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Newspaper

Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1891

Page

4

Debating Gold and Silver Basis for U S Money

The piece contrasts hard money advocates and party stances on a gold and silver basis for currency. It cites Leech’s mint tables showing per capita gold and silver money, rough totals for world circulation, and argues that a universal gold and silver standard would yield far higher per capita figures yet remains impractical under current political control.

United States Leech Mint Wonse Committee On Coinage

Honest money versus lauded money in party clash

The piece cites the Chicago Tribune calling Republicans and Democrats nearly identical while describing the recurring four year fight. It claims thousands of dollars from producers fund the fight to shape lawmaking in the money power interest, and notes the costs of maintaining a hard money system provoke rising concerns and unrest.

Chicago Tribune

Founding Republican General Woon Assassinated by Party Brigrands

Gen. SN. Woon, a founder and defender of Republican principles, was assassinated by brigands allegedly controlling the party. The speaker laments continued public reliance on old party press and widespread prejudice.

SN. Woon Republican Party Ihs

Kansas Voters Oust Ingalls as Lockouts Define System

A Kansas speechist denounces the Republican era under Ingalls for producing lockouts and labor strife. urges voters to remove the party from power. The speaker praises Kansas voters for casting out Ingalls on election day and calls for national action to curb labor difficulties.

John J. Ingalls Johind Ingalls Republican Party John J. Ingulla United States Senate Kansas John

Debt and Interest in Government Money Power

Government debt raises questions about why a sovereign nation issues bonds and pays interest when it can create money. The text argues the system benefits a few elites by keeping voters divided, while those who produce value are overshadowed by those who plunder.

Reforming old parties sinks to bring up dregs

Al. argues that attempts to reform the old political parties will merely surface the unappealing elements and restore power to those who already control the system.

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Reform papers offered for ten cents a bundle

A brief notice invites readers to send ten cents to receive a large bundle of Reform papers for distribution to friends described as weak-kneed. The appeal emphasizes quick delivery and broad circulation.

Which Gets the Most Pension in Government Funds

Figures from the pension office show from 1861 to 1891 total pension payouts reached 1,284,716,000 dollars while annual pensions cost about 125,000,000 dollars. The piece argues that England’s bonds and interests claim far more of the government’s money, contrasting it with pensions for disabled veterans and widows. It accuses Republican policy of prioritizing capital over labor and questions which group receives the larger share of public funds.

Hugland Lane England United States Republican Party

Sixen the oll parties unite to kall opponents

The passage argues the new party must protect people and liberties from the plutocrats and money pirates, urging immediate action to save lives and secure homes from corrupt influences.

Satirical remark on former pulpit work and party betrayal

The speaker, now separated from a political faction, reflects on withdrawing support from a party accused of whitewashers, boodlers, dynamiters, blackmailers and swindlers. He hopes for divine forgiveness for preaching in support of that faction.

Sam Wood

Sema Joins Acraton Thr People’s Paper Battle

Sema appears in the Acraton– THR People’s paper dispute, shaping state level media dynamics and public discourse around the competing papers.

Sema Acraton

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