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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1896
Page
2
A miscellany from Garnett Kansas discusses farming woes and army worm chatter, contrasts women and men in style, and recounts humorous losses and duels of affection. It notes a New York appellate ruling on bank passbooks, a novelty divorce for socks, Beecher’s labor prophecy, a Russian suitor’s umbrella duel, and naval rescue drama amid social gossip.
Kansas Republicans met in convention and nominated J. F. Garver for chief justice amid a heated contest with David Martin. Governor Morrill was renominated by acclamation. Harry Richter won the lieutenant governor spot on the second ballot. State officers Edwards Atherton Dawes Cole Stanley were re nominated. Grand slate praised St Louis platform and condemned Democrats and Populists.
CARMnUN Missouri August 12. Dockery was nominated by the Democratic congressional convention of the Third district held in this city yesterday. This marks the eighth nomination he has received for the seat. The event reflects strong party support in the district as preparations begin for the upcoming campaign. In Nebraska at Haudon Suremok, Neb, August 12. Past Department Commander BE Adams has been appointed to urge Camp Lincoln for the Kansas Nebraska Grand Army reunion. Delegations from many towns arrived. about seven hundred tents already pitched with more expected by sunset.
A New York bank was closed today by order of State Superintendent F. D. Kilborn after an examination of its condition. Depositors, totaling about 150000 dollars, are expected to be paid in full. In San Francisco, Attorney General Harmon directs dismissal of government suits to recover 4000000 acres of agricultural and timber lands in Oregon and Arizona valued at three million dollars.
In warm weather, businesswomen skip heavy meals. A fruit bread and egg lemonade breakfast, a light lunch with soup or lemonade, tea, or a cool salad is advised. After work, a hearty dinner follows, with winter meals adapting to lighter options and calmer stomachs. Bernhardt’s hair theory and fashion notes appear alongside humorous exchanges and name pronunciations.
Textile fashion notes describe purple as a dominant season color with deep tone combinations, green pairing well for refined looks, and gray with yellow forming an elegant, uncommon mix. Foulard gains favor in Paris and will influence wardrobes next summer along with lace trims, white accessories, and white belts.
A royal visit to a photographer is planned with a private morning studio setup. The princess and other royals use a special studio reached by a private door into an anteroom furnished with chairs and abundant illustrated papers. A small chamber awaits.
The past holds power as a wise person recalls prior steps and choices. A reflective mood suggests learning from history to guide present actions and future decisions.
A collage of quips and verse lines from various papers notes social scenes and playful observations. It cites reflections on old time romance versus modern dating, local humor about neighborhoods and daily life, and brief jokes about manners, marriage, education, and travel.
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