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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1890
Page
4
Thursday May 8 1890 report outlines the starch trust formed with tariff support. It details duties on potato starch dextrine and gum substitutes, price rises for starch and export trends, and critiques of protectionist policy by Moore and Burrows. It contrasts farmer and factory labor under tariffs and argues protective duties hurt consumers and workers alike.
A compilation ofeditorial quips and opinions from multiple papers, contrasting party strategies and tariff debates. It notes Republican gains and farmer tax burdens, cites undercurrents against Ingalls, and critiques wool tariffs as affecting carpet costs while protecting producers.
A Maine lime combine seeks to shield prices by demanding a tariff rise fivefold, arguing protection will curb Canadian imports. The Rockland group, backed by Dingley’s tariff influence, urged a postal application while protests from masons, contractors, builders, and New York dealers grow. The plan aims to keep lime north and east of Philadelphia dear, benefiting producers at consumer expense.
The state platform emphasizes tariff reform and re submitting an odious constitutional amendment. The ticket will be Democratic, with Republicans invited only to join the procession, not the bandwagon. The Alliance Advocate cites ultra Republican papers claiming the Farmers' Alliance aims to defeat their party and tilt power to Democrats in Kansas and Georgia.
A Chicago Times editorial condemns the Republican Senate majority for blocking seats for Messrs Clark and McGinnis and seating Sanders and Power. It argues the party’s corruption, tariff hikes, and patronage will lead to a crushing Democratic victory in the next House and nationwide elections.
Joan J Ingalls shows readiness to subscribe to offerings, his first switch to the prohibition track. Influenced by the Alliance he becomes a thorough granger and hints at dropping agnostic religious views. Death bed repentance will not save him from the wrath to come.
The Sunday school association of Wakarusa township meets at the schoolhouse in district No. 6 on Thursday May 15 1890 at 10 30 a.m. Topics include township organization attendance at Sabbath School preparation for classes overcoming difficulties training teachers and superintendents with discussion by local and visiting speakers. Bring lunch baskets and gospel tunes. H C Cowes presides.
The speaker observes slower times but steady supply with daily goods arriving. A successful trip to the New York market yielded cheap purchases to be sold at low prices, promising customers a reason to visit the store each day.
The undersigned declare they have gained absolute charge of the Lawrence Business College after long nominal association and pledge swift reforms. They seek friendly sympathy and cooperation from business education supporters and Lawrence citizens to build an institution that honors the city and the West, redeeming pledges with continued confidence and support. Communications should be addressed to Lawrence Business College.
No one can afford to practice deception in business. If truth and honesty fail, nothing will. We are making the lowest prices ever on new dry goods in this city. Our great success forces us to buy in large quantities to supply trade. We will undercut every department in Lawrence. It is early to cut prices, but we must to make room for business. We are crowded from bottom to top and begin price cuts immediately.
White Front Sparr and Alexander at 831 Mass Street Lawrence Kaw advertise barrels of boiled linseed oil and white lead, urging visits to Geo. R. Shane studio before spring photo orders. The firm offers buggy painting for a dollar with demonstrations.
The Douglas County Farmers Institute held a well attended session at the courthouse with Ed. Russell presenting a critique of currency policy. He warned against inflation and stressed stability, citing mortgage and school district bonds, then praised the National Banking system as flexible and protective for deposits, before noting the unequal taxation of national banks versus other banks.
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