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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
4
The piece argues Taft’s nomination weaponizes official power for party ends and criticizes Republican tariff policy. It notes Trusts seek “reasonable profit” and cites Tin Plate wage cuts and strawboard price drops as signs of lagging prosperity under GOP policies. The author, B D Knotts, editor of the Times t corerec ate pertance io Wanpeton torts Datota.
The speaker notes Mrs Taft may offer an opinion on current politics. A suggestion to emulate Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Cleveland is offered, implying past feminine figures influenced public discourse.
The Dairy Commission lists North Dakota creameries with Morton County leading at eleven, Cass County six, Richland five, and seventy-five total in the state. Only Rolla hosts a cheese factory. Most creameries are stock concerns owned by patrons.
The passage contrasts the troubles of rich and poor, noting the rich have meals but crave the poor man’s appetite while the poor lack funds for the rich man’s meals. Citing Mark Twain, it jokes that a spare dollar once spent on doughnuts becomes unwanted in adulthood.
Old papers advertise Dr Shoops Pink Pain Tablets at 10 cents each or a hundred for a dollar. Claims urge quick relief within 20 minutes for various pains tied to congestion and blood pressure, including headaches and painful periods. Sold by all dealers.
P J Hanley of Washington reports a playful, satirical notice that the lease with Uncle Sam has expired and a public sale will open December 2 1908 at the Capitol. Items include one elephant about forty five years old a financial panic a rotten Republican platform a big stick a Republican machine a financial system and fifty million teddy bears. The notice invites the Democratic party to attend and purchase relics as a sign of goodwill and interest.
The text extols farming as a path to a comfortable living and independence for a young man. It highlights constant family association, freedom from client flattery, resilience to panics, universal demand for products, profitable margins in lean years, varied labor, and the personal value of a well kept home farm, plus light ads for paints and a go cart.
The piece argues Republican tariff policy preserves protection and allows trusts to charge high prices by adding a “reasonable profit” on top of production costs. It contends the platform seeks further duty increases after election to benefit protected interests, forecasting hardship for voters if approved.
An editorial argues the protective tariff harms labor and consumers while enriching manufacturers. It explains that tariffs raise prices for both imported and home goods, with the tariff revenue going to the government but the added cost primarily benefiting the producer. The piece contends tariffs reduce government revenue by limiting imports.
The piece argues tariffs raise prices harming labor and consumers. It claims tariffs fail to aid wages or hours, while labor unions pushed wages higher and shorter days. The Republican party is blamed for deceiving workers to vote against their interests and to enrich party leaders and wealthy backers.
A reader scoffs at current Fargo water quality urging removal of “cozy” propaganda and demands pure water supply improvements. He contrasts with Wahpeton claiming better water quality for residents.
A promotional text argues dieting cannot cure indigestion and promotes Kodol as a complete digestive aid. It claims Kodol digests starch fats and phosphates like albumen and supports full nourishment with no stomach work. The ad promises a signed guarantee and refunds if claims fail, offered by EC DeWitt & Co Chicago.
Secretary of the Interior Garfield departed with his private secretary to Port Orford to survey reclamation work along the Kia, and to inspect Northwestern State reservations. The trip covers on site reviews and official examinations of federal lands and programs while away from Washington.
Emil Sandora, a well known stockman on Pine Creek northeast of Hlebraska, was killed by F. E. Newman, a hired man on a neighboring ranch. The killing is tied to a scandal Newman accused Sandora of circulating.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a bankruptcy notice with partial names and dates. The readable items include a date in July and a reference to a place or person in Farso or Farso, N. Dy, but the key facts and parties are not fully legible.
A brief local note highlights Bismarck shops offering a wide range of liquors by the bottle or gallon and a diverse selection of bottled beer for customers seeking variety and value.
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