05 Nov 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1897
Page
1
State Accountant J E Riggs blasts county clerks mainly Republicans over destitute insane care payments. He warns counties will lose all claims if statements aren’t filed as required by law. He criticizes clerks for blocking his duties and calls them chumps.
Albert Griffin assesses William J. Bryan's role in the reform movement. He argues Bryan must articulate clear convictions on major issues beyond the Chicago platform and avoid equivocal stances to retain reform support. Griffin urges Bryan to lead without alienating anti reform ranks or becoming mere party manager.
At the Indiana Bankers association meeting in Indianapolis Mortimer Levering of Lafayette argued for government run postal savings banks. He said the system would raise national wealth with minimal extra post office cost and criticized loan associations and trust companies as non charitable. He urged savings banks for the poor and asked what greater pride than being a US depositor. Also notes a grand jury indicting Hazleton, Pa. sheriff and deputies for miners’ deaths, calling for harsh sentences.
The Rev John Adams of New Milford Illinois advocates government postal savings banks for rural workers. He notes six miles to Rockford with no local banks forcing savings into stockings or chimneys. He argues such banks would provide a safe depository and serve working people across the country.
A verse about a person and a small rough dog sharing simple pleasures and daily walks. The speaker contrasts the six feet of walking with the four and two, noting happiness in small joys and the companionship that makes life rich despite weather and wear. The poem ends with a reflection on enduring joy that transcends earthly measure.
A fragmentary plea urges readers to join a club and subscribe to a newspaper. It promises reduced prices for group subscriptions and claims the paper will become a leading edition for readers in clubs of four. The text repeats a 13 week offer and calls for immediate action.
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