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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
7
An advertisement promises to restore dark hair color in gray hair with Ayer’s Hair Vigor. It claims the tonic makes hair grow heavy and long, removes dandruff, and stops hair loss, priced at $1 per bottle and sold by all dentists.
Paderewski concert in Kansas City on February 4 will offer tickets at 1 to 32 dollars with no seats under one dollar. Manager Kronlong sets prices high for premium seating while keeping least desirable seats at one dollar. A stage will be built in the center of Conventon hall for clear view and sound, with a new false balcony to improve acoustics.
Good Darmmen reports seven Japanese fishermen from Santa Monica California rowed in open flat-bottomed boats for 150 miles over five days without incident.
An advertisement urges readers to aid humanity by using Gwanton's 5-Drops claiming to cure diseases from rheumatism to insomnia. It touts trial bottles at 2 cents and large bottles at $1 prepaid, with discounts for multiple bottles, and directs orders to Swanson Rheumatic Cura Co. at 164 Lake St, Chicago, IL.
An advertisement angle promotes the Southern Pacific Company services to California Arizona Texas and Mexico. It highlights first and second class travel with Pullman Sleepers and tours from Cincinnati Louisville St Louis Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Des Moines Omaha Kansas City and other points. Contacts W G Neimyer at 238 Clark St Chicago W H Connor Cincinnati Chamber Commerce and W J Berg Buffalo provide details.
Excavations under Bignar Giacomo Boni in the Forum reveal hundreds of tons removed from the Basilica Beliia area uncovering huge inscribed bases and a mosaic interior. New finds include original mosaic pavement in the house of the Vestals and portions of the Domus Publica wall, with evidence of earlier unscientific work.
Reports from the Malay Archipelago describe a November earthquake in Ceram near Japan triggering 18,000 deaths across islands. In Hat Cents 126 killed and 420 injured from a 500 population village. A tidal wave and mud flats devastated coastlines, with widespread ruin and corpses, trees, and homes buried.
Scotch fishing girls from Yarmouth completed a 400 mile trip to Peterhead by special train. The consist included two corridor coaches three saloons four luggage vans with their belongings. They traveled in rough weather wearing short boots, linen garments, oily frocks, no hats or bonnets.
A London Mail excerpt discusses espionage in warfare, noting spies are costly to manage and rarely trusted. It describes methods to prove authenticity such as dated coins and altered Bibles, the use of passwords, disguises, and special paper treated to resist exposure, and concludes spying, while dangerous, can be lucrative and bring glory at times.
In this Leslie's Weekly excerpt the wealth and success of Dr Aoland Oronhyatekha, a Cann on Inatan, are described. It notes his origins in Brantford and Oxford education after meeting the prince of Wales, his medical career, and his leadership of the Ancient Order of Foresters with an annual income around ten thousand dollars. It mentions Mrs Oronhyatekha as his great granddaughter of Chief Joseph Brant and a noble woman.
News of Commander EB P Wood's death in Washington follows his six day illness. He commanded the Petrel at Manila during the war with Spain earning high praise from Admiral Dewey. Wood's daring service included sinking remaining Spanish ships and silencing forts, a feat noted as among the most daring in the battle. He was advanced in rank and served at Baltimore lighthouse service before residing in Washington. His loss is mourned nationwide.
In a public discussion in Berlin, Prof Rubner condemned long skirts as frequent causes of accidents and neuralgic pains from constantly lifting the dress. Prof Brockmuetler favored short dresses for dances, while Mime Seler urged short skirts to avoid subjugation to garments and to appear younger. The meeting adopted a large majority view that long walking dresses are incompatible with modern hygiene movement and beauty.
Under the patronage of the khedive of Egypt an exhibition titled Egyptian Flower Bhow will be held at Ghesireh in Cairo. From March 30 to April 1, 2000 Americana are invited to compete with carnations lilies pansies phlox stocks violets and other blooms. W Wilfred Carey secretary Kasr oldoubara Cairo offers a English program and notes silver medals and money prizes for top displays.
A veteran Philadelphia physician declares fear of death is a popular fallacy. He notes deathbed scenes are often just parting moments with loved ones, and those who hysterically oppose death may actually be healthier than believed.
Rei Simkins asks why Timkins keeps noses out of others affairs as Timkins replies that it glows with pride in not poking into other people's business.
Pennsylvania Representative Sibley aims to spark an automobile habit among colleagues in Washington. Once a horse lover, he now appears in a low-built car, signaling a shift from horse-drawn transport. Critics feared, but imitators among veteran lawmakers may follow as he travels between departments and the Capitol.
An English paper outlines why Britain waged war in several eras. From William the Conqueror to 1856, provocations, insults, and strategic interests sparked conflicts. It cites the Opium War, a Chinese insult, and the Indian mutiny as examples of history driven by perceived affronts and economic aims.
A fragmentary piece argues women bear more worry and aging effects while men focus on business and present needs. It notes men ignore health and future concerns, while a poorly managed worker prompts an employer to replace them, suggesting worry plays into relationship dynamics.
Sir Henry Irving tours northern and eastern cities presenting Victoire Sardou's Robespierre. The veteran actor is hailed with wild enthusiasm for the dramatic portrayal of the French revolutionary figure Habespierre, drawing large crowds and great acclaim.
The sultan rises at six each morning then attends to state affairs in seclusion at Yildis palace. A slight figure in a pale brown overcoat, he shows only a wan face and thin beard as he appears once a week. He has established 50,000 schools across the empire, including facilities for girls, a notable departure in tradition.
A playful definition contrasts Belea-ene with Dick-nele Richard and bric-a-brac, describing bric-a-brac as anything tipped over while groping for matches in the dark. It reads as a humorous, phonetic word puzzle from a light humor column.
An old newspaper ad touts Cascarete tablets as a universal cure for stomach liver and blood issues. It claims the product kills microbes, cleanses the blood, strengthens digestion, and restores liver function. Includes a Chicago address and price.
A New Port article touts La Porte Texas as a rising great seaport at the head of Galveston Bay. It claims government deepening of a water channel will soon attract large ocean liners to La Porte docks, promising vast western trade and multimillion dollar savings for shippers.
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