Tariff fight echoed in union stance and reform debate
The American Iron and Steel Association opposes tariff reductions and warns against free trade as Democratic policy shifts. Cleveland’s past free trade arguments are challenged by defenders of protection, citing McKinley era duties and Senate reports. The piece critiques administration pension policies and predicts political repercussions in 1894 and 1896 battles.
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Tarif
American Iron and Steel Association
Wilson
Warners of America
Devet Union
Congress
B. F. Jones
James M. Swank
Mannager
Cleveland
Treasury
United States
United States Senate Committee On
Edward Atkinson
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Chicago
America
Europe
Democratic Party
Pacific
Atlantic
Washington
Unitka
Cleveland's Boudoir Imaginings And White House Improvements
A fragment from the New York Advertiser discusses fashion details like lace inserts on hosiery and dresses, noting popular styles and matching ribbons. It also mentions Dr Drageland's boudoir redesign in the White House with light blue walls and dainty furnishings, and a nearby room prepared for a nursery with Baby Ruth anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Advertiser
MNS
Cleveland
White House
Dra. Drageland
President Harrison
Pursery
Baby Ruth
Paris
The Paper Wedding Charm of a Second Anniversary
The Philadelphia Times notes that the paper wedding can be a charming celebration on the second anniversary. Guests arrive without gifts, yet many papery decorations and crafts from crepe paper become graceful keepsakes. Lampshades, dressing table items, and table spreads are thoughtful presents, with photos, clothing, books, and magazine subscriptions offering lasting value.
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Philadelphia Times
Inflammable Pilou Dress Material Fire Test
A French made pilou cloth said to be less inflammable by journals was tested after a woman wore a dress saturated with rum. A match set the fabric ablaze from top to bottom, the wearer rolled on the floor to extinguish flames, and the dress largely survived with only surface damage.
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France
M. Albor
Leva
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Washington Hairdresser Shapes Wife for Congress Figure
A New York Commercial Advertiser tale recalls a Washington hairdresser who, during Congress session, persuades a wife to change her look with crimped hair and a front, transforming her appearance. The husband urges the change, the bill goes to the congressman, and is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congresswap
New York
East Side Women Club Trial Sparks Curiosity
A New York City east side women club, formed a year and a half ago, faces observation from both sexes as it tests an affordable, limited space social venture. Limited means and crowded rooms shaped the experiment, with members seeking diversion without cost.
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Bose
New York City
Social club wives and fashion notes of the era
A nostalgic column describes a women’s social club among working men’s wives, its modest goals, and outcomes. The piece shifts to fashion trends with Paris color pairings, fresh trims, gloves, veils, fabrics, and hats, noting evolving styles, fabrics, and silhouettes for the season.
A Belle of 76 Captain Bullene Pocket Piece
Captain G W Bullene United States Inspector of boilers prized a copper token or sawvank from the first Congress dating 1776. It bears the Goddess of Liberty, the Declaration of Independence text, and marginal inscription by Congress. The piece was presented to Captain Bullene by BN. Milles for his pocket.
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G. W. Bullene
United States
Liberty
Congress of the
Congress
BN. Milles
Soren
Sandman, Jumbo, and Siamese Elephants in Faraway Tales
A reprint of whimsical vignettes and animal anecdotes. The Sandman visits houses at dusk, putting babies to sleep as eyelids droop. A wooden Jumbo at Coney Island endures the fire while inviting visitors inside his painted legs and trunk. Siam’s white elephants are described with lavish royal ceremonies once used for capture, and a tale from South America explains a remarkable sheep-guarding dog that leads a flock with its flock.
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Coney Island
Convy Island
Jumbo
New York Ledger
Siam
Witte Eleviants
France
Carrington
Himsef
Chesen
South America
Great Pasture Plains
Helen Boyarton Smith
Dolly
St. Louis
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Adi Wwift Specific Co
Atlantas Oas
Adironda Heartinreserve
Wheeler & Fullwie
Cedar Spring
Stich
K A. O
MOE
State St
Stoorm
Marshelll
Marshall and
Drogetote
Herve
Pat Bor
Malis Bitters
Grover
Republican Party
Reed Terraly
Ways and Means Committee
House
Uortening
Ball
Chicago Evening Post
Hoke’s
Boke Smith
Burlington Hawkeye
Smart Team
Foles
Keystone Watch Case Company
Philadelphia
Clauche
Aod
Sud
Miles
Nervine-hay
Blanche
Mra. RB. R. Bullock
Brighton
N. Y
Alt Rugpistaon & vaporiRated
Ken
Drbillie Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
W. H. Elsion
Castoria
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