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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
2
A collage of pensive notes cites diversions from a rocketing stock market to a reforming mood about marriages. It jokes about bankers dividends, a ridiculed empire, and eccentric figures like Hetty Green. It also comments on a looming boxing match, aviation zeal, and dubious political figures with a sly metropolitan wit.
A mishmash of labor unrest and political maneuvering across North America and Europe is described. Burke wins a mayoral contest over Hawley after a court ruling. unions in Baltimore Boston Ottawa and Detroit push wage hikes eight-hour days and new benefits while resisting wage cuts. International unions gain recognition and push for central labor reforms amid strikes and stalled negotiations.
Aged plans for the Panama Canal transfer to American authorities promise large employment in engineering, sanitation, and related trades. Officials foresee 20,000 to 30,000 workers, with federal and contracted work, while warning of deadly fevers and advising workers to stay home until sanitary measures prove effective.
The fragment discusses care during convalescence from a male illness and mentions Prof Osler of Johns Hopkins University, referencing the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. It notes visitors will see a bird’s eye view print available for ten cents. A street scene remark ends with a woman’s dirty-face sighting and boy reactions.
Announcement that the Chicago and Alton resumes its fast night train to St Louis with Kansas City gateway connections for eastward travel. Features include compartment sleeping cars and dependable arrival times, urging travelers to contact L C Cooper in Kansas City for rates. Ends with a moral epigram.
Burlington Route promotes cheap daily tourist fares to Colorado Minnesota California with round trips under half price or about one fare during specified midyear windows. L. W. Wakeley, G P A, 604 Pine St St Louis, urges readers to describe proposed routes and travel plans.
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