People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 January 1897 — Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 [ADVERTISEMENT]

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What promises to be a most unique and interesting gathering is the National Congress of Mothers, that is to convene shortly in Washington, D. C. According to the report of Labor Commissioner Powers, the farmers of Minnesota have realized on their crops 17,500,000 less in 1895 than in 1891. Chairman Prewete, of the Populist State Committee of Mississippi, has issued an appeal to the Populists of that state to lay aside prejudice and work for the principles of Populism. Secretary Olney will submit plans to congress. Jan. sth, by which the United States will act as mediator between Spain and Cuba and guarantee to the island semi-independence, and amnesty to the insurgents.