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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
3
A satirical quip from a London youth mocks English superiority as he misreads a noble joke about a big head. An American observer, Duke, and Countess exchange wry lines showing cross culture humor in high society. A Brooklyn LitR example and stray jokes about trains in Down station accompany brief snippets.
Fragmentary letters mention John and family misadventure with Uncle Jim losing a leg, a brother injuring a collarbone, and a muta purchase. Snippets reference Atlanta, newspapers, and humorous quotes about composition and marriage proposals. Tone mirrors light social chatter from era publications.
A fragmented collection of quatrains and dialogue snippets. It includes satirical drinking verse about inebriation and right conduct, stray lines referencing cherries and worms, and stray dialect snippets about longing and rural life. The piece mentions Nora and a clerical tourist with assorted rural dialogues.
Three women on a city street debated a coin ratio from a New York newspaper. A demure bystander explained the concept of a three metal system, describing how silver and gold equal values and the term trimetallian. The chat moved to other topics as the crowd dispersed.
A prospective tenant reassures a landlady that he causes little trouble while the landlady notes her policy of cash in advance. Mrs Growella and Mr Growella banter about mood and misery, with the man quipping that a woman is happiest when miserable.
The fragment recalls a claim that Necoualty is the mother of invention. It mentions a small flat forcing a foldaway bed and ice box. The speaker praises the invention as the greatest thing.
Fragmentary dialogue from a 19th century column mentions Kenry audio and Miss Price staying at a summer resort with two hammocks and four eligible men. Narrative voice appears in Brooklyn Life and Indianapolis Journal clippings.
A garbled excerpt quotes Chicago News remarks about tips versus burglars and a banter on firing pistols, followed by a collision of misheard names and a morning misstatement. The readable text shows scattered dialogue and misheard phrases without a clear narrative or outcome.
An Insurance man argues against valued policy laws citing rising fire losses, double premiums, and risk of arson. He cites Governor Shaw of Iowa and other state governors, noting widespread opposition and failed outcomes in Missouri and neighboring states.
The regular Chinese army is said to number 823,000 men, with an emperor's national force of 60,000. Cavalry units receive about 1h a month, while infantry are paid about Sé per month, with soldiers feeding their own mounts and replacements drawn from their own pay if injured or killed.
The Cape Colony prime minister signals a parliamentary push to fund the 1901 census, aligning the colony with the empire in the nationwide counting effort. Debate centers on the expenditure needed for the census and its broader governance implications.
The English church pays the archbishop of Canterbury Ur Temple sixteen thousand pounds a year while the archbishop of York and the bishop of London receive four hundred ten thousand pounds together.
Town council of Aberdeen petitions Parliament to allow a by law to suppress betting. Residents oppose the measure and send a counter petition to Lord Rosebery asking him to help them prevent the bill from passing.
An immense quantity of old iron including anchors and chains was salvaged from the east coast of England. During a year period, about ten tons of iron were dredged up from the sea.
A fragmentary note cites costs for widening Ludgate Hill at fifteen feet, with an estimated expenditure of £2,000,000 per mile, Fleet Street widening at the same rate, and Victoria Strand widening at £6,000,000 per mile, reflecting a discussion of urban improvements and expenses.
Governor LOSLIE M. SHAW argues against valued policy laws as risky to policy holders. He cites insurer commissioners from Ohio Wisconsin Missouri Michigan and others, warning such statutes raise rates and encourage fraud. He supports constitutional biennial elections and urges deliberation before re enactment, signed in Iowa May 5 1900 by the insurer agent.
A Berlin bookseller’s catalogue lists several letters penned by Emperor Friedrich during his ninety nine days on the throne. One letter expresses his aversion to courtly ceremonies and cites reasons he should avoid receptions hosted by ambassadors.
An English journal notes Queen Victoria's fondness for military music. The First Light Guards band played in the Grand Quadrangle at Windsor Castle. Her Majesty was wheeled out, listened with evident pleasure, and sent for the bandmaster to express approval.
The House of Veterans reports assets and pledges over £500,000 for a new national college dedicated to the G A R and commemorating Civil War era men and women. After a year of work and four years of planning a campaign secured funds. Location not chosen, bids from Washington Mason City Iowa Milwaukee. At the Syracuse encampment on September 14 the site and curriculum features Patriotism and American history will be highlighted.
Edward S Washburn president of the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis railway died at Rye Beach Mead U culook Friday morning after paralysis. Born in Boston April 20 1844 he rose from clerk to railroad president through industry and ability.
Circulating reports claim two men boarded a Manila bound Union Pacific car at Typton and stole $100,000 in gold intended to pay soldiers in the Philippines. No confirmation from authorities is provided and details remain unverified.
Four suits in St Joseph circuit court involve 4500 acres valued at about 45000 dollars and 29000 dollars in money notes and property. The cases seek to set aside deeds from the deceased Willem Moore to his sons George and William and overturn the will. Contestants include a distant kin group arguing the testator was incapable of transacting business when the will was made. The involved parties are prominent local figures.
Bodyguard Charley Sanderson of Kansas City will accompany William Jennings Bryan on his national tour and assist police in identifying and possibly arresting suspicious attendees at campaign stops. Expenses paid by the Democratic National Committee. Also, Walter Baker and Co. awarded a Paris gold medal for cocoa and chocolate preparations. Baker, Dorchester, Mass., is a leading global producer.
The acting viceroy of Canton has suppressed all native newspapers, claiming they published false news detrimental to the maintenance of peace. The move aims to control information and restore order amid tensions.
A woman passenger on a Southern railway train complained that a man wore a shirt waist without a proper coat in a ladies coach. The railroad’s legal department submitted an opinion upholding that a man who is decently dressed, with or without a coat, cannot offend a sensible person.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America warned that the anthracite region of Pennsylvania will see the nation’s largest strike. He spoke after returning from a trip east and attending the miners’ convention at Mixelton, Pa.
Census data for Quincy Illinois shows a population of 36 258 with a 4 754 increase or 15 11 percent. Captain Benjamin Wigginton of Richmond Missouri died when his shotgun discharged while he climbed over a fence to kill rats. The ship orders include United States and four German vessels heading to Wu Suny.
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