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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
4
Ex governor Altgeld is accused of selling the state second hand furniture from Chicago to the executive mansion. A city daily dispatch headlines Miss Willard on the strike, though she merely comments on New York coatmakers' actions.
The speaker laments legislators debate tariffs as thousands endure delayed prosperity. He condemns what he calls senseless talk by men lacking the brains to enact their duties.
The text weighs two views on industrial policy, asking if protecting domestic manufacturing justifies heavy protections or if prohibiting all manufacturing would be better. It contrasts Democratic claims with the desire for more factories and favorable legislation.
The Grand Rapids Herald dismisses the assertion that the tariff law yields greater revenue than the McKinley act as a simple lie. The piece notes readers have long wondered how Democrats defend higher revenue under current tariffs, and asserts the explanation is false.
The piece criticizes Democratic senators for delaying tariff bills via filibusters. It argues the country is not in the mood for more delays and likens the Democrats to the dog in the manger, claiming they would not allow others to act while failing to properly adjust the tariff themselves.
The senate debated tariff issues on Tuesday urging swift passage of the law to give business a fair chance. Skepticism remains about any new light on the topic and the uncertainty of the outcome dominates, with calls to finalize the law.
The piece argues the United States, given its geographic proximity and interest in Cuba, should not procrastinate. It questions whether Washington has the right to interfere and calls for clear action or a full admission of noninterference, criticizing ongoing caution.
The passage explores how geography shapes beliefs about heaven. Botocades natives in hot regions imagine cool streams and shade as paradise, desert dwellers expect a forested, airless escape, and northern peoples picture a sunny refuge with fires and fur couches. Caroline islanders prefer a level land despite love of liquor and cliff fear.
The piece explains how the Catholic Church uses the benediction of the bell, book, and candle in the greater excommunication. Since the sentence is read, a bell rings, a book is closed, and a candle goes out, excluding the person from the faithful and sacraments.
In an American Economist piece Cramp and Malster argue that three hundred million dollars in gold are paid yearly to foreign shipowners for US ocean commerce. They question why the United States fails to protect a vital element of its commerce and shipping, contrasting it with nations that defend their shipping industries.
Dryden quotes frame a critique of four years under partial Free-Trade. The piece laments factory closures, falling property values, idle mills, and job losses while arguing for a return to Protection to revive American prosperity. It vows the era will be remembered as a warning against Free-Trade and a guide for future policy.
Miss Ina Eaton visited Kellogg friend Miss Eva Blackwood from Thursday to Sunday while C H Porter shipped fat cattle to Chicago with W A McCalmont. Neighbors visited D W Murphy. corn planting finished. Several small incidents and farm updates follow including a runaway colt near Newton and a new organ purchase by Geo Reed.
The piece reviews thirty years before the Revolution when colonies issued bills of credit to fund commerce. It notes depreciation, varying gold redemption rates, and the Continental Congresss later legal tender, which fell to worthlessness. It discusses state jealousy, confederation limits, and Washingtons role in disbanding the army amid widespread distress.
The text recounts Washington entrusting Hamilton to stabilize continental finances after independence. It notes the assumption of about 80 million dollars in debt, the first public strengthening act, a revenue tariff, and laws favoring American shipping. It mentions the national bank dispute between Hamilton and Jefferson and the partisan nature of financial policy.
Leave your carriages and buggies to be painted and trimmed at UNCAPHER'S in Mann's building for free of charge.
The article asserts Americans have issued nearly 600000 patents, over a third of all patents worldwide, praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a groundbreaking relief and featuring a testimonial from J W Vaughn of Oakton Ky praising its efficacy for stomach cramps. It notes sale by Wagley & Smazp.
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