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Newspaper
Belleville Republic
Location
Belleville, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1876
Page
2
A bellville county notice calls citizens to a Friday evening meeting at the court house to arrange a Fourth of July celebration with a recommended historical address from Congress. Everyone invited as a free people's celebration. attendees urged to come early.
Judge Dillon holds that the Mutual Life Insurance Company’ approach to lending in connection with life insurance is usurious. The firm charged the highest interest and paid large agent commissions, costs the borrower must cover. If the decision lasts, real estate lenders using the same principle may face upheaval, as reported by the Fairbury Gazette.
Hon W A Phillips of Kansas argues against cutting mail funds for remote western offices. He cites a Congressional Record report showing opposition to reducing postal subsidies that support frontier communities. He contends rural and western post offices enable growth and connectivity across the region.
A speaker argues against broad post office rate reductions predicting loss of 12 000 offices in thinly settled areas. He pleads to preserve existing rural routes and leave railroad and steamboat service funded by current discretion of the Postmaster General, noting ongoing railroad expansion.
Rainy morning gives way to clear skies as crowds flood the Centennial grounds. President Grant, Gov. Hart rraft, and officials attend the ceremony with a 150 piece orchestra and 1000 voice chorus. The expositions buildings opened after speeches, with the president declaring the fair open and fireworks and bells signaling the start.
Before silver coin redemptions began, silver traded at a four percent discount and millions were issued while similar amounts of fractional currency were retired. Silver then rose to a two percent premium and was hoarded and exported, causing trade shortages. A Congress bill to issue new fractional currency was introduced within thirty days. A forty million dollar bonded debt financed the silver purchase, with two and a half to three million dollars annual interest, while little coin remains for everyday transactions. The Lawrence Standard questions whether this policy pays or makes business sense.
Professor E. M. Shelton notes wool growers in Kansas can boost flock value with careful breeding and management. He cites past profits of 26 cents per pound for unwashed wool and a 50 percent annual flock increase, urging March lambing for easier management and stronger lambs, and argues sheep farming supports broad Kansas prosperity and farm diversity.
An 1876 discussion argues Mexican ewes are safer for beginners, crossbreeding with Merino rams yields hardier stock and good wool. It cites gains from crossbreeding, notes Merino lambs’ lower prolixity, and includes a letter from Coffey County praising sheep raising profitability and resilience amid harsh winters.
The Emporia News attacks C. E. Bassett of Lawrence as a gubernatorial hopeful. The piece ridicules his candidacy, compares him to Rippey and Uncle Jacob Wister, and argues the Republican convention will not nominate him. It suggests Jas. C. Horton would command statewide respect.
Chicago Lumber Co Waterville announces the largest stock of lumber, lath, sash, doors and more in the northwest with bedrock prices. They claim a big shipment and reduced freight rates, promising low prices to all markets and inviting readers to request their price list.
The piece urges young readers to adopt pleasant duties, courtesy, industry, and thrift. It warns against teasing, encourages saving for old age, and advises breaking from bad company to pursue steadiness, sobriety, and civility for lasting respect and opportunity.
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