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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1888
Page
4
A kaleidoscope of items from Wichita and beyond covers Democratic convention talks in Barron Marshall M Murdock circles, weather blizzards on Lake Superior, labor strikes in Leavenworth, and political chatter on Louisiana elections. It also notes canning plant plans, land cases, cotton farming prospects, stray mentions of Utah Mormons, Kansas cows and butter output, and Arbor Day advice.
The Western and Northwestern railways met in Chicago to seek a gradual restoration of freight rates after the war, with some lines like Chicago and Alton agreeing to raise fares in the Southwest, while Burlington hesitates. The dispute centers on who may charge what, and a broader overhauling of the rates system is anticipated as tensions ease. The note also mentions Canada and the United States negotiating extradition treaty terms to address mutual criminal surrender.
Wichita reporting blends ceremonial mourning with local politics and business chatter. It notes editor Isenberg traveling to Kansas events, mentions an Oklahoma Society influencing land schemes, cites Rev Bernard Kelly’s church leadership path, and praises Murdock of Wichita as a capable Kansan. The piece also hints at a dramatic auction of a mysterious artifact and potential fortune.
An excerpt discusses sorghum as cattle feed, noting growth, frost resistance, harvest timing, and cultivation methods. It emphasizes rainfall impact, timing of sowing, plowing, and storage, and compares sorghum to corn for livestock nutrition. It also touches on early potato planting, soil, drainage, and harvest considerations for Texas conditions.
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