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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1897
Page
5
A fragmentary news item describes the arrival of Lemon Brothers World’s Monster Shows to Garnett with the four footed sea dwelling Monster BOVALAPUS. The text also lists local notices, public health ads, and upcoming events including lectures and social visits in the town.
Hiatt offers to renew your old team or form a new one with favorable terms. No delays in funds and quick closure. Office over the old post office, Lemen Brothers, an established firm, keeps up with times. The Great Shows arrive on Sep 28 in Toes.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hull's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, offering $100 to any case it cannot cure. It promotes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces, plus testimonials. Also advertises Trall's Family Hilla for cold cures, Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, and Monroe Baking Powder as grocery items.
Wednesday evening a local freight train coupled slowly and backed, striking brakeman Thompson on a crossing. He died from injuries as bystanders and witnesses, including C A Weide and Mr Wolden’s boy, reported the accident. The body was sent to Ohio for burial. survivors include a wife and several children in Iowa. The community expresses deep sympathy.
A lighthearted tale recounts Uncle Benny Walker taking Frank Sterres horse and cart, then riding off with the wrong rig. A Marshall store customer reports her horse and cart missing, leading to a sheriff’s chase toward Stevens’ house where Benny’s prank is revealed. The piece notes the joke as amusing.
The report lists visits from Garnett, Topeka and Johnson County residents. It covers church services led by Rev Jon Bright, a horse fall incident, a Garnett reunion, and a Republican primary ticket with Olin Reeve and others. It notes canning activity, travel, and weather on the hot dry week.
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