29 May 1896
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows names Champe and Rexannen with scattered terms like Associate Editor and subscription price. No clear event, date, or place emerges. readable parts are insufficient for a coherent summary.
A compilation item from a 19th century paper featuring a poem about a pauper soldier and national sacrifice, followed by several political jingles and opinions. It notes tax on tea coffee and rice and urges study of the Declaration of Independence in relation to current politics, criticizing moneyed interests and coal luxury. It mentions Wardwell of Standard Oil and warns voters to heed leaders and their impact.
A poem from Kaunas Agitator style decries the gold standard as a cheat and warns against mortgage pressures on farms. It contrasts American silver and gold with a call to protect the end of the string, referencing Wall Street, three bushels of wheat, and national credit. It also notes a debate by Senator John Sherman on revenues and government funding.
United States Consul General in St. Petersburg reports Russia's treasury stores at least 30 769 115 in U S gold coin on January first. The fund includes 14 371 754 roubles in U S half eagles and a bank balance of 25 462 945 roubles in U S gold. The minister of finance bought the gold in Berlin Paris and London.
Poetic reminiscence by Dr. Harry Walker in the Kansas City Star longing for revival meetings. The speaker yearns for church benches, shouts of salvation, and the joyful chaos of old-time camp meetings, then notes how modern worship has changed and the ghosts of departed saints remain in memory.
United States agency reports on the Prussian railroad network concluding that last year state railroads grossed 244,467,174 dollars, more than half the state's total revenue. Net earnings after capital costs were 51,051,000 dollars, a sum larger than all tax income, illustrating potential gains if the 229,796 miles of U S railroads were government property.
Situation wanted by a competent printer able to compose either daily or weekly editions. An all around man with ad and job hand experience in large cities, seeks local work and a home. References available. Moderate wages. Address A H this office.
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