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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1891
Page
4
A fiery appeal urges voters to form a People's party to counteract money loaners and transportation interests. It argues current bond-holders and oil party control mortgage homes and businesses, seeks relief through local, state, and national office ballots, and warns of continued hardship if voters align with old party bosses.
The text denounces extreme partisans who spread falsehoods about opposing candidates. It argues lies harm reputations, magnify minor errors, and wrongly assign motives. It condemns the party that uses deceit to win, calling it rotten and unworthy of good citizens.
The New Nation argues state and government control could restrict liquor sales to medicinal, mechanical and scientific use, reducing drinking if the plan eliminates profit motive. It warns public confusion must be cleared so voters grasp the measure’s purpose and potential impact.
The piece argues the People's party claims currency contracted from 52 to 23 dollars per person between 1866 and 1891 and cites John Davis of the Topeka Advocate. It discusses whether the eight hundred and thirty million seven thirty treasury notes circulated, referencing F. E. Spinner, J. A. Logan, McCullough, and official tables showing various note categories and totals for 1864 to 1866.
A Kansas political letter discusses Alliance movement activities and planned Wichita events for September 15 and 16. It notes camp meetings across the south, efforts to secure travel rates, and speaker plans including Gol. L. L. Polk Jerry Simpson and Mrs. M. E. Lease.
The old party papers offer no Kentucky results yet their quiet suggests nationwide impact. A New Nation remark notes the silence signals broader political currents and voter sentiment rippling through the union.
A local notice urges supporters to raise funds for a bundle of Reform paper to distribute among club members. Organizers invite friends to join the effort, form a group, and assist in spreading the cause.
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