Kansas notes drift across a distracted frontier
A jumble of sketches from Kansas towns reports odd local happenings. Waterwitches search wells near Mitahell to Trérto, lawn gossip in Ottawa about savory mock lemon pies, prairie chickens in Garden City sands, and a Wa Keeney promoter touting a $1000 gold claim.
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Mitahell
Trérto
Wamage
Marysville
Mitchael Strogoff
Finney
Ottawa
Dodge City
Gray County
Lawrence
Reciprocity and the fate of American protection
A discussion on reciprocity bands Americans to free trade as California fruit and New England hosiery face reduced protection. The San Francisco Chronicle notes a split over treaties favoring export markets, warning that reciprocity risks hurting American interests and labor, while opposing tariffs plus foreign price cutting pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New England
Senate
Manufacturers’ Association
San Francisco Chronicle
Common Sense on Export Pricing by Producing Nations
A correspondent discusses worldwide price discrimination on exports, citing British railways and Belgian practice as evidence. The letter urges the Industrial Commission to widen inquiries, arguing export discounts keep mills running and boost domestic purchasing power, with an 1880 steel rails example and North’s August 25 note.
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American Protective Tariff League
Industrial Commission
Cirewar
Bernard Samuelcon
M.P
F. R
Manchester
London
Liverpool
Leeds
Hull
Newcastle
Belgium
Edward P. North
New York
My. North
Iowa Banks See Unprecedented Deposit Rise
Des Moines report notes Iowa state and savings banks show a $14 493 933 increase in deposits since mid December boosting total deposits to 112 465 1254. The year saw a rise of over 1 60 000 in deposits and a 24 increase in the number of banks. The piece discusses protectionist policy and its perceived benefits to Iowa's prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des. .Méthes
Minneapolis Journal
Iowa
Towa
Horace Boies
Free Trade Syndicate
Babcock Clarifies Tariff Stance in Wisconsin Letter
The Winona Herald reports Congressman Babcock objects to being labeled a Free-Trader. In a letter to a Wisconsin friend he denounces such claims as rot and notes a tempered stance since introducing his tariff bill, asserting he now understands what not to do without fully redefining his views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Babcock
Wisconsin
McKinley's tariff views cited as evolving stance
Report from San Antonio Texas notes President McKinley may have changed his thinking on protective tariffs. It claims he believed high duties no longer essential to nurture developing home industries, and that tariffs fit industries beyond protection needs. The piece links the idea to Jesuits and cites press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
San Antonio
Texas
Era of High Prices Versus Cheapness in Labor Trade
The text argues that despite high prices, Americans see value in cheap goods but lack sufficient purchasing power because wages and labor yield little to buy. It asserts cheapness benefits consumers yet notes the mismatch between profits and what workers can purchase.
Davitt Criticizes Irish Emigrant Role in Ireland’s Struggle
Chicago Tribune notes Michael Davitt’s claim that Irish in America aid England by urging compatriots to leave Ireland. Davitt cites 500 000 emigrants in fifteen years, compares to Boer fighters, warns drain may end Celtic majority. The Tribune questions whether emigrants can share his depth of sacrifice.
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Trish
Michael Davitt
America
Ireland
lIreland
Mr. Davitt
United States
Teland Jas Jost
Beneland
Reward in Old Age: Mattoon Man Henry Michael
Henry Michael a 97 year old Mattoon Illinois resident and former farmer is described as spry and sharp despite illiteracy. He amassed about 50000 dollars and shared it among ten children after retiring. Born in North Carolina his family traveled to Illinois over three years on foot with little food.
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Henry Michael
Mattoon, Ill
Mattoon
Ill
Acter
Ilinois
Coles County
Michaels
North Carolina
Michael
Kickapoo Point
Czar’s Sister Olga Alexandrovna Marries Prince Oldenburg
The marriage of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna, youngest sister of the Czar, to Prince Oldenburg is reported as a love match that faced initial opposition but won favor with Tsar Nicholas I’s approval.
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Europe
Olga Alexandrovna
Prince Oldenburg
Nicholas I
Florida man buys swamp land to farm alligators near Swan
A Florida man purchases 300 acres of swamp land near Swan to establish a breeding site for alligators. He aims to meet rising demand for alligator skins as wild populations decline due to northern hunting activity.
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Florida
Swan
Our Nations Wealth and Iron as the Nation’s Strength
A short piece extols iron as the nation’s wealth and cites a health advertisement for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters. It urges relief for overworked stomachs and promotes digestion and liver kidney benefits, claiming cures for constipation and dyspepsia.
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Tron
Assembly of a Locomotive Engine Demands 5416 Parts
The article notes that constructing a single steam locomotive engine requires as many as 5 416 pieces. Each piece must be accurately adjusted, likening the process to assembling a precise watch.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
One hundred dollars reward offered for any uncured catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Statement from West & Truax and Walding Whinnan & Marvin endorsing Chaney firm. Cure taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Samples and price per bottle advertised. Hall's Family Pills also promoted.
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Hall
J. Cheney &Co
Props
Toledo
IJ. Cheney
West & Truax
Tolédo
Walding
Whinnan É& Marvin
Dallas Funds to Expand Credit With $150,000 Issue
Dallas Texas plans a loan of 150000 dollars at 4 percent, touted as the lowest rate yet for a southern city of the second class. The notice highlights municipal borrowing, credit strength, and regional financial development.
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Dallas
Tex
All Up-to-Date Housekeepers Use Red Cross Ball Blue
Advertisement copy notes Ball Blue uses for clean clothes, claims clothes become clean and sweet as new. Mentions grocers sell product. Fragmentary promotional line hints at unspoken ideas about behavior.
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Kansas
Garden City
Wa Keeney
Thomas County
Orton
Topeka
Wallington
Kirwin
Kurt Scott
Manhattan
Maryland
Emporia
Cimarron
Stafford
Grant
Colby
Saratoga
Preston
the Plain Dealer
Glen Elder
Atwood
Morris
Blackbirds
Great Britain
State Department
Germany
Towsas
Czar
Olga
Alexander, II
Allen
Ashice
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Italy
Blach Ory
A.J. Tower CO
Boston
Mass
ST. Mary’s Acadern
ST. Mary’s Academy
Notre Dame
Indiana
Sisters of the Holy Cross
Conservatory of Music
School of Art
Boston Normal School of Gymnastics
St. Mary's Academy
Phelps Brown
Fenwick & Lawrence
Ramge Building
Amaha
Neb
H. J. Cowgill
Washington, D C
Jension Winrerny
Pension Bureau
Sinasvar
Tb Adj
Waieatan
Tadies
Tnormous
Morton. & CO
New. York
Thompson
W.n.u.lincoln
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