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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
A Dentists Advice.

Toledo, Ohio, Jan. 25th.-Mr. Harry
l.. Lewis, Dentist, GOT Sumit street
this city, says: II certainly advise
anyone, no matter how severe they
may have Kidney Trouble to take
Dodd's Kidney Pills.
II was troubled with Kidney Dis
ease for several years and Dodd's Kid
uey Pills cured me. had used
many so-called remedies without any
benefit. Four months ago, was fiat
on my back with this painful trouble
and must say that I almost gave uT
hopes of ever getting any better
Through friends advice l purchased
six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills.
"At first could see but little bene
1t, but after two weeks, could see
an improvement. had been getting
up several times at night and pains
in my back were very severe. When
I had taken six boxes l felt better
than had for years. The pain had
all gone and I didn't have to get ur
during the night at all. l continued
the treatment until had used several
more boxes, and now l am glad to
say that | am completely cured"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

presented by the city during the try
ing period of flood are humorous or
serious, according to the mood of the
spectator. 1t is entertaining, perhaps,
to watch people taking refuge in
trees, but depressing to see the water
invading the second story Of a house
or depositing vessel on the market
place. Indeed, the grief caused by an
inundation may have done something
to hasten the death Of the humane
car, Alexander l., who CALAMITY
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
Successful Woman Fruit Grower.

There is a fruit grower in southern
California, Mrs. H. w. r. Strong,
who owns $50 acres of walnut trees,
besides growing many other kinds Of
fruits and nuts as well. She recently
read a paper before the state board
of trade on the value of pampas grass
as a crop, and also on the cultivation Of
the pomegranate in southern Califor-
mia, which showed a comprehensive
grasp of the details of the work. She
herself makes a considerable amount
of money from these crops yearly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
What She Was Likely to Need.

Miss Kingsley, the African traveller,
gives an amusing account Of the be-
ginning Of her love of adventure. She
was visiting the Canary islands, and
hearing very dreadful accounts of the
dangers and horrors Of travelling in
West Africa, felt she must go out of
mere feminine curiosity.
II asked a man. who knew the coun-
try, what should find most useful to
take out with me-" she said, land he
replied: An introduction to the Wes-
leyan Mission, because they have a
fine hearse and plumes at the station,
and would be able to give you grand
funeral"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
THREE
Cardinal
POINTS
BLOOD
HEALTH
HAPPINESS

It is a fact that, with impover.
;shed or unhealthy condition of the
blood, suffering, ill health and un-
happiness must result.
Rich, Red, Radiant Blood means
to the possessor splendid health,
and health means happiness to the
vast extent physical condition may
exert its influence.
Do you suffer from nervousness,
weakness, brain fag, loss of energy,
a sluggish, tired body, with little,
if any, ambition and Vitality Do
you feel that you must have rest
and are unequal to your daily tasks
and responsibilities? Does your
body ache and pain all over from
lack of circulation and proper nu-
triton? Does your system need
to be built up and held theref II
these and similar conditions exist,
speedy relief and permanent cure
are within your reach.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
The U. s. Dept. of Agriculture

Gives to Salzer's Oats it's heartiest
endorsement. Salzer's New National
Oats yielded in 1903 from $50 to 300
blu. per acre in 30 different States, and
you, Mr.. Farmer can beat this in 1904.
If you will. Salzers seeds are pedigree
seeds, bred up through careful selec-
ton to big yields.
Per Acre.
Salzer's Beardless Barley
Welded ........ 121 bu.
Salzer's Home Builder Corn. 300 blu.
Speltz and Macarohi Wheat. so bu.
Salzer's Victoria Rape...... 10000 lbs.
Salzer's Teosinte, the quick
growing fodder wonder. .160, 900 lbs.
Salzer's Billion Dollar Grass. $4,000 lbs.
Salzer's Pedigree Potatoes. 1000 bu.
Now such yields pay and you can
have them, Mr.. Farmer, in 1904.
SEND 10c IN STAMPS
and this notice to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, and you Will
get their big catalog and lots of farm
seed samples free. CIV. N. Uo
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
How Shocking.

They were sitting by the window
looking out at the big silvery moon
and the little twinkling stars, records.
the Brooklyn Eagle. do you remem--
Der what Emerson says about the
music of the spheres?" he asked
dreamily. NO. she answered, but
II it's anything like what papa says.
about the music of the Smiths in
the next fiat, 1t must be awful"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
Workers Are Gamers.

