Sugar Tariff Debate Highlights Domestic Markets and Beet Industry
The piece argues sugar tariffs burden U S households with high costs while protecting Louisiana sugar and Western beet producers. It notes Louisiana has produced sugar since 1823 but never met domestic demand, suggesting protection mostly benefits Southern planters and a large sugar trust. It critiques beet sugar capitalization and calls for reform to benefit consumers rather than trusts.
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United States
Alinneapolis
Louisiana
Lousiana
Sugar Trust
New Yorks
Congress
Boost for Bath House and Interurban Line Boost
The piece urges immediate funding for a bath house project promising comfort and safety for families and long term growth in Waterloo. It also advocates supporting interurban traction extension, noting friendly talks and right of way offers from Shady Grove, Jubilee and Gilbertville to ensure strong local patronage.
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Bath House
Waterloo
Shady Grove
Jubilee
Gilbertville
FL & N
Our Wheat Supply and tariff impact on farming
The article discusses declining wheat acreage from 6.56 million to 3.9 million acres since 1904, with Minnesota hardest hit and per acre yield at 7 bushels. It argues for Canadian prairie aid to stave off shortages and prevent market cornering through tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Minnesota
Wah
Canadian Prairies
Beach costumes spark new fashion trend
The piece notes evolving beach attire for women who want to look stylish without entering the water. It questions whether sweating or evaporating under sun and sand matters, while joking about lingering scents and the risk of soggy cosmetics.
Ohio State Rep Confesses to Bribe Under Indictment
A state representative from Ohio admitted receiving a bribe amid an indictment, a claim that contrasts with the belief in Witnets where confessors to bribers are often deemed mistaken by vindicators of the powerful.
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Ohio
Paper trust not proven legal in form says Ridder
Herman Ridder asserts the paper trust lacks legal form and rests on gentlemanly agreements where firms monitor rivals and avoid undercutting. He cautions it is not a, exacting, sinister authority but benevolent in appearance while Senator McCumber accuses a man of lying with zeal.
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Herman Ridder
Frm
Dubuque
Taft administration praised for arbitration efforts
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune commends Taft for advancing arbitration treaties with major powers. Other editorials discuss Taft’s popularity, fish and game law rumors, Canada reciprocity, and the closing of the DuBuque saw mill. An ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Taft
National Grange Fights Canada Reciprocity Amid Wool Trade Tensions
In Chicago a clash develops as National Grange officers oppose Canadian reciprocity offers of money. Lumber and print paper interests back the opposition, while the American Woolen Company leaders join the effort though the reciprocity deal does not directly affect wool. The drive aims to sway farmers against duty reductions on wool and woolens, arguing reciprocity would not harm farmers while high wool duties burden them.
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Chicago Tribune
National Grange
American Woolen Company
Canada
Reflecting on Christian Hope After Loss and Grief
A reader discusses the tension between grief and faith in an afterlife. The piece argues believers should show serenity and trust that loved ones are happy beyond death, citing Whittier and a friend who faced loss with quiet faith.
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Charles
Whittier
National Reserve association urged for local cooperation
The piece argues against a centralized bank and favors a National Reserve system based on local self governed associations. Professor Laughlin supports cooperation over centralization, claiming it prevents domination by money interests and preserves community banking autonomy while addressing emergency needs.
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Tional Reserve Association
Europe
Wall Street
Reserve Association
United States Bank
Laughlin
National Reserve Association
Banka
National Reserve
Buchanan Co pair wedded fifty years
Lamont Iowa June 7 Special The farm home of Mr and Mrs George Elliott Fremont township Near this city was the scene of a golden wedding anniversary Wednesday They were married in New York in 1861 Mr Elliott born in England in 1830 and came to America at age ten His wife born in New York in 1843 They have resided here for many years Elliott owned the first threshing machine in the area
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Lamont
Iowa
George Elliott
Fremont Township
Burglary Strikes Waucoma Family Home During Service
While Mr and Mrs M Potter attended a church baccalaureate in Waucoma Iowa burglars entered their farm residence four miles south of town. They ransacked the home taking clothes a rifle silverware money and most of the food including bread eggs and other provisions.
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Waucoma
M. Potter
Congregational Church
Robbery at Rural House Near Railroad Tracks
A robbery took place between 7 and 9 PM at a house near the railroad line. Authorities suspect tramp involvement but have no clues on the culprits or their whereabouts. Detectives continue to search for suspects and motives.
Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
There is one medicine every family should have especially in summer months viz Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed. It costs but a quarter. For sale by all dealers.
City Lawyers Won Half Holiday Schedule
Beginning next Saturday and continuing until September 1 the attorneys of the city will close their offices at noon on the last day of the week. Discussions of Blackstone feel that they can do enough labor in five and one half days.
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Blackstone
Co operation not centralization in banking debate
University of Chicago economist Professor J Laurence Laughlin says the current banking system is a blockhead system and warns against a centralized central bank as dominating and unsuitable for U S needs while noting support for the proposed Wa-.
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Minneapolia Journal
J. Laurence Laughlin
University of Chicago
Seasonal push for Saturday half holiday gains momentum
The article notes ongoing agitation for a Saturday afternoon half holiday, with activity increasing each season as the movement progresses. It mentions that Saturdays continue to be a focal point in labor or social reform discussions.
Meritol Chocolate Granules Aid Stomach and Liver
Panicky health advert promises relief for stomach and liver disorders with Meritol Chocolate Granules. Henderson Drug Co. is named as exclusive agent in a cheerful, motivational pitch aimed at improving daily life.
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Meritol
Henderson Drug Co
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Cutside City
Associated Freland Jaws Evening Prees Association
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Traffigsy
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American Express
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Tories
Sac Sun
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Des Moines Register
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Blaine
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Inte
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PacSimde Signature
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Waterloo Savings Bank
Emmons Johnson
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J-J-Miller
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Abyss Baby
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Bradfield Regulator CO
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A Burcer & Son
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M.D
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M. DB
Sargece
T. A. McManus
M. D
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R. D. Tiffany
Black Hawk Bank
DE. E. A. Hunt
Ben C. Everall
F. C. Liffring
Osteopathic
Lafayette
Bodwell
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