Sugar price debate and tariff talk in Fulton Journal
The Fulton Journal discusses sugar prices from last spring to July and 1890 McKinley tariff effects. It contrasts cash discounts at Spreckels refineries with municipal forecasts, questions repeal of the McKinley bill, and cites Mills tariff provisions and a rival editor's nailed nails speculation as examples of tariff impact on prices.
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Fulton Journal
Journal
Spreckels
Philadelphia
Dispatch
Democratic House of Representatives
Othe Tournal
Mississippi
Trusts and Tariff Talk From The McKinley Bill Debate
A long critical column attacks supposed trusts named by The Rock Island Argus, arguing the twine sugar and nail trusts show price impacts from the tariff. It discusses farm prices, cost of living, and suggests increasing domestic production and markets to raise farm incomes. The Port Byron Globe excerpt adds the view that higher prices for farm products benefit farmers more than lower input costs, urging growth of home industry and domestic manufacturing.
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The
Rock Island Argus
Argus
Sugar Trust
Nail Trust
Aus
Campa
Nhea
Port Byron
Dispatch
Hussia
India
Engsharon
Thompson Trumble nuptials teased in Nebraska town
Miss Trumble daughter of Thomas Trumble of Lenegin Neb married Sunday August 4 at her home. Thompson a telegraph operator from Thompson city was the groom. The ceremony drew surprise and praise from friends as a wide rail line ticket offer followed from Hannegan General Ticket and Pass Agent with a one fare and one third round trip promotion.
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Pradany
Ahice ‘Trimbie
Thomas Trumble
Lenegin
Neb Tod
Thompson
Dhompeon
Isda
Miss Trumble
Turing
Obituaries and Death Notices From Davenport and Cedar Rapids
Searles W H of Cedar Rapids died Sunday at home after a sudden illness. Winfield Evans, 39, died at 2712 Third Avenue after a gastric illness. Charles E Russell, 6 months, died of summer complaint. Mrs T S Young, widow of pastor, dies after years of invalidism. The report covers deaths and funeral notices with details on family ties and local church activities.
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Winfield Evans
Third Ave
Nue
Edgar Hassell
Fuurther
Pastor T. S. Young
Eric Mutson
Russell Charles E
Edgar Russell
Briar Bluff
Telegraph Rights Through South Moline Hit City Officials
A Postal Telegraph Co representative sought a right of way through South Moline to enter Moline via Nineteenth Street. Mayor Wessel favored the plan under conditions, with council action anticipated. The company aims to serve Des Moines and expand as local telegraph demand grows.
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Weseel
Nineteenth Street
Peoria
Des Moines
Mackey-Bennett Co
Postal Telegrah Co
South Moline
Wessel
Rock River Bridge
Council For
Moline
Comig
Orion ‘Times Bays
The
Postal Telegraph Co
Rock Island & Veoria
Rock Island
L’eona
Orion
Agitia
Emy
Barstow
Large Fleming Reunion Draws West Virginia Governor
Dr. Dunn returned from Fairmount to attend a Fleming family reunion with about 1 000 attendees. Gov. Fleming of West Virginia was present. Fire at 807 Fifth Street caused $4,000 damage but was insured for $800. origin unclear. Ren A Miller discovered the blaze and helped mobilize nearby fire units. F. C. Hemenway on Vandruff Island hosted a surprise GAR gathering awarding him a gold bunting case watch. Mayor McConochie presented the prize. Hemenway has long GAR service. Mayor Wessel bought the Olson farm near Struck River Bridge for a half-mile track and other improvements for his use.
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George W Vinten
George Woowan
Bullhgten
Burangton
Tre
American Wheel Co
Vinton
Burlington
Lawes
Viton
Howeve
Ricas
Molise
Mutual Wheel
Thu Viean
Filure
Dunn
Fairmount
W Va
Fleming
Gov. Fleming
West Virginia
Lewe
8Atirday
Evening Dispatch
Fifth Street
N. Willamuth
T. H. Wood
Ren. A. Miller
Deere & Mansur Co
Water Works
Thia
Theie
Miller
Jondoo Insurance Co
Gustaf Swenson
Wilta
Muth
F. C. Hemenway
Rock Island
Vandruff
GAR
Hemenway
Hii
Hia
Wessel
Olof Olson
Strock River Bridge
Independence Race Meeting at Independence Iowa
The Independence Sdriving Park Association schedules the Independence race meeting in Independence Iowa from August 24 to 2 inclusive. Burlington & Northern will sell round trip excursion tickets from all stations. Tickets on sale August 4 through 2. return valid until August 31. Special trains run daily leaving Cedar Rapids at 9:45 am and Decorah at 7:30 am, with post race return service. The event is billed as one of the world’s largest and fastest track venues.
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Independence Sdriving Park Association
Independence
Iowa
Hurlington
Dar Rapids & Northern
Calar Rapids
Decorah
Stemo Agenia
Harvest Excursions from Burlington Stations
Three harvest excursions advertised from Burlington will depart on August 25 and September 15 and 20 from principal stations on the Burlington trains. Tickets are offered at low rates to principal cities and farming regions in the west southwest and northwest. For tickets and details contact local ticket agents or P. B. Eustis General Passenger and Ticket Agent Chicago Illinois.
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Burlington
Hines
Eustia
Chicago
Hil
Death of Boy From Dental Poisoning Tragedy
Harry G Nystrom aged 14 months died after ingesting poison in coffee at 3 45 am He was the son of Mr and Mrs M Nystrom of 1722 Third Avenue The dish of fly paper solution had stood in a room for days and was inadvertently consumed by the child Emetics were given and doctors administered remedies but the child died despite efforts nothing suggests willful poisoning
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Harry G. Nystrom
M. Nystrom
Nystrom
G. E. Gylenback
Third Avenue
Boba
Fifteenth Street
Halgren
Herman Archan Tha Bini
Jealous Mary and Joe Stafford Fight at Merrie Duorlieg Boat
A drunken quarrel at the flats above a saw mill ends with Joe Stafford beating his wife Emma Flood known as Drunken Jomme after she took quarters on the boat with him. Stafford is jailed after a two hour chase. fined and sent to county jail. The nearby report also promotes Dr Miles nervous system remedies and Heart Cure with testimonials.
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Mires
Stafford
Merrie Duorlieg
Joe Safford
Mary
Emma Flood
Joe
Jas
Wood
Kearney
Gberger
Joe “Tafford Wags
Astrate Kerns
Franklin Miles
Clendenby
Miles
Kimin Hatch
Elkhart
Ind
Mary L. Baker
Ovid
Mich
Durant
San IL
Levi Logan
Buchanan
Meb
Tles
Ike
Wm Clendenin
Miles Nerve and Laver Pills Offer Quick Relief
Dr. Miles cures bad liver and stomach issues with new nerve pills. The advertisement promotes “speedily cure” for bilious and digestive complaints. Sold by Wm. Clendenin as agent in a small, pure dosage pack.
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Atton & New A
Miles
Angel
Clendenin
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