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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
7
A dated essay argues that spiritual vitality depends on bodily conditions and labor. It contrasts city slum living with rural farm life, claiming nutritious food and work forge strong souls. The piece cites Detroit News-Tribune and laments political corruption while urging reform and enduring values.
The Illinois Central Railroad marks its fiftieth anniversary with reflections on its early charter and state revenue. An Inter-Ocean editorial lauds the road for contributing 19 million dollars to the state treasury over fifty years, arguing the tax base and wealth growth it enabled. The piece notes the charter by Stephen A. Douglas and a seven percent gross earnings provision, contrasting past honesty with later reform movements.
Hon James G Maguire argues that a single tax system would shift taxation to landowners, reduce rents for farmers, and spur improvements in roads and social conditions. He says tenants now pay most taxes via rent while improving neighbor hoods, and cites census data showing rising tenant farming.
The New York Times supplement reprints a Guereta piece from Le Mode Tristre on Tolstoy, critiquing disarmament and colonial expansion. Tolstoy counters with a parable about lands owned by a countess, illustrating his view of justice and property.
A fragment discussing tariff impacts on Americans and domestic vs foreign goods. It argues tariffs raise prices on both imported and home products, leaving consumers still burdened. It questions England's free trade benefits, noting growth in trade but continued poverty among laborers due to profits accruing to proprietors.
An article extols Manitoba's natural fertility and opportunities for new settlers. It urges diversification beyond wheat, advises prudent land use and livestock farming, and warns against exhausting soil via monoculture. It invites homesteaders to come see and notes low land prices despite rising trends.
A vintage promotional piece touts Garfield Tea as a blood purifier and cure for a poor complexion. It interlaces health claims with gendered advice and references to common household remedies and product packaging.
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