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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
1
The Wichita Democrat notes widespread price increases from 1896 across farm goods and hardware. It cites wheat, corn, copper kettles, rope, plows, hoes, wheels, wire, glass, and freight rates, contrasting today with the earlier era and warning that McKinley prosperity costs workers due to trusts and corporations.
Glints from the Ft Scott Lantern raise questions on the national banking system as a money trust and whether the Republicans will oppose it. The piece contrasts trust prosperity with farmer prices and cites claims about Luzon church desecrations, Allen's memory, and British influence on Philippine policy, ending with a jab at veteran pensions and Bryan.
A Chicago newspaper quotation argues against always choosing the path of least resistance and warns that reformers must resist popular opinion and prejudice to achieve success, noting the preacher and politician as supporters of restraint.
A nostalgic verse describes a family travel to grandpa's house for Thanksgiving. They pack herb coats and gowns, bring cakes for the journey, feed oats to horses, and anticipate mothers kisses and friends' handshakes. The speaker notes the house filled with blessedness, years of travel, and welcoming allel to a new little one arriving at the holiday gathering.
William H. Griffith of Washington PA testified before the Industrial Commission that his tin plate firm, now sold to the American company, yielded 20 percent profit at $2.60 per box but argues $3.60 is needed for reasonable profits under current conditions. He asserts price hikes by the tin plate trust outpaced raw material and wages, while the trust bought control of tin plate machinery to crush competition. The Ottawa Republican Times hosts critical commentary on tariff motives and industrial tyranny.
Topeka Journal questions the fairness of crediting Congressman Roberts to Lulu instead of Utah, urging consideration of preserving his national House seat amid redistricting proposals. The piece notes implications for representation and party balance in Congress.
Wichita Democrat cites strong efforts in the house to unseat Congressman Roberts from Utah before the senate acts on the administration treaty with the sultan of the Sulu is lands. The pledge would protect polygamy, the statement claims.
The Ft. Scott Lantern notes an estimated annual navy expenditure of 40 million dollars for fifteen years. It contends the policy is a blessing of the new British colonial approach, with costs borne by the people while organized capital reaps the benefits.
The Kansas City Times offers a $1000 prize to the subscriber who guesses the grains in a sealed bushel of shelled corn, with the jar displayed. Open to all, by sending one dollar to prepaid three months, for old and new subscribers alike.
The superintendent outlines criteria for professional certificates including three months teaching, a four week normal term, and exams in Current Events, School Law, and Teachers' Reading Circle. Two tests in March and April set at 80 percent, with options to carry grades forward, and guidance for seventh year pupils. A state adopted course of study urged for county uniformity.
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