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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
4
The speaker argues democracy protects individual rights but Populism compels action, extending rights into duties. It urges universal schooling, clothing the needy, and employment to reduce crime and poverty, claiming coercion can advance civilization and public welfare.
W O Champe, editor of the Agitator, is appointed clerk of the court of appeals eastern division by Judge Schoonover. The Garnett press and many readers praise the choice as fair recognition after a long reform fight. Supporters hail Champe as sober, industrious, and thoroughly qualified despite poverty and political crosswinds.
London investors led by the Rothschilds purchased the Tomboy mine in Colorado for 1.5 million dollars last month. They have now invested about 150 million dollars in American mines and plan further acquisitions. The note warns of a broader effort to control U.S. silver supplies.
The piece rails against Russell Sage and other Republicans for denying the value of hope as a path to prosperity. It argues confidence cannot feed the hungry and describes economic declines in prices, factory shutdowns, rising poverty, and widespread hardship, claiming McKinley and Hanna fail to adapt to reality.
The measure on resubmission was defeated as lawmakers moved aside leaders to let members who want action proceed. Advocates urged a plan to cut taxes and save money for the people, arguing that the public demanded practical fiscal relief.
Wm. J. Bryan addresses the state house Friday evening after an invitation from the legislature. The write up critiques the Populist legislature and suggests the Kansas Republican voice favors loan companies and railroads, questioning party loyalty versus common interest.
Community notes from Oak Grove include plans to meet Tuesday night at Wanningh to organize another hut, a box social at Fairview schoolhouse last Saturday night, and condolences for Bertha May Luse who died Friday at age 10 after a brief illness. Other items mention Mrs. Moore Johnson improving, Herman Ferguson joining M Campbell this summer, Link Duesler feeding young cattle, active Sunday school at Washington, and musical class arrangements at Bush City with Mrs. Whitehead and Miss Myrtle Garlick. An endorsement for Electric Bitters cites a Chicago reader’s recovery from constipation and fatigue, with local price and pharmacy details.
A garbled old advertisement touts Buckien Arnica Salve as curing various skin and health issues with money back guarantee. It invites readers to buy at The South Side Pair and mentions discounts, tickets, and a travel excursion by Santa Fe Row, with scattered references to Texas and home-seeker promotions.
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