Lincoln and Philippines comparison sparks debate on expansion
A Kansas City Journal reply challenges a strong expansion stance by arguing Lincoln used force to quell a large population and questions whether the Philippines are a genuine part of the United States. The piece condemns weak comparisons and defends McKinley’s policy while stressing the South’s prior voice in the Union.
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Kansas
Abraham Lincoln
Kansas City Journal
Lincoln
Philippines
South
Washington
McKinley
United States
Philippine
Philippine Islands
Dhepry
The Flour Milling Trust Forms Big Mill Accord
A nascent flour milling trust plans a two hundred million dollar capital and capacity to produce one million barrels monthly. Promoters promise price reductions for consumers while promising to reduce executive costs by removing officers and unleashing superintendents and workers. The plan faces local opposition over potential price effects.
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Iag
Apreasurer
Worlus
Reforming Mills Trust Strategy Faces Small Producers
The piece argues that mill promoters seek big mills only, predicting small mill owners will be crushed if flour prices drop. It claims the trust benefits from combining big mills, plans to raise flour and wheat prices, and urges public action to nationalize or take control of large industries to reap profits. The author asserts this approach is the sole solution to the trust problem.
Make Haste Slowly on City Electric Franchise
A editorial urges caution on granting a twenty year electric franchise in Mena. It argues against rushing the measure, favors waiting to study public sentiment, and suggests delaying until a plant can be integrated with water works under unified management. If ownership proves impractical, capital will emerge for a reasonable, satisfactory plant later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena
Gausbach Baden town pays citizens annuity and perks
The piece cites Gausbach in Baden allegedly not taxing residents but paying each male citizen and every widow a yearly annuity of 15.85 dollars and providing free fuel. It suggests public utilities profits could fund city costs and proposes European towns run lights water and transport to return profits to people.
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Gausbach
Baden
Kansas City Star
Europe
German immigrant praises German emperor in Kansas field note
Fred Metz of Wichita Kas reports returning from the old country with twenty thousand dollars from his father's estate. He extols the German emperor declaring him all wise and mighty, a monarch and a man of the common people, encompassing soldier sailor musician hunter admiral and statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Metz
Wichita
Kas
Old Country
Germany
City debates lighting franchises and prices
The article argues against high franchise terms for electric lighting. It cites Quigley and Keiser proposals, noting costs of 3000 and 1120 dollars yearly and incandescent rates from 70 to 90 cents per month. It urges municipal ownership or prices around 30 to 40 cents to avoid extortion.
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Quigley
Keiser
Illinois
Whiskey's Work Brings Tragedy to One Kansas Family
A Sumner county farmer, Mack Literal, sank into alcohol abuse after moving to Oklahoma. He became a violent husband and father, faced murder charges for the death of a daughter but was acquitted. A second daughter, fleeing abuse in Bushville, Ind, killed herself after writing him a final letter. Literal later took morphine and lay dying after a bail bond allowed his release.
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Kansas
Mack Literal
Sumner County
Oklahoma
Bushville
Ind
Literal
Davis and Wood tug on stump meet in Arkansas politics
Attorney-General Davis, labeled sassy, is challenged by Hon. Jim Wood of Lee County who declares candidacy for governor and threatens to meet Davis to discuss issues. Wood vows to unmask the demagogue and politics of the day, promising a lively confrontation when they meet.
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Davis
Jim Wood
Lee County
People of
Arkansas
Jet
Wood
Gen. Davis
Fort Smith
Two Territories One State Says Judge Townsend
Judge Townsend argues against creating two states from Oklahoma and Indian Territory. He contends Indian Territory will unite with Oklahoma, noting statehood requires perfected land titles and sufficient property. He predicts a single grand state with vast area and fertility of the people, per the Arkansas Gazette.
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Townsend
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Dawes Commission
Union
Arnaas Gazette
Seventeen Days Till Our County Fair and Anniversary
A brief notice announces the upcoming county fair and anniversary celebration in seventeen days. It emphasizes community events, family activities, and the schedule leading to the special milestone event. Local organizers urge attendance and participation from residents.
Fort Smith Pound Master Teases August Travel
The Fort Smith Times reports the pound master told a citizen to go to a warmer place than Fort Smith during August, prompting the question of which location he meant. The remark shows local humor about the hot month and raises curiosity over the intended warmer destination.
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Fort Smith
Clergyman backs sermon on floods and political clashes
The Courier-Journal notes a pulpit remark blaming Texas floods on ignoring the King of Kings in the constitution and mentions a planned match in an eighteen foot ring with the Rev. Jeffries.
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Texas
Jeffries
Courier-Journal
Mt Mena Summer Resort Draws Crowds At Full Hotels
Guests descend on Mt Mena as hotel Wilhelmina gains notice for excellent service. The Mt Mena area and its cottages fill up, marking a peak in summer resort popularity.
