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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
4
The piece lists Bryan era slate terms for 1900 including Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Auditor of State Secretary of State Treasurer of State Superintendent of Public Instruction and others. It urges candidates to announce themselves and inform voters who they are as county conversion nears.
Readers urged to submit neighborhood stems with assurance the notes will be used. The message promises assistance with wording, postage paid, and rationery supplies, plus a free Advocate subscription.
An article notes the typical speed skater has a short torso, long thighs, and strong legs but underused arms and chest. It cites skaters like Donahue, McCormick, Wilson Breen, and McCulloch to argue speed skating alone fails to develop a balanced physique and should be paired with other athletics.
Pure white Wyandotte stock raised from 100 selected hens and 5 imported roosters. Wholesale lots available with quick dispatch. Three settings priced at $1.00 each or $2.50 per setting in bulk. Stock claimed to be as good as any in America. T. M. Flenine.
The list names delegates chosen yesterday to attend the county convention tomorrow and the congressional convention in Duban Sit on Aug 20. Prominent delegates include Frank Sager John Shidler Eugene Meonald Giss L Moon Harvey Kaur James Kitna WaA Gibboney and others with signatory committee assignments and county central committee members. The People promotes direct legislation via initiative and referendum and offers a pamphlet on the topic for a small price, along with a 25 cent book on free silver by A D Warner available at a discount through Charles E Kerr & Co. Chicago.
The Capital of the Nation can be seen in Washington while Congress is in session. Great Rock Island travel offers low roundtrip fares from the East for July 4 and 5 departures to the National Educational Association meeting. Tickets include first class fare plus 40 cents with return by July 11, extendable to August 12 with a 50 cent deposit. Rock Island equipment will serve passengers en route. Contact any Rock Island agent or Jody Supastian in Chicago for details.
Fragmentary timetable itemization lists train numbers and routes in Bucklington with daily freight and passenger services. Mentions No 10 passenger at 1120 a m and No 88 west at 7231 p m, No 1.2 freight west daily except Sunday, plus special Wednesday and Sunday runs and a 11 30 a m Wednesday/Sunday service.
Fragments urge readers to compare Page Fence offers and call for proof of superiority before deciding. An advertisement lists O.B. Samre in Cuba Kansas as the contact for prices and particulars.
County officer names and township trustees listed with officials such as treasurer justice of the peace and constable. A candy shop promotion boasts Tom Smiths as best candy in town with kids drawn to the sweet store. Also mentions Jarnett’s new prints lawn furniture and notions with low prices and premiums.
The City Hotel has been greatly enlarged and improved offering first class meals and beds in top order. Special attention is given to traveling men. Ben Hull proprietor.
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