American Glove Industry Proof of Protective Tariff
The article argues that the American glove industry centered in Johnstown and Gloversville thrives due to protective tariffs. It cites higher American wages, skilled labor, and abundant small manufacturers, contrasting with cheaper European and British production. It warns free trade would push wages down and hand the market to Dent Alcroft & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Johnstown
Gloversville
Fulton County
N. Y
Europe
United
B&t
Free Trade England
Dent, Alcroft & Co
England
Rhode Island Victory Proves Unity Key to Protection Wins
The Rhode Island election shows the protection party victorious when united. It warns that party dissension threatens November success, citing New York and Ohio contrasts. Leaders urge Republicans to rally, speak with one voice, and use the press to bolster unity and deter internal strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Party of Protection
Rhode Island
Friends of American Industry
Army of Protection
New York
Ohio
Senate
United States
Oho
Mr Cleveland as a Trimmer in Tariff Debate
The piece links Grover Cleveland in Rhode Island to a New York Sun critique of his 1888 tariff stance. It cites Henry Watterson’s remark that Cleveland, after his free trade message, was skeptical of the issue he had stirred and pressed a fixed Democratic platform, ignoring his own message and the earlier Bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Rhode Island
New York Sun
U Henry Watterson
Harlem flood threat rises as Missouri river nears peak
The Missouri river nears the highest flood stage on record at Kansas City and is forecast to rise another foot within twelve hours. Harlem faces complete flooding and bottomlands along the Kansas river are expected to be overflowed. Levee lines advance water encroachment and railroads brace for damage as heavy rains persist and relief seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri River
Harlem
Kansas River
Hannibal
Kansas
Missouri
Misery touted as remedy for scrofula and blood diseases
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as uniquely effective against scrofula salt rheum and various blood diseases, promising benefit to all who try it. It also promotes Woods Pills as the best family cathartic by restoring peristaltic action to the digestive system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Scott's Emulsion touted for appetite and growth
The text explains hypophosphites of lime and soda combined with cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion to improve appetite digest and increase weight. It notes the ingredients are tonic, cod liver oil mainly a food but also a tonic, and claims the blend takes full advantage of both. A free book on careful living is offered by Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York.
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Scott
No. 9 No. 9 A Sailor Needle Song Rhyme
The verse sings of a clever seamstress theme praising a No 9 needle used by both rich and poor. It claims ease of use for children and a fine oak dress, mixing playful lines about dehorning calves and painless work with steady zeal and hard work imagery.
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Millinery Department
Rathbun É& Gillis
Beck & Co
SH. Scallin
P. D
Cassem
Mitshell, S. D
John Havlatko
Cfficaco
John Geigher
Court Valley Forge, No. 169
Independent Order of Foresters
Geiger
Lodge
Order
Sepania
Father Paul Engerer
Catholic Church
California
Monitean Creek
Bavaria
America
Juife
Geo. H. Ball
Zo. P. Dix
Leona A. Dix
Drs. DIX
Dentists
Mitchell
Dak
Windle, M. D
Upper Main Street
Ance Ryee
Charles Gaus
Marshall
Miceli
Webster's International Dictionary
the International
C. Merriam CO
Springfield
Mass
U.S. A
Lewis & Bennett
Hei
J. H. Greene
Davison Co
Paris
France
Wheeler & Wilson
Nathaniel Wheeler
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
Chicago, IL
D. Ww. Collins Mitchell
Petostils
Lin Wills
Mwuson
A. P. Brown
Nelizh
Neb
Cancor
Peck
Miscon
Broadway
Diness & Ifad
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