15 Sep 1890
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1890
Page
1
Fragmentary remarks compare Alexander and Plaindealer figures, accusing one side of corruption and elitism while praising moral politics. The piece imagines both standpoints side by side, detailing perceived flaws and strengths, with references to a hypothetical legislative influence and farm prospects.
The text accuses several men of making their influence felt, including John L Sullivan and John J, in national politics. It references an August 27 incident where loafers in the House of Reprobates allegedly punished someone over a bend, and compares this to the influence referenced by the Phindealer.
At the Pomona Grange four day annal picnic in Michigan, Governor Luce and State Senator Perry Mayo spoke on agrarian issues. They urged independent action against monopolies, rebuked overproduction as a cause of low prices, and criticized congressional and legislative actions favoring monopolists while advocating farmer unity.
The piece notes calls for farmers to resist office seekers and support independent movements, criticizing tariff as a political tool. It cites Jay Hubble and a railroad land grant scheme, mentions entanglements at the Hudson House, and comments on Kansas Farmer’s independent politics. It observes bipartisan support for opposing the rich and anticipates reform only by revolution.
A satirical political ditty targets Foghorn Funston urging farmers to vote against him and support Bro. Allen. The verse lampoons long-time figures, warns of bulldozing votes, and calls for action on election day. The chorus urges Funston to blow his horn and wake Washington, promising a political change.
From the new People’s Campaign Songster a brief catalog note announces comic sentimental and patriotic songs compiled to quit the times. Price ten cents a copy one dollar per dozen Pace Paris Office Winfield Kansas. Ox y fifty cents for fifty two solid shots of the Kansas Acrraton.
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