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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1889
Page
7
The column blends political chatter from Emporia and Topeka with weather notes of heavy snows in parts of the Midwest. It references Camptwil Ohio, Hill, and President Lombard investments, plus editorial sniping about Ingalls, Marsh Murdock, and Kansas political factions in a dense collage of names, dates, and places.
The article argues that Republicans have long supported resubmission and a constitutional convention, contrasting Democratic promises to Democrats’ openness to open saloons with high license. It warns young Republicans against voting for Democrats, urging loyalty to the Republican ticket and parties’ stance on prohibition.
An Eagle report warns Republicans in the Third commissioner district of underhanded trading to boost Allen. It alleges canvassers offered two Democrats for a vote for Allen and cites possible offers at Cheney and near Allen’s home. The note says such trades harm the Democratic slate and Tom Randall.
Ex County Commissioner John Carpenter praised as a shrewd estimator of elections in Selgwick county says the entire Republican ticket will win by large margins. He offers to bet $100 that every ticket holder, including the coroner, will be victorious.
A Saline County writer attacks a farmer named Parmer in the Beacon who urges fellow farmers to veto Rufus Cone. The piece accuses Cone of siding with farmers during the grasshopper year and questions Cone’s residency and honesty. The Democratic party is urged to reject this “farmer” in the campaign.
The article notes railroad construction activity across states with Washington leading in progress and Georgia aiding the Southeast’s rapid commercial growth. It cites mileage gains, added sidings, and varied efforts in Missouri, Kansas, Texas, and other regions, indicating uneven but ongoing expansion during the year.
A Council Grove, Ohio man reports from Southern Kansas that the region offers ample farming land and favorable prospects for settlement. He cites productive soil and climate suitable for cotton or grain, abundant vegetables and fruits, and compares the area to California in fruit variety, noting many states already use the land and praising the potential from Wies or Greenstate areas.
The excerpt extols Sedgwick County Kansas as a growing Western region with farms and new homes, urges settlers to visit southern Kansas, and notes Wichita fair displays. It includes political endorsements for Republican candidates, a monument unveiling remarks by Ex-Governor Anthony, and a rebuttal from Captain Dan about false claims against him.
Hayford of McKean returns from a long trip to Kansas and Oklahoma with notable fruits and vegetables showcased at the Dispatch department of wonders and curiosities. Apples and monstrous ears tally 1674 kernels in a melon and sugar reports note 168,000 pounds of sugar produced this season. Captain Murphy, Kentucky-born candidate for register of deeds, is praised as a public servant.
Fragmented coverage reports local events and people including a bakery fire, a death by suicide, a creamery planned at Holsington, church dedications, and political notes. Names such as Burns Monitor, Potwin Messenger, Chicago, and Hutchinson appear amid varied local incidents and community updates.
The text preserves scattered mentions of wheat sowing, a Paris trip by a named figure, a grand jury delay, Ocoee chiefs seeking lease adjustments, a prairie fire near Bere and wind conditions, plus donations from a rambler and a distant invasion phrase.
A garbled historical clipping discusses stock provisions, local candidates like Theodore Hrawh, and broad social commentary. The piece covers law and order, gender roles, and political loyalties with numerous unreadable segments and questionable dates.
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