Reforming Tariffs The Hidden Costs of Protection
A historic critique explains protective tariffs as tools to raise home prices, arguing they unequal impair many workers while favoring farmers and hampering shoemakers. It cites Germany and Russia as unpredictable, and notes high risks and revenue waste from tariffs, with a costly steel rail example illustrating inequity and burden on industry.
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Rejoinder to Haskell on Free Trade and Policy
James H. Canfield argues that commerce follows the cheapest goods and that tariffs cannot alter this law, while opponents warn a protective tariff upsets the economy. The piece critiques Webster, Jackson, and Clay, cites 1840 to 1880 data, and predicts political fallout for Haskell at the university.
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Bust This Free Trade Club in Kansas Opinion
A Troy editorial derides a Lawrence free trade club aimed at defeating Dudley C. Haskell’s re election to Congress. It highlights Prof Canfield as a leading member, labels him English born, and warns of British propaganda in universities funding un American doctrines that undermine American industry and tariff protection.
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Negro convention urged to press four reform aims in Washington
A Kansas City Times report summarizing Mr Douglass’s call for a Washington convention on September 23 to address four main grievances of Black Americans. It cites labor undervalue, unequal education, infringed civil rights, and ignored political rights, plus a sixth proposition criticizing the Republican party. The piece argues Black voters have powered Republicans and warns of a political shift as Black enfranchisement grows.
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Ireland blamed on British free trade by Journal theory
The Journal argues that Ireland’s poverty stems from English policies. It cites abolition of high tariffs since 1800, noting Ulster linen and shipbuilding strength, and a large Irish workforce in English and Scottish factories. The piece links rack-renting landlords and absentee landlords to farmer hardship, praising free trade as harmful to Ireland.
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Republican press attacks Canfield over free trade
The Iyrepeka State Journal notes Republican papers target Prof Canfield of the University for advocating free trade. It argues standard works on political economy favor free trade and that a high protective tariff harms science and lacks scientific defense.
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Plenty of good time at Palmer and Grifin's
Local social page notes a lively evening at Palmer and Grifin's with friends sharing music, dancing, and laughter. Attendees praised the hosted event as a warmly received gathering featuring familiar faces and cordial atmosphere.
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