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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
2
The Ridgeway Pennsylvania Advocate argues that workers, manufacturers, and wage earners will unite to demand the restoration of a tariff for revenue, accusing Wilson's tariff policy of harming business and labor. The piece contends the 1916 issue will be reviving protection to spur prosperity, criticizing the Wilson approach as a fraud.
The Mt Vernon Indiana Republican explains protective tariffs encourage domestic manufacturing and broaden imports of materials for industry while competitive tariffs rely on finished goods imports, reducing demand for manufacturing inputs and affecting mills and factories.
The Pueblo Colorado Opinion laments a nationwide railroad downturn in 19914 describing it as the worst in years and warns that the Wilson blight could devastate a country if it takes hold.
The Department of Labor reports 400000 wage earners in New York City out of work in the first half of February, about 16 percent. Over half had been jobless for more than two months and three quarters for over one month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics census covered 104 city blocks, with broader national implications and indications of a fragile recovery ahead.
The Illiniois Central Railroad bought 35,000 tons of 90-pound open hearth rails from a Canadian mill at just over a dollar per ton cheaper than U.S. rails. Under a 1909 tariff the Canadians would have cut prices by about $4 per ton to beat U.S. prices. The $1 million sale shifts money to Canada, depriving American workers of work and wages, illustrating free trade consequences.
The Marion Register argues the current tariff law is harsh on the country but will be even tougher on Democratic politicians in 1916, claiming it will wipe them off the map.
The Marion Iowa Register reports the Democratic party cannot make peace with farmers in 1916 as the free list for commodities blocks amicable adjustment. The note frames political friction over tariff and trade policy affecting agricultural interests.
A Springfield Missouri Republication editorial asserts tariffs dominate policy and claims the Democratic stance is consistently wrong. The piece frames tariff policy as the country’s defining issue and critiques Democratic positions.
Pueblo Opinion argues that lowering tariffs on stockings shifted the cost to American consumers while German producers raised prices, netting profits for themselves and reducing federal revenue. The piece warns that revenue needs a tariff-based approach and predicts 1916 voters will favor a protective tariff to support American welfare.
The Tiffin Tribune editorial argues the 1912 free trade shift harmed the nation and criticizes the Democratic Congress for tariff missteps. It urges a unified urgent deficiency bill to restore revenue and pressures for a slogan: millions for revenue, but not one cent for protection.
The war and Mexico scarcely hide the tariff setback in the Chronicle. The article notes political friction over trade policy and its impact on the Democratic stance as the clash over tariffs continues to loom in public discourse.
Delinquency notes for numerous properties across Nevada towns including Mason Valley Yerington Fernley Dayton and Silver City. Identified owners such as C D Adriance Mrs B Urann J Hutchler Hancock Hooper M Smith and M Mason lease areas and improvements with tax amounts and delinquency totals recorded. Also lists mining claims like Great Western and Mason Valley extensions with delinquency figures and unidentified owners.
State of Nevada, Lyon County. Clark J. Guild, County Auditor, certifies the delinquent tax list for Lyon County for the first installment of taxes. The description covers trust lands totaling 22 acres with property lines cited, located near Yerington. December date appears, with official seal and witness.
Lyon County Nevada treasurer and ex officio tax receiver lists delinquent parcels of land and improvements. Notices require payment by February 20 1915 with sale of unpaid taxes and costs on properties described, with sale times 9 am to 5 pm and bids to be made to the smallest quantity principal.
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