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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1904
Page
2
A jumbled column of witty jabs and social quips from the era, mentioning whisky headlines, polo of war gossip, fashion notes, a donkey sighting in Florence, and musings on theater, advertising, and public figures. Notes on crime, fashion prices, and opinions mingle with tone of light satire and social commentary.
A fragment notes electric light income sources for U S plants with high shares from incandescents and arc lamps. It mentions a Viennese theater manager offering two prizes of 600 and 400 dollars for librettos for operettas. Also references a coal undersea area near Halifax and a claim about a patent hair restorer.
A dreamlike Easter morning scene unfolds with two spirits passing from life into eternity. The woman’s life reveals unfulfilled desire and lack of love while the man’s life shows denial and hollow charity. A young girl with twenty roses embodies selfless giving, restoring hope and ushering souls toward the infinite light, culminating in a radiant Easter morning.
A fragmented notice describes a product named Bromo Quinine Tablow and references growers trading for farm samples. The readable text mentions John A. Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin and a canoe in exchange, with citations to fodder yields and agricultural terms.
Milk baths surge in popularity among women in London Rogland and Paris. Two quarts of milk used for a sponge bath. Habitual use promises skin softness and freshness per contemporary fashion notes.
In England royal cars are exempt from numbering rules yet the Prince of Wales has his own vehicle registered and numbered to avoid drawing attention. He believes the registration makes the car less conspicuous on public roads.
James and Henry share ninety dollars to end with even numbers each. James, labeled the Digger, keeps one apple aside and hides it, then tells Henry to respond with requests. The approach centers on distributing funds so both obtain even totals.
The piece notes a Japanese belief that trees possess souls and discusses how this idea colors views of environmental devastation and land healing efforts, reflecting cultural attitudes toward nature and reverence for forests.
The republican municipality of Bil hoa in Spain has passed a law prohibiting bell ringing under a fee of four.
Population of London listed as 6 240 000 with 1 262 435 attending places of divine worship on Sunday. Figures indicate a fifth of residents attend worship.
A fragment from a Readin notice cites caution against inviting trouble to drink, noting the old Piso's Card for Consumption saved lives years ago. Mentions Maple Street Norwich and a windle-proof man, dated February 17, 1000, with odd spellings suggesting OCR noise.
A witty remark notes that avoiding divorce proceedings can be achieved by remaining unmarried. It contrasts legal routes with personal status, highlighting a humorous take on marriage and separation.
An old newspaper fragment touts a $100 reward and cure claims for a dread disease with mentions of catarrh and a supposed medical remedy. The text cites Chaney & Co of Toledo and a reference to Lalla Family Pile remedy, but the handwriting is garbled and unclear.
In Palm Beach a land er questions the camping party leader about bringing Flathedde aboard. The leader replies they need someone to rock the boat occasionally, a judge remarks on the exchange.
Sensible Housekeepers prefer Defiance Starch for value and quality. Dealers report customers stay loyal after trying Defiance Starch, usable cold or boiled. The ad also pushes June Tint butter color and oddly questions a slow boy’s fate after a joke about the seven year itch.
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