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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1889
Page
4
The letter notes President Harrison has chosen ministers whose names are kept private, sparking debate in Kansas over the executive’s control and potential political shifts nationwide. It cites Kansas figures and press reaction to the evolving cabinet selections and policy directions.
A fragmented 1580 letter narrative blends romantic musings with a lengthy discussion of beef prices and market practices. It cites Donel, reporters, and a journalist editor while segueing into concerns about beef supply, transportation, and alleged price manipulation. The piece references cattle markets, producers, bullwhip effects on consumers, and potential investigations into price differences.
The item surveys local gossip and political chatter about the Kansas legislature changing the name of Davis County to Geary, plus a lengthy interview with ex Confederate leader Mr Davis at Kishorne. It notes Davis’s frail health, memory of Fort Riley, and views on Pollard’s Lost Cause while touching on regional trade trends and farm economy developments.
The Connecticut Post weighs ex presidents schemes for retirement and possible roles such as life senators, arguing against pensioning ex leaders while noting the value of their experience. It contrasts Cleveland leaving the White House for law books with cautionary warnings about obtrusive political clout and stresses the legitimacy of private life after serving the nation.
The article notes a new salt well being sunk at Sterling and a canning factory to be operated at Norton this summer. It mentions local projects and developments across Kansas including a sugar mill, coal mining, and a brewery conversion, along with assorted weather and agricultural notes from towns like Atchison, Hartland, and Alma.
The piece argues cattle farming is the nation’s largest industry by value, with US herds around 60 million head and beef and dairy outputs totaling about $185 million annually. It contrasts this with railway issues, criticizing legislative meddling and land grants while urging better protections for investors and public interests.
A 1890s market note warns of America losing a large share of the European grain market to Russia and Romania. Wheat and flour exports to Britain fell, while imports from eastern Europe rose drastically, prompting calls for diversification and home consumption boosts.
The Century will begin serial publication of Joseph Jefferson's autobiography this autumn. The life on stage details promise rich insight into early American theatre, including the actor's boyhood travels with his father and the Jefferson acting dynasty.
In a damaged clip, the Arkansas City Traceler objects to remarks about candidates The King to Death and Long Live the King Lawrence Fourie. The piece notes regret over Almarin Gillette’s defeat and praises his 25 years on the railroad commission board and service to state governance.
Gallery notes describe new garment styles including walking jackets and cloaks with varied fabrics. Mentions fast Blick Hosiery for ladies and infants, with prices starting at 15 cents per pair and upscale pieces noted for delicate fabrics.
A garbled OCR passage mentions waiters and a meeting about a matter labeled The Matter Cooly. Names like Nermaster and Hewrieter appear amid fragmented phrases, with scattered references to locations and people. The text reads as a chaotic montage with unclear chronology and several proper nouns that cannot be reliably identified.
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