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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
8
A dense, partially illegible lodge directory lists dates and venues for various fraternal groups. It notes monthly meetings and recurring event times at Odd Fellows halls and other venues, with mixed legible lines indicating regular gatherings and special observances across multiple lodges and neighborhoods.
State of Kansas Anderson County probate court to begin final settlement of the estate of James R McClenathan deceased. Creditors and interested parties are notified that on the first Monday in May 1902 the court in Garnett will proceed to a full and final settlement with administratrix Amanda M McCarxatias April 17 1902.
A Garnett traveler chronicles the March journey from Garnett to Tacoma via Pueblo Salt Lake and Portland noting Pike's Peak Garden of the Gods and numerous scenic and industrial landmarks. He praises Tacoma's docks water works and lumber industry, cites wheat capacity and Alaskan trade plans, and mentions a July YP convention with Missouri river round trips priced at $46.
A fragmented 1902 letter from Tacoma Washington reports a purported discovery of the world's largest mountain of arsenic, notes general public ignorance of arsenic, and mentions future writings on the topic and politics. The message ends with well wishes and a weather remark.
Clark Decker, longtime resident of Anderson county with wide local ties, died Thursday morning in St James Missouri. He moved through several towns including Greeley and LeRoy, ran the Greeley mill, supported workers and the Methodist church, and leaves a wife a daughter and four sons. The Ace Victor extends sympathy to the family.
A Kansas farmer urges buying a local farm paper with up to date Kansas conditions. He argues national papers fail to meet local needs and promotes the Old Reliable Kansig Farmer plus weekly Kansas Farmer for $1, urging prompt subscription.
Special train ofertas from Garnett to Kansas City on May 4 at 1.00 round trip. Minneapolis dates July 5 6 and 7 with return through Sept 1 rate 3 plus 2. Ottawa May 6 to 12 with May 12 return 1.00 round trip. Wichita sale May 21 22 limited to May 24 one rate. Tacoma July 16 to 21 return Sept 10 45.00. To Topeka sale May 12 13 limited to May 15 2.32 round trip.
A May Cosmopolitan series titled The Enchantments of our Modern Aladdins portrays romance yet carries strong business appeal. It sketches lives of workers and capitalists, manufacturers, farmers, and merchants, highlighting incident, hard labor, and remarkable success through expert narration by a noted writer.
An advertisement seeks members for the Veterinary Science Association offering easy tasks and a good commission. The notice mentions contact at Kunsky in Greeley and the code a8.
The Topeka Daily Herald will start a second Dot Paxele contest offering up to $100 in prizes. A sign on a postcard will request readers to request the Herald for full details, with the drawing set for Thursday April 4.
The Christian Home Orphanage in Council Halls reports its founder Rev. G Lennon and managers have tested Dr Kay's Renovator and Dr Kay's Long Basin. They found the products meet needs, as tested by the orphanage and available from local druggists.
A fragmentary obsolete ad offers questionable health guidance claiming seed corn, Jo Anderson, and a Towa seed improve the bowels and prevent sickness. It mentions CAS CARATS and a supposed remedy to keep bowels active, urging six million people to try CASCARE at druggists.
A fragmented note praises Debiny’s Renovator as a remedy used by Mrs Churchill and endorsed as worthy of public confidence. The text claims improved results and a new role found for a troubled individual, describing the product as a cure-all from a notable figure.
An old advertisement notes Je Jo Anderson on the north side offering Lown seed corn and a “CURE A CON ONE DAY” claim with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, promising money back if it fails. It repeats that Grove's is involved and references seed corn and a sanare location.
Rev Gr Hayson Hamand Hartford Cons writes of benefits from Dr Kay Renovatue and Kay Long Balm. He endorses their use. Sole by all clergy girls. Stope the Coach and Works of the Cold Laxatives. No pay. Price se rants. Gio to the Red Light for your ice Cream.
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