The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-12-19

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The later Ocsan, - . political jour
nal, stands coafeasedly at the head Of
the Republican press ofthe Wess, and
- . readable and reliable newspaper
has . reputation second 10 none.
While Il he's never wavered In the
support ofparty principles, has never
failed to do tie full duty In critical
times, and has never hesltated to
strike hard blows In defense Of the Re-
publican cause. Il has never ceased 20
be . rood Newspaper, independent Of
all rolttical and party considerations.
With the record OF seven years con.
scientious work and efficient service
behind IL has certificate Of character.
The Inter Ocean enters upon the work
of . new year; enters upou the work
OF . year the most important, per-
haps. Ia its history, and tho most
momentous in the history os the Re-
publican party. Lines are already
forming for the great battle Of 1870.
and the country has never felt the
need Of stanch and able supporters
Of principle for the sake Of principle
~ Il will In the coming year. II has
been the good fortune Of the Inter
Ocean to lead In she formation Of
public opinion AMI TO have q tre-
mcndous following. II has msintsin-
ed this position ~ leader because oil
it's unquestioned loyalty to the fands- |
mental principals OF the party. it's
boldncss in defending them. and it,
fairness in discussing great political
sounded the key II ,tes Of the contests
In the past years. Republicans will
look to 1t ~ . faithful guide aud
leader In the coming year. And they |
will not be disappointed. The paper |
will stand. a. Il always has stood, |
the organ OF no faction or clique,
battling In the front rank for the
principles that have made the coun-
try what il IL.
The Inter Ocean expects 10 receive |
hard blows from enemies aud oppo-
nents, aad to return them with in.
tercst. From Republicans aud friends
il expects only such considerations
and fairness as any political journal
may claim at the hands OF those In
terestesl in the success Of the party |
aud In the triumph Of party princi-
pies. The issues are sharply defined. |
On the one side is the Solid South.
aided by the Democratic party: on
the other the Republican party Nat.
urally at such time Republicans
will turn to paper able. aggressive.
and OF unquestioned loyalty. All We
ask Is that they judge the Inter Ocean
by its utterances, and not by what
Democratic organs aud envious RI
walls say Of il.
Outside Of party considerations Re-
pnblicans will choose the best paper.
And TO this particular the Inter
Ocean has no superiors. Ii is ia ey-
cry sense u national newspaper, pre-
senting home and foreign news in at
tractiye shape, and accompanying i,
with intelligent comment.
1t will be as emterprising a. any Of
its contemporaries. more accurate aud
more discriminating. For two years
its cable dispatches have been fuller
aud OF higher character than those
OF any other Western journal It's
Washington aud foreign co, respond
ence more readable, covering more
topics Of general aud special Interest
aud its home correspondence more
varied and more complete. All these
departments will be continued, with
encc may suggest aud Increased facil-
tiles for collecting news allow.
Independent of politics and news.
men want q symmetrical, interesting
aud wholesome journal for the family
and home. They will find such q pa
per in the Inter Oces.. which deyotcs
more attention than any other politi-
cal newspaper TO departments prepar-
ed and conducted with the wants OF
home aud family In view. THIS applies
to agricultural. domestic, educational,
scientific aud social matters
The curiosity shop, covering an
swers to all sorts Of political. scientific
and general questions, will receiys
more attention, even, than Ia past
years, and will be a complete cncycio-
pedia Of information not accessible
outside the great reference libraries Of
large cities. In this department the
Inter Ocean has been without a rival,
aud realizing the importance of the
department the publishers have made
arrangements not obly to maintain
its high character. bat to make IL
answer more completely the demand
OF Subscribers.
Z he home department has within
the past year assumed new character
anil q new importance. Ii IL the out.
growth Of the 1Bter Oceans policy OF
fostering home interests, aud, Will. IL
Is unique In jts freshness, ~ anequsi.i
la its interest aud ia the amount ~
suggestive and practical information
on home topics.
The agricultural department will be
in charge Of one of the most expert,
eBecd agricultural editors In the West.
aud will give each week timely hists,
suggestions and discussions OF prsc-
ticsi Interest.
The veterinary department has be-
come standard authority among
hOrsemen, aud il republ-hed from
week to week Ia many oil the farm aud
stock Journals OF the country. All
questions OF sabscribers as 10 disease.
and treatment of stock are answ cred
without charge by an experienced
aud distinguished specialist. This
present high standard.
The womaB's Kingdom, devoted 20
women's interest and work. will BE-
continued Ia tse generous asd con
seryative spirit that has maize IL sol
PoPui4J.
The commercial department has
had = reputation for reliability aud
all is own. IL vii, re-
main Ia charge Of the same editor, and
wiii be made up with The wants Of its
readers Ia view. Il
Ia fiction the Inter Osean will pre-
sen. . serial by . popular Western
author, coveitax ground in the We,
not hitherto foachcsi By writer's Of DE-
ton, aud repieie with Incident aud
adventure. 10 short stories. skeseizs
AMI general miscellany. the inter
Ocean viii psnsier 10 no iow taste.
but viii give The best.
In these ijmss Of depression .sd
scarcity Of money. psopIs will tara 10
the paper tsst is the cheapest. To meet !
this demsnd the price of tbs Inter
Ocean has been redaesd to ~ Is for !
the weekly. ~ 80 for the semlwe7kiy
ard 80 for The dsss.
In short. the later Oeszu will be e I
better paper fbaa ever bsfsre. sad be-
furnished for iess moaey.
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