Political and tariff views in a 1900s ledger excerpt
A partisan wading of Republican and Democratic lines, praising Republican protection and tariff policy while critiquing Judge Parker and gold standard stance. It cites Fairbanks speeches, foreign import markets, U S home market value, railroad wage data, and editor Sheakley’s farewell note to Eldora Ledger readers.
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Republican tariff and rail duty pressures cited in speech
The speaker argues against free trade, claiming imports totaling 500 million dollars annually could be produced domestically, boosting American labor and incomes. Cites Senator Fairbanks, President Roosevelt, and tariff revisions by Republicans, noting postal receipts rising over seven years and steel rail duties falling from 875 to 7.84 per ton.
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Senator Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Judge Evans Sifts Case by Law Not Rumor in Stated Rules
A public notice quotes judge Evans applying proper legal procedure in sentencing Bank Defaulter Soule, asserting impartiality and factual basis in open court. It rebuts media assumptions about prosecutorial responsibility and highlights the 1904 county tax assessment for express companies, including American Express and Western Union lines in various townships.
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Satisfied Residents Question Proof from Eldora Neighbor
A citizen testimonial from W J McCall of Jefferson St endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney related attacks. He cites Mrs McCall's relief from severe loin pain after a course at Smith Reed's store. Pills sold nationwide by Foster Kilburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Ends noting Dr B K Purcell ENT practice at Emergency hospital on Sept 8 and 20.
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