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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1888
Page
4
The text surveys early American republican ideas and divine providence, mentions Kansas and Arizona, critiques lawmakers like McCreary, and recalls anecdotes about Senator Ingalls and other figures. It blends political opinion with quips on religion, geography, and economic outlook amid a tangled, historical newspaper fragment.
A poetic paraphrase of Matthew 7 24 27 contrasting the rock of faith and the foolishness of building on sand. Two brothers debate which house stands during storms, one choosing the rock of Christ while the other prefers a grand but unstable wall. The refrain stresses enduring construction and obedience.
Two years ago Kawa newspapers largely backed a proposed opening of Cklibama, sparking sharp editorial conflict. Candidates for congress faced divisions as editors and voters debated public testing and the boomers’ stance, with lingering tensions evident in the press.
The Santa Fe and Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines grapple with dispatch, arbitration attempts, and a looming strike. Officials urge calm while engineers argue over fair treatment, service impacts, and the public interest amid stalled negotiations and potential fuel shortages.
Prominent New York figures who studied southern Kansas say reports of imminent financial collapse were exaggerated. They found real estate credit overstated, cash real estate transactions undervalued, and little default pressure from property deferrals. Development proceeds steadily, with solid property values and no looming strangling credit conditions. Their views counter panic in eastern financial circles and support Wichita’s growing resources.
Henry Durst of Metieing Lode reports an experimental cotton trial in Southern Kansas promising success. He notes favorable yields last year, with cotton opening early and extending into November. Durst urges seed and tin supplies for growers to begin planting mid April to early May.
The Omaha Republic reports Ingalls attacking Confederate sympathizers during a Seattle speech to a packed Senate and gallery. Critics call his remarks a fierce defense of loyalty, while opponents condemn the rhetoric as reviving sectional strife.
A turbulent note predicts rapid development from railroads to real estate as Kansas and California lean toward a future of improved health, education, and opportunity. The piece laments delays but urges citizens to prepare for a coming era of enterprise, speculation, and better living conditions.
A Burrton gala celebrated a new electric lighting system for the city with a banquet at the Raslix House. Mayor and guests attended as Interstate Electric Co demonstrated a storage driven, automatic control lighting setup using a Thomas line system powering 114 lights. Private lighting priced at $1 per month for an eight lamp unit.
The Anthony Free Press reports Attorney General Bradford travels to Medicine Lodge as Wichita plans bold construction. Builders say five story brick structures, new depots, and urban growth hinge on policy and the summer market. Local figures, including Jake Eckert, discuss plans for Douglas and Fifth avenues and the impact of tariffs and industry expansion.
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