Congress Tariff Talk and State Tax Debate Seep Through Belleville Press
The Belleville Democrat attacks the rise in state taxes for the year, linking most of the increase to education. It notes Speaker Cannon’s Garden City speech promising no tariff revision and questions the claim of no tariff on oil products. It argues the Dingley clause favors Standard Oil with a de facto 150 percent tariff.
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Belleville
Garden City
Cannon
Congress
Congressman Reeder weighs primary election nomination
Congressman Bill Reeder, after weeks among his district, hints he is not eager for a primary nomination. He fears voters may act against him if there is an open avenue beyond a postmasters convention.
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Bill Reeder
Bill
Local Republican warning on Calderhead stance urged
A Fifth district farmer active in the County Republican Central Committee warns that Calderhead may lose support if his attitudes on key issues do not change. He says he did not vote for Calderhead last year and does not expect to again, unless the party shifts course. The farmer questions whether the Republican machine will heed the warning or risk a reduced majority or worse in the next election.
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Republican Central Committee
Mississippi U S Senate race draws near tie
The piece contrasts John Sharpe Williams a Democratic leader in Congress with Governor Vardaman a demagogue exploiting southern prejudice. It argues Williams allies with Speaker Cannon and Vardaman insults rivals, noting the vote was nearly tied.
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U. S
Mississippi
John Sharpe Williams
Congress
Cannon
Vardaiman
Countywide telephone controversy draws in Belleville and mutual firms
The Journal notes growing debate over telephone service in the county as farmers push for free local access. It argues two goals exist two towns with no county tolls and urges Belleville to embrace similar free service to avoid burdensome competition.
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Belleville Telephone Co
Mutual Companies
Scandia
Courtland
Belleville
Regular as the Sun Dr Kings New Life Guaranteed
An old time advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life as the most regular aid for liver and bowels. It claims daily routine reliability and promises guaranteed results, priced at 2.5 cents, with druggists carrying the remedy.
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Dr. Kings
Standard Oil Tariff and Likely Penalty Fallout
The K C Star argues that Standard Oil’s tariffs shield the company from foreign competition and sustain high prices. It notes a $29.4 million penalty by Judge Landis and suggests removing tariffs to restore real competition and reduce prices.
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Landis
Standard Oil
Oil Trust
United States
Russia
K. C. Star
Blackbirds Gather in Flocks for Daily Picnic and Camp Meeting
A Kansas reminiscence notes blackbirds forming flocks for daily picnics and chautauqua style gatherings as they prepare to migrate south. The piece recalls eating blackbird as meat and contrasts it with views that blackbirds are as good eating as other game birds.
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Blackbird
Jewell
Kansas
Limit of life and the promise of electric bitters
A medical pitch argues human longevity could extend beyond current limits with advanced knowledge. It cites ages 50 to 60 as a critical decade and recommends Electric Bitters as the best aid for the body’s organs, promising revitalization. The product is guaranteed by druggists and priced at 50 cents.
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Nature
Farmers Union Rally Urges Equity Message and Meetings
A rally by Theron Fisk, national lecturer, promotes the American Society of Equity as vital for farmers. He denounces grain thieves and urges farmers to overcome apathy and unite for fair conditions, with meetings listed in Cuba Downing Miller Center Red Top Scandia Lone Tree Hugos and City Hall in August.
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American Society of Equity
Tly
Cuba
Downing S
Sp.m Miller
Center
Red Top
City
Hall-Scandia
Lone Tree
Hugos
Theron Fisk
Seagull Found With Silver Ring Mark Near Rossitten
The Country Gentleman reports a gull shot October 25 at Ouchy on Lake Leman aged about 16 months wore a silver ring on its claw engraved Vogel station Rossitten 20. M Forel of Lausanne and Dr J Thienemann discuss that gull No 20 hatched there and marked when a few weeks old before July 4 1905, suggesting two winter migrations before its death.
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Ouchy
Leman
Vogelstation
Rossitten
Sido
Courland
Geneva
M. Forel
Lausanne
J. Thienemann
Westminster
Gazette
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed by Bluff Man
C. G. Hay of Bluff, Missouri hails Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles. He says he has used it and guarantees it through all druggists at 25 cents.
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C. G. Hay
Bluff, Mo
Bucklen’s .Arnico
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