Turner papers and tariff clauses ignite debate on woolen goods
The text discusses Henry G. Turner’s paper arguing tariff provisions favor woolen and related fabrics, claiming discrimination and high duties. It cites his statements, congressional documents, and proposed duties for woolen textiles, cottons, and apportionments, reflecting tariff policy contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrous
Henry G. ‘Turner
Ways and Minutes of the
Fiftieth
Nigresses
St. Louis Republic
Turner
Congress
Cona
Ners
Fragmentary Hearings on Felt Industry Taxes and Manufacturer Claims
Fragmented remarks from a hearing discuss how manufacturers pressed for duty levels on felt and related piano hammer components. The dialogue claims consumers would bear taxes, while a single pine mineral and damper felt producer dominates mentions of profits and lack of monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Philadelphi Telegraph
Atrugst
New York
People’s Ticket Rally in Douglas County Campaign
Protest era pamphlets urge voters to back the People’s Ticket with support for Capt. Jennings for sheriff and Dr. May for coroner. Emphasizes trust in Watts and Crann, attacks Cox, and highlights Greenlee clerkship while condemning railroads and Topeka ring influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
Horsen
Dr. May
State House
Topeka
Cox
Parties stand by ticket amid circulating campaign lies
The text exposes rumors in the county that alliances and Democrats would split the vote. It asserts those reports are base fabrications, with party conventions backing the committees and urging faithful support for their ticket. It emphasizes unity and warns opponents’ misdirection as partisan plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
People’s Party
Jennings
Greenlee
Evans
Douglas County Democrats rally for sweeping 1892 gains
A Democratic faction in Douglas County urges activists to mobilize for a decisive 1892 ballot against the Republicans. They warn a Republican defeat this year imperils next year’s presidential contest and stress broader civic impact beyond local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Douglas
Moalthe
Tariff views and political notes in a Tribune piece
The article cites Mr. R. G. Horr arguing tariffs raise prices for workers while protecting producers, noting foreign wage pressure and labor supply. It also discusses Garr, Jennings not being a prohibitionist, and Mike Greenlee’s public service record amid party ring tactics and an upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Horr
The
Tribune
Horr
Congress
New York World
Novel Supplement to Feature A Playwrights Daughter
The November issue will include a complete novel by Mrs. Annie Edwards titled A Playwrights Daughter. The feature highlights the author and the new work as a major literary offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annié Eawards
Minnesota Officials Endorse Royal Baking Powder Superiority
State Chemist and the Dairy and Food Commission testified before a Legislative Committee that Royal Baking Powder leads in carbonic acid gas release and shelf life. Dr. Benjamin F. Drew cited analyses showing Royal Powder superior in keeping quality and strength, with officials asserting impartial, unfavored examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dairy and Food Commission
Sunlyst
Food and Dairy
Benjamin F. Drew
Drew. Tate
Dairy and Fool Commission
Otis Seato
Bukit Poweler
Cloak Sales Dominate Market Ahead of Oct 10 1891
The instrument of steady growth in trade is captured in a field report claiming strongest cloak stock in the city. Traders assert unmatched supply and prices, warning readers not to trust hearsay and urging a personal inspection to verify, while noting selection from New York imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bear Bravely Be Stilled Heart Poem Fragment
A reflective fragment urges a case of quiet courage amid crowds. The speaker advises masking sorrow with a cheerful smile to keep others happy while acknowledging present grief and poetic imagery of seasons and stars. The verse hints at inner strength and moral resolve.
Archer Fish of the Indian Ocean Shoots Flies
The archer fish is a small seven to eight inch creature with a prizzle muzzle that shoots water drops to hit insects above the surface. It stalks flies and ants from just below, bringing down prey from a height of two or three feet, and Java residents keep them in captivity to entertain with their archery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Ocean
Java
Fies
Illust wins amid youthful dreams of perfect happiness
A reflection on youthful hopes and disillusionment as ideals of stainless happiness and honorable life fade. The piece quotes a New York Ledger note about expecting perfect destinies, then learning to accept mediocrity and scraps fortune offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tdis
New York Ledger
Word puzzle contest offers prizes and subscriptions
A large Canada wide promotion promises hundred dollar prizes for the longest English word lists formed from a scrambled phrase with a one dollar subscription to Tut Qunex. It also offers Queen souvenir spoons and a second prize of one hundred dollars for the second longest list. Readers are invited to mail in with stamps and a subscription. The notice also advertises Florida excursion tickets from Kansas City with specific travel dates and ticket offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
U. S
Toronto
Can
Florida
Grand Junction
Main Street
Union Avenue
Union Depot
Kansas City
TLE
Lockioon
G. Py & Tal
Mor
Also Mentioned on This Page
People's Ticket OF
Wouelas
Coenty
John
Capt. Jennings
Joan Watts
Pauayra
Hoskinson
Jens Watts
Ani
Ayinner
Cart
Jesnixes
Credt
Thomas Jefferson
John Walton
Escouraeine
Fron
Tose
Johm Watts
Chirke
Mr. Crann
Republican Party
Lawrence
J. C. Watts
A. J Jennings
A. J. Jennings
Billy Vans
Eels
Mike
Will
R Greenlee
Garr
Mike” Greenlee
GEO
J. R. Parker
Detroit
Froo Press
McIntire
Mass
St., Lawrence
Mas. Garnet's
Memphis
Missouri
Arkans Dad
South
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!