20 May 1898
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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
1
The Cuba Advocate and Courtland Register clash over party loyalty and caldersons, trading barbs on Calderhead, old soldiers, and local posts. Editorials reference 1897 events, Scandia politics, and newspaper influence amid Republican tensions.
A Concordia reader laments wheat price manipulation and urges greenbacks and free coinage to stabilize prices. He argues railroads must be controlled, praises W D Vincent, and notes Populists and Democrats rally behind him in Republic county. Marber Wm Northup and wife are mentioned in passing.
Local notes recount Barnett’s low prices and recent shipments at the corn shelter, court adjournment until January 1, and various town happenings. J. Watson’s illness worsens, John McDonald’s busy gas day, and Mrs. Sherboney plans a Colorado move. Delegates chosen for Populist convention. new storefronts, piano sales, and musical activity noted. Price rides a train, prison detentions, and court delayed, with local business and social updates throughout.
Ice cream social announced for Farmington schoolhouse on Tuesday evening May 24 to aid the Sunday school by purchasing new singing books. Everyone invited to help start the school. L A Conwr Supt Peoples Party Convention at Belleville May 21 1898 to elect delegates and alternates to state and district conventions. Primaries May 19 1898 with polls 4pm to 6pm. Representatives listed for several towns. Also notices on Populist conventions, local party meetings, and local advertisements for shoes and photographs.
Fragmented OCR text argues against rash conclusions and hints at comparing prices for eggs and other goods. Mentions a Kansas address and a high price claim. Unable to extract clear event or entities beyond generic tradeish content.
J E Dean auctioneers in Cuba Kansas advertises Willery Sales in Republic and adjoining counties with satisfaction guaranteed and reasonable prices. Call for details.
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