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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1891
Page
4
Address for all communications and business letters to Tar Gazette. Cheques drafts and money orders should be paid to Frank Li Webster Manager. Office on the second door of the Journal building rear rooms.
In a New York speech McKinley defends free trade for needles while critics press him on tin plate duties. The Utica Observer questions consistency asking why not impose duties on tin plate if needles are free. The Often Herald is cited predicting needles would be produced domestically and boost American needle distribution.
A fragmented discussion on pottery tariffs argues the tax extends beyond price to include packing and freight. observers claim the McKinley era duty raises English china costs and burdens labor, with figures alleging exports and wages reflect the protectionist regime.
The article cites six yearly totals from 1835 to 1890 showing 672,983,240 cans used for corn and tomatoes. It notes 22,000 consumers and 2,000,000 acres producing about 50,000 forty acre yards, with cannery output over $20,000,000 and many workers. It estimates 86 conceits per pack and a yearly total of over 3,000,600,000 cans.
The piece argues that protectionist policy harms design development in pottery, furniture, textiles, and carpets. It criticizes American manufacturers for prioritizing tariffs over art, imports European designs, and urges originators to innovate rather than imitate to boost competition and quality.
The piece denounces a push by capital interests and the Republican Party to extend national debt and private control of money. It argues bonds profit the few, harms production, and ties government to plutocracy. It criticizes Harrison era scandals and urges Democrats to stay unified and pro equal rights in 1892.
The text satirizes William Henry Harrison as a nominal Republican head and frame, contrasting royal imagery with democratic contempt. It lampoons political perks and postmaster clout, noting public preference for privacy over pomp while hinting at woes surrounding Harrison.
The circular from Chairman Jones urges county Democratic committees to preserve party organization, form county clubs, and coordinate with alliance or People's Party coalitions while retaining a full Democratic ticket if coalitions fail. It praises past efforts, notes the 1891 Kansas City meeting, and calls for unity ahead of the 1892 elections.
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The shop reports good fortune in buying silks very cheaply and offers them at slight advance on cost. This lot features all black silks, described as seasonable and desirable, and will not stay long as they move quickly to benefit customers.
Advertising blurb promotes Ready Mixed Paint for preserving wood wagons buggies and carts. Instructions note washing dirt sanding rough areas and applying paint for a hot glossy surface. Price listed as 75 cents and directs readers to Leis Drug Company for purchase.
The notice outlines a one fare round trip ticket from Kansas destinations via Union Pacific, with dates and agent contacts. It mentions J. P. Ross and Eldridge and references Topeka Chautauqua from June 234 to July 3.
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