01 May 1896
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1896
Page
1
A fragmented notice-like item discusses advocacy for reform and subscription pricing, mentioning core terms and vague organizational hints. The text references entities and acronyms with unclear meanings but signals a publication or campaign style message with a one dollar per year subscription note.
The Omaha platform calls for sound financial policy and a broad program to employ the jobless, expand demand, and raise prices. It argues for government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, predicts large tariff savings, and envisions reduced freight costs aiding consumers and producers. The piece lauds Populist humanitarianism and co operation, with Garnett, Kansas as a locale and W H Mellen of Norton's Monthly Sentinel as the source.
The item critiques Hon R G Horr and the Inter Ocean on currency in circulation from 1865 to 1875 and shows Dun Barlow data on business failures. It notes legal tender forms counted as money, cites 1896 political shifts with McKinley, silver, and gold plank debates, and questions Populist conservatism influencing convention delegates and platform.
Star and Kansan readers confront finance, politics and religion as editors warn against party drift and gold monopoly fears. The piece discusses Rothschilds buying NSW silver works, proposed bi metalism, and a coming party realignment in 1890s style, urging steadfast principles over office pursuits.
The Chicago Broadside touts a red hot all wool and yard wide pop paper offering three months on trial for 25 cents with free samples. Address NorMAN RAPALEE at W. Polk St Chicago.
The Monthly Sentinel offers 25 dollars for the best article on Populist doctrine not exceeding 500 words. Submit plain, clear writing by March 25 to Joliet. Manuscripts not returned. publication rights reserved. submit to Drm Mapes, Guperamore Joliet His.
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