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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
4
The piece recalls William J. Bryan as a presidential figure and references governors Morrill Humphrey and Leedy. It criticizes county officers in Cuba and denounces Shrader the divine healer as a fraud, predicting punishment and condemning charisma over merit.
Governor Leedy pardons two men from Republic County who pleaded guilty at the February term for violating the prohibitory law. They received sixty days in the county jail and a $200 fine. The newspaper argues Leedy’s stance on reform and warns that a Leedy re election implies free whisky, urging readers to consider the impact on votes.
The Advocate challenges claims that gold has intrinsic value in all countries and under all circumstances. It argues nothing has intrinsic value except life-sustaining needs, noting gold is not food or drink and could fail to buy water in some cases. It cites government actions and silver price drops as evidence of value being situational.
The piece traces urgent calls in Congress to end the Cuban war and grant independence. It cites voices from Representatives Dockery Cowherd Berry Clark and Bimpson plus Senator Harris, all pushing for quick action, indemnity, or war against Spain. It notes President McKinley’s expected messaging and growing public demand for reform and decisive steps.
The article condemns sensational journalism for misquoting leaders and misrepresenting military moves. It argues such yellow journalism inflames public opinion, undermines the administration, and deceives readers, while praising American discernment for not being easily misled.
A quip filled brief notes how Maine and Kansas are cited in wartime sentiment. The piece mocks McKinley’s restraint and notes a domestic scene where a wife discards Spanish pickles, illustrating public mood and humor amid conflict.
A promotional notice announces a 25 cent book The Gold Bugs edited by A D Warner arguing for free silver. The publisher offers readers a special rate of 10 cents through Charles H Kerr Co Chicago, labeling the work as a valuable collection of arguments and a circulating book.
Passengers arriving in Chicago can reach any part of the city from the Union Elevated Loop for five cents. Elevated Trains stop at Rock Island Station every minute, connecting riders to downtown stores. The Great Rock Island Route urges sending a 2 cent stamp for a bird's egg view map of Chicago and the Loop system. Address John Sebastian, GP. A. Chicago.
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