Farmer's Advocate Drops Political Alignment to Pursue Farm Focus
The Farmer's Advocate of Topeka announces it will cease political framing and remove the Democratic ticket from its editorial page. Publisher H N Gaines, former state superintendent, argues against fusion with Democrats and calls for a farm oriented paper serving Kansas agricultural and stock interests. He notes perceived demoralization in the People's Party and urges support from former patrons and others invested in the state's agricultural development.
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Farmer's Advocate of
Topeka
H. N. Gaines
Llewelling
Gaines
Kansas
People's Party
Brhig State
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Democratic Committee
A. M. Harvey
Ploy
Ameriian Book Company
John Curran
Book Company
Prosperity and Banking Strength Highlight Democratic and Republican Views
The article argues McKinley signals prosperity with Republicans praising policy while Democrats and Populists focus on negatives. It notes a healthy financial week with bank clearings up nearly three percent to 2,029,796,712, driven by Middle West cities, and says railroads are performing strongly.
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McKinley
Middle West
Great factories pressed with work as fall rush nears
The Terre Haute Tribune notes that business is strong nationwide with farmers flourishing and grain freight delayed by car shortages. R.G. Dun & Co. cites bright agricultural prospects eclipsing lingering trade and manufacturing pressures. Factories run at full capacity, often with orders awaiting fulfillment, and the coming four months are expected to bring unprecedented prosperity.
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West
R.G. Dun & Co
Terre Haute
Death on the Incline in Kansas City River of Steel
A Ninth Street incline cable car in Kansas City plunged downhill with passengers aboard crashing into a ahead car. The motorman perished after staying at his post while attempting to regain control as several others were severely or dangerously hurt. The incident sparks safety calls amid other unrelated local notes and quips.
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Ninth Street
Kansas City
Eminent US surgeons open Kansas City HQ for demo visits
Two renowned physicals and surgeons announce headquarters in Kansas City Missouri and visit Chanute on September 3 and 4 at Hotel Delmonico. They promote a new cataphoretic medicine system, offering free consultations and examinations for chronic diseases and deformities, with promises of cure or life-prolonging advice.
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United States
Kansas City
Chanute
Hotel Delmonico
X Ray Electro Medical Institute
St. Louis
Ubis
Chanute Silk Teg Company Seeds Hard Wheat For 1c Bu
Orm & Son advertise hard seed wheat for sale at one cent per bushel, claiming hard wheat flour is the region’s current standard and offering Cream of Wheat flour made from the best hard wheat. They note western imports and expected price gaps next year.
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Fansas
Chanute Silkteg
I, Orm & Son
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