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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1898
Page
4
John Brown appears among the names listed as second day mail matter in an entry filed with the Cuba Kanea Post Office. The notice shows a city editor bylined reference and a small postal record style typical of local notices.
A compilation of political items from Nebraska including the Peoples Party ticket with names such as John W. Leddy and Harvey ASL, notes on party fusion and tariff policy, local county attorney nomination for Washington County, and commentary on figures like Secretary Alger and Attorney General Boyle amid Kansas and national political chatter. The piece reflects Republican and populist exchanges, wheat and silver price debates, and interparty reactions to McKinley era politics.
The piece describes a heated dispute over Moore’s nomination with M. Boyd opposing him and threatening to back an Independent candidate via petition to force him off the ticket. It notes push for direct legislation via initiative and referendum and advertises pamphlets on free silver and related topics for readers.
Fragments show county officers and township officials including treasurer clerk justice of the peace and mayor with names such as Chas Kasl Wokal Northup Shimek Ingham Zook and Woodruff. An advertising aside touts Tom Smiths candy and Darnett’s prints lawns and nations with premiums, urging affordable prices for kids and families.
City Hotel has been greatly enlarged and improved offering first class meals, good beds, and every detail in first class order. Special attention given to traveling men, under President Bull. Propriator.
The National Advertising Association hosts a travel offer via the Rock Island Route to Washington for educational group attendance. Tickets start at one first class fare plus 4.00 for round trip with sale at eastern points from July 8 to 14 and a 50 cent extension fee through August 8. Rock Island equipment promises comfort for travelers en route to the National Educational Association.
Rail timetable fragment lists Burlington trains with numbers 90 83 124 126 128 and service notes. Details indicate passenger east and west runs, freight east runs, and exceptions including Sundays and specific weekdays. Missing some words. indicates schedule variations and nonspecific times.
Fragmentary text hints at a trade notice with prices and terms. Mentions Cuba and Kansas, urging readers to view the page for details. Content is partially obscured but suggests a shopping or advertising snippet with specific regional references.
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