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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
2
A miscellany of brief items and wry observations from Western Kansas World includes mock headlines about Dom Paul coronation, a beet sugar program in Germany, Morgan and railroad power, pennywise attitudes toward health and drink, and humorous quips on society figures, politics, and culture.
A lyrical reminiscence echoes of past harvests in Riley’s orchard with families at play and a later note on Maj. Leo Rassieur receiving a 14 carat gold badge from the Frank P. Blair post. An earlier G A R testimonial process is described along with Grant terms. A 1901 Chicago meeting set the stage for the badge presentation at the national encampment. A separate note recounts Henry Wensler of Spikers Station who, after civil war insanity, remains pensioned while seeking sanity proof to avoid loss of his $60 annual pension.
The Century recounts Gen. Lee's reply to Gen. Alexander on dispersing Confederate troops. Lee doubts many could escape, notes 16 000 infantry with arms, and argues surrender is inevitable. He urges facing reality, not acting from pride, to do what is best for the cause.
A collage of Civil War reflections notes General Sterling Price and General Beauregard viewing fortifications at Corinth described as impregnable. Anecdotes recount Price’s praise and a Denver Post memory of a young colonel inspiring bravery amid shelling. Also mentions W E Work and Mrs Jones announcing 20th convention details and Canton memorial, plus Butler statue debate in Massachusetts Legislature.
The piece argues against lowering refined sugar duties while cutting raw sugar tariffs. It warns such a plan benefits the sugar trust, not Cuban relief, claiming costs would shift from treasury to trust profits. It urges Republicans to oppose a policy seen as bad economics and politics.
The Salt Lake City Tribune argues that an 80 percent duty on Cuban sugar will not relieve planters because the sugar trust controls refineries and will retain most benefits. A Tawney plan of full duty with direct rebates to planters could ensure relief, and even a 20 percent cut might suffice if rebates are direct.
The Philadelphia Record argues against meat duties by noting repeal alone won’t end the meat trust. It questions the claim that duties protect American farmers and criticizes proposals to repeal tariffs on live animals to allow cheaper imports from Mexico and Canada, aiming to lower meat costs for U.S. consumers.
The remark suggests that trades restrictions on cattle would lower farm prices yet need not reduce consumer meat costs. It notes that trusts can maneuver around international boundaries to affect supply and pricing.
The Republicans align with their adversaries to weaken protection for American labor and industry. Free trade Democrats lend votes to attack a Republican measure, arguing a debt to Cuba justifies the shift. The unusual coalition pressures party principles and raises questions about loyalty and policy.
The House Republicans who favor Cuba relief and protection have abandoned their ultimatum. They support the Tawney amendment, oppose cutting the sugar tariff, and propose a direct rebate to actual sugar producers. This shifts concessions from the sugar trust to the producers, seen as the best way to help. Cuba appears in better industrial and financial condition than ever.
The Defiance Crescent parries claims that farmers are prospering yet accusations linger of poor farming. It argues the paper unfairly attacks farmers, calling them porch farmers, while noting prices for crops and necessities. It asserts the Crescent echoes old free silver rhetoric and Bryan imagery.
The Philadelphia Press notes that there is no sentiment in trade and foreigners do not buy from us simply because we buy from them. It cites Brazil as an example, importing over $100 million with the U.S. supplying about 10 percent, while the U.S. buys from Brazil five times what it sells to that country, reflecting a one sided trade pattern with South American nations.
The Buffalo Times argues men value a good tempered woman with bright minds and sensible conversation over brainless flirtation. Women should show interest in topics men care about, listen attentively, and avoid irreverence. They should cling to the faith learned from mothers, regardless of personal beliefs.
An elderly woman, after traveling many miles to see King Edward at Range Moor church, learned the service was full. She protested to a clergyman saying she had not attended public worship in nearly sixty years and would abandon her faith rather than miss the royal visit.
The Health Department of New York seized large quantities of cheap baking powder sold in department stores. Samples showed an alum and pulverized rock composition. The product was deemed dangerous to health and thousands of pounds were destroyed. High quality brands like cream of tartar are safer and more economical.
A windy event saved a portion of Atlantic City,whose wooden structures could have burned. The wind favored preservation of a remaining section amid wooden tinder box conditions.
Dr. William M. Thompson departs New York for London to tour leading English hospitals and observe the latest advances in surgical methods.
Reverend Arthur Chilton, a prominent Iowa Friends minister, has set out for East Africa to establish a mission for the Friends Church of Iowa. The venture aims to expand the denomination's reach and support local converts.
A peculiarity explains that January and October share the same weekday each year. The pattern repeats with April and July, September and December, and February March and November. The note highlights a recurring calendar alignment across these month pairs.
An aged recluse, Sarah Ann Cramall, died recently at her Green New York home after forty years in seclusion. Neighbors had not seen her face in that time, marking a long concealed life.
George Manhart, a 50 year old veteran, recounts surviving Brights Disease after a prior death prognosis. Four years ago doctors warned two weeks to live before Dodd Kidney Pills from Clark's drug store started a turnround. He claims rapid improvement and renewed strength, now chopping wood as easily as a younger man.
This piece outlines how to iron shirt waists at home using Defiance starch and a damp cloth to remove wrinkles. It covers prep, ironing order, handling plaits with a bilot knife, and drying in the sun or tre. It also mentions a May issue story “The Prophet's Chamber” in Four-Track News and a subscription note.
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