National control of elections and tariff reform debate in 1891
The Madison Indiana issue notes President Harrison's stance for national election control and tariff reform. It mentions Ben Harrison's potential nomination for a second term and predicts Cleveland as Democratic nominee. It critiques Pennsylvania Republicans on ballot reform and reports on Congressman Jason Jones and others, with satirical interjections about postmaster Currine and free trade clashes involving New England mill owners and Ohio.
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Ixcotts
Ben Harrison
Cleveland
New England
Ohio
Republican Party
Oisio
Osio
Wester Woolen Mills
Courier
New England Freetraders
New Indiana Tax Law Promises Higher Corporate Revenue
Attorney General Smith explains the new tax law will raise Indiana corporate taxation, with railroads taxed on expanded earnings and utilities taxed on earnings and property. The measure aims to drain the state debt and shifts political blame toward Republicans while praising Democratic leadership.
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Smith
Indiana
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Indianapolis
Tut
Indianapolis Journal
Dpy
Union
Sugar Tariff Cuts Spark Protests Across Parties
The New York World argues the McKinley tariff reform lowered raw sugar prices but raised taxes elsewhere, increasing costs for beef, pork, stone, carpets, woolens, glassware, handkerchiefs, and tin plates, hurting working people while supporters cheer cheaper sugar.
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Cobden
England
New York World
Advertising converts readers into customers in early newspapers
Advertising power showcased as the key to profitable newspapers and trade. It argues readers paid via ads, with Florida senatorial fights and a claim Hall's Catarrh Cure proves internal remedies. It blends marketing nostalgia with medical testimonials and assorted notices.
Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment for Chronic Sore Eye
The publication touts Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment as a cure for chronic sore eye tetter salt rheum scald head eczema and related ailments. It claims cooling relief and says hundreds of cases were cured after other treatments failed. Available in 25 and 50 cent boxes from Heberhart and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heberhart & Son
Emma Abbott's Butte concert moves miners to tears
Emma Abbott sang The Last Rose of Summer and Home Sweet Home to a thousand miners and cowboys in Butte Montana. The audience rose, cheered, and showered money on stage for the Home for Aged Miners after the performance.
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Emma Abbott
Salt Lake City
Utah
Butte
Montana
Il Trovatore
Miss Abbott
The Burlington Route as a Model Western Railroad
The Burlington Route spans 7000 miles linking Chicago, Peoria, St. Louis and major Midwest cities with fast, safe service for passengers and freight. It promotes travel through Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and Colorado with connections to eastern lines. For tickets and rates contact agents or C M Levey, Howard D EluIorTr, G F & P A, Keokuk IA. Catarrh remedies and testimonials follow for Ely's Cream Balm and Pain Balm with local druggists endorsing their effectiveness.
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Burlington
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Deadwood
S. Dakota
Black Hills
Northwest
St. Denis
Kansas City
Atchison
St. Joseph
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Lincoln
Denver
St. Paul
Minneapolis
C. M. Levey
Howardd Eluiortr
Keokuk
Wtf
Electric Bitters Nerve Tonic and Best Salve Ad
Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a nerve tonic to restore appetite digestion liver and kidney function with results claimed. Also endorses a skin salve promising cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers and piles with money back guarantee priced at 25 cents per box. Sold by J E O F Harper.
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J. B.C. F. Harper
J. E. O. F. Harper
West
John C. West Company
Chicago
Ill
J. E.G. F. Harper
N. W. Corner Main and
Jefferson Sts
Madison
Indiana
Maytid&kwly
Atman Page
Texas
Bonn
To- Olio
Malleto&Co
Box
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Lin
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Lessee
Madison, Ind
East Nairn Street
Preswent Harrison
Harrison
Continent
Pennsylvania
Jason
Jons
Congress
Wilson
Brown
Hit
Louisville Counivredournal
Poatiyre
United States
Currine
Artichoke
Mass
Canada
Mexico
Talmage
Talmace
Ile Miust
ISL
Clark County
Decatur County
Pike County
Allen County
Marion
Vigo
McKinley
Florida
Senator Call
South
Hall
F. J. Chenney & Co
Props
Toledo
Mayid&wlin
Chamberlain
Ely
G. K. Mellor
Worcester
Bush & Co
C. P. Alden
Springfield
Geo. A. Hill
W. P. Draper
D&win
R. H. Farr
Holywood
Kansas
A. B. Cox
Loren Trescott
Gov. Lighthouse
Sand Beach
Mich
Detroit
Dr. King
Bucklen
Brown’s Iron
Castoria
H. A. Axcurn
M.D
Oxford S
Brooklyn
SEARS
Jag Centaur Company
Murray Street
Janild&wy
ELY Bros
Warren St
N. Y
Iavfen
Pitcher’s Castoria
Ohio & Mississippi Railway
Cincinnati
Louisville
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
N. B
M. Strader
M. B. Madison
Ind
C. G. Jones
Vincennes
J. F. Barnard
W. B. Shattuc
T & Gen
Gen'l Pass. Agt
E.C West
J. B.C. FP
Harper
Corner Main and
John Byrne
Rock Bottom
Central Avenue
First Sts
O. F. Watson
3D Street
Walnut and
Jefferson
Bes
Hainew
Golden Specific CO
J. E. C. F. Harper
Eod
D&wly
E & CG
Wal See
Georg
John R. Goodwin
Joy
N.Y
America
Nson & CO
Portland
Maine
E.C. Allen
Box 420
Augusta
Mainr
Fleetwood
Brewen
City OF Madison
David
City OF Vevay
Hamilton
General Pike
J. R. Williams
C. M. Holloway
JE. C
Ruggist
Main and Jefferson
F. Harper
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