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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented Kansas page mixes aphorisms with editorials on marriage luck and pluck, notes New York autos in the horseless age, praises Mrs Belmont's patriotism, and contrasts English vs American judicial pay, then cites Nebraska corn yields and a Dewey homeward moment. It weaves satire, politics, and reverent reflections with scattered figures and references.
A broad political dialogue frames U S imperial policy in the Philippines with a business magnate defending expansion as progress while undermining native rights. A second scene shows a Consolidated Central executive pressuring small firms to merge, claiming national industrial supremacy and arguing might makes right. Federal suppression of radical presses outlined follows, highlighting prosecutions, arrests, and public reactions.
A critical item claims Cuban civil officers are guilty of bribe taking under Spanish legacy with President Kinley poised to report parliamentary distrust. The piece questions motives behind blocking a Commercial company cable to Cuba to protect Western Union monopoly and asks who profits from any “take off.” Justice hints a figure nicknamed Putty Napoleon could reveal details if willing.
The article notes that trust actions have driven up prices for all household consumables with living expenses estimated to be about 50 percent higher than last year. It suggests that once trusts are fully established they aim to absorb further costs and control.
Hood’s Sarsaparilla promises health and vigor claiming blood purification and strength for men and women, asserting it enables success and courage. The ad touts mood improvement and life changes attributed to the tonic.
The Russian government plans to abandon the old Julian calendar in favor of the Gregorian system. Merchants and foreign traders faced confusion using both calendars. The St. Petersburg Astronomical Society will set the details, with a expected adoption in 1901.
The John M Smyth Co advertises sewing machines to every household promising reliability from a Chicago firm with 30 years in business. A mammoth catalogue of goods to eat wear or use is urged for housekeepers. A separate note mentions Good Templar pledges broken in Scotland with 4 726 breaches among 87 888 members.
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