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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
2
A garbled Kansas agitator column surveys varied topics from Rita’s new novella The Silent Woman to world fairs, naval strength, Philo sophy of poverty, and a mock shaving method. It weaves political asides, literary mentions, and quirky observations into a scattered editorial taste of its era.
Readable prose on fashionable blouse designs by May Manton in maize tulle and cream net with velvet ribbons and lace, plus bold sleeves and cape effect. Also covered are waist designs, patterns in sizes 32 to 40, fabric needs, and trimming options. The piece ends with a guide to Lady Doll’s undergarments including two petticoats corset cover chemise and drawers in fine fabrics.
The notice describes doll patterns 4588 for 14 18 and 22 inch dolls with designs by May Manton. It outlines a short patel coat with beading and ribbon, a long gored coat with circular flounce, and precise fabric yardages for trims and embroidery. It also praises a sick house gown and a frivolous Parisian slipper with embroidered silk or satin and decorative butterfly motifs.
The article describes a modern infant robe in Persian lawn with lace and embroidery, noting simple, fashionable design. It details a square yoke attached to a full skirt, wide shoulder frills, and a yellow frill at the neck. Materials listed include 2 1/2 yards of fabric and several trims, with pattern cut in one size.
The text details shoulder slope accentuation for a fashion procession with ribbon bands arranged over the shoulders and tied in front or a bow. It describes a black velvet feel with a matching girdle, and a Tweed Street Gown with a velvet vest, gilt braid, knee-length coat, platted skirt front panel, stitched hem, and a white Trish crochet hat with a Winck plume. It closes with mention of a handsome wallet described as exclusive.
Bling on ll binges offers May Manton patterns via mail order. 10 patterns priced with a 16H coupon, mailed Growylly. Bust measurement details promised, with address listing K. Harrison & Co Chicago at 5 Plymouth Place.
The speaker longs for home after a long day, hearing the joyful voices of his wife and children. They welcome him with songs and reassuring pleas not to worry, expressing preference for family warmth over other comforts. The poem ends with a hope to be remembered fondly if fate takes him away.
A sweeping summary of labor unrest and wage changes across North America and beyond. Notable items include wage cuts at Wheeling Corrugating Works and United States Steel mills, mine shutdowns in Michigan and Pennsylvania, and factory layoffs in Philadelphia and Providence. The piece notes union actions, wage schedules, and the broader push for organized labor reforms, with references to state federations, strikes, and social secretary initiatives in Britain.
An excerpt questions social views on extreme body modification and perceived madness. It notes no known women who perform such acts and challenges reader assumptions about what counts as acceptable or sane behavior in a periodical feature.
The New York World describes The Lonely Great City as a place where youth feel estranged. London counters with a Guild of Social Intercourse offering friendly bonds to educated men and women for better acquaintance and reduced loneliness in urban life.
A study by Dr Y Lowenthal compares army health in Europe. The German army ranks healthiest, followed by the French and British, though venereal disease depresses Britain's health. Higher death and sickness rates are noted for the French army.
The cynical manufacturer asserts that trading reputation for money is easy but attempting to trade back is a difficult challenge. The remark appears in Automobile Magazine, reflecting skepticism about reversing reputational damage for profit.
A historical note reports that women entering medicine in Great Britain are increasingly joining the profession in London and beyond with over 500 holding medical degrees as their numbers rise.
M Mesian advises adding an alloy of aluminum and calcium to molten steel to absorb all gases. The combination of these two metals is claimed to prevent blow holes during casting.
Paraguay oranges stand out in Buenoe Ayron and Montevideo markets. The higher Cordilleras grown lots are famed for superior quality, sweetness, and favorable reception among buyers.
A terse critique notes paradox in patriotism when a single litre pellet of lead is treated as proof of devotion while self-harm through malaria or salicylic acid for similar motives receives less attention or praise.
A Western Woolgrower reports rancher 8 C Holst who says backache pain vanished after taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. He details two years of suffering from first pains during shearing, failed remedies and doctors, then full recovery and renewed vigor. He contends no healthier man in Wyoming than he now is.
An OCR fragment offers a mix of medical claims and product ads from an old newspaper. It references deafness treatment notions, constitutional rights, and a raft of advertising copy for Defiance Starch, CHENEY & Coy Toledo, and other products. The piece blends health claims with vendor notices and generic moral quips.
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