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Mt. Mena
Wilhelmina
Cotton Prices Rise as Demand Signals Early Advance
Cotton prices are up while cotton goods gain, signaling a potential early rise in staple prices if demand for manufactured products remains strong, according to the Arkansas Gazette.
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Arkansas Jazette
Summer strikes signal widespread labor unrest
The numerous strikes this summer reflect deep discontent among laboring men and rising unrest across the workforce.
Mena Projects Steady Growth Toward Ten Thousand Residents
The town of Mena is advancing toward a population target of ten thousand within the next five years, signaling planned expansion and development efforts.
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Mena
Mena Sees Surge of Builders and Home Seekers
Carpenters, stone and brick masons, and all laborers are kept busy in Mena as many homeseekers set their sights on the town. The growing activity signals a healthy local building boom and rising prospects for newcomers.
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Mena
Cubans Demand Freedom and Civil Governance
The Kansas City Star notes Cubans press for freedom and independence in Havana, seeking universal suffrage and Cuban control of Cuban affairs. It argues the United States aims for a civil government to extend lawful freedoms while protecting Spanish residents who renounced Spain and own property, urging restraint on renewed Cuban Spaniard conflict.
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Havana
United States
Cuba
Spain
Kansas City Star
Cedar Trees Harmful to Orchards Warned by Orchardist
W. F Garton of Cove reports cedar trees near apple orchards injure trees. He cites instances where nearby cedars caused leaves to speck and fruit to drop, with affected trees declining as they age. The Star notes similar claims and urges observation of cedar proximity in orchards and plantings.
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Garton
Cove
Polls County
Mena
Cedars
Aransas debate on supreme court and lawmaking
Jef Davis argues Aransas needs a supreme court and a legislature capable of enacting laws. He contends the current system lacks legal clarity and criticizes the attorney general for not understanding enacted statutes.
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Jef Davis
Aransas
Supreme Court
Arkansas
Jef
Arinavees Republican
Reverend Bates Conducts Series at Big Church
Elder A A Bates led a week of meetings at Big church with help from Elder Butte of Dallas. Local sentiment grows over the Hot Springs Meng road project while Uncle Moses Foster declines due to dropsy. Drought threatens crops across the county, risking a food shortage and pushing Mena to seek corn from northern regions next year.
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A. A. Bates
Big Church
Elder Butte
Dallas
Hot Springs & Meng Road
Moses Foster
Acorn grows into budding town with new campers
Acorn stems as Mr Henson digs a well and town expands with new buildings. Mr Robins visited last Wednesday and Miss Lillie Knight suffered severe burns last Friday. Mrs Anderson returns home while her daughter’s illness kept her away. Mr Reed had a serious accident at Mr Goddard’s birthday party last Saturday, with friends fearing for his recovery.
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Mr. Henson
Mr. Robins
Acorn
Mrs. Cherry
Mr. Reed
Mr. Goddard
Big Fork Picnic Delights Township Crowd
A Big Fork township correspondent reports the Saturday July 29 picnic drew a large crowd with ample food and amusements including swings refreshments and auction stands. Captain J F Todd of Mena delivered an interesting instructive speech that was well received and contributed to a pleasant day.
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Big Fork
Big Fork Township
J. Ff. Todd
Mena
One Minute Cough Core Endorsed in Wisconsin Ad
An October or Mayhew, Wisconsin advertisement touts One Minute Cough Core as a quick and safe cure for obstinate summer coughs and colds. The ad cites W. W. Merton of Mayhew praising the medicine as wonderful and effective. The source references Egolf Drag Co.
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W. W. Merton
Mayhew, Wis
Egolf Drag Co
Gallentine Buys Lee Shores Fruit Farm Near Rich Mountain
Mr N Gallentine, railroad employee, buys Lee Shores fruit farm near Rich Mountain station. Farm has 300 beat log fruit trees and a grape vineyard. Plans 100 more trees and 25 000 grape vines next spring, with workers to clear ground soon. He will supervise and will keep his job. He owns city property and plans to build a house. DeWitts Little Early Risers are praised for health benefits.
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Gallentine
Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Lee Shores
Rich Mountain Station
Premiums for Park Fair Lehdigh and Havens Lumber
An item lists two prize boxes for a Park Fair event with twenty five ten cent cigars for the ugliest man in Mena and fifty five cent cigars for the prettiest man, with a committee counting votes and certificates. Also references De Witt's Little Early Risers and a testimonial claiming health benefits and prompt relief.
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Park Fair Lehdigh & Havens Lumber
Mena
Harney & Son
Pasture For Stock Offers Details At Local Roadside
Old notice advertises pasture for stock with contact at TU Pitipot road. price guidance given in rough figures, encouraging applicants to visit or inquire at the site for further details.
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Slistiedl
Daling
Praseen
Polk County
Tot
the Plouring Mill Trust
Communications
Egger
DeWitts
Byolt
de Witt
Geo
Jacobs
Thompson, Coun
Pitipot
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