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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1892
Page
10
An 19th century argument advocates protecting farmers through tariffs. It contrasts protectionist gains for agriculture with failures under low tariffs, citing historical cases in the United States and England. The piece argues that modern farmers benefit from a strong tariff to ensure markets, prices, and stability for farm produce.
The passage cites Article 1 Section 8 of the Confederate Constitution, detailing powers to levy taxes and debts for government, plus a declaration that import duties should not promote industry. It also notes a Democratic Platform claim that the federal government lacks power to enforce tariff duties except for revenue, from March 1861 era.
Fragmentary OCR from a 1789 Washington era text discussing the government’s need to support and protect manufacturers. It cites Congress urging manufacturing encouragement and trade policy aims from Washington’s speech to Congress in December 1789. The passage notes proposals for free admission of articles that can be produced domestically and duties on imports competing with American products.
An Iowa clipping mocks a prefer homegrown goods approach, praising Cedar Rapids for local businesses while lampooning anti home bias. The piece argues buying local sustains communities and deters out-of-town trades, noting a Nebraska audience shares the sentiment and the idea of a thriving midwest economy tied to local loyalty.
A Wesh manufacturer sells tin-plates at very low prices amid duty debates. The American Free Trade reformer blog compares duties and market impacts, highlighting how tariff policies influence price and supply in the tin-plate sector.
A long, punctuation heavy analysis critiques English shoddy wool use and tariff policy. It argues wool substitutes flood industries, diminishing domestic fabrics, and that British production and imports distort U.S. trade. It cites 1890 stats on woolen goods, notes high shoddy output in Britain vs United States, and blames free traders for harming American workers.
Opinion argues against protectionism claiming wealth arises from free trade. It lists several of America's wealthiest individuals tied to railroads and related industries, noting fortunes grew with development of railroads and telegraphs rather than protective policy. The piece links wealth concentration to exploitation and demagogy.
The article surveys the McKinley tariff effects on agriculture and industry, noting price shifts for tin plate and coffee, changes in duty rates, and the broader aim of protecting American farmers. It cites figures on exports, bank deposits, and debt, arguing for protection to boost domestic prosperity despite trade tensions.
The article reviews transportation rate shifts and protective measures affecting freight Bates on lake cargo. It cites earlier cost comparisons from 1871 to 1891, noting coal and iron ore movement between Chicago, Duluth, Buffalo, and Erie, with multiple per ton prices and season averages, and shows long distance lake transport pricing trends. It mentions dates and routes such as Buffalo to Duluth, Chicago to Duluth, and Escanaba to Lake Erie.
The passage argues that England has long claimed to be the World's Workshop while critiquing ivory manufacture. It notes Connecticut communities depend on imported ivory from London and question the flow of raw material to finished goods and back to the source markets. The argument references Cobden and protectionist ideas.
The unreadable text references workers, wages, and labor issues, noting no period in the country with free workmen and suggesting a discussion of collective action and pay. It mentions rates, age, and a restrictive plea, indicating a labor context without clear facts or names.
A fragmented discussion cites protectionist arguments from AMititien and Edward Abainson praising protection as a path to prosperity while contrasting it with free trade. The piece references reports by Haul Deschanel and debates in the United States about labor costs, living standards, and the impact on prices and industry.
A fragmentary 19th century discussion notes that tariffs like the McKinley act raised costs for producers yet spurred machinery investment and labor use to cut per yard costs. A woolen maker explains his shift from costly to lower priced output via expanded production and mechanization, arguing tariff policy ultimately lowers prices by boosting efficiency.
Fragmentary text presents a local event note about a Goa based competition titled thrice odd. The readable portions mention a playful contest with Sprout Syatpalay and Eden, suggesting a youth or community gathering with unclear specifics and no confirmed date or participants.
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