The Farmer and the Tariff Bill
Senator La Follette argues against tariffs as a farmer benefit, citing limited gains for wool and beet sugar and modest protections for other crops. He notes the farmer’s real gain came from a built up home market via diversified industries and domestic factories, challenging the belief that tariffs benefited agriculture broadly.
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Ways and Means
Farmers and tariffs reshape the national market
Robert M. La Follette argues that protective tariffs raised costs for farmers while sheltering manufacturers. He notes farmers funded high duties to build a home market, only to see prices for goods rise and markets controlled by large interests. The census is cited to show rising farm mortgages as farmer support wanes.
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Pella Resident
A Newton Iowa reader testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved lumbago back pain headaches and kidney discomfort. The ad cites a Newton resident Mrs H Stone and notes Doan's pills are sold by dealers with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S iso le agent market the product under the Doan's name.
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Immediate Sale Offers Bargain Price For Property
A rushed advertisement notes an immediate sale for a property with an $60,000 price and a bundled Excel element valued at $15,000. It promises the home is up to date in every respect and urges inquiries at the Chronicle office for details.
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