The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-04-17
A Few Facts.


eral have advanced on all commodi-
ties. A great deal of care has been
used in preparing a schedule of prices,
showing the per cent of advance and
the relative bearing of the products
that are consumed. Much talk has
been INDUCED in, as to the advance
prices that are paid for the necessities
of life. which Is true and cannot be
denied. In order however to ascer-
tain the true conditions of the whole
country, statistical reports that are
authorized by the Government and
made by members of both parties
Democratic and Republican which are
entirely authentic must be referred
to in order to obtain a true and exact
status Of the country under Rcpubli-
can administration compared with
that of the Democratic administration
that ended i'm 1896.
Comparing 1901 with 1896 farms pro-
ducts show an advance of 1890 per
cent, that is, for every 10000 receiv-
ed from the sale of products in farm
1896 the farmer received in 1901 $l49.-
30 for the same quantity. The pur-
chasing power of farm products in 1901
increased materially over 1896. The
same quantity Of farm products would
purchase i'm 1901 49,. 10 per cent more
food than in 1896 1t would also pur-
chase in 1901 34.97 per cent more cloths
and clothing; 30.3l per cent more fuel
and lighting; 25.02 per cent more i'm
plements; 1910 per cent more lumber
and building material, 1855 per cent
more furnishing goods. This shows
that no one has received as much bene-
fits as the farmer. For in 1901 the
price of farm products was 1870 per
cent, or almost one half greater than
in 1896. That even when the advance
In prices of articles are considered the
purchasing power of farm products in
1901 was formed with other articles to
be from Is. 10 per cent to 34.97 per cent
greater than in 1896.
The following is compiled from the
Bulletin of the United States Depart
ment of Labor.
per cent
Cattle advanced from 1896 to
1901. Observation-Disclosures. 1906
Beef bought for consumption. E. 2l.5s
Hogs advanced from 1896 to
looi'' '.'''............. Ills
Bacon Hams and Mess pork
bought for use............ 56.57
Sheep advanced from 1896 to
'ol, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1890
Mutton purchase price 1896 to
l9ol. ...'......... I.96
Wool advanced from 1896 to
l9ol. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 49,
Wooden goods bought 1896 to
l9ol. ..........,....... 23.5i
Many other comparisons might be
made which would show the same re-
latiye bearing. 1t is plainly seen that
in every instance the farmers or ranch
ers, who have had the cattle, hogs,
sheep and wool to sell have had the
advantage in these change of prices.
While it is true those who have
bought the necessities of life have
paid somewhat higher prices, again
we state that considering the depress.
ed circumstances that were brought
upon the farmer during the Democra.
tic administration OF Cover Cleveland
that the farmer during those time,
had suffered enough to be entitled tC
any advantages that might accrue
through traitT reform legislation. The
above figures and comparisons are
absolutely correct as taken from the
government otlicial Bulletins.
Reliance, the name of the new de
fender of the Americas cup, is good
enough if the boat shall prove to be a.
good as its name, though we miss il
the appellation something Of the fine
national flavor with which we have
been wont to associate the defender,
of American glory and prowess on the
sea. The people rather like to have
their patriotic emotions stirred by the