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Editorial
August 26, 1890
The Wichita Daily Eagle
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Satirical editorial by Murat Halstead ridiculing Senator Plumb's enthusiastic, expansive advocacy for international trade reciprocity, including sugar for the Mississippi, South American hides, and Australian wool, warning of potential 'forked lightning' and noting his frequent media presence.
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In Danger of Forked Lightning.
Murat Halstead.
The mind of Mr. Plumb, of the senate, is still in an agitated condition. He is looking abroad over the universe, as it were. Talk about reciprocity and he wants it extended to the end of the earth. Speak of sugar, and he would sweeten the Mississippi river and all of its tributaries, and he has a heart big enough to include all the hides of South America and the wool of Australia. If Mr. Plumb is not careful he may place himself in the way of being struck by forked lightning. We discern his luminous name in the Washington reports every morning like a newly arisen orb.
Murat Halstead.
The mind of Mr. Plumb, of the senate, is still in an agitated condition. He is looking abroad over the universe, as it were. Talk about reciprocity and he wants it extended to the end of the earth. Speak of sugar, and he would sweeten the Mississippi river and all of its tributaries, and he has a heart big enough to include all the hides of South America and the wool of Australia. If Mr. Plumb is not careful he may place himself in the way of being struck by forked lightning. We discern his luminous name in the Washington reports every morning like a newly arisen orb.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Senator Plumb
Reciprocity
Trade Expansion
Sugar Trade
Hides Wool
Washington Reports
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Plumb
Murat Halstead
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mockery Of Senator Plumb's Expansive Trade Views
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
Mr. Plumb
Murat Halstead
Key Arguments
Plumb's Mind Is Agitated And Looks Abroad Over The Universe
Wants Reciprocity Extended To The End Of The Earth
Would Sweeten The Mississippi River And Tributaries With Sugar
Heart Big Enough For South American Hides And Australian Wool
Risk Of Being Struck By Forked Lightning If Not Careful
Name Appears Frequently In Washington Reports Like A Newly Arisen Orb