At Swords' Points A Soldier of the Rhine Ends in Metz
In Metz during a tense night, Karl Von Stettin helps reveal spy evidence while a major abandons pursuit. Paul, Hildegarde, and Beatrix celebrate a fragile peace as Aimee is wounded by a shell. Paul pledges love and hope as Paris falls and life moves toward marriage and forgiveness.
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Martinet
Hildegarde
Paul
Aimee
Marshal Bazaine
Karl
Metz
Karl von Stettin
Heidelberg
Beatrix
Ixarl
Ruth
Naomi
Noel
Grifly
Germany
Esin Paul Mere
Rhine
Aigiers
Mets
Pant
Paris
Hilfegarden
Nere
Benlg
France
Different Signs in a Curate Tale
A rector tale recounts a Yorkshire curate who drives his horses tandem while parishioners critique the practice. The bishop rebukes him to drive side by side and explains sign meanings as he mimics a blessing versus derision with hand placement.
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John Marshall
University of Pennsylvania
Dartmouth President Spurns Farm Board in New Hampshire
President Tucker of Dartmouth College and his family spent summers on a New Hampshire farm but grew annoyed by the pig pen proximity and the hired girl. He declined to return after a farm owner asked him to be a boarder again. The owner replied that there have been no hogs since he left and Hannah has left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim
Tucker
Dartmouth College
New Hampshire
Dartmouth
Hannah
New York Times
Farm policy debate over Cuban reform burdens American farmers
The Grand Rapids Herald quotes Congressman Taylor and explains farmer opposition to lowering duties on Cuban sugar and tobacco. It argues protectionist principles would be weakened, shifting costs to sugar beet and cane states and to beets and tobacco growers, while the Sugar Trust and domestic manufacturers gain.
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Taylor
Ohio
House Repub Means
Louisiana
Texas
Sugar Trust
Sugar Trust Drives Cuba Tariff Debate and Cuba Aid
Camden Telegram reports U S policy makers discuss aiding Cuba without harming American interests. Proposals range from free trade to a 20 percent cut in Dingley duties. The Sugar Trust backs any cut only if it boosts its sugar profits, resisting a plan to reclaim duties for Cuban use.
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Cuba
United States
Sugar Trust
Washington
Camden
N. J
Beett Sugar Fight Shapes Tariff Debate in Michigan
Michigan lawmakers and William Alden Smith spearhead opposition to tariff cuts seen as harming the beet sugar industry. Proponents argue for Cuba aid while Smith and allies press for preserving the infant beet sector, citing a recent conference exchange where Representative Dalzell faced questions on duties.
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Michigan
William Alden Smith
Cuba
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Mr. Smith
Which Hont for New Marketa and Free Trade
A Paterson New Jersey letter criticizes crumbling free trade journals and warns against the reciprocity convention seen as a delusion. It argues for a balanced reciprocity promoting honest trade with France, Germany, British dependencies, and certain South American nations, aligning with Blaine’s vision.
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Robert
Massachusetts
Hale
Maine
James G Blaine
Senate
France
Germany
America
Blaine
Melkinley
Buffalo
Republican Party
Paterson
N. J
Should Be Permanently Settled In American System Policy
A editorial urges lasting settlement of tariff and trade questions arguing that lessons from 1840 show protection benefits workers and that free trade harms U S interests. It condemns partisan attempts to revive exploded theories and calls for the American system to remain the nation’s unchallenged policy as true patriotism.
The Wand of the Sugar Trust
The New Orleans Times-Democrat argues General Grosvenor suspects the Sugar Trust organized the Cuban reciprocity movement to profit from trust certificates. It claims the trust hides while New York papers, federal officials, and Cubans lobby for it, extending its influence over sugar legislation.
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General Grosvenor
Sugar Trust
New York
New Orleans
Vimes-Democrat
Sympathy for Cuba Racket Draws Public Concern
The Denver News argues the public now sees that U.S. aid to Cuba has cost lives and money, aiding independence and a home government, while cries for ruin of communities or industries threaten Cuban planters seeking faster profits after past tariff protections.
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Cuba
Denver News
Nineteenth Century Quote Sparks Trade Debate
A New Haven Leader opinion blames fixed tariffs and protectionism for business stagnation. The author argues free trade theories should thrive while protectionist policies die to revive prosperity. The piece frames tariff advocates as hindering economic growth.
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Hueller
New Haven
Sugar beet protests spark calls for censure in Racine
There Are Oilers. Just why the sugar beet men should be censured for protesting against Cuban reciprocity is not clear. It seems other interests are kicking hard against being deprived of protection. Racine Journal highlights the dispute and the masking reason behind calls for discipline.
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Racine
Wis
Points to Tie inaked After
Fred H Rankin urges breeders to favor vigor and digestion over fashionable traits. He warns against refining bone and lightening frames and stresses sturdy ribs upright feet and strong feet for a useful hog herd. He notes arched backs ribs and hips as vital building blocks.
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Fred H. Rankin
Growth of Fat Strong Bone and Lean Meat for Swine
Investigations at experiment stations show corn is good for fattening but not for building the frame. Clover, grass, and milk are key for frame development. roots help when combined with other feeds. Pork eaters prefer meat produced with this mix. Gradually shift to whole corn as fattening approaches.
Missouri and Arkansas Farmers Face Winter Hunger Relief Seed
Dispatches from the Ozarks report hundreds of farmers hit by last summer drought now living on short rations this winter. They refuse aid until seed aid is arranged, with Arkansas Governor securing funds from banks to provide seed for the planting season. A Missouri charity board representative investigates at Dockery's request, proposing Congress use free seed for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Ozark Hills
Arkansas
Missouri State Board of Charities
Dockery
Congress
Missouri Stock Judging Prizes Awarded in Farmers' Review
The annual livestock judging prizes went to Geo W Hamilton Fulton for first prize of 25 dollars, W Schubert Rockport for second prize of 15 dollars, and E A Loomis Meadville for third prize of 5 dollars. Contest judged beef cattle and the essay on The Most Profitable Type of Beef Cattle. The program is a feature of the Short Winter Courses in Agriculture. livestock facilities to be completed by September 1902 per Professor Mumford.
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Missouri
Farmers’ Review
Geo. W. Hamilton
Fulton
W. {. Schubert
Rockport
E. A. Loomis
Meadville
Frederick B. Mumford
Agr. Univ. of
The Wessian Fly in Jersey County Illinois
A Farmers' Review note reports Hessian fly impact in Jersey County Illinois. The writer says late-sown wheat yields little fly but unsatisfactory crops, with lime and various remedies failing. He has not sown wheat for several years and now grows cowpeas and soybeans.
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Jersey County
Illinois
C. B. Bartlett
Helen's Tower at Clandeboye Honors Lord Dufferin's Mother
The London Chronicle notes Helen's Tower in Lord Dufferin's park at Clandeboye County Down. The tiny house like tower overlooks St George's channel with views of Scotland and the Isle of Man. Inside hangs a silver lamp from his mother and a tablet bearing his age lines. Browning and Tennyson are linked to the tower. Lady Dufferin was Sheridan's granddaughter.
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Helen
Lord Dufferin
Tennyson
Browning
Lady Dufferin
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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Wigard
Merg
Engishman
Monsieur le Major
Bazaine
Sir Noel
Miajor
Sigar
Voleucen Oullikely
Adie
Grand Rapids Herald
the Sugar Trust
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