Mary the Maid of the Inn Chapter II continuation
In a Yorkshire inn a traveling band of merchants led by Dick Parker plans nights of wine and talk Mary Morley the innkeeper’s niece tends guests and earns the trust of the group as tales of Squire Bellingham and highwaymen pepper the dialogue Foster and Dick clash over loyalty and risk while Morley sketches a cautious portrait of their generous host and the men’s daring ways
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Foster
Ditson
Jones
Wild
Isaacs
Andy
Midas
Argosy
Bellingham
Metropolis
House of Lords
High Seas
Bristol
Blackheath
St. James’ Street
York
Morley
England
Mary
Yorkshire
Parker
Mary Lockwood
Kirkstall
Harrogate
Squire Bellingham
Derby
Harry Dunstan
Troster
London
Star and Garter
Leeds
Heaven
Hell
Dinner Scene Among Travelers Aboard Ship
In the crowded room a joint of stuffed chine and partridges appear as the supper. Dick names a fellow passenger Bellingham and chats with Foster about escaping French cruisers in the Mediterranean as light glows on a decanter of sherry and wax candles.
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Epicure
Bellingham
Mediterranean
Foster
Foster the No-Gift Social Climber in London Taverns
In a London tavern, Foster stands out as a blunt, persistent figure whose lack of redeeming qualities contrasts with Parker. Morley, generous but weak, trusts Foster’s companionable lies as Dick Parker reveals real character, while Foster’s brute force and creeping persistence push him near the top of the group’s informal hierarchy.
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Dick Parker
Mary
Foster
Star Anc Garter
Morley
Richard Parker
London
Parker
Cash for Their Lives by David H Moffatt
David H Moffatt then president of the First National Bank of Denver tells of facing a kidnap periled demand. A desperate man threatened to blow up the bank with nitro glycerin unless paid 22000 dollars. Moffatt chose to hand over the money to save his life, and the thief disappeared.
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David H. Moffatt
First National Bank of
Denver Col
First National Bank
Mr. Moffatt
Moffatt
Oldest Inhabitant Rebukes Youthful Laziness
A wry observation notes that most women seek compliments through their curves while the oldest resident recalls his own laziness as a boy, contrasting vanity with past behavior in a humorous local voice.
No Precipitate Action on Reciprocity Says Times
Washington Times analysis argues McKinley and Roosevelt line up on pro growth trade policy while condemning hastily negotiated Kasson treaties. It cites Buffalo speech and 1901 stance favoring reciprocity only for goods we do not produce, opposing any job loss.
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McKinley
Buffalo
Washington
William McKinley
Roosevelt
Times’ Washington
Kasson
Senate
Wages and living costs in Paterson and Switzerland
The article notes the old free trade argument about higher wages versus higher living costs. It cites Jacob Weidmann, a Paterson silk dyer, saying his mill workers earn two to four times Swiss wages while Swiss cost of living is higher or similar, illustrating a lower living cost abroad.
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Zerland
Switzerland
Weidmann
Banquo
Jacob Weildmann
Paterson
N. J
Germany’s tariff experiment creates debate across continents
A Berlin official says the tariff bill is only a basis for discussion and not decided yet. The measure provokes US press calm, but Russia and Austria react strongly while Germany’s neighbors feel the impact more than the United States, underscoring futility of a European anti American Zollverein.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Austria
United States
America
Zollverein
Buffalo
A Question of Sugar Duty and Its Economic Impact
The piece argues that removing sugar duties would lower prices to consumers by about 1.14 per person annually but risks harming the domestic beet sugar industry employing 1.6 million. It warns against yielding to cheaper sugar at the cost of a crucial American industry and its wages and future potential.
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United States
Mischief for Idle Hands and The Demands of Duty
An opinion piece argues the Democratic party wastes effort on repeal of duties as a petty distraction. It labels such aims as idle mischief and likens the party to Don Quixote. It urges focusing on core issues and confronting protectionism on its merits to gain respect.
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Democratic Party
Don Quixote
Germanys Tariff and Meat Imports in 1899
The article notes Germany could not cut off all breadstuffs despite tariffs. It cites Germany's year ending June 30, 1899 imports from the United States totaling 290,710,190 pounds of hog products, far exceeding shipments to any other nation except the United Kingdom, and suggests the 1904 tariff will differ from current proposals.
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Germany
United States
United Kingdom
Federal Council
Agrarians
Chicago Record-Herald
Producers and Consumers in Free Trade Theory
Producers and consumers are not separate classes with opposing aims. The text argues that producers are also consumers and, in modern society, the more they produce the more they consume, highlighting the inseparability of producer and consumer interests.
Harvest Prospects Mixed Across Midwest States
Crop notes from midwestern correspondents describe dry clear weather boosting sugar beets and corn yields while delaying fall seeding. Wheat sowing falls short in Missouri due to soil dryness and pests, with hogs of oats and tobacco crops in Kentucky and Ohio showing varied results. Potatoes, apples, and flax face poor to fair prospects across several states as conditions shift.
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Middle West
Missouri
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Ilinois
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Kansas
Blue Grass
Spraying Trees: From Bunglers to Skilled Profession
The article traces the shift from casual spraying by hired hands to a recognized science taught by agricultural colleges. It warns against inexperienced operators and predicts growing demand for skilled sprayers and their own equipment, noting owners of small orchards may pay for experts to protect crops.
Neatness In Butter Pack and Trade Growth
The article argues neat butter packing boosts sales and trade appeal among commission men and large grocers. It notes that presentation influences even wealthy households and may affect perceived flavor. The piece ends with a forecast that Illinois will overtake Canada in population by 1902.
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Canada
Be Natural Says A Flude In An Odd Parable
A regional saying notes that natural behavior matters more than pretension in comparing functions and roles, with a humorous aside about a flude and an ass. The anecdote emphasizes authenticity over disguise.
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