Public notice reminders from 1874 Iola Kans paper
The fragmentary notices urge advertisers to prepay costs for legal ads and remind that printing firm Motraer & Co publishers Humboldt Caion L Vacaar & Co Neosho Valley Register require payment. Also includes cash for stock hogs cattle. Beck Moffatt store closes and A W Beck accounts due in 30 days. Dated Feb 1874 with assorted local notices and requests for boarders and school teacher application.
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Neosho Valley Register
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Public Meetings and Republican Campaign Notes
Local notices recount speeches at the Court House Monday night with Republican candidates and officials in attendance. The Methodist and Union services are noted with Rev. Martin dale and Rev. Muth delivering sermons. Citizens are urged to avoid prairie fires from smoking and discarded ashes, and a cautionary line about live embers is given amid campaign chatter and local editorials.
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Bible Cause
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Garnett Journal
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J. C. Redfield
W. T. McElroy
The
Union
Colored voters urged to back Republican slate in Garnett race
A Prairie-press column urges district voters to cast ballots only for Republicans, warning that any vote for opposition harms the community. It profiles Louis Walker as a strong State Senate candidate, reports lively campaign meetings in Humboldt, and notes rebuttals to reform and Democrat charges. It also warns of prairie fires threatening homes and hay stocks, urging caution to prevent fires this fall.
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Louis Walker
State Senate
Garnett
Tois
Murray
Acers
Richards
James Murray
Walker
Dolin C. Fremont
Mr. Walker
Uherefare
Leary
Fullwider
Upper Deere Creek
Gorrill
Salmagundi Letter Writing Chaos in Local Campaign
In a humorous Skit of the Sula Salmagundi clique a schoolmaster named Bartlett sits to draft letters while a chorus of rivals argues over recognition and personal gain. The exchange mocks local pols as they jockey about issues, appearances, and the size of boots worn by the opposition.
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Elitor Register
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Murray
Capt
Jones
Walker
Acers
Allen County
Nesse
June Richards
Chastain
Whiffit
Democracy Again Letter Sparks Midst Row
Murray restated his support for Democracy Again and warned against joining an audio tag tag bobtail crew. The consultation ended in a heated row, and the letter was forwarded with its incoherence noted. Crizey
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Crrizey
Grand Republican Rally Draws Mass of Voters in City
A large Republican rally in Apple’s block store room drew a packed crowd Monday night as Hon. 8 A Cobb spoke for over an hour persuading attendees that the Republican Party remains the safer choice. Gov. Osborn and Senator W A Johnson followed with sharp defenses and charges, while Allen County officials were urged to convene Saturday for council business. The report notes strong turnout and local political fervor ahead of next Tuesday’s election.
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W. A. Johnson
Reform
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Reform candidates and Republican ticket clash in election discourse
Discouraged voices decry perceived fraud and self serving Reform candidates. Republicans back their full slate for a square battle, expecting victory as polls near. The piece mocks reformers and imagines a chaotic final moment as events unfold.
No Democracy in Reform Movement in Wilton County
The Wilton County Citizen questions claims of no democracy in the reform movement pointing to a slate of Democratic nominees for Congress secretary of state lieutenant governor and state treasurer and noting two thirds of reform delegates were Democrats with only one Republican.
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Wilwon County
Wilton County
Judge Goodin Attacks Bourbon Democrats as Reformers Clash
Judge Goodin denounces Bourbon Democrats as “Republican thieves and shooters” in Paola as Reformers demand a new party to purify politics. The nearby old guard distrusts the reformers who seek office.
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Paola
Fie
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Ofice
Pdi
Republicans Train Toward Third Term Opposition
In Topeka the Republican State Convention took a firm stance against a third term. Democratic reform organs in this state discussed the issue but failed to endorse a third term. The Republicans declared their party is opposed to a third term.
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Reform ticket foes and Kansas race politics stir crowds
The News of the Week surveys a heated Kansas and national political scene. It attacks the Reform ticket and Arkansas Democrats, accuses Republicans of dishonesty, notes mis-spellings in press names, and warns that restoring Democratic rule would threaten Black rights. It cites Ohio Indiana and German contexts, and recalls a Topeka candidate for Associate Justice.
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Sureme Court
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Allen County Treasurer report of funds and revenue
Thrasher, Treasurer of Allen county, certifies the above statement is correct to the best of knowledge and belief. The document lists road and fund revenues including county line and township road funds, Cottage Grove and Sol a City rev shares, and a total amount of 3,415 dollars.
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