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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
2
The piece surveys varied topics from a Bahara desert description and Windsor census nods to Edward VII, a New Brunswick budget about bull moose capture costs, and long-serving U S postal carrier Samuel Gibbons. It also discusses a contract case on carrier liability, Roosevelt as a New York elected VP candidate, and party patterns in vice presidential and presidential picks.
Duke Peter linked by marriage to Grand Duchess Olga of Russia traces Creole blood through Empress Josephine lineage. Capt John R. Lynch, recently named assistant paymaster, is highlighted as a pioneering Black officer in the regular army, with roles in Congress and the Navy Department. The Norwood Avenue Church of Christ in Toledo unveils a multiroom ground floor complex with reading rooms, gym, pool, dining, roof garden, and a seating plan for 800 to 1,200 across floors.
Government backed ordnance plants in Great Britain likely surpass others in war production. About 18,000 workers, $8 million yearly in wages, and $16 million in output annually. The royal gun factory alone hires 2,400 men producing weapons of all calibers with an estimated value of $2,250,000.
An analysis of 1900 census schedules predicts substantial growth in tenant operated farms across regions. North Atlantic and South Atlantic states show rising tenant shares, with 45 percent foreseen in the South by 1900. North Central and Western regions trend toward ownership, but Oklahoma and Texas will add many new farms. Overall, 40 to 50 percent of the 940,000 to 1,140,000 new farms may be tenant operated, signaling a major socio economic shift.
An article on hair adornments mentions amber shells and tortoise shell combs with jeweled heads, rhinestones, and gold hair clasps. It notes popular items like hairpins with silver branches and milled leaves, and humorously ponders many new accessories competing with the Japanese fashion. It ends with a sleep tip and a nightly routine to ease relaxation before rest.
In a quirky scene a 16 or 17 year old bridesmaid gown is described in white louisine with blue accents. Mrs Youngwifer voices concern about a baby who has not cried, Dr Redlight reassures there is nothing wrong, while a jealous actor reflects on envy.
Promotions describe Saskatoon district as ideal for farming and stock raising with rich alluvial soils, two soil varieties, strong hay yields, and a climate free from summer frosts. The South Saskatchewan River provides navigation, abundant water, and a dry, healthy environment favorable to crops, dairy, and ranching with year round sunshine and easy rail access.
Pan American Exposition in Buffalo highlights a wide range of women’s manufactures. The Board of Women Managers sets up a commontique booth in the Manufactures and Liberal Arts building for exhibitors to show rugs jewelry pottery and leather goods. Veils fashion trends include extravagant dots and chenille styles.
H C Fahenstock of First National Bank of New York offers 28000 toward a 65000 construction and furnishing for the Young Men's Christian Association in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The donor is a former Harrisburg resident and the article notes his contribution to the new building and its costs.
A fragmented ad style item notes Hall's Catarrh Care as a constitutional cure and mentions Red Cross and Hall Hive in relation to whitening clothing and a large Hope package. The readable lines imply medical and consumer product references with promotional tone.
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