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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
3
Indiana Democrats rally to protect domestic industry arguing high tariffs boost wages and employment. The platform cites Grover Cleveland era deficits, recent prosperity metrics, and calls for cautious tariff adjustments aligned with revenue needs and national trade strength.
The article analyzes Indiana farm prosperity, noting rising farm property values and improvements from 1890 to 1900. It contrasts Democratic administration periods with newer growth, citing increased farm assets, machinery purchases, and expanding agricultural interests while acknowledging market and price shifts. It emphasizes the farmer's push for better conditions and policy support.
A July report shows steel mill workers in the United States benefiting about $270.0 laborers employed by the State Steel corporation will see an increase to roughly $135,000 in total. The rise affects non laborers by 10 percent and total countrywide benefit around $4,004,000 annually.
The report of the Board of State Charities shows per capita maintenance costs in Indiana state hospitals and related institutions for the year ending October 31, 1901, versus 1891. It notes higher costs and mentions the influence of Republican administration on honesty and efficiency.
An aged fragmentary ad notes a patent remedy sold by Smith and Winton of Morgabitowa offering cures for kidney pain. The text lists numerous vague symptoms and a boastful claim of speedy relief, typical of 19th century quack medicine promotions.
A fragmented notice mix references stock sales and office contacts in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. It lists dates for rail excursion fares to Denver Colorado and Utah with agent contact details. There is a brief testimonial endorsing Foley Kidney Cure and a local medical remedy note from Lansing Iowa urging Chamberlain's remedy for stomach and kidney concerns.
An old ad claims Electric Bitters cure many troubles including stomach, liver and kidney disorders, nervous exhaustion, insomnia, rheumatism, and malaria. It touts quick tone-up of digestive organs, cleansing blood, and improved vitality, with J. N. Jones selling bottles for 50 cents.
Excursions offered to Colorado Springs Pueblo Denver Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake City with fares ranging from 26 90 to 90 00. Tickets onsale June 24 to August 30 with departures in July and August and return limits in October 1902. Rates listed for Salt Lake City Ogden Utah and nearby destinations.
A column of aged advertisements promotes Dre Mink's New Discovery for consumption and coughs with claims of cures, along with Bevitidge and Chamberlin's Pain Balm. It lists prices, local store mentions, and a church event with travel ticket details to Tacoma and Olympia.
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