Mills and Mills the Free Trade Illusion
The Chicago Tribune argues against Mills and Flower supporting free trade, claiming America’s cheap machinery and high labor costs abroad would yield Britain and Europe an edge in manufactured goods. It notes England’s identical use of machinery, higher wage efficiency, and the danger of lockouts and wage cuts.
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Europe
Congressmen
Mills
England
United States
Scotland
Germany
Texas Mills
Tribune
Flower
New York
Lord Melbourne
Melbourne
Mills and Flower
Chicago Tribune
Reciprocity Defined Not a Concession to Tariff Reform Advocates
The McKinley tariff reciprocity provision applies to a few articles and allows the President to suspend duties on sugar molasses coffee tea and hides if reciprocal trade is unequal. It targets only articles currently free or duty-reduced under the act and preserves tariff protections for American manufacturing. The Chicago Journal emphasizes it is not a move toward free trade or a concession to tariff reform advocates.
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Senate
Conference Committee
United States
Seach
Chicago Journal
Is the Democratic Party a Free Trade Party
R. H. Jones argues in Chicago Inter Ocean that the Democratic Party is not a free trade party. He contends they seek a tariff for revenue only, taxing unskilled products while leaving skilled domestic goods unprotected. He accuses Democrats of hypocrisy and labels such tariffs as disguised free trade.
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The
Democratic Party
England
United States
India
Watterson
R. H. Jones
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Albany
N. Y
N. Y. Mail and Express
Cleveland
Burlington
Sioux City
Paddock
Samuel J. Randall
Chicago Inter Ocean
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cincinnati Democrats
Chicago Journal
Alexander Clark
Town
Liberia
AAPA
Mion
Helena Journal
Sepia i | CO
A. J. Tower
Soston
Mass
Cheaply Built Corn Storage Crib from American Agriculturist
An illustration shows a fourteen by twenty foot storage crib for corn with nine foot eaves, six sturdy posts on stone piers, vertical narrow boards for ventilation, and two side filling holes. Floor plan reveals long cribs, movable front panels, shelling room beneath, and ventilated end walls as described by American Agriculturist.
The American Hog and the McKinley Tariff Debate
A Toledo Blade opinion argues European protests against the McKinley tariff are self serving. It notes Germany and France restrict imports of American pork while European producers fear higher duties, urging Europe to treat American products fairly before criticizing U S tariff revisions.
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United States
Germany
France
Toledo
Blade
The M'Kinley Bill Views and Political Impacts
The article surveys opposition to the M'Kinley tariff draft, arguing the new measures aid Republicans by lowering sugar duties and binding twine prices, boosting farmer and consumer interests, and restoring liberal spirit. It claims improved prospects for Republican canvassing while Democrats see brighter odds, with the piece citing St. Louis Globe-Democrat as its source.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Demorest
Family
Jennings Denorest
East Lith St
New York
Demorest’s
Political commentary and party critique snippets mixed in era columns
The passage compiles editorial quips from Albany to Chicago on tariff policy party fortunes and reform. It cites newspapers praising Republicans while denouncing Democrats and their allies, noting tariff reductions and political corruption.
Economical Automatic Feed Trough for Fowls
The article presents an auto matic V shaped feed trough for poultry with end pieces supporting a bottom board five inches wide and a center strip to divide grain. It feeds both sides, has a three eighths inch opening, and a six foot length can feed about twenty five fowls. Benefits include cleanliness, equal access, no waste, and simple construction using spruce, hemlock or pine boards.
Restful care and diet tips for farm animals
The piece urges humane winter feeding for horses and cattle, warns against dusty hay and feeding whole corn, and advocates a resting spell for horses and cows. It notes veterinarians meeting in Chicago and stresses balanced bone and muscle development to avoid lopsided growth and illness.
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Chicago
Nature
World News Briefs From The Era On Industry And Society
Reports span from Texas sheep ranches and Paris fountains to US Army officers and private soldiers. Noted are a Worcester whittler’s model, French jewelry trends, Edison electric works employment, Australian gold nuggets, Berlin fire engine of papier mache, a Belgian duel sanitized by antiseptic care, Chin mountain tribes’ oddities, goose feather fans, and patent medicines.
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Tuer
Paris
Army of
United States
E. L. Brienam
Worcester
Mass
France
Australia
Perth
Shaw Falls
Nullagine
Tur
Berlin
Lincoln's Melancholy and Sympathetic Nature Revealed
Essay outlines Abraham Lincoln's deep melancholy and kind temperament shaping his life and politics. Reminiscences recount his early griefs, his grocery partner Uncle Billy Green, and Lincoln’s pain over losing Ann Rutledge. Included are anecdotes on remedies and medical quackery common in late 19th century newspapers.
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Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Lincoln
Salem
Billy Green
Tallula
Ill
Sweet Ann Rutledge
Ann
Billy
Abe
Bill
William Johnson
Corona
L. L
Warner
Market Report Detailing Grain, Livestock in Midwest and Chicago
The Market report lists prices for wheat corn oats rye and flour across Minneapolis Chicago and St Louis with notes on butter eggs and lard. It records beef and hog quotes in Chicago St Louis and Omaha, including steers bulls and sheep, alongside lumber and other commodities, reflecting fluctuating early October values.
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New York
Minnesota
Aes
Western
Western Steam
Western Creamery
Chicago, Beeves
Burley
ST. Louis
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Offer Gentle Relief
The ad touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a mild, effective remedy for headaches dizziness indigestion and constipation. One to four small sugar coated pellets cleanse the liver stomach and bowels quickly. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Dr. Pierce
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Emira
Carter
Puck
Hale
Tar Pike
Ori
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L'Ex
Scranton
T'iso
Binghamton Eader
Hali
Hall
F. J. Coenry & Co
Props
Shallenberger
Somerville Journal
Binghamton Republican
Scott's
Scott
Chesebrough Manufacturing CO
State Street
Guly2zso
Salvation Oil
Howard County
Iowa
West
K. Berg
Chresco
LOWA
Dr. Tutt
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Tutt
W. C. Schultze
Columbia, S
Hartshorns Suite
Hartshorn
Trumpet Penla
T. DeWitt Talmage
Helen
AL Waite
Uncle Dick
W. BE. Dibble & CO
Clark St
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Ely Brother
Cox
Dare. TS
WAT
Tex. Mite & Co
Clare A
Palmer
Reentbury Address
E. T. Hazi Rm Warren
L’art de la Mode
W. 4. Morse
East
Epps
Civil Service Gazette
James Epps
W. Baker & Co
Dorchester
Binghamton
Ridge
Woolrich 7
Patrick
Farrell
AP Law
Panats
Ee Cranle & CO
Washington
John W.oworris
Washington, D.C
U. 8
Pension Bureau
Arnaud
Pedine, Co
Rwentist
Englewood, Ll
Louisville
Pairmount Ave
Phila
the Universal Agency
Hollister
Market St
Chicano
Collins Brother
Journal
Emma Morrett Tyna
Mary C. HunGerrorp
Lina Bearp
EmMa M. Hoop
Eva Marie Nixys
A.R. Ramsey
Kensington Art Designs
Jane S. Clark
London
Eben Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
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