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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1891
Page
4
A broad critique argues against government lending to the people while revealing that banks and financiers profit from public funds. It praises Alliances and the People’s Party as interpreters of the Constitution and the Declaration, offering relief from financial distress.
A plea for labor full employment to lift farmers toward a noble civilization. The speaker envisions a country transformed into a paradise where mortgage foreclosures are halted and all people live as brothers and sisters. The message emphasizes unity and shared prosperity as the path to national improvement.
The piece notes Republican organsying to whitewash John Tames Ingalls after his remarks, arguing the party seeks to shift how his comments are perceived by older Republican voters as he is under fire. It warns of widespread Taguile style whitewashing spreading through party outlets.
In Cincinnati thousands of trousers are produced at two cents per pair and overalls at three or four cents. Workers include hundreds of women earning 1.25 to 3.00 weekly and children paid six cents a day, fined harshly. The piece calls for action against such wage slavery and urges moral spark in speculators and political leadership.
The text comments on Tismas Kenley losing support by blaming a failed free bid and questions about Kelley and the People's party stance on a federal election bill. References a past event at Ft. Smith and implies personal fault and shifting circumstances.
A local community group leads a new effort to organize a wood working club. Members gather tools share plans and mentor younger hobbyists to build projects together and foster skill development.
A campaign has begun to form a white Republican league aimed at organizing across South Carolina with the goal of winning all offices from coroner upward. The piece questions party unity and notes white and colored factions, the Farmers' Alliance influence, and a Nebraska plan to pension ex-slaves through government bonds.
The census shows about 20 percent of homes carry mortgages, with many in the western states where ownership expands thanks to financing. The mortgage is seen as a blessing, not a curse, driving trains and ambition toward home ownership while partisan press echo money power.
The passage reports calls for many Kansas speakers to counter the People's party and to energize Buckeye supporters. It notes ongoing stories affecting exiles and a long standing civic sentiment about election day and party influence.
The note indicates a musical gathering at Blue Monnil scheduled for September 2 with Brother Barnes likely performing and engaging attendees in an informal program. The wording is uncertain but points to a community music occasion featuring Barnes.
Grand Alliance Encampment tour set for Kansas districts with meetings in Holton Ottawa Parsons Emporia Clay Center Beloit Mulhallinson Bolot Wichita dates September 9 15 17 22 28 and 30 led by L L Polk president and other speakers urging public attendance and unity signed J B Paxten secretary F A & A of Kansas
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