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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
3
A tan damine gown features cream lace accents and button mold trimming in tan velvet. A coordinating scarf finishes the stock and a wide Dreaden silk belt completes the ensemble with a pale tone.
Observations on matching dyed handkerchiefs to gowns with various fabrics and colors, including plain and embroidered white editions and velvety edges. Accessories dominate dress, with neckwear, footwear, and bags emphasized. Also details of tea table confections in Parisian style, such as bonbons shaped like foods and animal cakes for afternoon treats.
A fragment detailed fashion trends describes brown mice desserts and jam filled toads as novelty cake motifs. It outlines white mohair gowns with embroidery and pearls, black net skirts, tailored trims, and new skirt plaits with horizontal bodice plaits, plus ornate cloaks and dainty sacque designs with satin ribbons and lace accents.
The advice suggests dabbing eau de Cologne on lips to achieve a brighter red. When the scent dries, lips feel cool and firm. Repeated use is not advised as it may affect skin texture, so do so only occasionally.
The piece notes a preference for high buttoned black boots with narrow Louis XV heels for prom wear. It mentions gray or tan shoes require matching stockings, but emphasizes black as the best style for the occasion.
A vivid array of children’s frocks described in detail. Cream albatross cloth and pale blue sarah silk outfits showcase lace yokes, accordion plaits, and decorative collars. Other styles feature brown velvet trims, gilt buttons, and blue turquoises, highlighting elegant yet practical dress designs for young girls.
An old Philadelphia Ledger snippet touts Defiance Starch and Allen's Foot-Ease with promotional claims. It also recounts a German man attacked on the street by a seemingly mad dog, asking why the dog was mad.
The article notes a 39.5 percent decline in consumption deaths since 1840. It contrasts pneumonia, often treatable with science and a strong constitution, with consumption which has long been a greater threat to humanity.
It is now settled that the Chinese children of California will not be permitted to attend regular public schools and must be educated in institutions provided for their race where such schools exist.
Yelpen Indiana April 6 A respected farmer William O R Sullivan recounts his past doubts about fake cures and praises Dodd’s Kidney Pills as effective curing his rheumatism kidney and heart trouble He endorses the pills as a genuine remedy and a sound health regainment Then an aside describes making Mexican tortillas from select corn boiled kernels dried husk removal grinding and griddling for fresh bread substitute.
Dr Sachs, a Vienna oculist, invented an apparatus to illuminate the entire dark inner part of the eye. The invention marks a significant advance in archival optical science and related practice.
An elderly retailer who ran a small store has died leaving an estate valued at $50,000. The will specifies distribution to meet the deceased’s wish that the funds go to those with the least guardian protection.
A brief assertion attributes American workmen’s higher daily output to lighter shoes. It argues footwear reduces fatigue and enables greater action, contrasting with heavier abroad footwear.
Dr Klopsch, famed for aiding sufferers of all rations and dubbed an international philanthropist, travels to Finland to labor among the poor there.
A Dayton physician's wife states Grape-Nuts improved nerves, weight, and mood after using it at a friend’s urging. She describes calmer nerves, less worry, and rapid weight gain by adjusting intake, noting relief when reusing the food after a temporary pause. Endorses as a scientifically prepared food from Post, Battle Creek.
A garbled 1900 era advertisement page touts Defiance starch and other products, claims cures and health benefits, and urges readers to buy Defiance for better value. It includes assorted sayings, price notes, a faux medical claim for Hall's Catareh Care, and casual musings on daily life and moral maxims.
Alton restarts its fast night train to St Louis with compartment sleeping cars and light dining. Passengers bound for St Louis and points east should use the Kansas City gateway to enjoy the service, departing Kansas City at 9 p m and arriving St Louis at 7 08 a m. Contact LD Cooper, Chicago & Alton Railway, Kansas City Mo, for lower fares.
Eastern territory awaits with low fare options and long ticket limits to visit fairs conventions and resorts. Highlights include German Baptists in Bellefontaine Ohio Ancient Nobles Mystic Shrine in Saratoga National Educational Association in Boston Epworth League in Detroit and Fraternal Order of Eagles in New York City Wabash Line provides rail access from Kansas City St Louis and Chicago to Buffalo via Detroit and Niagara Falls References to McClellan W P A 908 Main Street Kansas City Mo and Berlin Hotel Keeper noting a Chinese order of the Two Headed Dragon award.
A Alberta mother writes from Hilldown in February 1903 praising Western Canada. She notes cattle ranching, farming, light winters, good crops, schools funded by government, churches, concerts, and abundant land with few incumbrances. She argues Alberta will grow, urging others, especially young and old men, to migrate west for homes of 160 acres. Mrs John McLachlan signs the letter.
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