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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1888
Page
4
The article lists Republican and party ticket details for the New York district races, naming candidates for president, representative positions, county offices, and local officials. It discusses political stances on tariff, taxation, and references remarks by Speaker Carlisle on federal finance policy.
The column reflects on Kansas politics and the large forthcoming meet in Earle with Plumb and Peters en route from Washington. It notes Republican gains and criticizes tariff policy debates, citing New York Sun and protectionist views, while praising patriotic songs and the Kansas prairie scene. The piece ends with poetic verse about My Kansas Prairie Home and regional images.
Kansas reporter recounts a long rail journey to Cincinnati for the centennial exposition. He notes exhibits from California and Kentucky, displays of armor and giant weaponry, fruit and melons from Covington, and a lively governor’s day program. The piece blends travel anecdotes with vivid impressions of the fair and regional pride.
A garbled regional note reports many Indian youths returning home from schools, denial of local horse killings, and local farming growth. It mentions Teaver City seeking artesian water, cattle and horse counts, and political color in Kansas with mixed rumors and old soldier anecdotes.
A fragmentary article discusses wind theory and its potential to alter temperatures across the Indian Territory and surrounding regions. It mentions Governor Gow 1). Bill’s renomination by Democrats in New York, then shifts to political reform debates and a distressing suicide note found in Pall Lake, Rathens, with papers questioning the derangement of the individual.
A fragmentary 19th century style piece blends prayers and political critique as mentions of pro prohibition, a plea for divine aid, and references to candidates and places. It cites Ol London and G. Lound, Stacey of Topeka, and P. Eker, hinting at a gubernatorial race and moral-ethic concerns.
Reports from all parts of the state detail fall activity in agriculture and industry. The Winfield Visitor switches to afternoon calls, and Thayer reports a bustling county with crop prospects, silk shipments, and local commerce surges. Police and public notices mention weather, health concerns, and town events. The text reflects a busy rural community with various reports on crops, cattle, silk, and local happenings.
Local retailer announces a closing out sale featuring carpet mats at reduced wholesale prices, fancy matting by the yard, thread vests and long sleeves, assorted tops, and a wide display of curtains, draperies, and home accessories. Includes colors and patterns for a broad range of rooms and styles with emphasis on low prices this week.
A garbled OCR fragment weaves names like Innes and Nwosis with references to Lathtons and Victoria, mixing mural legends and a courtly scene. The piece hints at a public display or debate, mentioning Winnipeg and New York figures, with scattered cryptic phrases about art, families, and authority.
An old advertisement warns of danger from baking powders and claims that the correct option is Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder. It asserts the powder is safer than products containing ammonia lime or other drugs and promotes Dr Price's as approved by university heads and government authorities.
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