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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1891
Page
6
The Madison Herald comments on the World’s Fair site claim of six hundred acres and critiques tariff policy, Prohibition politics, and McKinleyism. It questions tax fairness, notes Harrison’s possible candidacy, and mocks political prophets while recalling 1884 Republican pledges and their outcomes.
A Tattler column questions streetcar manners and a woman's safety while sharpening views on tariffs. It argues protectionism versus free trade, critiques sugar duties, and contends tariffs act as consumer taxes, urging broader access to cheap goods and improved understanding among the public.
The McKinley tariff requires the government to pay a 2 cent bounty per pound of sugar produced, effectively costing consumers 7 cents per pound though appearing as 5 cents. The bounty funds come from a tariff on other goods and are paid to manufacturers, framing this as free trade policy.
A Yonkers resident who traveled to Europe bought apparel and family items for 2000 dollars. Custom officers charged 1000 dollars in duties, confiscated and sold the goods for 425 dollars. He denounces the tariff as robber and questions whether New York appraisers are asses or robbers.
The recent rains improved corn and left the ground in excellent condition for wheat plowing. Indiana farmers express gratitude for the favorable season and widespread optimism for yields.
A vintage ad urges ladies and children to take Brown's Iron Bitters for a tonic effect. It promises relief from malaria indigestion biliousness and liver complaints and describes the product as pleasant to take.
Jessie Hanna Bond, wife of Chicago financier Hugh McCullough Bond, denies rumors she will replace Lillian Russell at the Casino. She recounts a near-fatal Bellevue operation, a vow of reform, and plans to use her contralto voice to aid her husband, while denying association with a negrea dive and libel from the Herald.
A man asks a favor from a woman, requesting a quick song on the piano to scare away a dog waiting outside. The woman consents with a coy smile and a fluttering farewell.
An attractive pocket almanac and memorandum book ad promotes Brown s Iron Bitters as the best tonic and announces its distribution at drug and general stores with a call to apply at once.
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