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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
3
A playful Washington Times parody features Flutterby and his wife debating petty matters at a social gathering. quirky exchanges touch on drink, marriage, pin money, and a humorous misstep about a foot in mouth while a neighbor comments on hereditary plans.
A mixed page of snippets features a mock exchange about relighting a cornerstone and a master mason’s quip about future use. It includes a witty line about playing cards with Helen and a political quip on supporting a second term, all in a period newspaper tone.
A witty remark questions officer physical strength in the army noting they need not lift but must bear many medals. The comment contrasts perceived lack of duty with the burden of honors. It illustrates humor about military expectations and insignia.
An old darky explains the town hall cakewalk as the reason for closed barber shops the locals call a kind of holiday. A rural voter asks for a concrete relation between currency and goods while others joke about prices and local observations.
A humorous exchange from a local column features a janitor philosopher musing on values. He recalls a coal cart before a $10,000 car, while a practical pair of friends discuss appearances and choosing a tailor who will accept a stubborn customer.
A ragtime soubrette quips about shiny bald heads reflecting stage light. The Weigh of St. Hix notes coal output surpassing 1,000,000 tons, while Dix cites mine and retail figures near 2,000,000 tons. The Slow Wooer points to extreme cold killing many sheep as the exchange continues.
A person faces a choice between continuing to drink and stopping, noting improvements in self-control when visiting a saloon and observing a recurring pattern of restraint after leaving such establishments. The reflection emphasizes determination in overcoming alcohol use.
A fragment recalls a conversation about Charlie Stayer and his prospects with Miss Gotrox. One speaker affirms Stayer as suitable while the other doubts his chances if marriage is involved, hinting at social expectations and rumors.
A quirky phrasing about divorce proceedings mocks the idea of extricating a spouse from marriage. The line plays on Utah extradition papers as a humorous metaphor for ending a marriage.
A vintage medical advertisement extols Peruna as a universal remedy for catarrh and women's health issues. It features testimonial blurbs from women like Barbara Alberty and Anta Martin, claims rapid relief of backache, dizziness, and fatigue, and asserts long term cure with continued use. The copy urges readers to request Dr. Hartman’s gratis advice and notes Peruna is sold for $1 per bottle at first class drug stores.
A concise reflection notes that many men who claim to have an opinion actually hold none at heart. It suggests irony in public declarations versus private certainty.
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