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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1889
Page
4
An extended editorials and memos from Marshall M. Murdock discuss upcoming appearances by Clara Louis Kellogg and Davenport, lagging local governance, and political maneuvering in several states. The piece mentions press coverage, legislative actions, and reactions to court and constitutional issues, with remarks on the Santa Fe railroad and the 1880 Republican state convention.
The report cites a new S158 Law restricting fishing in Kansas waters. It bans catching or killing fish with deleterious substances or obstructions, and prohibits certain gear like nets and traps except during specific periods. Penalties and season rules for various fish are noted, reflecting legislative changes.
A Kansas editorial urges farmers to embrace alfalfa for hog feeding and soil health. It cites W. T. Jewett’s success with alfalfa, notes alfalfa’s adaptability to varied soils, and argues that widespread alfalfa could lower costs and boost pork production in the Flint Hills region. It highlights trucking more hogs into packing houses as a sign of growing industry and predicts prosperity for southern Kansas if alfalfa expansion continues.
A condensed overview discusses the Interstate Commerce Act effects on western railroads, noting increased earnings amid higher costs and ongoing legislative enforcement. It contrasts railroads’ reform efforts with persistent abuses, and highlights public skepticism toward rebates, favoritism, and underhand billing in a broad, era-typical analysis.
A turbulent letter from Topeka criticizes editors in Topeka Wichita and Kansas City for anti prohibition bias. It calls for mass convention action and criticizes state leaders and editors while defending Kansas citizens and their stance on prohibition. The piece cites Womlinson Tomlinson and George Martin amid fierce partisan rhetoric.
A Globe-Democrat Kansas correspondent recalls Richard J. Hinton thirty years ago as a border fights correspondent who nearly faced the John Brown era. The piece notes his abolitionist leanings and wartime stance, his memory of Fremont and Douglass, and updates that he now serves on the Enological Bureau irrigation project with a wiry frame and old-time zeal.
A misread transcript shows a Kansas political row where a senator opposed condirm and clashed with press advocates. Franklin’s defense of press liberty is cited, noting editors’ power and the political temptation to apply pressure.
A British report describes Mr Brooks of Wall Street New York and Mr Costler proposing a venture linked to a patent process for mass production. The plan promises high returns, claiming cost savings of fifty percent and profits to attract investors. Mr Conder and Mr Brynn weigh the risk and discuss capital needs, while the scheme ends with the formation of a company despite doubts about feasibility.
Obscure sale note advertises hosiery for children with ribbed double knees and marble proof features. It markets pricing as low as 25 cents a pair and mentions two pair offers and a sale during midweek.
Fragmentary report depicts a New York firm opening offices on a central street, with references to a buyer and a company named Sagar and Sait. It describes disputes over patents, stock intentions, and a dramatic courtroom or workshop scene. Names like Mr Flint and Mr Bruns appear, but the text is garbled and many details remain uncertain.
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