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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1899
Page
4
The ticket for County Treasurer J. W. Sutips Sheriff C. I. Gass County Clerk H. H. Bowson Register of Deeds W. Warrrvinaton Coroner GRO Schoonover Co Commissioner 1st Dis Gro McAnam documented as the party slate.
Old soldiers gathered in Garnett for a reunion with better turnout than the past two years. Speakers ranged from Civil War history to partisan points, including a critique of demagogues like Foghar Funston who framed Philippine business as a motive, while praising real service and urging windbags to refrain.
The Twentieth Kansas regiment reached San Francisco on Tuesday evening with Gov. Stanley and Kansas committee members present. The crowd welcomed the return with fireworks bells and cheers. Garnett and Anderson county plan a large countywide reception for Company H, with a prize for the township with the biggest delegation, details coming next week.
Agharon and K C Star secure a one year term priced at $1.15, with terms outlining renewal or extension depending on performance and market conditions. The arrangement emphasizes duration and fixed rate for the period.
The Lawrence Journal mocks Governor Stanley and his secretary Henry J. Allen, joking that Allen deftly runs state affairs during the governor's absences from office. The piece portrays Allen as capable, loyal, and essential, while the governor seeks rest and recreation away from duty.
A political appeal urges Democrats to organize in every township and stresses strength in organization. Populists are urged to intensify efforts, claiming the People’s party is not dead and will not be buried. The call closes with a bold demand to organize now.
Bryan had been very ill and canceled several engagements but has resumed speaking, signaling recovery and renewed public appearances.
Tax court of appeals at Concordia rules in favor of Hoffman and Limbecker the Populist regents of the Agricultural College who were ousted by Stanley’s committee. The ruling restores them but the case goes to the supreme court. Kansas City Times offers 1000 dollars for guessing the exact grains in a shelled bushel of seed corn and invites subscriptions.
A fragmentary 1826 poem by De John Harton of Sunmerfield Ohio explores grief longing and spiritual ascent. The speaker recalls a brother’s verses written before his death and contemplates release from earthly torment through heavenly visions and angelic salvation. The text blends melancholic imagery with religious hope as a vow to reunite in heaven.
An old ad promises a refund if Laxal Bromo Quinine Tablets fail to cure a cold. It claims 260, The Genuine in each tablet and directs druggists to stock and promote the remedy.
The Grit Pub Co of Williamsport Pa announces a campaign to place representatives at post offices in Kansas towns Anderson Colony Garnett Harris Kincaid Lone Tree Mont Ida Selim Weld and nearby areas. Over 1100 agents already work profitably with no payment required from recruits. Free stationery stamps pads and advertising matter provided. Papers delivered free and paid at month end. Write to Grit Pub Co Williamsport Pa and mention the Kan asa gh Tator.
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