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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
4
A jumble of political squibs critiques and newspaper names. The Belleville Freeman scorns Republican defenses of Gov Stanley and the silver issue, while Topeka’s FE Kratre RECORD debuts a populist policy salvo.
First published July 7 1899 in Republic County Kansas. Justice H F E Ingham issues an attachment order for 7.50 against Hanover Feather Renovating Company in the action brought by Pancake and Pelley. Court set for August 3 1899 at 10 AM to hear the case. Attest Justice I F Ingham.
Notice of attachment issued by Justice H. Ingham of Richland Township Republic Kansas against Hanover Feather Renovating Company for $20. hearing set for August 120 at 26 oclock p.m. First publication May 7, 1899. Also lists Greater American Exposition reduced Burlington Route fares from within 250 miles to Omaha with Ten Day Seven Day and Weekend tickets.
A garbled passage bundles local scandals from Topeka insane asylum to the Atchison orphan's asylum and a cultural college scandal. The fragment hints at a Philippine war context with religious appeals and patron remarks, suggesting a critical, uncertain public mood about leadership.
A fragment notes Luzon is as large as Kansas and that gun boats fought in most battles. It hints 80 ships must be mobile or the territory remains a thin strip reaching into the interior from Manila, a dozen miles in.
The piece questions U S policy in the Philippines asking why layoffs align with the rainy season and mocks the idea that nightly killings aid Christian aims. It notes Secretary Gage's comment on a small federal deficit of ninety million and ridicules the administration's claimed achievements.
A political column cites Senator Joanna arguing the silver issue and campaign funds shape the 1900 race. It contrasts two parties, warns against spending on conquest, and notes public sentiment turning against expensive interventions and monopoly power. The letter also urges replacing Frank Robins as principal with S. E. Baird, citing Baird’s qualifications and community ties.
The passage notes higher production costs pushed by tobacco trusts and a four cent per pound rise in price. It mentions changes in cut types and warns consumers to expect higher costs for chewing tobacco and related products.
Travel offer promotes inexpensive tours leaving Kansas City each Friday via Colorado Springs and scenic routes. Attached cars travel with passenger trains to showcase popular services. Includes invitation to request itineraries and maps, with berth reservations via Vocal Heket agent or Topeka office.
A jumble of humorous dialogue follows an editor dismissing a tale as possibly worthy. A brash inventor boasts of magnetic starch to thrash Turks and Greeks, while a suitor pleads marrying a daughter amid the editor’s skepticism. The scene ends with the suitor's folly and a booming, derisive street finale.
The 1899 almanac is advertised as a 16 page illustrated monthly guide with theater forecasts diagrams and astronomical data. It touts storm forecasts with explanations and claims superior content not seen before in a county edition. Subscription price listed as six dollars.
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