Democratic Congress Criticizes Senate and Tariff Debates
A barrage of political rhetoric outlines opposition to Senate conduct dubbed a cave of winds by a Democratic congressman. The piece details attorney general opinions on election fraud, tariff distress, and reforms, noting shifts in party stances and the ongoing salary amendment controversy affecting Michigan officials and the 1884 election.
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Senate
Weaneral
Silverites
Kntven
Congress
Kolasinski
Detroit
Grant
Miller Mason
Ric
Joes Lrivisl
Giddingy
Rich
State Department
Two Lives Lost and Medicines Proclaimed
Advertisement claims Dr Kings New Discovery cured Mrs Phebe Thomas of chronic consumption after doctors warned there was no hope. It also touts Mr Nicos Mygers from Florida Street San Francisco cured of a dreadful cold with two bottles of the same remedy. Promotes free trials at W T Drake's drug store and lists other products like Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve with prices and guarantees.
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THULE
Patvengil
Pantengill
Pattengill
Michigan
Phebe Thomas
Jg Buch
W.T. Drake
CUBES COUGH CURE PROMISES SIXTY SECOND RELIEF
An advertisement touts Cubes Cough Cure as rapidly relieving bronchitis and throat irritation within sixty seconds. It claims the active ingredient is potent, asserts universal physician testimony, and lists A. C. Hyde as a seller. Also mentions Adironda remedies and Carter’s Extract of Smart Weed for cold prevention at home.
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Ateiclova
Cubels
Lagrippe
A. C. Hybe
Carter
Facts for Farmers Promotes Protection and Trade Debate
The article argues that early U S farmers backed tariffs to protect home industries and ensure markets for crops. It cites President Washington and Secretary Morton, notes drops in corn wheat rye oats and cotton prices under free trade, and warns of a $1 billion loss to agriculture. It discusses tariff impacts on barley potatoes and apples, with international effects in Canada Britain and Germany.
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First
Congress of
United States
George Washington
Congress
Farmera
Cana
Germany
United Kingdom
Capet
Seaboard
Canadian
Free Trade Attacks Farmers Blamed for Tariff Shifts
A editorial critique argues new tariff measures threaten American farmers by removing protection and opening the market to foreign competition. It contends potatoes tobacco and sugar beet are at risk, with Canada and Europe poised to supply cheaper goods while US growers face reduced prices and disruption to livelihoods.
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Free Trade Party
Congress
England
Scotland
Ireland
Canada
Germany
United States
Armoerica
Cirera
Europe
Pew Telff
Met
Pha
Omega
Party of Free Trade
Fragmented Vintage Ad Texts Across Medicines and Goods
A garbled collage of old advertisements covers sewing machines, remedies for itching piles, tonics, land agents, and medical cures. The mixed items mention Alvah Mfg Co in Florida, Swayne’s Ointment, Carter’s Cough and Consumption Care, Sulphur Bitters, and Chesapeake & Ohio Railway promotions, with scattered claims and no coherent narrative.
Free coal imports and tariffs feared to burden New England industry
An article from The Union argues that while free bituminous coal could aid industry and reduce raw material costs, protection for manufactured goods is essential. It warns that lowering duties on imports could force wage cuts, reduce purchasing power, and drive unemployment in New England mills, harming workers and overall growth.
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Union
Springfield
Mans
New England
Ibis
England
Tariff For Revenue Thue During The Free Trade Period
A historical lament on tariffs during a free trade era, detailing national economic collapse. It describes plummeting prices, reduced production, widespread unemployment, farm distress, sheriff sales, and a bankrupt treasury. It notes revenue declines of about 25 percent in six years and government borrowing at high interest.
Factories and Farmers and Southern Prosperity Claim
A speaker asserts that southern manufactories boost farm profits and land values by at least 25 percent. He testifies that iron furnaces nearby raised market value and profits, noting labor imports did not reduce local labor and that production benefits spread to farmers and communities.
Farm and property exchanges across Michigan and nearby states
Advertisement lists numerous farms and parcels for sale or exchange across Michigan and neighboring states. Properties include 39 acre and 120 acre farms, timber land, water power sites, and townships near Marshall, Vienna, and Howard City. Many listings offer exchange options and mention railroad access, improvements, and prices or bonus terms.
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Fenah
Fen BH
Sion
Hillsdale
Seater
Pontry
Tenge
Pat
Fran
Lo Neres
Vienna
Lot
St. Thins
Alalyun
Aye Acre
Sin
Dyker
MichSgzan
Meres
Marstat
Marshall Fiom
Marella
Wilkexotanwa
Howard City
Fr Exchange
Kortheap
Finn
Mintiener
Newlin
Avery
Bair Andere Cy Gil
Gert
Laer
Nowrly
Phierie
Lepage
Leer
Baer
Hathieibe
Mrgshiath
Marell
Luton
Mutherryet
Inuso
Lot Joartius
Svaeuit
Nick
Atull Head
Michinuy
Hughes
Bigeres
Siale
Hance
Luase
Green St
Mudisuo
Marehatt
Bosrive
Jung
Exchalega Street
Marelul
State Street
Mare Bell
Marshill
Salen
Lansing
Nebraska
Coldwater
Marshal
Clinton
Mansion Street
West Hanover Street
Jiloyes
Habo
Vity
Green Street
Lake Cr
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Chirk
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Clark
Giddings
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Clarke Potter
Warran
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Barry
Ritenead Bey
Wiblim Piel
Peter Teeed
Drnkels Deng Store
Bucklen
W.T. Brake
Otto
Powell
W.‘J. Drake
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Vash
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Hyde
Cungrera
Morton
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Free Trade Administration
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Pacific
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Alvah Mfg, Co
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Mas
Swayne Et Son
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Ita
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Virginia
Bovee
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Drake
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Hestan Loan Co
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M. C. Depot
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Marshall Statesman
Inter Ocean
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Lee Prom
Ian Ei
J. W. Loomis
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Syfer
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Maretilt
Konena
Gaylord Tavoshin
Battle Creek
Fino Imada Holdings
Arahy
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Wiseman
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