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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1902
Page
4
A Garnett editorial denounces Mayor Henning for pushing Sunday shop closures on restaurants meat markets and drug stores while arguing for Sabbath rest. It argues that prohibiting Sunday commerce is outside reasonable bounds and questions enforcement of temperance and other laws. The piece urges consistency and criticizes selective policing.
Indications point to a revived antracite coal strike though not immediate. President John Mitchell faced four and a half days on the witness stand before the arbitration commission as coal barons sought to tilt his testimony. After learning Mitchell knew more about their practices than expected, the coal companies attempted to settle independently in Philadelphia, but refused to negotiate when Mitchell arrived. The case returns to the commission.
The speaker criticizes the ongoing strike as a stalled investigation by a Congress now controlled by Republicans. The fight ended temporarily before the election, but the speaker expects the inquiry to fade without action and predicts a future strike.
Jenkin LloydJones argues that earth’s resources belong to the public not to coal barons or private owners. He contends all rights are sacred but life, not property, is prior, and eminent domain may reclaim resources for the public good when owners fail trusteeship.
A Kansas Democrat opines on political corruption under public ownership, arguing it has caused greater injustice and violence than private capital. The piece contrasts public postal ownership with private mine ownership to defend government ownership.
In a pointed editorial the Kaniag Democrat questions why capitalists would import striking miners to replace more sober American workers, arguing the tactic undermines domestic labor and stirs unrest among the working class. The piece critiques foreign labor movement tactics and calls for reconsideration of employment practices.
A compact note proclaims Eat at the Red Light as the best place in town, highlighting its standout dining appeal and local reputation.
Gossip from the Copeland hotel lobby alleges four-fifths of the state committee campaign fund came from big corporations with lobbies in Topeka. A alleged deal would secure corporate support in exchange for machine protection, prompting talks of a speaker who will shape committees to favor corporate interests and aid senatorial candidates.
In this report the bank commissioner Maxor AlnAven attacks his predecessor John W. Breidenthal, who organized a Kansas City banking trust company. Albaugh warns such outfits could chain banks, urging a law to bar trust firms from owning bank stock. Breidenthal is praised by Republicans and Democrats, while AlnAven’s grievance lingers.
The Kansas Day Club urges Attorney General Knox to attend their annual jamboree, arguing his presence would illustrate cordial ties between Republicans and trusted interests. The appeal frames Knox as a prominent figure, the king of trust lawyers, and a symbol of show of goodwill.
Pension Commissioner Ware backs replacing 100 pension-department clerks with as many as 100 young workers, claiming they can do more work than 500 older clerks. He hints that old age pensions echo Socialist ideals. The Socialist creed advocates pensions for all reaching a set age.
President Roosevelt faces a divided cabinet on antitrust policy with some members opposing any action and others demanding new laws. A presidential message is expected to urge more legislation while trusts remain unfazed and undisturbed.
Excerpt from Wa J Taber of Exsex Iowa railing against Kansas voters and Republican ballot success, proposing alternative methods and preferring a presidential post at fifty thousand dollars a year to remain a stamphool voter.
Rev Irl R Hicks 1903 Almanac boasts enhanced science art previews and daily storm forecasts for the year. Prof Hicks promotes the Almanac and Word and Works journal as valuable to all readers with engravings and astronomy lessons. Single Almanac thirty cents. Word and Works subscription one dollar annually.
The Wednesday Evening News notes a new oil strike near Colony as drillers reach deeper sand layers than in nearby wells. A Colony oil prospecting company forms, with Mr. Clark and J B Rhodes among organizers, to push for gas and oil development in Garnett and Andersone county. The paper promises continued gas reporting to boost Garnett’s prosperity.
A historical notice claims Holcomb's Headache Powders have cured others and now offer remedies promising cure for headaches.
A fragment discusses remedies for croup and best remedies for children. It notes that modern mothers favor a cough remedy, mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and inexpensive, and advises giving Fletcher’s or similar syrups when the cough appears to prevent attacks, citing Tibbetty & Co as sellers.
Prominent health message urges people to keep towels open and active, claiming millions already use CASCARLETS for relief. The unusual line suggests broad benefits and calls readers to try the product, portraying it as a natural aid against illness.
A child burned severely when he stepped back onto a hot stove during a Saturday night incident. His mother applied Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, noting quick relief and recovery within two weeks. Mia Benson, a well known resident of Martinsburg, is mentioned as the Balm supplier. Tibbet's & Co. sells the product locally.
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