Foreign trade

“The Tariff.” from the March 22, 1883 Door County Advocate

A letter to the editor about the effects of free trade policies as opposed to policies in favor of domestic protection, also considering immigration.

Jun 3, 2025

Thoughts on making do without fireworks

The announcement that Wauwatosa will not be doing Independence Day fireworks in 2025 is getting some media attention.

Oct 26, 2024

“Two Kinds of Animals” and “One Worlders” from the 1958 Door County Advocate

Sometimes things haven’t changed much in politics.

Sep 25, 2024

“How Does the Power Get Into the Bomb ?” from the November 6, 1952 Door County Advocate

Uranium is not enough. Preparing it for the A-bomb takes vast quantities of electricity. So does all the huge production for Defense. Also, homes, farms…

Aug 27, 2024

"'Father Bob' finds Sturgeon Bay cherries on Formosa" from the March 9, 1965 Door County Advocate

A few weeks ago I almost caused a riot when I saw a case of Sturgeon Bay cherries on a shelf in a store in Taichung and very likely bought on the black…

Apr 7, 2024

"The Door Watcher" from the November 6, 1973 Door County Advocate

Nov 30, 2023

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