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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1898
Page
4
The piece discusses William J. Bryan's presidential prospects, Nebraska political sentiment, and reactions to election outcomes. It notes Bryan’s home state position, silver movements, and comments on Republican coverage, with reflections on voter turnout and the impact of marching public opinion.
A fragmentary note from a Cincinnati paper references William Dean Howells. It mentions his role in reporting proceedings of a legislature and hints at a biography angle tied to a Korein story. The text is garbled but centers on Howells and editorial tasks.
A 1898 Kansas Thanksgiving proclamation urges citizens to set aside November 24 for prayer and gratitude, praising Providence and wartime support. Remaining text reports French physician Menetek’s sorrow over war bloodshed, noting discipline and dignity of the Sloat army and Menetek’s defensive stance and reluctance toward slaughter.
A garbled listing shows various county officers and officials including treasurer clerk justice of the peace and constable with names partly readable. The piece also advertises a pamphlet explaining direct legislation through initiative and referendum, offering it for five cents with a mail address for order.
The City Hotel has been enlarged and improved under proprietor Ben Tull. It offers first class meals, comfortable beds, and premier accommodations with special attention to travelers. The upgrades promise a higher standard of service in a hotel noted for quality.
Promises low rates on weekly Friday excursions from Rock Island to Kansas City with scenic routes via Colorado Springs. Carriages attached to hast pupsebger trains, offers handsome itineraries and free mail, contact topeka agents for rates and berth reservations, names E. MacLeod and J. Sebastian. Includes assorted era humor and moral anecdotes about domestic life and human nature.
A lively praise of Barnett's Busy Corner describes crowds flowing to the shop for low prices on stoves furniture and general goods. The narrator extols Barnett's proper prices and goods and notes shoppers joining the procession to the corner store.
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