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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
7
Sir Michael Herbert, prominent English envoy, earns praise as a popular democratic manager in the capital. An avid sportsman, he backs winning horses at Bennings track and is noted as a youthful, energetic rider with wide appeal among local residents.
The article discusses a hypothetical electrical feat where two people converse through a human body as a conductor. It claims two individuals can carry on a distinct dialogue through a medicumen’s body if the wire is properly connected, with one person in each hand and distant apart.
At a luncheon the popular English general Baden-Powell was guest together with a celebrated physician. The doctor asked how he felt after killing a man professionally, and the general replied in his silky tone that he minded it little more than the doctor.
Judge Shay presiding in the criminal court at Pottaville Pennsylvania tried forty seven persons in one day and sent every one to jail marking the largest day’s work by a judge in Pennsylvania.
A letter from Mrs. Henrietta A. S. Marsh of Chicago praises Peruna as the remedy that ended a seven week grippe and brought rapid recovery. Other endorsements cite Mrs. T. W. Collins of Everett Washington and the Independent Order of Good Templars confirming relief from dyspepsia after Peruna use. Readers are urged to send case details to Dr. Hartman for free advice.
The notice touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney ailments from backache to diabetes. It cites Samuel J. Taylor of Goshen Indiana who walked with crutches for thirty years before success with the medicine and claims five years of relief since. A free trial offer is extended, with price and vendor details.
A St. Louis humorist described her stance when asked about whipping children. She replied her usual position is on a chair with the child held firmly across her knees, face downward. She secured the school.
The Salvation Army plans a large citadel in Cleveland for institutional work with an estimated total cost around 90000 dollars. A portion has already been paid and an appeal to John D. Rockefeller yielded promise to cover the final payment if 80000 dollars is raised by May 1 1903.
A treasury department clerk bids Secretary Shaw farewell, claiming a 30 day vacation. Shaw remarks he has only three real loafing days in 25 years, and wishes the clerk a good time.
A fragment from a Texas letter reveals a romance plea as the writer asks a beloved to let him seal a kiss, asking for romantic access and expressing startled delight at the printed leak of his sentiment. The missive hints at a lively, flirtatious exchange and the social intrigue of a public reveal.
More than 524000 acres across the Indian possessions of Great Britain are devoted to tea cultivation. Ninety percent of the area lies in Assam and Bengal. Official figures estimate production at 191,260,000 pounds.
A Kansas editor shares a troubling hunting metaphor about Indians and girls, describing staged sequences of pursuit and disposal of prey. The lines reflect offensive stereotypes attributed to Indigenous people and gender, attributed to Zane New Leaf.
A British engineer recounts a Civil War blockade run to Savannah. After a successful first voyage, a second evening entry led to a tense standoff as a Federal cruiser boarded and a pistol per moment threatened the engineer. The exchange ends with mutual recognition and unlikely friendship.
Admirers of Haggard will note his youngest daughter Lilias has begun writing a romance with tragic outcomes. The Hall at Ditchingham hosted Mia Hag ard, Dol le, Oliver, and the novelist himself. A Consul relative from New Caledonia attended as a guest. The author, tall and deliberate, led guests through hothouses to admire orchids, showing a passion for flowers over literature.
The Colorado celery industry has grown from a small local trade to a major exporter. Three years ago shipments to eastern markets were rare, but enterprising growers found success. This season aims to surpass all records with nearly 25 cars already shipped and a total forecast of about 40 cars, equating to roughly 960,000 pounds for export.
A poetic reflection on fear and faith, contrasting a frightened child with reliance on the Father’s guiding hand. The speaker expresses dread yet resolves to move forward in obedience, trusting divine support through danger and uncertainty.
Walter Turrell of Yarmouth England has rescued sixteen children from drowning this season, bringing his total lifesaving tally to twenty nine.
The United States deployed 274717 men in the war with Spain with total losses of 107 officers and 2808 men. God's work must be dona in God'a way Hans'e Hora.
In a Tingley Pennsylvania dorm room Harvey Joyce played the violin while asleep, picking up Richter’s instrument and performing two tunes with skill. The room mate awoke to the music and watched in astonishment as Joyce demonstrated surprising musical talent.
Two New Jersey residents marked their golden wedding with a humorous family record noting cross words zero, kitchen fires 18 268, and Mr Dixon building ten thousand plus times 16 263. The item questions whether such family records are always reliable.
Carmel Ind December 16 Mr Joseph L Duffy recounts a farm health experience claiming Dodd's Kidney Pills restored his strength and appetite after severe weakness. He says four boxes cured him and he will continue use until fully well noting others in the area also benefited. He adds a quip about friends not forgetting debt.
Alton restores its fast night train to St Louis with a Kansas City gateway option for passengers heading east. The service departs Kansas City at 9 p.m. and arrives St Louis at 7 08 a.m. Chair cars and sleeping compartments available at low rates.
A collage of vintage ads and proverbs offers tips on foot powder starch and cold remedies, plus quips about housekeeping and manners. Mentions Allen’s Bold powder, Defiance Starch, Piro’s Cure, and Bromo Quinine, with miscellaneous dates and names, all in a garbled but period tone.
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