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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1897
Page
3
The piece argues that abundance of raw materials and natural resources allows domestic producers to dominate manufacturing. It contends England’s imports show geographic advantage, but protectionist policy will provide conditions for enterprise and competition to secure prosperity across all sectors and classes.
The report shows a general export rise in September with farm products up about 40 percent from 1896, while unmanufactured cotton and flax imports fall sharply. Wool declines, but cattle, corn, barley, oats, and rye exports surge, and treasury receipts improve under the new tariff law reducing deficits.
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes that it is premature to judge the tariff's impact. It argues that revenue may be insufficient and that industry needs time to adjust after the Dingley era, with conditions worsened by recent storms and political shifts.
Mr Bryan boasted of burying Mark Hawa in Ohio but the audience learned the laugh was on the other side as counties with Republican strength grew their margins by about one thousand votes over last year.
The report records linen goods imports for Brig jana at 24,000 yards. It compares September 1807 with September 1800, noting 0.087 million yards and contrasting jute piece goods at 1,282,100 yards in September 1807 versus 0.1664 million in September.
The Topeka Capital argues tariff protection secures American labor and farmers. It denounces free trade and free silver, claiming the nation’s market favors American workers and producers, and warns Kansas farmers against Populist and fusion promises.
A historical report notes rising European demand for American corn as a cheap staple. It cites 1802 exports of 75 million bushels and 287 thousand barrels of meal, plus last year’s 176 million bushels and 475 thousand barrels of corn meat, crediting a prior commission's lectures in cooking for easing prejudice.
The piece discusses the library building's design and space, noting a central reading hall and exhibition rooms. It also covers cost, accessibility between the library and capitol, and attic decoration, plus a broad economic summary including export trade, tariffs, and political commentary on the Dingley act and Bryan.
The report notes woolen, worsted, and silk textiles with large yardage figures and a shift in imports and production. It complains Boxhliens oppose the Dingley tariff while praising its support for manufacturers and workers, highlighting the tariff’s popularity among industry circles.
Secretary Wilson spoke at Middiefield Ohio on October 12 4887 describing a new settlement approach to fair wealth distribution. He noted that some residents show greater initiative and success and proposed sending a committee to restore balance if one person moves ahead, illustrating early practical attempts at equalizing wealth.
A Tribune analysis argues price hikes under protective tariffs are modest and offset by higher earnings for workers in agriculture and manufacturing. The piece contends free trade fears over price increases are overstated.
The piece notes dwindling silver supporters as Senator Art urges the public to accept prosperity and urges silver reform. Ex Governor Altgeld drops silver and may back a paper money party while ex Gov Beeves denounces the 16 to 1 plan amid a widened coinage mismatch. Many other Democrats are referenced.
The club in Canton Ohio known as the Bryan three Silver Club was a leading silver organization last year and actively supported Bryan’s presidential bid, with allegiance shifting toward the Populist party.
The piece discusses American productive power and trade over thirty years, citing Mulhall in the American Review. It notes sprawling growth in farms, grain, meat, and cotton, with rising exports, and argues free trade supports prosperity while government grounding of power lies in purse over sword.
Secretary Wileely of the Department of Agriculture argues farmers can supply their own sugar and other products worth about 400 million dollars per year. He notes the US spends 100 million on sugar and the rest on hides fruits wines animals rice flax cheese and grains that could be produced domestically.
The October statement of the Treasury Department shows money in circulation today about 100 million dollars above the level of one year ago. The report tabulates the comparison of circulation on October 1 between 1897 and 1898, highlighting the substantial year over year increase.
Fragmentary note praises a tariff move and December timing. It hints the treasury department supports the measure with cautious optimism. Details are sparse, but the reference suggests a favorable reception of tariff policy in a fiscal context.
A fragmentary exchange hints at public concern and urgency. The text reflects anxious speculation about future actions and the public’s desire for clarity and direction.
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