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Newspaper
The Chanute Times
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
4
In Omaha reports scarce manual labor has railroads hiring in distant cities to fill track and grade work through Nebraska, Wyoming and Utah. Wages now reach 2 50 per day plus board, double prior years, and railroad labor remains hard to secure as work is suspended nationwide.
The proposal argues for a U S ship subsidy as a straight business deal. It claims annual outlays of 29 million to capture a large share of 200 million paid to steamship companies, creating work for American labor and keeping freight money in the United States. The piece contends profits from ocean commerce justify the plan.
The piece critiques a free trader’s claim that large crops cause prosperity, noting figures on wheat output and prices differ from the U S statistics. It argues protection years yielded both larger crops and higher prices, boosting farmer prosperity, while Cleveland’s tariff years saw smaller crops and lower prices.
The item argues that the Dingley tariff law raises wages and goods for the American people, making farmers' large crops profitable and supporting national economic strength.
In a Senate debate on a bill to boost foreign trade and create auxiliary ships, William Frye criticizes U S reliance on foreign carriers and outlines past failed attempts at subsidies and steamship promotion. He notes Britain and Germany subsidize lines to Asia, while the United States pays high costs, urging stronger national shipping and cable plans, Pacific outposts, and Philippine avenues to expand markets.
A fragment touts SCOT Emulsion as a world leading product made from cod liver oil and hypophosphites. It markets its benefits for strong children and respiratory recovery and offers free samples. The misspelled text hints at dramatic claims and extensive sales.
The advertisement urges men to seek early treatment and touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a safe alternative to neglect or harsh drugs. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Nelson Arvitt of Mount Vernon praising improved health after using the medicines, including weight gain and better sleep.
A historic case describes a tonnage fleet both documented and undocumented surpassing six million. It carried last year 118 million tons of freight and 200 million passengers at low rates. The industry has been protected for a century by prohibiting foreign ships from participating.
A flannel dampened with Chamberlains Pain Ball and bound to the affected parts is superior to any plaster for pains in the chest side or lame buck The pain ball is cited as rheumatic relief and promises prompt relief from a single application Sold by all druggists
The fourth annual convention of the National Live Stock Association will be held in Salt Lake City on January 17 and 18, with events scheduled for January 17 and 18. Leaders and members are advised to attend for discussions and updates on industry affairs.
A small ad lists light Brahmas cockerels for sale at one dollar each in Earleton. It also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a guaranteed cure for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough noting it helps prevent pneumonia and is easy to take. The piece includes a stock market note about Wright Bros selling native steers to Schwarzschild and Sulzberger for 5.05 per cwt averaging 1775 pounds and mentions their first shipment to Kansas City.
Dr J F Hickey examines eyes, treats catarrh and deafness, and runs a general practice. He has fitted nearly four hundred people with glasses. Office over the First National Bank.
The Twice a Week Republic is a biweekly paper offering telegraphed news, politics, markets, and global affairs for subscribers. It targets both men and women with domestic and fashion topics, social gossip, fiction, and industry notes in a magazine like format.
A fragment from a Missouri Kansas and Texas notice shows an APH POE reference at 20am and mentions a SEN FC teriven sam. Unclear details but indicates a transportation or timetable item with coded terms.
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