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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1888
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text depicts a political scene with references to Republican meetings, candidates, and campaign rhetoric. The garbled prose mentions various names, locations, and events, implying a tense mobilization around mid campaign activities and voter concerns.
The report details Judge Peters' speech printing as fifty thousand copies, plus daily and weekly republications, amid political commentary attacking the Democratic administration. It notes reactions from the Kansas City Times, Topeka fair coverage, and comments on candidates and tariff policy, urging party loyalty and local election focus.
A Kansas discussion features Mr. A B Farquhar of New York criticizing protectionist tariffs. The piece argues tariffs shift costs to labor, threaten domestic industries, and depress wages while boosting imports. It cites wool production declines since 1884 and warns of long term job losses if foreign competition dominates.
A Kansas reader rebuts Chas Francis Adams on the cause of hot winds. He argues hot winds are local, not from distant Indian Territory or Texas. cites dry south winds, rain in July, and strong local effects near Wichita. The writer claims moisture and cloud cover prevent hot air and urges regional rainfall for relief.
A garbled Kansas item list reports Wichita sending fast times to a health resort and mentions a Sedalia wedding, a Christian church convention in Emperia, and rail fare changes for an old soldiers reunion. It notes a marriage license in Marion and stray notes on crops, cattle, and local events with fractured place names and dates.
The listing showcases 64 Broadcloths in new fall shades sold by the yard. It notes five pieces of black Peau de Sole silk at 1.52 a yard and Garnet Toison de Soie silk at 1.68 a yard. Additional Faille Francaise pieces, Sarah silks, Paris dress patterns, and exclusive fabric options are highlighted with special values and novelty patterns.
The text narrates a chaotic sequence mentioning Innes and Ross, Abrakemar, Meriden, Prof. Snow, and various places, interwoven with references to elections, wartime events, and a fatal poisoning incident. It hints at shadowy figures, political intrigue, and scattered names across multiple locations, suggesting a period piece with a troubled, stylized reportage.
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