Farmer Governor and Free Silver Debate in Kansas
The Kansas farmers form the Peop les party driving past governors Willets and Lewelling, arguing for farmer representation in state offices. The piece critiques urban elites and bankers, endorses a farmer governor and legislature, and predicts Cleveland’s 1896 nomination amid gold standard versus free silver clashes. It also comments on Morrill’s renomination, A P A influence, and Populist movements in Kansas politics.
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Kansas
People’s Party
Willets
Farmer
Lewelling
Giye
Political Turmoil Highlighted In Diverse Election Notes
The Topeka Advocate reports GOP gains in major cities Tuesday, with C. A. Smarr nominated to replace Judge Benson in Lawrence, while Oregon party conventions choose delegates. Cuba policy, silver debates, and Populist maneuvers color the national scene as editors warn about debt and promising bond rhetoric.
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C.A. Smarr
Ottawa
Lawrence
Judge Benson
Poem and Pastimes in a Busy Newsroom Tale
A long fragment weaves a critique of editors and campaign politics. It recalls J Whitcomb Riley style verse about Jim Jones an aspiring editor who succumbs to pressure from local factions and finally abandons his paper. It touches on female doctors Populist campaigns and motherhood rights with Victorian social commentary.
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J. Whitcomb Riley
Jim Jones
Jess
Jones
Prize for Populist Articles in The Monthly Sentinel
The Monthly Sentinel offers a 25 dollar prize for the best article up to 500 words promoting Populist doctrines. Submissions should persuade with plain, truthful wording, to reach Joliet by March. The paper may publish any submitted piece, regardless of winning, and manuscripts will not be returned.
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Wall Street
Aimerica
Monthly Sentinel
Colums
Joliet
Marehasth
Te Montuty SenTinel
Joliet, Ils
Prices to Fit the Times Deeds and Mortgages Office Notice
In Garnett the notice states deeds mortgages and general conveyances require acknowledgments for forty cants per instrument. W H Mellen Notary Public announces the service at the office over the Bank of Garnett amid low farm prices and scarce labor.
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Bank of Garnett
W. H. Mellen
Notary Public
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