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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1899
Page
5
Secret societies and other organizations planning to join the parade for the 20th Kansas return must report to D C Judy at the earliest convenience. Parade order will be finalized to avoid confusion and ensure all can view the marching boys. carriages are discouraged.
A public appeal from A P Faris as chairman of the Decorating Committee urges Garnett residents and businesses to decorate their homes and illuminate properties by morning arrival and again at night. The effort seeks a bright, beautiful town through collective action.
Ruskin Commonwealth relocates from Ruskin Tennessee to 800 acres near Duke Ware County Georgia. The 264 co operators own the Coming Nation newspaper and machinery, with 75 houses and depot store. Duke lies six miles southwest of Waycross on the Plant System. The Coming Nation is a 28 column weekly with wide circulation. Tax is 60 cents yearly and Colony Notes are valued by readers. Communications addressed to The Coming Nation at Duke Ga.
A column of names listed includes William J. Cartan Mrs. Little Croner Mrs. Emma 8. Keance LG Townsend and A. W. Woodworth among other correspondents.
A vintage advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming cure for a cold in one day with a refund offer. The copy mentions the Gentine LB Q on each tablet and a price of 25 cents.
An anonymous Civil War veteran laments veterans who did not see combat in Garnett and warns against ostentatious praise. He urges modesty in honoring those who served and cautions that secondhand praise diminishes genuine sacrifice.
Miss Maggie Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs Ja Alexander of Welda township wed Mr W E Pitchford of Colony on October 21 at the bride’s parents home Justice S B Irwin officiated The ceremony was followed by a supper and congratulations The bride and groom were praised as estimable and steady young people with hopeful futures in southern county society
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. B W Groves signature on each box 25 cents. Arthur Hollingshead went to Lase Saturday. A new daughter arrived to live with Rev Thomas Houston and wife. John Slonaker made a bus trip to Kansas City. C C Nokes of Lone Rim visited his son Frank in Kansas City yesterday. Rev Henderson went to Topeka to discuss bringing Company B home. Rev Thomas Houston and family will move to Mexico soon due to health. Miss Hattie Osborn went to Baldwin then Topeka to visit friends. Mrs Chas Paston visited from Missouri to see her parents and friends.
Rev Palliam visited Marlton on Monday. Many locals sent notes of travel from Kansas City and surrounding towns. Several residents, including Judge Schoovoyer and Mrs, toured on Monday and Saturday visits, with multiple kin and friends noted across Bourbon County and nearby districts.
Residents report visits by Levi Sheppard and families from LeRoy, Pranktin county, and others. Coal-hauling for winter prep, church attendance, and social gatherings are noted. Mrs. Jonas Whitney celebrated her 77th birthday. Lone Elm school fundraiser at the hall drew $15.20.
Brief notice to readers inviting them to visit Ban's parlor meat market for beef and fowl hay and related goods as the Twentieth Kansas returns home. The garbled text references feathce and head of One year old-ateers but confirms market offerings.
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