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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1891
Page
6
The city council of Cleveland Ohio reduced gas price from one dollar to sixty cents per thousand cubic feet drawing mixed reactions. Some residents welcomed relief while critics warned about long term fiscal strain and service implications.
In London, a likely unique American 5 cent stamp from Battleboro VI 1840 was sold for £250. Dr MaTMAWS links the item to civilized nations and notes values rise with civilization. Also mentions Winnipeg prices for corner lots lower by about £20 per foot due to winter snow clearance costs.
Paris researchers report central city air contains about nine times more bacteria than park air. They suggest expanding and liberalizing park systems to improve urban air quality and public health.
Tix Woman's Art Club of Chicago has appropriated $1,000 for a scholarship to be held by the Art Institute directors. The grant aims to assist a woman through a three year course at the art school which boasts more than 500 pupils.
Two young Washington lawyers Engene Stevens and G D Micchell, both 3 Engene 1, will leave New York on May 7 for a two year bicycle tour of the world. They will start with the British Isles and avoid China due to Stevens. If they proceed, the trip will last about two years.
A renowned, enigmatic figure in theosophy known for brilliance and multilingual learning died, leaving a void in the movement. Wealth and curiosity surrounded her life, yet the world could not fully interpret her mystic pursuits.
A newspaper excerpt notes the Kaiser ordering court chaplains to trim sermons to a strict five to seven minute window. It cites multiple occasions where officials claim sermons exceeded the allotted time, and the emperor insists on concise divine worship.
Seay L. Pour, president of the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union, warns members of hostile forces during a critical campaign year. He outlines plans for 35,000 lecturers, multiple alliance mass meetings, and strict discipline against public attacks on members or principles. The message urges loyalty, vigilance, and unity to advance reform.
The Citizens Alliance warns that moving to a gold standard diminished money supply by half and increased the value of debts by 50 percent. The argument claims silver was demonetized, wages would fall, and prices for wheat and cotton would drop while living costs rose. Calls for a rapid return to bimetalism.
A condensed excerpt discusses blonde and brunette beauty across the United States. It notes blondes cluster in the west and northwest, with many in Minnesota Nebraska and Dakota regions, while brunettes predominate in eastern cities and harbor lasting appeal. The piece lauds the pure brunette as enduring and versatile.
The nation’s treasury is nearly bankrupt and the secretary seeks a minor loan to aid the treasury. It warns of a $40,000,000 arrears by July first if forced to redeem outstanding national bank notes. Confidence remains uncertain as measures are considered.
An advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a powerful throat and lung treatment. It claims dramatic healing sensations, stronger voice and recovery for chronic coughs, hemorrhage, and wheeze where ordinary remedies fail. The copy emphasizes transformative effect and urges readers to try the product.
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