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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1894
Page
11
Readers are urged to consider alternatives to their chosen tobacco due to habitual demand. The piece suggests evaluating if a superior option exists before settling on a familiar brand. It promotes CLimax Plug as a potential better choice for peace of mind.
The president notes pension rolls and fraud purgation under the bureau of pensions, with 32,039 survivors of pre Civil War conflicts and 469,444 dependent on the 1890 act. Expenditures near 904,461 for the year, with 5,205,712 unspent. Storm warnings saved ships and lives, beef and meat inspections reduced costs, and nutrition research is funded to improve food economy while seeds distribution and civil service reform receive emphasis. A national health board and railway labor dispute inquiry report are to be reviewed by Congress.
The secretary reports savings of six hundred thousand dollars, covering back to the treasury and totaling twenty three percent of the appropriation. Exports of farm products to foreign markets, especially the United Kingdom, are detailed with the UK taking over half of all such sales. New research lines include grasses and forage plants and soils and crop analysis, with a proposed permanent division for mechanical soil analysis. The Weather Bureau received 951 thousand dollars in appropriations, with fourteen percent saved and returned to the treasury.
President Cleveland outlines tariff amendments to aid sugar and coal, urges repeal of old ship registry rules, and details a new bonds and banking reform plan. He argues for replenishing the gold reserve via government bonds, criticizes current currency policies, and proposes a large banking note system with a guarantor fund and safety levy. He also notes post office stamp production is shifting to in house printing.
The speaker endorses a plan to issue circulating notes by state banks under limits, aiming for a more elastic currency and reduced tax effects. It argues for minimal federal bank ties, seeks reforms to current bank circulation, and notes the secretary’s clear explanation of advantages. The summary reflects supportive stance and outlines the proposed shifts in monetary policy.
The passage praises Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, effective remedy for cleansing the kidneys, liver, and bowels, relieving colds, headaches, fevers, and habitual constipation. It claims it is the only remedy of its kind, made from healthy substances, widely popular, and sold in 50 cent bottles by leading druggists with procurement if not on hand.
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