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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1897
Page
3
Garrett and surrounding communities report a busy week with courthouse actions and social news. Notables include J. Caldwell returning from Topeka, a cigar factory opening, and several property moves, health trips, and local events amid ongoing court cases and church notices.
R B Greeve of Cuilhowie Va testifies he suffered with consumption and failed remedies before using Dr King's New Discovery. He credits the treatment with his cure after years of business duties. The remedy is guaranteed for coughs colds and consumption with trial bottles free at Gas Graves drug store.
The St. Lows Republic notes arrangements with a cable companion to receive direct news from all parts of the civilized world. It claims to print more authentic foreign news than any other paper and promises a year ahead with big news events. The price is 0.0 per year or 1.50 for three months. The Twice-a-week Republic remains 1.00 per year by mail or twicemonthly by email.
The ad touts electric bitters as the best medicine to restore nervous vigor after fatigue. It claims the vegetable formula tones nerve centers, stimulates the liver and kidneys, purifies blood, improves appetite and digestion, and acts as a nerve tonic. Sold for 60 cents or a dollar at Gus Graver the Druggist.
Yom Branson of the Kansas City Store traveled to Kansas City Tuesday morning. Mrs. Ed Lindensmith journeyed to Wichita Tuesday to visit her parents.
Farmers begin planting corn while others delay until spring. Mrs Geddis narrowly escaped injury near O L Brooks when the horse and wagon startled the mule team. Gov Baldwin of Missouri active in summer work. Thomas Collins considers a Bush City mercantile venture. Banks shifting to Republican in recent tally boosting McKinley prospects. Bush City merchants report solid trade despite hard times. Postmaster Dave Tuggins may keep Haskell post office for a spell amid Republican pressure. Eli Marshall sells farm near Bush City to a Nebraska buyer. Charles Pugeley and mother hosted at Geddie residence. Editor Brooke of the Plaindealer surveyed Lincoln Township. Elizabeth Cooper and sons visited Mitchell family. S Duester reports wolf capture on a rough day.
Governor Leedy announces the appointment of staff officers for Major General Charles McCrum Kansas, including Charles P. Drew Burlingame as assistant adjutant general, rank major. Robert Adkinson Ottawa as engineer in chief. W J Sears Lawrence as judge advocate. P M Nichols Garnett as aide, all with rank of major. Livestock market report and weekly detials by Wright & Munnah.
Favorable weather for farmers last week aided work in the area. Janes Tell is sick. Mrs Minnie Stiles visiting her parents. James Telf and wife Anna Nutchinon visiting uncle and aunt Sam Morganane. Robert Broster ill. Will Smith moved onto their farm. RA Rooks settles into new house. Measles linger in Dave Wright school district but recovery underway as students return. Hagoud from Matanouri came last Monday to inspect pastures. hundreds of head of stock expected soon.
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