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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1896
Page
6
Report of a sensational wedding in Cincinnati where a living woman wed a man believed dead. Dr Stevens, an Australian physician, married a young bride after an alleged séance in which a dead spirit materialized. The ceremony lasted about five minutes and was not disclosed publicly.
The consul general reports Russia's government controlled sale of spirits since 1803, expanding from Perm, Ufa, Oreburg and Samara to Bessarabia and several eastern provinces. The scheme covers vodka and foreign spirits via state depots, with licenses issued by finance and interior ministries, and aims to curb private distilleries while preserving certain local variations.
Migs Rose Young of Piteaira's Island, author of two romance books, has just arrived in San Francisco to undergo a surgical operation. She describes the Islanders as numbering 196, self-sufficient with a hand mill and windmill, and performing missionary work on other isles. They possess a schooner aided by the Second Adventist Church. Mina Young recalls a prior trip away from the island during childhood.
The British force captured King Prempeh II’s throne footstool and umbrella during the Ashanti conflict and presented them to Queen Victoria. The throne is an elaborately carved European armchair studded with round-headed nails, the footstool in banburle design, and the umbrella’s goldmindus fold adorned with a curious device.
A fragment discusses which Parisian ladies own the most beautiful dog, naming the Duchesses de Chartres and others. The text mentions elegant hounds and titled figures, though the OCR is garbled.
A brief note cites a foreign language mix up in a Washington Times exchange where one speaker requests the correct term and the other answers with a tongue in cheek quip about language. The item reads as a quirky linguistic aside from the period.
The clipping mixes political aphorisms about virtue in leadership with fashion notes on demi season wear and Bohemian glassware. It cites urging backbone in politics, restraint in revival crowds, and warnings against saloon licensure, alongside descriptions of skirts, capes, and Minton ware.
A fragment notes six or so pieces of Traket faience in quirky flower shapes like tulips and orchids. Filled with trailing vines they resemble Wizariant growth Crystal and feature raised gold patterns. Connoisseurs claim wine tastes better from slender glass than heavy, favoring delicate wares.
A note discusses youths Stoeping Shoulders Kite Argentine and Truly struggling to sit upright. It recommends physical training, rowing, or cycling with proper posture rather than braces, noting rapid growth can outpace muscle development and cause weakness. It briefly mentions corns and warts as abnormal growths with many claimed cures but few genuine, lasting solutions.
A health note says shadows under the eyes indicate nothing specific and require no remedy. It warns some people always have shadows, while others with dil health and tonic may find temporary benefit with treatment.
An illustrated model wears a bolero jacket with a velvet outfit featuring a ground of vivid green with red stripes. The design shows an edged belt, stand collar, and applique trim, with a full skirt and decorative folds. The ensemble suits both formal and informal occasions, reflecting upcoming fashion trends.
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