passing. The piece notes Britain’s laureate and echoes concerns over McKinley tariff causing unemployment among foreign workers. It cites Bristol Observer on tin plate works closing and thousands laid off, prompting emigration to America.
The author argues against tariffs that tax the poor and urge absolute free trade funded from personal income. They claim revenue should come from individuals, ensuring the rich pay fairly, and compare global and state equality as prerequisites for feasible free trade.
A speaker urges clergy to support medical aid for alcohol addiction, arguing that scripture allows human effort and medicine to rescue the perishing. He notes the Bible does not remove all burdens and compares reliance on doctors to opticians fitting glasses, advocating collaboration with medical help.
Local readers hear a plea for unity and relief for the oppressed. The C L C meets Friday at 7 30 with Mrs Ed Seyfarth featuring history talks quizzes and a debate on the World Fair closing Sunday. Also notices on farm produce knitting services and cheap ladies undergarments at Miss Leland's.
A. E. Machamer Auctioneer with twelve years of experience in Carroll and Stephenson counties offers reasonable terms. Secure sales dates at the Gazette office or by contacting A. E. Machamer in Shannon Illinois.
A H Hawk Auctioneer with sixteen years experience invites parties to schedule sales. Prospective clients are advised to book 20 to 80 days in advance and contact Chadwick, Tl for arrangements.
F C Prouty offers a wide shoe line with several reduced items this week. Ladies Dongola Button Tips at 1.00 and 1.75, down from 2.90. Men’s Calf Congress 2.25, cut from 3.00. Men’s Calf Boots 2.50, down from 3.50. Men’s Oil Grain Boots 2.00 to 2.75. Ladies and gents fine shoes newly arrived, warrantied and sold at low prices.
D W Sourbeck of Chadwick Illinois advertises years of experience with stock farm machinery and grain and guarantees satisfaction or no charge. Call the Ga Zette office for dates and information or write D W Sourbeck Chadwick IL.
The article advertises a line of cook stoves available in right and left hand models with four and six holes and with medium and large ovens. It claims superiority for burning hard coal and wood and notes a soft coal version as well. Over 50 are in use locally with high satisfaction, and viewing costs nothing.
Offer to obtain repairs for any stove made in the United States and many retired models before the rush of fair trade work. Emphasizes accessibility of parts and service for both common and hard to find stoves.
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