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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1896
Page
3
Garnett residents hear politics for Peller and Pelfer as neighbors endorse candidates in town, while Miss Gertrude Third dies after a deceitful suitor's actions. The death reveals social tensions, local loyalties, and a plea for restoration amid grief.
An old style ad promises Arnica Salve as host salve for Cats Cats and Skin Eruptions and all manner of skin ailments including salt rheum fever lords chaps and brutus. It claims a complete cure with no pay required until goods are delivered and refunded if not satisfied. Sold by The Degogegist.
An unclear note describes changes from a credit system to a cash basin with new prices. It suggests the shift will halt trade but raise their behavior. The text references McWilliane and Paxton in a historic or fictional context.
New stock arriving includes Opalexet Rings from FP A Urnuene. Stores urge customers not to miss these fine, new items and invite visits to see the latest selection and styles.
Wednesday night a group tried to derail a southbound Santa Fe cannon hall north of Garnett near Potawatomie bridge close to W. W. Pratt residence. A tie blocked the track with a crowbar and drill. John D. Spaulding overheard sounds, confronted five to six armed men, was struck but alerted the engineer, who stopped the train. Spaulding was injured and hidden by the crew, while authorities indicate no arrests yet. The notice also catalogs local ads and medical pitches.
Mud winter holidays special excursion sale by ALT FB offers trek to 200 points with round trip fare. Dates listed include 24 25 31 and January 1 1897 start, return by January 7. Agent C S Coreman.
Dave Lanter, former Garnett resident working for Santa Fe, vanished after breakfast and failed to return. His father in law, Trow Lanter of Grenola, led a Topeka search. a night sees Dave collapse at his door, his moustache shaved, bruised, emaciated. He is incoherent, calling to Kate as mystery deepens.
The True Remedy editor praises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. He claims it outperforms other remedies tested and guarantees satisfaction with a record of cures. Free trials offered at Gas Graves Drugstore.
Thomas Baxter announces one of the largest stocks of frowr bran shorts and salt in Garnett bought directly from J. D. Bowerauck Water Milling Co. Rea Patterson Milling Co. R.T. Davie Milling Co. and Gypsum City Milling Co. All on track in spot cash. Also a fine coal stock from Weir City and Missouri for wholesale and retail.
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