Free Delivery Started Today at Great Lend Post Office
The Great Lend post office launches free delivery with multiple trips and fixed report times. Routes emphasize sidewalk boxes at gates or porches, with several options for business and residence delivery and opportunities for non-routable residents to request carrier service or general delivery. Subscribers using Rustler by post may see changes.
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Great Lend
Trin No
Hepard
Calthen
Coder
AER TO CONSULT PRESIDENT ABOUT Anthracite Coal Situation
AER TO CONSULT PRESIDENT ABOUT Anthracite coal issues as he travels to Washington to see President Roosevelt. Reports say Baer will convey the president's attitude at Friday's operator meeting and may discuss suggestions. Also notes a series of distant items and a long town notice about carrier charges and local papers.
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New York
Age
Reading Road
Roosevelt
Baer
Hepburn rate bill support voiced in Senate
Washington March 1 Senator Dolliver spoke at length for the Hepburn rate bills in the senate. He predicted passage with slight amendments, noting the careful study by those recognizing the legislation's importance. He said Forsaker and Elling had opposed similar powers before, though they once advocated measures akin to constitutional violations.
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Washington
Dollivar
Senate
Foraker
Elling
Oil Men to Restrain Railways on Freight Rates
Topeka Kansas March governor Hoch pledges state support to keep oil freight rates low and protect the public. He cautions against premature conclusions as the issue is of high importance and mentions possible legal action by oil men to restrain railways while cases proceed. The act provides damages against railways that refuse to obey.
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Topeka Kans
Hoch
Meeting of oil producers to counter rail freight bans
In Emal the railways plan to nullify maximum freight rate bans prompting a call for an all independent oil producers meeting this week. The movement is seen as inspired by the Standard Co. as independents gain via equal freight rates. Also notes obituaries and lodge notices from March.
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Chanuve
Kans
Mateh LA
Standard Co
Ed Marx Leaves Cyclone Store for St Louis Visit
Friends report Ed Marx severed ties with the Cyclone on the first of the month. He and his family plan a trip to relatives in St Louis before deciding his future. He retains property in Great Bend and may keep living there. Mr and Mrs A J Godard visiting. T G Crouch to visit Stafford relatives. Local musings on town pride and social routines sprinkled with notes on residents and inquiries about city mail delivery.
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Ed. Marx
Marx
A. J. Godard
T.G. Crouch
Stafford
Rehersal
Moses Hall
Great Bend
John Berscheidt
Ellinwood
No J. Berscheidt
KE. BR. Moses * Mercantile Co
Meirsey
Nick
Lightweight boxer Harry Tenny dies after fifthteen round loss
San Francisco on March 1 Harry Tenny lightweight fighter who was knocked out in the fourteenth round by Feunk Net died this morning. He suffered a merciless beating to the heart and stomach and required six hours of medical care after being carried to the dressing room following the bout.
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San Francisco
Calif
Harry Tenny
Local Happenings and Community Notes in Great Bend
Local happenings report carrier routes today and visitors including Colonel Daniel Boone in town. Mrs. Goodwin of LaCrosse Kansas visits daughter. Howard Lake and Charles Lchsfer attend business in Great Bend. River of small items cover auctions, preaching, band rehearsals, and region-wide news among families and merchants.
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Howard Lake
Charles Lchsefer
South Side
Great Bend
Wedesday
Commerce Commission Granted Broad Power to Investigate
The Commerce Commission is empowered to conduct thorough investigations into business practices to protect consumers and ensure fair competition. Officials say the enhanced authority aims to uncover unfair methods, enforce compliance, and deter deceptive conduct across markets.
Witnesses Must Testify In Railroads Oil Inquiry
Washington Commerce Commission seeks counsel to handle a probe into railroad and oil trust relations. Noted figures Charles Hughes and John G. Carlisle discussed. hearings to begin in Washington with later sessions across the country. The commission may compel testimony and plan stockholder lists. preliminary hearings likely in early March.
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Washington, Coe Commercial Commission
Oil Trust
Charles Hughes
Insurance Fame
John G. Charlisle
the Treasury
Washington, D. C
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Margaret Lear
Five Civilized Tribes
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McCurdy
Paris
Albany
N. Y
W. R. Heart
New York City
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Pittsburg, Kas
Pearl
Rogers
Shanghai
State Department
Ninchang Mission
Kinking
Gard. Dayton
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Springfield
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Barton Ogntive
Mmil County
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Cartier
Kansas
Uot
Earth
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Johann Hoth
Kimwol
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Kauss
Pythias
Woodland Lodge No
K. of P
Tyler
Su Subomobils
J. A. McDowall
Efther
Lyons
Kan
Leo Bockemoble
Bilinwood
Kachel
Stafford County
Ellis and Trego County
New City
Postminster Griffith
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Daniel Boone
Toneka
Goodwin
LaCrosse, Kinnsas
Vchool
Down
Daitice Y Funniton
Linsie d Jones
Landioed Briggs
The
Mota Briges
Missouri
Briges
Joe Snyder
Allert Neighborshood
Spearvill
Ind
D. Howell
Wintreset
Iowa
A. J. Hoisintngon
Great Fund Register
Hoisington
Commerce Commission
Spaugh
J. Ki. Sponseller
Col
Geo. W. Greene
Bewny
Hid
Hanida
Bert Fuse
Rock Island
Bocklin
Tom Dennis
Rilinwood
J. E. Ansell
Fatelsin Son
Kendall Hotel
J.J. Anthony
Double ‘Seven
L. C. Breeden
Mr. Breeden
Cluly
H. D. Ashpole
Myrtle
Harris
Hazel
Courtney
I. N. Wilhide
Alice Giles
Jon, Troillet
Forest Avenue
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