A Tariff Commission Considered to Stabilize Duties
The article discusses Senator Cullom of Illinois proposing a permanent tariff commission of experts to revise duties yearly. It argues such a body could reduce abrupt changes, stabilize revenues, and spare business interests, though doubting Congress would grant lasting power or accept its findings. It notes past commissions’ mixed outcomes and warns reform may be impractical in practice.
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Congress
House
Senate
Arthur
Fight over McKinley postmaster nominee in Augusta Georgia
Senators and the Georgia delegation oppose J W Lyons the Republican national committeeman from Georgia for the Augusta postmaster post. They argue there are better paying posts and that Lyons would provoke constant irritation to city business interests. They believe they can block or delay the nomination in the Senate.
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Senate
McKinley
J. W. Lyons
Republican National Committee
Georgia
Augusta
Hanna
Allison Aldrich Platt bill tainted by a thousand amendments
The Dingley tariff bill should now be named for Allison Aldrich and Platt as they have added over a thousand amendments. Democrats find them still objectionable while some Republicans show agitation but remain in the party, unlikely to break ranks.
Purify your blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla ad
New stock full cream cheese and medicines compete for attention among Goshen Virginia merchants. Hood's Sarsaparilla proclaims blood purification while Hood's Pills aid digestion and headaches. Local ads promote shoes, livery trade, Chamberlain's Pain Balm claims, ham and bacon, Casearets Candy Cathartic, Mason glass jars, and white goods at F C Rontis & Co.
Notice of Nevada land selection protest period
United States Land Office Carson City Nevada May 15 1897 notices the State of Nevada filed lands to satisfy a 2 000 000 acre grant act of June 16 1850. Protests to deny mineral value over agricultural use must be filed within sixty days from May 20 1897, otherwise the land selection will be deemed non mineral and approved. O I Gallup Register D H Hall Receiver Date of first insertion May 20 1897.
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States Land Office
Carson Crry
Nevada
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Gallup
Register
D. H. Hall
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nerve and Blood Strength
The ad argues weak nerves stem from poor blood and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and enriches blood to steady nerves. It cites a reader Miss Bartley praising improved health after three years of illness, attributing gains to the tonic.
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Grant Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Hoods
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