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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1888

Page

4

Prohibitionists and Democrats in Sedgwick County Race

The piece surveys county politics, flags Republican strength around Commissioner Fisher and Van Ness, and criticizes Democratic excesses, tariff policy, and surplus funds. It notes Prohibitionists drifting back to Republicans, urges party loyalty, and warns against Democratic waste if power remains.

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That Methodist Miller sparks New York political fever

A chaotic political column traces the phrase That Methodist Miller to a Buffalo rally where Democrats rallied behind Warner Miller. It notes clergymen across New York are aligning with Miller, amid tariff debates and Republican boosts. Also mentions immigrant ships, local papers, and editor exchanges in Kansas and elsewhere.

Third party critique spurs temperance policy debate

A column questions the third party’s impact on temperance, arguing Republican gains advanced temperance laws while urging critics to back law enforcement over more statutes. It cites Kansas elections, voter safeguards, and 1887 statutes to stress enforcing existing laws and educating citizens.

Forceful Warning on Labor and Trade by Peter Cooper

In a Cooper Union speech near his ninety second birthday, Peter Cooper warned against policies that would drive labor away from manufacturing and harm the United States economy. He and figures like Joke J. Cox of Fredonia referenced entanglements with Ireland Mexico and Spain, arguing against restricting raw materials and urging respect for labor. The piece notes Kansas figures John T. Cox and Ottumwa irrigation history and hints at debates in Kansas politics and public works linked to early settlers.

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Disjointed Echoes Of Crime And Winter In Early Kansas City

Fragmentary clipping records a string of local incidents and testimony. A boy from Kingman sues for damages over an injury. a Cowley County sheriff and deputies pursue a cattle thief near Arkansas City while a distant train accident is noted. A lengthy, garbled column blends advice on romance, law, and domestic scenes with odd references to early urban life and a grand, architectural harbor image from New York.

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Price's Cream Baking Powder Advertises Purity

A reader warning exposes ammonia concerns in baking powders and claims Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is free from ammonia lime alum and harmful substances. The tester notes biscuits made with it smell and taste sweet and pass scrutiny.

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