Journal and Telescope clash over graft and truth
A heated exchange between The Scandia Journal and Belleville Telescope accuses each side of false premises and graft. The Telescope cites state money abuses by Hutchinson News editors and a State Printer, while praising Stubbs for equal rights efforts in Kansas and accusing Telescope of self enrichment.
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Scandia Journal
Stubbs
Belleville
Hutchinson News
the News
Kansas
W. J. Bailey
Bailey
Telescope
Kangas
How LaFollette Restored the Rights of the People in Wisconsin
The article credits Robert La Follette with leading civic reform in Wisconsin through the establishment of the Free Press by Isaac Stephenson. It highlights battles against bosses, railroad trusts, and corrupt control, praising the primary system and concluding that government should be run by the people.
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LaFollette
Wisconsin
Isaac Stéphenson
United States
Free Press
Milwaukee
la Follette
Spooner, Payne, Pfiester
Wall
LaFollett
Laloette
Sik Iion
William George Brace
Vilas Spooner
Pfiester
Deen
Neir
Hk People's
Ps People
American Republic
Why a Shirt Tail Is Split At the Sides
A puzzled note questions the fashion of shirt tails split at the sides and argues that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points in these modern days.
Senator Long Tarnished by Patronage in Kansas War
The passage brands Senator Long as the “Old Man of the Sea” and accuses him of selling patronage to the highest bidder. It claims he would not survive without jobs to dispense and labels him cold, sordid, and a burden on the Kansas Republican party. Senator Caldwell is cited as a ally in pressuring the party to support Long.
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Senator Long
Kansas
Topekay
Long
Burton
Tagalls
Curtis
Plumb
Harris
Caldwell
Countywide Assurance Supports Stubbs in Farm Sentiment
Assurances from every part of the county indicate farm voters overwhelmingly back Stubbs. Organizers say farmer support crosses town lines and reflects shared economic concerns. The message underscores Stubbs as the preferred candidate among rural residents.
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Stubbs
Stubbs Favored in County for Governor Nomination
The Concordia Kansan asserts that Stubbs will win the county vote in a gubernatorial nomination, predicting he will secure the delegation to the state convention despite caucus and convention systems and political machinations. It argues the people favor Stubbs and will resist bulldozing by politicians.
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Stubbs
Concordia Kansan
Post Office Ruling Prompts Subscriptions Payment Push
The piece notes the Post Office Department ruling requiring paid subscriptions. It argues the move protects publishers from deadbeats and reduces false circulations. It suggests the policy may trim demand for white paper and benefits responsible readers and papers alike.
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Post Office Department
Beneath This Old Shade Tree Song Offer
A brief music feature presents the song Beneath This Old Shade Tree composed by Tia A. Reynolds with chorus. Our Readers may obtain a copy by sending six cents in postage stamps to Globe Music Co New York.
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Tia A. Reynolds
Post-Yard
Globe Music Co
West
New York
Farmers Urged to Buy Local Telephone Exchange
The Journal urges farmers with funds to unite and purchase the Sundial exchange, either whole or in part, to run a wood system as they please. The move promises lower costs and better service, avoiding the expense of maintaining two separate telephone systems.
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Telephone Business Club
Suandia Exchange
Vague Notice Inside Publisher Arrearage Clause
Fragmentary text shows publisher option on arrears and discontinuance period. It suggests failure to direct discontinuance at end of subscription period will be treated as non renewal or non management, without clear names or dates. The snippet implies administrative rules for ongoing publication.
Topeka State Journal Promotes 1908 Subscriptions
The Topeka State Journal urges readers to subscribe for 1908 daily news with full wire reports from Associated Press and state coverage. It highlights presidential year interest Kansas legislative action and broad topics including politics religion sports and markets.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Telegraph
Topeka
Supreme Court
State Journal
Miail
Topeka State Journal
Kansas Day Offer From Farmers Mail and Breeze
The Farmers Mail and Breeze of Topeka Kansas marks Kansas Day January 29 1908 with half price subscriptions for one day only. Clubbing rate drops to 150 for a year and 175 for two papers during the Kansas Day promotion.
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Farmers Mail and Breeze
Topeka
Kansas
Farmers Mail
Breeze
Farmers Mail and Breeze Subscription Offer Announced
The Farmers Mail and Breeze proclaims itself the largest agricultural and family journal in the West and a weekly visitor to Kansas homes. The offer for old subscribers to renew at the regular rate of $1.00 per year with 50 cents extra for a year in advance is valid for January 29 only. Send subscriptions to Topeka, Kansas.
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Journal
Farmers Mail
Breeze
West
Kansas
Mail and
Topeka
Kan
Let Us Wave at Calderhead Supporter Challenge
The speaker attacks Congressman Calderhead’s record criticizing tariff stance on timber and trust goods, railroad rate regulation, and Standard Oil. They argue he favors corporations over constituents, opposes the Square Deal, and opposes primary elections to keep power with politicians.
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Calderhead
Standard Oil Co
Stubbs Favors Primary Law Despite Opposition
The Comet notes supporters and opponents in a special legislative session. It highlights Stubbs as a proponent believed to benefit the people while others with trading stock push back and seek to thwart him.
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Stubbs
For Sale Mares Pair One Foal Each
Two matched mares aged four and six years, about 1500 pounds each, both with foals. Listed by J. D. Patterson.
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J. H.cullers
L. M. Brigham
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