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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
7
A stark portrayal of the pope's life noting austerity and isolation. It describes the Vatican as gloomy with the pope living alone, meals shared by none, and only garden walks offering relief from a ceremonial, pages of grandeur long gone.
A sensational report from New York Commercial Advertiser describes four men missing a drive on a Saturday golf outing. A bystander, a young woman, was struck in the mouth injuring her teeth as a cart wreck occurred. A horse ran away and one man was leg harmed, while another rider was injured. The episode is cited to argue golf education matters.
The piece predicts the universal adoption of motor cars in England. It argues fifty miles on a motor is as easy as fifteen on horses, praising safety on steep descents and uphill rides. It foresees motor cars becoming a fashionable status symbol among the aristocracy.
A French advertiser overpaid by stamping a bill with fifteen centimes when only eight centimes were due. The irregularity led to a summons and a fine of 125 francs, per the Revue des Arts Graphiques.
An advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup Co laxative noted for a pleasant taste and gentle action. It claims effects on the bowels without harming kidneys or liver, attributes ingredients to senna and aromatic plants, and urges buyers to note the full company name to avoid imitations. Bottles are sold nationwide by retailers.
Angelina Seraphina is mistakenly placed in the governor's procession as Mollie and Trottie rush to catch a train. Alfred drives through a crowd to escort Angelina, earning smiles and a blush from onlookers and the governor-elect. Interwoven vignettes show childlike mischief and a farm scene where Peter learns to share work and a fishing plan with a new neighbor.
A fragmentary scene shows Peter sitting by his stone port when a new boy arrives and invites him to fish. Peter notes he must work and envies the boy who can fish while sitting and watching cows. The exchange reveals a casual rural tone and curiosity about each other.
A blue-eyed baby girl named Star Cameron Rogers lived aboard the iron bark Star of the East with her captain father and mother on long voyages from near Tristan da Cunha to New Zealand. She has traveled over 16,000 miles, slept in a canvas hammock, stood at the wheel, and is prized as the ship’s mascot. Her sister Margaret, 2 years and 6 months, also sails regularly and has celebrated her first orange and strawberry dish on shore leave.
A boy named Jack saves two apples and, during a visit, is advised to keep the poorer fruit. He then acts by giving away both apples, reversing the lesson as he asks the gentleman to give him one in return. The tale ends with surprise at Jack’s generosity and quick wit.
A tale recalls Princess Victoria alone with Queen Adelaide who grants one hour to choose any activity. The child eagerly asks to clean the windows and, despite surprise, begins work with sleeves rolled up and apron on, turning a royal visit into a playful domestic moment.
An aged sea captain recalls measuring waves with a marine dynamometer and discusses the immense forces of ocean swells. He cites 13.5 foot observed shore waves, Atlantic finds up to 43 feet, and the Gulf Stream’s role in steepening seas, recounting historic wrecks and the dangers posed by giant rollers.
An old belief says dawn hours 2 to 4 are deadliest, but a French doctor studied 26 000 deaths and found the peak time is 2 PM. The Philadelphia Record notes the contrast between traditional lore and scientific observation about when death most often occurs.
Higdon Higdon announces a firm change with J C Higdon resuming as partner, Fischer Thorpe exiting. Patents issued through Higdon Higdon from that date will be handled by the firm, with free patent gazette copies for inventors and reduced uncertified patent copies advertised. Address Diamond Building Kansas City Mo.
The article outlines a historic rail route for veterans and friends attending the thirty-third GA A annual encampment in Philadelphia in September. It details Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio service via Chicago Peoria St Louis Indianapolis Cincinnati Huntington Staunton Washington and Philadelphia with three fare options continuous travel, return via same route with one stopover, or circular route with one stopover each way. For details contact Tucker at 284 Clark Street Chicago.
An early rail travel note highlights Santa Fe route trips to California appealing to tourists with comfortable Pullman cars and fully staffed crews. The piece contrasts California scenery with temperate crossings, and mentions crude oil ballast experiments on the Baltimore and Ohio line.
A dubious discovery follows the theft of a large bale weighing 17 percent pounds from a road station. The item supposedly related to humans, with a note that it came from Antiwar Sm. Authorities link the bale to lunatics and convicts aiming to reach home or prisons.
A testimonial touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as curing pain and fatigue in women. The letter claims improved health after two to four bottles, praising the remedy and urging others to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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