Free trade and tariff critique in American debate
A congressional debate extols free trade and condemns tariffs as a major evil alongside transport and finance. The speaker cites England’s progress under freer trade, contrasts Sweden and Holland’s prosperity with modest protections, and argues for universal citizen rights, equal taxation, and limited government interference in private property.
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Sweden
Holland
Mr. Layton
Pinkerton
Bill Nye at Beatrice Hotel Fire Hero Claim
The 1802 letter from Edger W Nye recounts the Paddock House fire at Beatrice Nebraska where Nye says he acted out of duty. He disputes Nebraska press reports of calmness and details his experience with the fire hose and saving a dining room worker referred to as the doughnut lady.
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Beatrice
Edger W. Nye
Neb
Paddock House
Nebraska
Omaha
The Old Man Who Wept at a Barn Raising
A buggy ride to a barn raising yields a fatal accident and a long sought revenge tale. A gray haired man with a rifle learns Ben Arnold, once accused by a Texas foe, is found dead beneath a collapsed beam.
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Detroit Free Press
Arnold
Ben Arnold
Texas
Pilgrim Learns He Found Him Dead After Twenty One Years
A grieving pilgrim pleads for truth and comfort as he discovers the man he has pursued for twenty one years is truly dead. He laments his shattered hopes and asks for nothing, then returns to a church step and weeps while others drive on.
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San Antonio
Connecticut
Texas
Old Plug Hat
Plug Hat
Lie
Red Stone Pass
Black Mex
Cactus
Mex
Southwest
Humbert
Italy
Rome
Humburt
Veritas
Vance County
Chi
W. H. Jenkons
Appointment notices for N C Farmers State Alliance meeting
Dr N M Culbreh will address Alliance members and friends. Propositions for the annual session due by May 1 to W S Barnes Secretary Treasurer Raleigh NC. Request information on board rates and facilities for officers delegates and friends attending the August meeting.
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N. M. Culbreh
The
Alliance
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
Barnes
Sec’y Treas
N.C
Raleigh
N. C
W.S. Barnes
Sec’y-Treas
Notice from State Executive Committee on cotton seed sale
Notice from the State Executive Committee advertises Allen's Long Staple cotton seed for sale at 1.00 per bushel f o b Fayetteville North Carolina. The seller claims no crop sold for less than ten cents per pound and refers to J and O Evans Farmers' Exchange Fayetteville. Address Jas E Evans Fayetteville NC.
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Allen
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