On the whole, the workingman has
profited more in the general advance
in wages in the leading industries
than he has lost in the general adj
vance in the cost of everything he
eats, drinks, or wears. There has been
general impression that in actual
practice he has been getting by no
means the short end Of the prevailing
prosperity. This is the opinion OF
Secretary Cortelyou, after his investi-
cations in the Department of Labor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
NeW York Trade Unions.

There were registered at the New
York Bureau of Labor Statistics at the
end of September 1857 trade unions
in the state, an increase of 225 over
the previous six months. The total
membership was 395,736, being a gain
of II per cent in the six months. Buff
falo gained 1850 per cent and New
York city lib; all the other towns in
the state were below the average gain.
The principal increase was in the
building and transportation trades.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
A Little About Everything
STUDY BIBLE in NATURE.
kindergarten Methods Recommended
for Sunday School instruction.

kindergarten Methods Recommended
for Sunday School Instruction.
Kindergarten methods should be
used in the Sunday school, says Prof.
George w. Pease Of Hartford, in the
Biblical World. Teach infant classes
by means of nature study, he advises;
impress the definite truths OF the bible
upon the children's minds by sugges-
ton and by example.
He outlines a series Of lessons,
which, il generally adopted, would
revolutionize Sunday school methods.
For instance, 1t provides that the chill
dren be taught first about the creation.
The children should not, however,
learn the story solely from the book Of
Genesis, but also from observing the
world about them. When they have
grasped that God made the great
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
Oil In Trinidad.

On the Island of Trinidad oil is
found amid huge tropical vegetation,
and is said to be OF f1rst-class illum-
mating power A Canadian company
Is exploiting the field. 1t is intended
TO build a pipeline, by means of which
the oil will be conveyed to the harbor
of Port of Spain.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
srAT, OF OHIO, CIrr OF TOLEDO,

srArn OF OHIO, CIrY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he 10 senior
partner Of the nrin OF i. j. CHENEY d Co., doing
business in the City Of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said arm wall pay the sum Of
case Of CArARRH that cannot be cured by the Of
HALLS CATAlRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my pres.
ence, this 9Th day Of December, A. d. 1885.
49,, A. W. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly On the blood and mucous surfaces Of tho
system. Send for testimonials, free.
r. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, T5c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
Wanted No Mistake.

A little fellow in saying his prayers
one night entreated blessing on mis-
aunt, who was dangerously i'll, and
gravely concluded with these words:
"And please, God, don't forget her adj
dress. She lives at Blank street, ON
the third floor to the right"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

1t is the opinion in engineering cir.
cles that steam railway engines have
now reached their highest possible
speed for regular traffic. The weight
of machinery required, and the waste
of energy in carrying fuel and trans
forming it into power. seriously ham,
per further speed development.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
Village In Volcano.

A little Japanese village, thirty
miles from the town of Kumamoto,
is situated in the center of volcano,
which may some day become active
The village. lying 900 feet below the
top of the volcano, the walls of which
are very steep, is quite hidden. Its
1000 inhabitants seldom leave this
place.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

with the right carefully placed the CT.
gar in his coattail pocket.
About two minutes slipped away
into eternity. Then the air was rent
with sudden warhoop, the sitter
made clean jump of six feet, and a
second after getting his equilibrium
he was tearing off his coattails and
dancing all kinds of jigs. He wrig-
gled out of his coat and pounded it on
the floor, and in due time the conf1a-
grafton was extinguished, but there
was neither happiness nor content.
ment in the mans face as he put on
the garment and headed for the boat.
-iJew York Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
Value of the Banana

The banana possesses all the essen
tials to the sustenance Of life. OF
wheat alone, or potatoes alone, this
cannot be said. When taken as Q
steady diet the banana is cooked
baked dry in the green state. pulped
and boiled in water as a soup or cut
In slices and fried.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
AN ABSENT MINDED SMOKER.
Placed Lighted Cigar In Receptacle
Intended for Handkerchief.

A man walked into the Cortlandt
street ferry station with newspaper
in one hand and cigar in his mouth.
Sitting down at the far end of the
waiting room, he pulled at the cigar
until the end glowed red, and then he
opened the paper. He was man well
dressed and dignified. He read for
about five minutes, when he felt be-
mind him in his right-hand coattail
pocket and slowly drew out his hand
kerchief. After wiping his mouth with
it he held it for a moment. Then as
he read, he removed his cigar and
tenderly expelled a cloud of smoke.
With his eyes still on the paper, which
now rested on his knees, he changed
the handkerchief to his left hand and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
FLOODS IN ST. PETERSBURG.
Russian City Suffers Severely from
These foundations.

