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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1897
Page
4
A Chicago writer laments the era as distressed by pessimism while praising women's charitable deeds. She argues optimism alone fails to address society's ills, comparing disease and charity to ongoing battles where the sick increase as conditions persist, urging activists to confront root causes.
In a cluttered column, readers are urged to consider Armour's charitable gift of meat to Argentines alongside rising steak prices, while attacks on Attorney General Boyle by the Kansas City Star and blue ribbon Seachlight are debated. The note cites Foote, an unsuccessful A G candidate, as a rson for editorials against Boyle and hints at regional political tensions involving Silver Democrats and Populists in Burlington and beyond.
In the old time vernacular a wary note describes laws and county life paused by a harsh winter. The prose hints at fear, resilience, and February’s approach as communities endure and prepare.
Mrs Gougar denounces current conditions as a result of legislative principles and predicts sweeping reforms by a coming administration. She cites Senator Wolcott on bimetallism, criticizes Lyman J. Gage, and warns of money power control. She reports touring poverty districts in Cleveland and urges consolidated relief and philanthropic tenement housing for the poor.
In Oak Grove the week old wolf hunt failed due to bad weather and weak sides of the ring. The latest hunt saw wolves inside the ring briefly but hounds forced them out before closure. About 40 shots were fired yet a wolf remained at large. A crowd of 200 to 250 men and dogs attended. A party at Mr. Lane's late week surprised residents on the Cora. The writer enjoyed it. Wise Georgia Garria visited Myrtle Garrick last week. The Bish brothers moved from Bob Whipps place to West Plains Missouri. Ex-Sheriff Pavria plans moves to Kansas City. Mrs Charley Coleman rushed tosporshead by her father’s illness. Monroe of Tarvin sold his practice and will relocate. Eva Patan of Emporia visited parents. Thomas Baxter and wife returned home last Saturday. Ernest McGlare moved Parker Pointer plant to Mound City and will publish the paper the Kankae Stuntard.
The column notes business downturn with many seeking work elsewhere, confirms partnerships forming in Kansas City, and reports on land rents, creameries, and shifting residents. It lists local trades, shop openings, deaths, sales, and community events, including a church program and suffrage efforts.
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