Protection Tariff Debate and American Trade Policy
A long editorial argues for protective tariffs to fund land, water, and infrastructure, detailing U S river and harbor improvements, canal work, and federal appropriations. It contrasts free trade with protection and urges Democratic support for internal improvements while praising Republican strength and inviting ministers in Wise County to claim a free subscription postcard offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
United States
Great Britain
Congress
Congress of the
Madison
Calhoun
South
England
Democratic Congress
Monroe
Local notices and product ads from Audubon area
A collage of local items includes medical tonics like McElree's Wine of Cardus and Black-Draught, pharmacy notices, shop bargains at Lynch's, farm rental seeks near Rush Creek, school openings with visitors, and brief hometown news from Audubon and Decatur about residents and events.
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J. J. Barnett
Audubon
Lynch's
Lynch’s
Complete Notion
McElree’s
Cardus
Wonderful Assortment of General Merchandise Invites Inquiry
An advertisement proclaims a large stock and new goods with great inducements. The text cites a 100 million dollar appropriation last year for pensions, noting 42 million paid for the Mexican War and 1812 pensions for revolution era veterans. The largest Texas pension goes to a Grayson County man under 30 who was disabled at Fort Sill.
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Mexico
Texas
Grayson County
Fort Sill
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Reason
M&ssengeer
Wise County
Gay
Tuk Mressenerr
Weekly Gazette
Tom Allen
St. Louis
Eliza Johnson
Dr. Rainey
S. T. Rhodes
East Side
Square
Decatur
W. H. McKnight
Frank McDonald
Rush Creek
Couster
C. C
Os E Co
East Side Square
Decatur, Texas
Kenny & Jones
West Main Street
Camerons Lumber Yard