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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1888
Page
4
Reports detail Republican meetings across Kansas and comments from leaders on national politics. Coverage includes praise for candidates like Creveloe and Murdock, warnings about prohibition and Democratic tactics, and editorials on Cleveland and Harrison reflecting era political tensions.
The article reports on a Kansas land subsidy dispute tied to the 1862 act, noting state entitlement to acres and legislative actions, alongside county fair results. It highlights Garver Cleveland's stance, sheriffs and jail notes, cattle shows, stock sales, and local appointments, mixing state affairs with community events.
Time flies and nobly calls on Mr. Cleveland as Ottawa demands an exhaustive report on frontier defenses. Senator Leland Stanford suffers insomnia in Europe. The two Virginias fret the Democratic split, Tennessee faces dwindling support, and Florida fears a wholesale shift as Jacksonville Times Union notes Democratic refugees facing the November vote.
A Kansas delegate to the Jedee harbor convention urges deep harbor work on the Gulf Coast as vital for modern trade. He calls for at least three important Texas Gulf Coast harbors, while noting political pressure and personal circumstances surrounding key figures.
A sweeping sale showcases 5000 yards of sural silk at 48 cents, with extensive black dress fabrics and fancy weaves. Import highlights from City of New York include Hortense fabrics and other silk warp options. Also featured are hosiery, corsets, and knit underwear with deep discounts and assorted colors.
The piece argues stunted growth in children and widespread health issues stem from adulterated baking powders and flavoring extracts. It claims one powder brand is free from ammonia lime and alum and one flavor extract free from poisonous oils, naming Pete Omam Baking Powder and Delicious Viavoring Extasy as pure and wholesome options.
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