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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
2
A column riffs through scattered items from politics and society. It mocks leaders and events, from European power plays to American finance, crime, sport, and daily life, stitching a mosaic of sensationalized vignettes and ironic observations.
A fashion article argues reform in women’s dress to follow natural lines for comfort. It notes medical views lagging behind, predicts bold reform by fashion leaders, and discusses slippers, velvet and gold cloth shoes, instep ornamentation, and French sachet accents. It mentions perfumed fabrics, am bergris scented materials, and a white lace dinner blouse with black lattice trim. The piece predicts skirts with high waists lowering this year.
The piece surveys dress accessories and silhouettes for the coming season, noting jet beading on glace kid, coordinated stockings, and openwork embroidery. It highlights rising powder usage, lavish fabrics, and street fashion with mouse lift, side lift, drop skirt, and sheath skirt styles, predicting future curtain styles.
Notes describe lattice work used on blouses and bright color pairings in children's frocks. Scarlet and white favored, black and striped velvet for gowns, and pale blue cloth. Mourning millinery remains elaborate. Persian ornaments on chiffon create attractive stocks and bows. Black and white favored for afternoon and evening gowns. Shoulder straps of ribbon, feathers, flowers or embroidery feature on evening gowns.
A mosaic of historical excerpts on frontier trails, Krupp factory hardship, colonial wages, Chicago metal trades, English women’s chain making, and industrial labor dynamics. The pieces span mythic migration, industrial ancestry, wage history, and labor conflicts, highlighting enduring human endurance and the shifting weight of work.
Georgia cotton mill owners adopt limits on child labor per a Social Service Magazine report. No child under 12 may work unless attending school four months yearly, with exceptions for widowed or disabled-supported families, and no one under 10 may work. Lindale area Massachusetts mills fund a free village school, urging attendance.
A real estate firm offers to build a large labor temple in Chicago for exclusive use by labor organizations. The Chicago Federation of Labor would lease the property, with unions agreeing on space allotments and a long term lease ensuring no outside interference.
The Congo Railway Co offers the world’s costliest season passes. First class single fare for about 260 miles is $100. One year bundles include four returns at $475, eight at $655, and twelve at $805. Only four issued, fifth requested. Tickets are handwritten on card stock with date and holder’s name on one side and journey squares on the other.
In West Philadelphia last week four men applied for a general housework job. Among them were a Chinaman, a colored former club porter, a retired sailor, and a widower. The advertiser would not reveal his choice, noting a preference for a man over a woman, and he and his family had lived in Japan and China where work depended on men.
Briquettes manufactured and carbonized from waste lumber are successfully produced at Skonvik Sawmills in Sweden. Royal Technical High School analysis shows the briquette coal as pure char, with high solidity and density and minimal extraneous matter. One hectoliter of briquette coal at 9.4 percent water weighs 23.9 kilos versus 18.8 kilos for ordinary sawmill charcoal, and briquettes are only one third the bulk of standard charcoal.
The London Builder notes manufacturers create marble by a natural process replicated in weeks rather than millennia. A soft Nunestone is infused with coloring matter that soaks through the stone, yielding deep color and patterns. The finished veneer polishes well and costs about one third of natural marble.
The Illinois State Federation of Labor committee endorses ending prison labor broom contracts when they expire and Governor Yates backs reform. Lawmakers are expected to propose policy to minimize or abolish convict labor and replace it with reform measures.
The Italian stone masons of New York formed a large union chartered as No. 74, N Be and M, I. U, of America. The group aims to secure full union wages and to cooperate with their American lifeti me for protection of organized labor.
Rose From the Namba reports William C. Brown elected third vice president of the New York Central and in charge of operating and mechanical departments though moved from the ranks. He remains vice president and general manager of the Lake Shore railroad. The item also mentions humorous skits and a promotion for Allen's Foot-Ease with a free sample offer.
The Kansas City Southern railway launches season through service from Kansas City to Hot Springs via Salisaw and the 6 L. 1, M. & 8, Ry. Through Pullman sleeping cars run direct between Kansas City and the Health Resort via Little Rock. It is the only company offering this service and strong patronage indicates high public demand. For rates and information write G. Warner, GP, A. Kansas City Southern Railway, Kansas City, Mo.
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