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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
4
A lengthy editorial criticizes low corn prices in Nebraska and nationwide impact on farmers and workers. It argues high prices aid employment, condemns protectionism and calls for coordinated actions, cites India famine, notes Kansas politics, co operation plans, and concerns over Dingley tariff and labor wages. It condemns local liquor policy and praises reform papers while noting political shifts.
A deputation of Knights of Labor asked Mayor Strong for municipal ownership and control of city railways that may revert to the city. The Journal supports broader aims to acquire all roads, plus gas and electric systems, arguing municipal ownership as efficient and affordable, citing UK cities as precedent and urging rapid reform.
Wm. White of Marion Indiana assigns for creditors. Creditors sell Jay Piper Manufacturing Company's large paper mill at Jay Bridge near Livermore Falls Massachusetts. The mill, once among the finest in the country, has been idle since December due to lack of orders. McKinley confidence failing to revive it. Williams Brown & Co. of San Francisco fail for $600000.
The column notes farmers planting corn and seeking better stands after refreshing spring rains. Amos Decker promotes quality grain and weight. A township oratorical contest selected Miss Katie Plummer to represent the township for the county flag contest. Miss Hattie Brown spoke on missionary work in Japan, even dressing a local girl in a Japanese style. An incident in Bush City involved Nan King’s runaway horse during a cart ride.
Report notes a tramp camped on the Bush City school grounds dragging a cart and taking shelter under fences. A stranger left clothes as a gift, and the writer suggests the incident reflects on school routines with spring break in a few weeks and a decent winter term noted.
Friday May 7 the Springfield district closed one of its most successful terms. Mrs Letitia Nash taught eight months to general satisfaction and the board may rehire her. Pupils advanced and patrons pleased. The closing program was a credit. Visitors included J L Pugsley and family, O A Cooper and family from Oakwood, and I B Walston of Garnett. H L Staritt lost a milch cow last week. A good rain refreshed dry ground before Sunday. The rain washed the curl from the girls going home from the exhibition.
Telegraph dispatches report a syndicate to refund the bonded debt of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company led by Speyer & Co with Lazard Freres Heidelbach Ickelheimer Co F S Smithers Co Central Trust Co J Kennedy Tod E H Hartman Teixeira De Mattos Brothers Amsterdam Speyer Brothers London Las Speyer Ellissen Frankfurt. They lent 56 million dollars for bonds lasting a century with annual interest of 3,040,910 dollars. Costs rise daily and future generations would bear the burden. 1997 marks the possible full repayment but new arrangements may be made.
Prince Louis a black stallion foaled April 1 1891 weighing about 1700 pounds with strong action will stand two miles north and a quarter mile east of Welda on the M Collins farm. He won sweepstakes at Anderson Co fair in 1895. Breeding details trace to Beaulieu Vaillant and Mignon among others. Second dam Rosette by Vaillant. Terms five dollars for a living colt. mares moving from the county forfeit insurance. caretaker not liable for accidents.
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