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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1888

Page

4

Republican State Convention and Missouri Republican talk

The report covers debates at the Republican state convention and remarks on national politics. It cites figures, mentions Kansas City, St Louis, and notes discussions of direct tax and railway issues. It references Cleveland, Il linois and New York politics, with commentary on rebellion and election trends.

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Western Kansas crops rise amid heavy April rains

Grant County residents note favorable weather in February and March for planting with dry spells ending as rain pours in. Local analysis predicts a large corn and potato harvest, potential rail expansion, and calls for freight relief to market surplus, while settlers weigh self reliance against distant aid.

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Missouri Municipal Returns Tilt Parties in Local Races

Missouri voters split party lines in last week’s municipal elections. Sedalia and St Joseph elected Republican mayors and tickets, St Charles chose a Republican mayor, Independence backed Democrats, and Clinton Carthage La Plata Warrensburg Marysville saw mixed results. Local issues dominated and the slate of winners varied by town.

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Great Southwest farmers settle to develop fertile lands

The Garden City Sentinel notes settlers flood the great agricultural and stock country along the Santa Fe with prairie schooners bearing families and implements. They come to stay and develop the land, not merely prospect. Their farming sustains railroads and supports city growth.

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Ingalls Speech and the Democratic Parity Debate

A commentary on Ingalls’ remarks and the current stalemate in Congress. It argues the Democratic party caused civil strife and treasury strain in 1861 and accuses current leaders of seeking to punish the states that supported the Union. It contends the administration and Democrats have not forgiven the party that saved the nation.

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Indian Village Visit Reveals Bride Sale and Camp Life

A traveling correspondent describes Summit village life near Bird Creek with Indian lodges, traders, a Catholic mission, and a wedding night ceremony. The account notes government influence, marriage customs, ponies as bride price, and the settlers’ views of Osage and Copper colored people amid frontier commerce.

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Curtain Department Offers 73 Cent Curtains at 2 Dollar Value

In the curtain department a benefit promotes new Tycoon Curtains at 73 cents per pair, marked cheap at two dollars. The carpet department displays Wilton carpets moquettes velvets body Brussels tapestries ingrains rugs mattings curtains in lace and fancy styles with all sizes of dadoes, advertised as very cheap.

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Fragmented notes reveal prison reform debate and local farm life

The article summarizes a chaotic draft discussing governance and policing, then shifts to a portrait of a rural farmer named Mr. Lotta. It mentions work at a penitentiary and rough figures on earnings and expenses, with references to a warden and daily routines, reflecting a period piece tone.

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