These foundations.
st. Petersburg has been suffering
severely from floods. They have more
significance than an inundation else
where, as there is always not very
remote possibility that the cars cap.
ital may be swept away. These floods,
which have been SO frequent in the
city's short history, are due not SO
much to rise in the upper Neva as to
the strong west winds which, blowing
from the gulf Of Finland, force back
the waters of the river and cause them
to overflow the granite quays. When
the inundation begins a flag flies from
the gilded spire OF the admiralty, Ian.
terms are lit to warn the dwellers in
the low lying districts and gun
booms from the fortress. The sights
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

The real art of decorating, says an
authority, is to allow nothing to be
In a house that is not treasure. Hav-
ing established this principle, then
surround these treasures with fat-
ting atmosphere. 1t is this marvellous
gift of atmosphere that makes the
treasures (even though they may be
commonplace in the eyes OF the vul-
gar) effective or ineffective.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
Automatic Ships Pump.

A ships pump has been invented.
It consists Of normally horizontal
lever with vertical pump rod ON
each end and weighted pendulum at
the center. The roll Of the ship
swings the pendulum and drives tho
pump rods.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

General sympathy is expressed for
the downtrodden and poorly paid de-
partment clerks in the government
employ who will hereafter have to
keen up the bluff that they, are work
ing for seven long hours Ave days in
the week. y,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
New Idea In Education.

The committee of the Berlin Town
council is charge of the primary
schools is now proposing to spend
$4,000 every year for eight years in
painting frescoes on the walls OF
class rooms and corridors. These pic
lures will be simple in character, and
will represent for the most part
scenes in German history.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

It is stated that fully 100000
people in Mexico, more than half the
population, live without work. We
had no idea that there were so many
political offices under the Mexican gov
eminent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
A Very Bad Sian.

my friend, my friend, word In
your ear! You may be quite sure that
you have grown too fast when yon
find that you have outgrown Christ
mas. 1t is a very Lad sign. From
Dickens christmas When I'VE Are
Old"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

The Pennsylvania railroad threatens
to plant hedges to shut off the "un'
slightly" billboards bordering its right
of way. Won't the billboard fellows
diyvy?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Brewer Pabst of Milwaukee left a
fortune of $1O,OOO,000. This is consid.
erably more than has ever been left
by anyone who ministered to the spir-
itual cravings-at least, so far as we
know.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
Subsidized Steamers.

A new Italian line Of steamers to
run to China receives government
subsidy of 1913 900. A Russian line
has been established from Odessa to
New York via Naples and Marseilles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
Portrait In Marble Column.

In polishing green marble column
in the south aisle Of the new Roman
Catholic cathedral at Westminster, a
curious freak has been revealed. 1t is
white face In the dark marble,
which is by some regarded as an
exact portrait of the great Duke OF
Wellington, but which resembles.
rather the late Cardinal Manning.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Those who figured that it will take
thirty or forty years to build the Pan
anna canal have evidently been watch.
ing the progress of construction work
on government buildings.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

A man 1O1 years old dropped dead
the other day while smoking pipe
but, perhaps, If he hadn't Gained his
nerves all his life long with tobacco
he wouldn't have lived to be 101.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

If you don't get the biggest and
best it's your own fault. Defiance
Starch is for sale everywhere and
there is positively nothing to equal
1t in quality or quantity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

The chief of the Cherokee nation in
Indian Territory is reported to be
suffering with the govt. This puts the
Carlisle School away to the rear in
proyiding evidence that the noble red
man is capable of acquiring civiliza-
tiOn.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

The Roxburghes have received an
other grand ovation from the people
who are hanging around the ancestral
seat waiting for the duchess to remove
the rubber band.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

One New York young woman ven
lures the comment that if Hamlet"
had been the bill in place Of BLUE
beard" the loss of life in the Iroquois
fire would have been small Yes, If
Eddie Foy had played Hamlet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Few poets have been so exacting
with the Creator as Laureate Austin
who is blase enough to grumble about
the monotony of the "self-same stars
in. the self-same sky"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Do you suppose the girls themselves
really like those dances in which they
are not supported by masculine arm
or are they only blufing?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

The New York Sun speaks of "a
close shave for a nurse" of the femi-
nine gender, who. narrowly escaped
being crushed under falling ice.
Charles A. Dana Is dead.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

A crusade has been inaugurated in
Boston against school teachers who
Chew gum" How futile! Boston
teachers may masticate; it is impos-
sible to think that they chew.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
LARGEST Cave In the World.

