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Newspaper
Le Mars Weekly Sun
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1892
Page
1
Justice remarks in McKinley act cases argue for upholding the full bounty and protective system. Solicitor General Taft defends bounties as a form of protective tariff backed by the general welfare clause, asserting a vested right to perpetual aid for sugar and other industries facing change.
Cost figures show Davenport 875 per year, Sioux City 3100, Keokuk 60, Dubuque 75, Ottumwa 44, Burlington 90, Des Moines 110. City-owned plants list Galveston 44.99, Ottawa 344.55, Bloomington 60, Aurora 967.99, Moline 69, Bay City 349, Bangor 17, St. Joseph 54, Peoria pays 00. Quimowa claims lower price than most, with Galveston and Ottawa near. Also notes John Sherman reelected U S Senator from Ohio over Foraker.
The St Paul Globe calls for cities to cover fire losses from revenues instead of insurance and proposes abolishing state control of insurers. It urges a legislative committee to study water gas and electric works and street railways, including ownership and debt. Other notes cover Blaine reciprocity, real estate movements, and educator opinions on country schools.
The piece argues saloon license taxes fall on consumers, and that towns should tax land value and reduce licenses to foster growth. It condemns sensational society journalism, discusses state printing reform and favoritism in office distribution, urging competency and accountability in public roles. The Saloon tax burden and governance issues drive the discussion.
Drunken individuals seek Keeley cures while refusing abstinence as the path to sobriety. The piece likens their stance to protectionists who distrust free trade yet accept reciprocity when repackaged by Jim Bisine.
The Scientific American is highlighted as the best publication in the country for science, engineering, mechanics, and inventions. A copy can be read at the paper's office, which accepts subscriptions.
The Iowa Seed Company of Des Moines sends a handsome new catalogue praised as the largest and best among Iowa seed firms. It overflows with garden and farm offerings and is illustrated with more than 340 engravings. The firm offers to mail a free copy to all readers of the paper.
Nearly 2 Quarter of a sige hammes and county in the state offer items for sale in quantities to suit the purchaser. Correctness guaranteed. For terms write to The Temporars Dubuque Iowa. Also Albion restaurant ad and Groceries available. Coddington Peterson proprietors Sun offices offer newspapers in any quantity and Henry George book 15 cents.
The Sun announces next week an enlargement and improvements including new presses and type. The office will move to rooms in the Kluckhohn Block on Sixth street, and patrons are invited to view the changes.
A published notice names many residents and bidders including J E B Atwood Mra E Bracewell Mra S Bowman Mrs M Collins Mrs M DeHarm Mrs D Grouch Mra I Geisman Mrs B H Harrington two entries J G Haley Anna Jones John B Johnson Katie Kohl Mra G Loring Mrs M Morris Mrs S Mobley Mrs G W Mead Mrs W Morrit Mrs W Morrit Mrs J Morris S McAlester A I Morris Mrs Wm Porter J Tu Painter G N Petty J H Penrose Mrs Plunket Mrs W P Sullivan T W Smith Mrs J Underhill Mrs W Young two entries Mrs James T Wright Mrs G J Wright
Reports detail marriages in Eldova and Lemars with transfers of residence. Council minutes cover fines, licenses, library booths, sidewalks, and street finances while reporting on a grain elevator dispute, bank drafts, and local crime. Weather and markets are summarized with regional prices and incidents from nearby towns.
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