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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
7
Local column from Garnett Kansas shares community news and profiles, mentioning residents like J. C. Sutherland at a county farm, John M. Lytle and N. S. Risdon in farming moves, Prof. J. A. Mahuren and J. W. Thorp, plus civic opinions on railroad laws. It records travels, visits, and local gossip with multiple names and places in Anderson county.
Our correspondent visits Anderson county farmers to share community life and local agriculture. J W Lowellin, farming 247 acres since 40 years ago, promotes the Acraton and cattle breeding. A J Bowen runs land near his dairy, selling milk to Garnett creamery. W H Slocum, 270 acres since 1879, milks 30 cows and grows corn. M Ryan, 200 acres, raises cattle and hogs with 120 acres in corn. J P Rogers, seven acre farm, highlights poultry as he shows prized chickens and sells eggs at two dollars.
A vintage advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a safe aid for childbirth reducing nausea headaches and pain. It claims quicker recovery and strong postnatal health with testimonials from a Georgia mother of three and offers bottles and free information upon request.
Older readers needing medicine to regulate bowels may gain from Electric Bitters. The tonic is described as nonintoxicating, mild on stomach and intestines, and as an alterative that aids natural digestion and organ function. Available at Gow Graves the Druggist for fifty cents per bottle.
Last week patrons of Centennial School District raided the school armed with baskets and captured teachers and students for a meal. After an hour, captives became captors and provided entertainment with recitations and songs. Prof Briockley offered farewell guidance before everyone left glad to have learned.
Fragmentary notice shows Walker the Barber offering shaving services at a shop near umber Gas Graves' drug store for 15 cents. Names include Misa Kilith Smith visiting her father C. E Smith and Grandin Vines traveling to Mont da to visit her son Willing. Mentions Rubi Munley from Richmond and MeA May Thowen Tell traveling to Wapakoneta Ohio with Mire TMullander.
The notice lists merchants in Karane City and a Garnett high school commencement planned at the Grant Opera. It mentions Rev Penniman attending Mt Scott de Monee on May 2 and a local meeting of Congregational ministers. Several residents and families are named in a town roundup including graduates visiting Ottawa University and area clergy.
West Lincoln farmers faced cold weather hindering pe planting and corn. AL Neil and wife spent Sunday at Ay mire Mitelli s. N B Wilkon reports prosperity hit him. Springfeld school to close for Priv day with a night entertainment. Joseph Goddig and wife visited Wilkou s Sunday. O J Mitchell of Centerville Linn county visited his brother Geo Michell Monday. 600 in gold attended Republican gathering. George favored free silver Populist 10 to 1 weekly. Joseph Gedin sold logs this week at prosperity price 0 10 per hundred. Rumor of wacray at Baal City Saturday night. Look out, boys pay out some tush in line and cote. Revoarea.
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