South Dakota claims the largest
cave in the world. 1t is the wind
cave at Hot Springs, extending ninety
miles in different directions, and con-
tanning 1000 chambers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

As England views it, this is an &C.
casion when the white man may have
to take up the yellow mans burden.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Why should the girls propose, even
in leap year. when they can make the
men propose at any time they want
them to?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

All the worlds a stage. We have
our exits and our entrances-but
sometimes the exits are found to be
locked in an emergency.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

A Chamberlain parliamentary can
didate has been defeated in England.
But "Pushful Joe" has several more
boroughs to burrow in.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

II the revolutionary army in Santo
Domingo is so anxious to get to the
government army in hurry why does
1t not call a cab and go there?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

In spite of all our efforts to keep
from getting mixed up In a war, it
looks as If the United States will have
to fight. The boil weevil has reached
Congress.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
Coffee Imports.

The imports Of coffee at New Or
leans for 1903 were in excess of q
million bags. In no previous year
have the imports Of that commodity
been so large
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Before Russia and Japan get
through the Chinese papers will doubt
less be able to announce some big real
estate transfers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

About 10000 rabbits were killed in
a rabbit drive in Oregon. Chicken pie
will be great dish in the hotels in
that state for some time to come.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Smokers find Lewis "Single Binder "
straight SC cigar better quality than most
1Oc brands. Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Mr.. Carnegie has given $3.50 to
help pay for two church organs in
Tifip, and somebody cheerfully OBJ
serves that this is real organized char
ity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

It is usually the silly woman who
succeeds in dipping the wise man.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

A widow can make people believe
she could learn a lot even from a
young girl.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

II the corporation of typewriters at
st. Petersburg and Tokyo hold out
under the strain all may yet be well.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes
use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large o.
package, s cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Some girls find it easier to pick 9
quarrel than to pick husband.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces IN
nammation silays pain, cures wind collie Csc bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29
Try One Package.

II Defiance Starch" does not
please you, return it to your dealer.
If it does you get one-third more for
the same money. 1t will give you
satisfaction, and will not stick to the
iron.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

The Mad Mullah gave England quite
a nice chance to rest up and is prob
ably sorry now that he did 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Paradoxical as it may seem, vol
can save yaurself lot of trouble b!
getting rid of it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Whine a man is under q cloud tht
silver lining theory doesn't Away
hold good.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Canada still clings to opera bouffe.
Fifteen guns were fired at the opening
of the Toronto legislature.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

The fellow who wants soft berth
generally has to GUST some one else
out of it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

When love flies out of the win low.
alimony walks in at the door.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

Young Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Is
seriously thinking of running her hus.
band for Congress.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

The price of carpets has advanced
sharply. and Mrs. Malaprop says she'll
buy only rugs hereafter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

To Cure a Gold in One day.
AXE Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II it fails to cure. 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

as trophies. A portion of these grew.
some trophies was, buried in each
province Of Japan, with monument
over each burying place. A number
of these peculiar monuments are still
standing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-01-29

with over 100000 men. Other iHvas-
ions Of Corea by the Japanese took
place in the year 202, when the en-
press of Japan, clad in armor, led an
army on tribute exacting but blood
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-15
MURDER FOR soRcE RY.
West Indian Negro Disnembers Child
to Work Spell on Judge
Directed by Obi-Man.

JAMESTOWN, Island Of St N'n-
cent, Oct. l4.-Police Investigation
into the matter of the murder of lit
tie white boy, whose heart and us
membered hands were found in the
house of an obi-man (negro sorcererJ
siu the island of st. Lucia, has re
suited in the arrest of a seemingly IN
telligent negro butcher and a disclos-
ure of barbarous superstition and
diabolism-
The child, it appears, was the VIC
tim of the desire of the man now in
custody to work a spell" upon the
Judge of the Supreme Court who was
to try a case in which he was inter
ested. To this end. at the direction of
the Gilman whom he consulted, tste
negro decoyed the child to the house
of the obi-man and there the boy was
murdered and lis corpse dismember-
ed Medical examination shows that
death resulted from strangnlation.
The hands had been neatly ampu-
tated at the wrists and the heart and
left lung removed as cleanlyas though
by surgeon.