Future of American trade and protectionism debate
A San Francisco Chronicle commentary republished by The Baltimore Sun argues against European indifference to American exports and defends protective tariffs. It contends Americans grasp that foreign demand stems from cheaper US goods and warns against assuming Europe can sever reliance on US grain meat and manufactured imports.
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Baltimore Sun
Cobden
United States
Europe
Sun
Atlantic
San Francisco
Democratic Drift and Bryan in Early 1900s Newswire
A collection of editorial snips notes Democratic dissension and Bryan’s stance. It cites Indianapolis News, St Louis Globe-Democrat, Cleveland Leader and Philadelphia Inquirer discussing party unity, free trade in Porto Rico, free and unlimited coinage of silver, and Bryan’s influence and clashes with David B Hill in the run up to 1904.
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Ryan
Democratic Party
Bryan
Indianapolis News
Ind
Porto Rico
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cleveland
David B. Hill
William J. Bryan
Hill
Ohio Dem
Mr. Bryan
Philadelphia Inquirer
Towne's Tumble and the Silver Issue Shake the Beltway
The Washington Star analyzes Charles A Towne's shift on silver from Bryan ally to New York proponent and questions the substance of his money views. It notes his rapid changes after moving from Minnesota to New York and his role in the silver upheaval that drew national attention.
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Charles A. Towne
Ohio Democracy
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Kansas City
Stevenson
Congress
Republican Party
Party of Silver
Mr. Towne
New York
Washington Star
Tariff Fight and Party Split Over Gorman Actions
The article discusses the tariff of 1894 and former Senator Gorman's role, summarizing Democratic splits, Cleveland's denunciation, and Republican hopes. It notes a Democratic tariff crusade in Gorman's spirit may aid Republicans and comments on Bryan and Hanna in 1904 political maneuvering.
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Gorman
Wilson
Senate
Maryland
House
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Congress
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Ey W. J. Bryan
Mark Hanna
Chicago Inter Ocean
Spread of Conecockle Weed Across the United States
A description from Farmers' Review details a smooth muc-branched annual plant three feet high with red blooms appearing May and June. Of European origin, cone cockle spreads rapidly across the Northwest and beyond as seeds travel in grain and wind blown plant tops. It is poisonous, though virulence is uncertain. rabbit tests caused sickness and death. Caution urged to keep stock away and prevent seeds in wheat destined for flour.
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United States
Room at the top and the value of ambition
An editorial urges persistent effort and personal initiative in any line of work. It argues that even in humble tasks some leaders rise by careful study and ambition. The piece cites farming and livestock as examples and echoes the adage not failure but low aim is crime.
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Southland
Peafowls valued for table use and ornamental appeal
The article notes peafowls serve as ornament and food, with slow maturation. Hens lay ten to sixteen eggs. chicks grow rapidly but require frequent feeding. Chicks should be fed like young turkeys. meat given thrice weekly after week one. Males are quarrelsome. tail feathers fetch sale during moulting.
Growing of Sugar Beets Uniform Stand Challenges
The Farmers' Review notes that uneven beet stands arise from poor land preparation seed depth and timing, moisture shortages at planting, and fertilizer integration. If gaps appear, losses grow, so precise soil preparation and uniform feeding are essential for even development. Frames of combs that cannot be perfectly straight are better melted into wax.
Glimpses of People Remain Iconic Figures in a Changing Era
Rea Cloud at 83 proclaims civilization progress among Cayugas. Krupp's wealth nears 50 million with 4 million income and 80 thousand payroll. Nathan Church, Maine legislator and scholar, works as Minneapolis street cleaner at 1.50 daily. De Wet praised as top South Africa horseman. Buckstuhl named director of sculpture for Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Waldemar Schmidt plans European museum tour for Egyptian catalogue. Carnegie admires pansies and exotic plants in Scotland. J A Fillmore to receive 1000 monthly till year end plus life pension of 500. William C Sanger, assistant secretary of war, famed for long hours and constant outreach.
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Rea Cloud
Krupp
Nathan Church
Blaine
Maine
Minneapolis
de Wet
South Africa
F. Wellington Buckstuhl
St Louis
National Society of Sculptors
Waldemar Schmidt
Europe
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
J. A. Fillmore
Southern Pacific Railway
United States
William C. Sanger
Florists Display Dwarf Cannas and Colored Hybrids
Florists showcase compact cannas that grow to bloom, tiny Polyanthus roses, a velvety Gloxinia Grecta Violeccula, a new dark-leaved canna Black Beauty, Pancratium Tortuosum amaryllis family rarity, a blue white-eyed Nana Coerulea Stellata phlox, Marion Pelargonium with multicolor blooms, Fairy Passion Vine Pacciflora Gracillis, variegated Phrynium Variegatum foliage, and a black-leaved heliotrope with bluish purple flowers.
Yukon valley directory and gazetteer reveals 16000 names
A woman publishes a directory listing 16 000 Yukon valley residents. Women’s cricket reach 45 percent of men’s distance and jump 62 percent of men. Four thousand fifteen El Reno homesteaders register, 193 women. A Carnegie needlework portrait by Miss Herminia Davila of Porto Rico features at Pan American exposition. A boom in St Petersburg sees women pharmacists rising in Russian capital and beyond.
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Yukon Valley
Alaska
el Reno
Okla
Andrew Carnegie
Herminia Davila
Porto Rico
St. Petersburg
Nuggets of Interest in Historical Facts
Tea plants at seven years yield 700 pounds per acre. The Mohammedan year starts in July while the Persian year begins August 11. The Baltic canal cost 7.8 million pounds and spans 62 miles. The Iron Gates canal on the Danube opened in 1896 at a cost of 1.6 million.
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Acre
Baltic
Danube
Peruna touted as cure for stomach catarrh by Hawaii delegate
A Washington letter from Hon. Robert W. Wilcox endorses Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach catarrh. The ad cites Dr. Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium and promises guidance for readers not benefiting, inviting letters for free advice.
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Peruna
Robert W. Wilcox
Congress
Hawaii
Sandwich Islands
Washington, D. C
R. W. Wilcox
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Dr. Hartman
The
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