Kansas Notes on Jointists and Local Happenings
Kansas notes report 20 857 Ma gonic members in the state and that only one prisoner in Brown county jail is not a jointist. Other items cover Hutchins animal meeting May 22, Thayer and Hoxie mayors, Leavenworth court value for a finger, Sterling plant output, railroad growth, Manila hospital head Earnest Robinson, Miss Lou Oglivy to Corea as missionary, Abilene bride G C Cress reported dead, fishers protective talks at Salina, women in city politics, Seabrook church service, Smith Center class mostly girls, 2139 practicing physicians, St John anniversary, Elk family wit etc.
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Magonic Order
Kansas
Brown County
Hutchins
West Button
Pomona
Thayer
Hoxie
District Court of Leavenworth
Sterling
Trust
Jed
Frey
Earnest Robinson
Lawrence
First Reserve Hospital
Manila
Lou Oglivy
Shawnee County
Corea
G. C. Cress
Abilene
South Africa
Atchison
Drew
Topeka
Izaak Walton
Fisherman's Protective Association
Salina
Morgan
Stanley
Seabrook ‘Congregational
Smith Center High School
Swan
State Board of Health
John P. St. John
Cipher
Millard
Myrtle Cade
Osborne City
Harper County
Adam Murrman
Eureka
Canada
Eldorado
Kansas City
Pinkerton
Eldorado Republican
The Dingley tariff and the foreign trade record of 1900
The article argues the Dingley tariff boosts domestic production and wages while expanding exports in February 1900. It notes imports rose modestly for domestic use, exports exceeded imports by a large margin, and total year exports may surpass previous records by around 100 million dollars. It cites Austrian industry unions as a contrast to U S protection.
Joma Non-Protected Traats in Austria Trade
In Austria trust structures appear robust as the country maintains no broad protective tariff regime. Only a handful of commodities face duties, signaling a liberal trade stance amid evolving economic policies.
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Austria
Dingley Tariff Proves Revenue Success Despite Critics
The piece argues that the Dingley tariff has produced substantial revenue, countering earlier condemnations by protection opponents. It notes eight months of fiscal data showing treasury receipts exceeding expenditures by about 35 million dollars, with customs revenue nearly rivaling internal revenue despite wartime taxes. A table of government income over the period is referenced.
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United States
Treasury Department
Easter Hat and Rail Growth Under McKinley Prosperity
The piece notes a booming railroad buildout amid McKinley era prosperity. It cites the Railway Age predicting a record year ahead with nearly 69,000 miles of projected track across regions from New England to the Pacific. In 1899, 4,588 miles were laid on 340 U.S. lines, plus 596 in Canada and 254 in Mexico.
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United States
New England
Middle States
South Atlantic
Gulf and Mississippi Valley
Central Northern
Amiles
Northwestern States
Southwestern
Pacific States
Canada
Mexico
Golden era of well paid labor in railroad boom
The rapid expansion of railroads to nearly 60,000 miles in a year requires about two billion dollars in capital. The outlay boosts labor demand and wage payments, swelling the total employment impact into billions. The piece calls this the golden era of well paid labor.
Irreconcilables oppose Bryanism and praise Gold Democrats
A report from Indianapolis shows Gold Democrats denouncing Bryanism and the Chicago platform while criticizing McKinley and Republican centralization. They warn that continued Republican rule would harm liberty and the judiciary, praising only the gold standard policy as a rare exception.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
United States
Bryan
Cane
No Britain Subsidies Stirs Debate On Steamship Aid
An Atlantic Monthly writer asserts Britain does not subsidize steamers, only pays low carriage for main matter. The Mail and Express claims a 190 subsidy yearly for ten years to Elder Demster & Co for Jamaica to Britain service, while Republicans oppose taxing banana lands to fund the line for U S investors.
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Atlantic Monthly
J. W. Root
England
Mail and Express
Elder, Demster & Co
Jamaica
Great Britain
United States
Stomach troubles in spring signal distress cries for help
The text describes a bilious feeling and sour stomach with bad taste, dull headache, sleeplessness, and poor appetite. It explains the stomach is overworked and cries for help, needing tonic qualities and digestive strength found only in a specific remedy.
Sarsaparilla and other remedies in old medicine ad
An advertisement praises HOoOobD’s Sarsaparilla as the best stomach and blood remedy, claiming thousands of grateful letters prove its efficacy. It also references British use of traction engines in the Transvaal, Magnetic Starch’s longevity, a proverb about fleas, and a mail order note for Choice Recipes from Walter Baker & Co. Ltd.
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Transvaal
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Scandia
East
New York
Joln Register
Parsons
McPherson “Republican
D ‘Thornd
Hiawatha World
Beloit Cail
Tarife
Frank
W. Mahin
Reichenberg
Budapest
Austro-Hungary
Hebruar
Lubor
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Masa
Goethe
A.J. Tower
Boston
Mass
W. L. Douglas
Roouine
W. L Douglas
Douglas Bhoe
Brockton
Land of
Plenty
Department of Interior
Ottawa
M. “V. Bennett
New York Life
Omaha
Neb
O’parrell
New York Avenue
Washington, D.C
Doofs
H. H. Grees
Ata
Lincoln
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