Word: woolens
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...duty on wool and woolen goods is one of the vulnerable points in the McKinley bill. - (a) It is at present too high. - (b) It was never asked nor expected by the manufacturers. Nation Jan. 7. - (c) It was introduced solely to collect a revenue to carry on the war and the duties now in operation were not imposed till 1867 and then because of the work of a few interested parties; Boston Herald Feb. 6. - (d) It has not the justification of affording advantage to those in whose interests it is maintained. - (e) Importation of wool has increased since...
...reduction of woolen duties will be an application of the great principle of raw materials. - (a) A saving of at least $45,000,000 a year would result. - (b) Manufacturers would be enabled to compete with foreign countries. - (c) a larger market would be secured. - (d) A greater demand for labor would result and cause a general revival of industry...
...character of the men who propose the bill is a surety for the fact that it will not injure the woolen manufacturers...
...Kittredge, who speaks before the Finance Club tonight, is the editor of the Boston Journal of Commerce, and is especially familiar with that section of our tariff laws relating to wool and woolen goods. He will exhibit specimens of the various grades of these goods dutiable under the McKinley Tariff...
...spring styles in woolen goods for men's wear show decided changes from the past few years. The large plaids are gone, and in their place are the quiet check and fine stripes in worsteds, and in cheviots the homespun effects and dog tooth checks are the most popular. The style of cut also show radical changes. Gentlemen who appreciate all the correct points in cut and proportion are invited to order of us, as goods will be cheerfully shown. 10 per cent discount for cash and moderate prices. FRANK D. SOMERS, 5 Park Street...