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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1897
Page
2
A collection of fragmented notes mentions Mr. Gladstone, social advice on parental restraint, Evanston water issues, a Windy City milk syndicate potential, Hawaiian census totals by nationality, farmers warned about the chinch bug, and a long, varied misspelling list for the insect name.
A London Times special correspondent reports severe famine in central native states of Iniffa and the Bondetkband district. Hundreds starve at railheads, dead bodies seen on roads, and 700000 in Banda Bundelkhand destitute. At an orphanage 400 underfifteens, 36000 natives employed on road work, water wells guarded, and emaciated inmates observed. Also notes a Kansas antitrust price drop and Weyler returning 16090 sick men to Spain without results in Cuba.
The article advocates protecting owls and other birds blamed by farmers. It notes the hogpee and screech owls control pests like mice and beetles, while hawk-eyed guidance from Buffon supports farm protection. It catalogs nest habits, plumage variation, and the owl as Minerva’s bird, urging preservation as natural pest control.
In Noah Brooks's The True Story of Marco Polo from St. Nichols, the eastern coast of Africa is portrayed as unknown to Polo. The text notes Madagascar and Zanzibar, describes African people and animals, and mentions trade, rice, meat, milk, dates, wine from dates and rice, spices, and sugar.
The second wife of Dr Edward Hodges long the organist of Trinity Church New York was Miss Moore of New York a woman of fine mind and fascinating conversation She met him at the gate of her cousin Dr Clement Moore and thought him an old Beotch peddier Their marriage was one of great happiness with her constant daily generosity earning daily love
The veteran actor argues the line between romantic and realistic drama is real. He cites two roles where he claimed a heroine was drawn to him, noting a celluloid bosom in romance versus linen in realism, as reported by the Detroit Journal.
A compact quotation feature presents famous lines on governance self mastery and passion from Lincoln Craik Burton Morley and Garfield. The selections explore rulership restraint, self discipline, temperance, and the awakening of inner purpose through lasting inspiration. The piece threads through ideals of personal virtue and public duty.
A Kansas newsboy named Tommy Martin, aged five, befriended Senator later Governor John W. Leedy by racing to buy papers as they lined up outside the State House. Impressed by Tommy’s determination, Leedy invited him daily into the Senate chamber to sell papers, leading to a personal dinner invitation when Leedy became governor.
The New York Daily News reports on fears among early Republican leaders that inaugurations and court ceremonies might revive monarchical pomp. Senator William McCray of Pennsylvania laments lavish etiquette as a threat to republican virtue and questions royal style in government. He notes Luke Adams and fear of revived nobility after the Bastille fall.
A Montress Herald and Star excerpt cites a peculiar book preserved in the Upsala library in Sweden, printed with violet- colored vellum and silver and gold tethers. It asks who printed it and the methods used, noting the mystery yet to be answered. A Philadelphia Times projection imagines a Siberian railway completing a world trip in forty days at under $400.
A fragmentary voice muses on honesty, flattery, and trust and their costs. It weighs the value of philosophy versus practical deceit, noting that envy and sin are easier than consistent virtue and that one must reckon with consequences across life and time.
A city reporter tours a flood scarred public square by rowboat while residents on rooftops deny a major flood. Locals fret over sensational flood coverage, insisting the disaster is minor and newspapers exaggerate the danger. The item reflects early 20th century humor and typifies storm or flood reportage.
A mosaic of quotations and ad snippets from multiple papers recounts social mores and consumer goods. It cites beer attitudes, a boast about catering to refined customers, a drink request, and a perplexing line about a wave. Also includes a tobacco ad and a cold remedy claim.
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