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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1901
Page
7
A broad survey discusses Hawaii race tensions and economic forces shaping the islands with Japanese and Chinese labor, and notes Japan's growing mercantile fleet after the 1894 war. It highlights immigration impact, agriculture, sugar plantations, and government policy.
The article notes global railway expansion averages about 11 000 miles annually, roughly 2 percent of existing lines, with Europe adding 4 100 miles yearly and the American system gaining about 600 million dollars in value per year. Asia, Africa, and Australia also show steady increases.
A historical report notes global railway expansion slowed by Australia’s financial crisis. Asia adds 9000 miles in four years, led by India and Japan, Europe expands about 10 percent, Australia contributing a third of new European mileage, and the U S adding 14100 miles with modest annual growth.
Honolulu dispatch reports widespread movement to substitute crude petroleum for coal across Hawaii’s plantations and industries using fuel for pumping and irrigation. Four May plantations tied to Alexander Baldwin and Brewer & Co have nearly finished contracts with California oil producers to switch from coal, impacting railroads, the Honolulu Iron Works, and smaller enterprises. Estimated first-year consumption ranges from 250000 to 600000 barrels, rising to about 1000000 barrels annually. Oil will not power sugar mills, which can use bagasse, but pumping stations will rely on oil where coal was used. Also included are notes on Manchuria’s vast resources and a child labor festival in Ashfield observing annual work by children.
A note on skillful workmanship highlights arittwood furniture with a sea washed silver tint, straight lines, and wool pull knobs. The piece is praised for simplicity, matching flowered walls and chintz hangings in cottages, reflecting a shift away from art nouveau. Also cited are legal cases: Williamson vs Globe Building and Loan clarifies void usurious loans still accrue interest and premiums. debts contracted on Sunday may be void, with Brewster vs Banta allowing recovery if there was an express promise to pay after issue.
A collage of comic and medical notices offers advice on winter skincare with impure soap, then shifts to consumer tips and quack cures. It mentions Ivory Soap, Defiance Starch, Wizard Oil, and Dr. Kline’s remedies while lampooning gossip and social quirks.
From 1844 to 1805 women have taken out 3905 patents. Women invented many important things. The first inventor began with corsets and now works on reservoirs and dams. A woman also created a lock with 9000 combinations and a box pow for homes. Home Life.
The first church built solely for worship in America arose in Boston in 1682. Before that Puritans met in private houses or in a home that also functioned as a schoolroom.
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