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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1897
Page
5
Paxton's Shoe Store promotes a new line of Bsnise shoes amid local chatter about fashion and trade. The article notes neighbors and merchants, with W. B. McComb traveling to Kansas City for business and various residents visiting or hosting, reflecting a bustling Garnett community scene.
The notice lists Toney syrup at 24 cents and mentions Kansas City Cash Store. The Eagle is described as having again won county printing rights, prompting a purchase of a power press for the shop.
Carpenters began work on Jake Blum s new building this morning while a small fire provided a temporary sense of warmth earlier this week. The community saw various visits from Alfonso and Topeka figures, a parlor meeting at Mrs. Darwin s residence, and a marriage performed by Judge Stein. Local notices noted pension examiner services ending May 1, a court remnant from March, and a bay window project at the Racket building. A local obituary, business ads, and a potato fundraising plan for church salaries appeared alongside household remedies and local commerce notices.
At a county board meeting Commissioner Herrington moved and the resolution passed after lengthy debate. The measure directs the county to publish the names of those receiving aid or assistance, with the list to be provided weekly by Wright & Manna, Kansas City livestock merchants.
A representative from Blanke Tea and Coffee Co. of St Louis will hold a free demonstration at the Kansas City Cash Store in Garnett Kansas starting Monday May 3 for a week or more. Attendees may sample Exposition Brands coffee and receive coffeemaking instruction.
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