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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
7
The piece explains that Mark Hanna’s stand-pat vision favored broad economic growth and prosperity through tariff protection. It argues this stance defined policy for years, with calls for revision only when necessary for overall national advantage. The editorial defends steady tariffs against calls for immediate change.
The Dingley tariff law displeases free traders at home and abroad but is praised as an effective protection measure. Its features have influenced other nations seeking industrial growth. Bryan claims to be radical and conservative, shaping positions to lose votes as usual.
The piece argues newspapers focus on abolishing trusts, noting tariffs are not the root. It contends England under free trade has fewer trusts due to smaller internal commerce, while both nations will solve trust issues as production and labor saving machinery expand. A Globe-Democrat quotation compares U S and England.
The engineer in charge reports 14 men have died while constructing the East River tunnels in New York City. Workers faced high pressure of 34 pounds per square inch above normal atmospheric pressure, contributing to hazardous conditions.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that William Jennings Bryan remains a consistent free trader, unlikely to support protective tariffs. The piece notes his past opposition to protection, warns of a potential Republican shift if he moderates, and cites data on US exports and industrial growth since 1896 to illustrate free trade effects.
In 1896 imports of all precious stones totaled 6 712 415 dollars. In 1897 the figure fell to 2 672 598 dollars before the Dingley Act. By 1906 total precious stone imports reached 40 247 010 dollars, with 10 574 654 dollars in uncut diamonds, and per capita purchases rising as widespread affordability grew across the population.
A style guide outlines fabrics and details for fashionable wear including linen, dimities, lace, and pocketed shirt waists with padded and embroidered trims. It also notes heavy linen and kid for outdoor outfits and explains German coffee blends with chicory and methods from roasting to brewing.
The Salem Statesman accuses Democrats of subterfuge over tariff policy. It states no Democrat speaks in Congress without demanding repeal of protective tariffs and market openness, calling the term antiquated and noting the party’s historical memory.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues that Cummins' tariff views align with Democratic policy dating back to Lincoln Calhoun and earlier. It asserts Cummins lacks authority to claim Republican principles and that his free trade arguments mirror historic Democratic positions.
A testimonial from J A Haywood of Lufkin Texas claims kidney pills cured his backache after a sawmill injury. He describes long back pain, disordered urine, and gravel attacks that ceased after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Sold by dealers for 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The passage explains how to properly put on gloves. It advises turning back the glove to insert fingers, avoiding pinching the material, and guiding the hand with light pressure. It emphasizes placing the thumb and fingers correctly and fastening the first button carefully.
A Connecticut mother reports her year and a half old son suffered spreading sores on face arms and chest. After two months of Cuticura Soap and Ointment treatment the boy recovered fully and remained healthy. The note is signed Mrs. Egbert Sheldon April 22 1905 Woodville Conn.
Foochow now hosts at least 80 native schools modeled on foreign institutions. The city of 600,000 residents contains about 2,000 students enrolled. Posters advertise new modern schools appearing weekly in many neighborhoods.
A Michigan woman and her husband attribute health improvements to Postum Food Coffee after leaving coffee behind. She notes relief from heart palpitations and stomach trouble within weeks and shares a neighbor’s positive experience after boiling Postum longer for flavor. The ad cites Wostum Co. of Battle Creek and a booklet titled The Road to Wellville.
The article urges changing menus to save money and avoid repetition. It suggests studying new dishes, serving them daintily, and using leftovers in griddle cakes with bread cereals and mashed potatoes to improve meals.
Boil a pail of water and dunk celery briefly then chill in cold water. Let the water run over it for a time to restore freshness. The celery becomes crisp and ready for the table.
A simple method to brighten steel ornaments involves moistening lime with water to form a paste. Apply the paste and let it sit for 12 hours, then brush away. The steel becomes beautifully bright afterward.
A succinct reflection on human anxiety, noting contentment with current possessions yet unease about what remains unattained. Anonymous adage contrasts satisfied status with future concerns.
A letter to the editor corrects errors about the White House timeline and first occupants. It also disputes claims on painting methods and materials, citing Adams as the initial resident in 1800 and noting 1792 construction with 1814 burning and 1818 rebuilding.
Foot fatigue cure powder promises relief for tired hot feet and fits tight shoes. Local ad urges asking for Allen's foot-knee product with address 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
The Cuban congress approved a $1,000,000 fund to lure immigrants from Europe and the Canary Islands. The plan includes paying passage for emigrants and bringing field hands from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Italy to Cuba.
James Webb of Peters in San Joaquin county California marks his centennial birthday born in Kentucky. He fathered 13 children, seven survive with the eldest 8. He counts 51 grandchildren about 160 great grandchildren and 20 great great grandchildren. One hundred descendants attend the celebration.
A collection of vintage advertisements touts wealth schemes and health claims. It features Mrs Winston, a syrup for children, baking powder opinions by Dr Herman Reinbold, and claims about alum powders versus cream of tartar, with Missouri laws cited against alum bake powders.
A French chamber committee chaired by the foreign minister of finance will study possible state monopolies on sugar and petroleum refining and related controls on alcohol rectification and insurance to raise government revenue.
Consul Metcalf says the Cunarder hull and boilers at Wallsend England use the world’s largest steel plates. Each plate weighs ten tons and the bollery tops 1,000 tons. Massive ingots and slabs of 12 and 14 tons continually move through Wallsend rolling mills for the work.
Unqualified success of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in Mrs Fannie D Fox's case is hailed as a major triumph over tumors. The report stresses that tumor growth can be silent until advanced and frames the remedy as a pivotal cure for women's dread enemy.
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