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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1892
Page
9
Publication notes subscription rates and edition scope. The local edition is offered yearly with an international or foreign edition option. The notice appears in a Tuesday evening issue edited by W. O. Champe.
A modern op-ed argues that calls for sumptuary laws mask a push to concentrate power in private interests such as coal barons and railroads. Government must restrain nondelegated powers to protect the many from predatory groups, uphold economy, and safeguard liberty for all citizens.
In an address by G. W. Howard of the Grand Order of Railway Conductors, a push is urged to support farmers and reduce speculation. The speaker warns against creating railroading disputes and stresses farmers as the nation’s backbone, noting good crops bring good times while poor yields bring dull periods. He urges workers over loafers and supports encouraging farmers whenever possible.
A fragment notes J. E. Forbes Ilaniware of Ottawa describing a wave of prosperity sweeping the nation. It urges involvement, calling for members to join a club and support good work as daily indications of growth appear.
A reader argues that Germany has enacted an income tax ahead of the United States and urges continued agitation to make high earners contribute to government expenses, lamenting past exemptions for wealthier classes and praising reform momentum in European nations.
A Nebraska letter to the editor critiques a presidential message urging Congress to fund projects. The writer mocks calls for Niagra tunnel funds and Missouri River improvements, arguing such bets favor corporations over Western producers. The piece blasts the president for siding with masters, accusing him of delaying true agricultural and transport modernization.
The Chicago Times reports a suggestion that a portrait of former U S Treasury Secretary John Sherman hangs in the Bank of England directors room. It recalls his push for a so called credit strengthening act aiding bond speculators, a point of contention with Mr Foraker amid cross Atlantic tensions.
A statement attributed to Lewis Manback claiming he would stop pensions for Republican veterans who voted People’s party is denied by Mesu redacted. The town notes there are loud demagogues in the Republican stripe who have made similar threats, some among the audience.
A Western Kansan letter argues there is no objection to merging the Republican and Democratic parties into one organization. The writer contends unity would reduce arguments, streamline campaign financing, relieve voters, and expose the plutocratic influence behind politics, urging an open, fair contest for equal rights. The piece critiques lingering partisan maneuvers and calls for economy in political practice.
A compact reflection on ancient and modern money standards. It discusses Lycurgusian substitution of iron for coin in Sparta to thwart theft and scarcity, compares leather money in France, and cites figures like Baron Convier, Napoleon, Franklin, Barring, Calhoun. The piece presents opinions on paper money, taxes, and currency value as national credit.
A request was made to procure a bundle of Reform party papers from Sexp Tes Costa for distribution among a circle of friends described as weak-kneed. The note implies political material distribution and invites response.
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