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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1891
Page
4
A fragment discusses plate glass import prices, domestic duty effects, and wage comparisons between American and European workers. It cites Gobain works, tariff influences, and quoted wages in various regions, noting price declines and concerns over labor competition amid the Franco-Prussian era.
A Boston A Wool Reporter notes protection failed to aid wool growers. Ohio wool quality and prices decline while Texas shows discouraging outlook for medium and low grade wools. A 45,000 strong Texas flock ships to Chicago. Australian wool imports remain heavy amid thinning supply.
A correspondence from Laredo describes a bleak outlook with Mexican ore restrictions and the McKinley tariff reducing profits. It notes plants like the Omaha and Kansas City Ore Sampling works moving operations to Monterey, Mexico, and details a broader tack industry collapse amid rising tariffs and trust formation.
The narrative links Blaine to a clique of powerful speculators extending through Arkansas New Mexico and West Virginia with ties to Fisher’s guano diplomacy and star route contracts. It argues Harrison’s rise depended on these networked operations and asks how free Mr Blaine and Mr Harrison remain from their associates’ influence.
A St. Louis Republic critique accuses political players of manipulating nominations and government actions for personal profit. The piece alleges Elkins Blaine Marrison and others collaborate in Behring Sea operations to entrench control, portraying the administration as prostituted to financial freebooters.
A Chicago Times piece criticizes Republican financial policy and the party's use of the gold reserve. It cites past actions, calls out demagogic shouting, and the alleged manipulation of greenbacks, urging voters to distrust current officials and align with reformers at the Cincinnati convention.
The copperware industry reports 45 percent protection for makers of bathtubs boilers sinks and others ahead of a price rise the goal to keep prices steady. A member says production will be maintained while rivals outside the trust are targeted and axes are lower this year to eliminate competition.
A brief reader note invites customers to visit a shop offering tea coffee and pure spices for satisfying flavors and aromas in daily cooking.
The article critiques the government after a bloody war, noting a humiliating plight as Secretary Reed contemplates borrowing to cover daily needs. It argues Reed should stay in the country to advise on the McKinley bill rather than travel to Europe. It emphasizes the rush of business concerns within Congress and the pressure on national finances.
The letters and editorials criticize party actions from 1886 to 1887, accusing Republicans of debt piling and Democratic mismanagement. They claim Democrats drained treasury funds, shifted costs to wealth, and achieved tax rate cuts unseen since 1835, amid national fiscal tension.
Weather warms up and a large display of summer underwear arrives. The range includes long and short sleeves, no sleeves, high and low necks in black cream and tints. Also listed are silk and cotton options with metal and ivory handles, all priced low with a guarantee on every sale.
Ellis & Hobbs offer new and second hand buggies surreys and phaetons with trimming painting and coal at low prices. They maintain a large stock opposite the Central Hotel and Carlson's blacksmith shop, promising bargains on carts buggies and phaetons today.
Our stock is reinforced by late purchases and arriving now making it lively with bargains in rare and common grades. Lawns prints muslins Charlies and Gingham on sale. Prices on all grades as low as any man can sell them.
Announcement that the June supplement will include two serialized stories, featuring Robert Louis Stevenson and Kadynal Ripling, as part of The Gallery Gazette's new monthly fiction section. Subscriptions gain access at no extra cost, with a call to spread word to neighbors.
An advertisement from Sparr and Alexander at 831 Mass. St in Lawrence promotes Actina, a pocket battery device claimed to restore age, cure cataracts, and relieve rheumatic discomfort. It alleges global use and cites Kansas and Lawrence notables, urging visits to C. W. Alexander at 1028 Mass. St.
The Red Front Tea Store advertises itself as the sole source for tea coffee and spice in Lawrence across from Innes Dry Goods. A notice promotes a new novel day by HL Terri Hagens and urges readers to subscribe. The ad invites customers to trade and promises inducements and appreciation for visits.
A brief notice urges every Democrat in Douglas County to subscribe to The Gazette and the National Democrat, offering a combined price of 81.50. The message advocates informed party engagement.
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