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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
8
The piece argues the Underwood tariff worsened prices, citing May 1914 import surges of 34 million dollars driven by food, coffee, hides, and raw materials. It contrasts free-list status under both tariffs, notes Montana voting shifts favoring Democrats, and questions if tariffs would be restored.
The St Louis Republic cites Republican claims that woollen manufacturers suffered from tariff schedule K reductions, noting a large production rise in a month and arguing that increases in fertilizers and artworks on the free list under both tariffs cannot be blamed on the Underwood tariff without proof of domestic industry impact.
Boston Globe notes rising income taxes may push individual and corporate receipts beyond 80 million dollars, arguing midyear prosperity despite hard times. Chicago Republicans claim gains stem from Thompson's mayoral victory. Globe-Democrat warns of party regularity challenges amid evolving trade outlook per St. Louis Republic.
The piece recalls Ivan the Terrible’s brutal punishment for messengers who brought bad news about defeats. It notes that courtiers and soldiers risked death or cruel torture for delivering unwelcome information, while highlighting the tyrant’s deftness at enforcing harsh penalties.
The article traces heel origins in Persia where wooden blocks under sandals raised feet above burning sands to about 1.5 inches for all. Women soon preferred taller heels, some reaching 14 inches. Heels then moved to Venice where they became highly decorative and signified rank, eventually hindering many fashionable ladies from walking.
Wakefield Michigan village board sits April 15 1915 approving retail liquor licenses for John Michaels John Oman Joe Novakoski Frank Kelly Delmet and Bugni Melistrom and Mattson bonds posted. Board also approves bonds for Luestrey Joe Chambr otti and Val Blatz Brewing Co and rejects chief of Fire Dept nomination for Wm Fritz. Adjourns April 29 1915 after hearing Fitger Brewing Co license application with bond of three thousand dollars.
The passage notes Dutch legends about the Zuider Zee rising again and a memory of past land loss before 1713. It defines chauvinism via Nicolas Chauvin and links Wakefield's July 5 celebration. It also outlines early petroleum production with Roumania, the United States, Italy, Canada, and Russia, showing shifts in leading crude suppliers.
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