04 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
1
JO McDILL argues that dissatisfaction fuels progress across farming, teaching, medicine, invention, and law, framing the unsatisfied as true optimists who push for better conditions. He critiques orthodoxy, praises effort over complacency, and likens societal ills to a roaring devil while urging enlightened action and active citizenship.
A reader denounces General Fred Funston and anti imperialist policy, attacking his support for Philippine conquest. The piece argues home taxation funds war and civilian officials, benefits corporations, and predicts mistreatment of Filipinos. It likens treatment of Filipinos to Indians and Negroes, calling for anti imperialist protection.
Roy Farrel Greene is described as the hombest girl in our class with braided hair reaching halfway to her knees and a fiery mass. Her round cheeks were speckled with brown, capturing a vivid portrait of her school days.
The piece criticizes Funston for alleged treachery and river crossing in the Philippines and praises Senator Ben Tillman for his outspoken views. It contrasts Funston with Bonaparte, Wellington, and Washington while lauding Tillman as a patriot who defies capital and defends liberty, though controversial.
Five escaped Boer prisoners from Portugal were feted at Madrid last week and funds were raised to send them to Paris to meet Boer representatives who recently visited the United States.
Report claims King Edward intends to end the South African war at Boer headquarters in Paris and Brussels before his coronation, with public hopes that the plan will prove true.
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