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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1901
Page
8
The Ottawa Republican Times notes belief in a forecast from Weather Proverb saying early frosts generally lead to a long hard winter. It cites past cold Septembers, dates of frosts in 1800 1890s and record low temperatures, warning readers to prepare despite mixed current conditions.
The Chicago Record-Herald charm includes a front page humor cartoon and a weekly lineup with humorous short stories and the Ginger Jar column by E B Kiser. The Sunday issue features a comic section with Hob Burdette and other humorous pieces by top authors of the era.
The Commoner reports 100000 copies in six months and outlines Bryan’s plan to provide a combined one year subscription with McBryan and another paper for 1.40, noting the papers' national scope and focus on political economic and social issues.
Special club offer extends a three month subscription to the Topeka Daily Herald in connection with the Agrator for $1.60. Address subscriptions to Gammott, Kay.
An advertising blurb promotes The New York World Thrice-a-Week edition as a widely read paper offering all the news with impartial coverage. It highlights serials and homey features and markets a one year subscription for $1.00, with bundled offers including a second paper.
A promotional note touts a pennybook, New Zealand via Nut Shell, arguing the Court of Conciliation and government insurance have created a nonstrike nation. It urges readers, especially farmers and workers, to mail 10 cents to Appeal to Reason in Girard, Kansas, for a copy.
Opal mining concentrates in Queensland and New South Wales with White Cliffs, 740 miles from Sydney, as the main source. The field, discovered by accident in 1889 during a kangaroo hunt, spans about fifteen by two miles, facing water shortages but now a settled, thriving industry. Individual stones have fetched up to £700 locally, with total value since 1889 around £376,699 though much remains unreported.
Louis R. Walker offers stove blacking and put up service with several years of experience. Guarantees satisfaction. Leave orders at the Agitator office or call at his residence south of the east side school house.
A fragmented item notes rising dinner prices at the Red Light and mentions local figures and daily affairs. The brief references a bent 20 cent dinner, general disruption, and strained conditions in Garnett, with unclear names and places due to OCR errors.
Dean Farrar explains his temperance pledge with six reasons. He cites nations living without alcohol, England's prisons lacking drinkers, doctors linking alcohol to disease, abstinence promoting longevity, athletes proving strength without alcohol, and reducing expenses and wants. Franklin is quoted on temperance benefits.
A curious exchange unfolds above a craftsman’s head as a dollar bill framed like a trophy becomes the center of a brisk chat. One observer notes the relic’s history while another claims it marks a decisive financial victory, a first handshake with a distant hotel venture.
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