Kansan letter from Wells county native describes early hardship and growth
A Wells County native writing from Bispes Kansas in April recalls moving to Kansas 16 years ago, enduring poverty and low wages, then noting rapid agricultural progress, stronger work ethic, and visible improvement in the region despite earlier hardships. The letter reflects optimism about the state’s development and population changes.
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Bispes
Kas
Wells County
Kansas
Small Town Sings Of Growth And Hope In State Visit
In a community tone residents note steady growth as corn grows near their camps. They express cautious optimism about living standards and mention William McAfee of Bluffton visiting the state and a hope for a call.
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Wm. McAfee
Bluffton
Roy Smiru
Dying Woman’s Final Jest At Deathbed
A young woman injured in a runaway accident is taken to a drug store and dies after a brief, poignant moment. As she whispers asking about her hat, a bystander confirms it is on straight, and she dies with a calm smile. The scene ends with a tender, ironic note.
The Vale of Minnekahta booklet issued for Hot Springs cures
A new illustrated pamphlet describes Hot Springs South Dakota waters and their use for rheumatism neuralgia and related diseases. W A Thrall general passenger agent offers free copy by mail upon receiving a two cent stamp and request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
W. A. Thrall
Clover Leaf Excursion Tickets On Limited Return
Clover Leaf Route announces excursion tickets priced for travel to Kansas and Missouri destinations. Return limit 30 days with departures April 22 and May 29. Free reclining chair cars and vestibuled sleepers offered. Contact nearest agent or Co. C Jenkins, Gen Pass Agent, Toledo Ohio.
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Toledo
St. Louis
Kansas City
Clover Leaf
Kansas
Missouri
St. Joe
Leavenworth
Topeka
Ft. Scott
Parsons
Cherryvale
Co. C. Jenkins
Gen’s Pass
Erie Lines
Chicago & Erie Rh. R
Meyersdale
Pittsburgh
Chicago & Erie
W. G. MacEdward
Huntington
Ind
Mt. Zion News Summary From White Foot Column
A. J. Foust reports sparse news as Mt. Zion residents pursue spring work. Local projects include a new house by Elijah Huffman, a big ditch on Rock Creek, and oil drilling on multiple farms. Wells at S. Flemming and J. Minnich sites show promise, while some oil outfits abandon boards. A corn theft incident near Lise Huffman’s crib sparks warnings.
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A. J. Foust
Elijah Huffman
H. Huffman
Selurius Merriman
David Dillon
Ohio
Willson
C. S. Brineman
Charley Roush
Rockcreek
J.P. Hunt
Alva Colbert
Warren
J. Minnich
Fredric Huffman
S. Flemming
H. S. Cloud
Pid I. N. Neff
Roebuck
Lorin Huffman
Lise Huffman
Bluffton
Linn Grove News Brief: Fires, Injuries, and Local Deaths
In Linn Grove health is fair and farming notes say Charley Chrisman burned a lime kiln while Charley Chrisman has potatoes planted. Miss Warner fractured an arm when a horse threw her into a ditch. John Shingler’s house burned Wednesday night with total loss. John Heller died Thursday aged thirty five. funeral at Linn cemetery drew many mourners. he leaves a wife and two children.
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Charley
Charley Chrisman
John Shingler
John Heller
Linn
A Little Blaze Damages Judge Vaughn Residence
Fire origin traced to a portiere that swung into a gas jet on Friday evening. Curtains burned quickly and spread to woodwork and siding. A lounge and new carpet ruined. Miss Addie Jynch injured with burns while helping to tear down flames. Nearby travel notices advertise discounted Er ie lines to Meyersdale for the Dunkard Conference.
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Judge Vaughn
Addie Jynch
Kokomo Rally Plans and Low Rate Excursion Tickets
Grand Populist and Prohibition rally set for Kokomo on April 18th with the Clover Leaf route offering low rate excursion tickets from Bluffton and nearby stations to Fort Wayne commuter to Kokomo and return. Ample return limit. C C Jenkins general pass agent.
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Kokomo
T. St. 7
K. C. R. R. Clover Leaf
Bluffton
Frankfort
C.C. Jenkins
Patents Granted to Indiana Inventors This Week
Reported by C. A. Snow & Co solicitors of American and foreign patents. A. E. Ayers Collett patent clover feeder. T. Duncan Fort Wayne universal phase alternate current motor. A Lehman Kraus Peru treating jute bagging. W. F. Limpas Alpine sulky. J. McLaughlin Michigan City automatic gate for elevators. C. W. Meggenhofen Indianapolis boring machine. J. L. Waggoner Columbus tool chest.
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Indiana
C. A. Snow & Co
U. S
C. W. Meggenhofen
Indianapolis
J. L. Waggoner
Columbus
Cure for Headache and Various Ailments Advised
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal headache cure and remedy for habitual constipation, claiming permanent relief with emphasis on large bottles for fifty cents at Chaulies C. Deavy's drug store. It also promotes Morris English Stable Liniment for horses and riders, priced 50 cents to 1 dollar, sold by J. E. Sturgis.
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Chaulies C. Deavy
Liniment
J. E. Sturgis
Invest Your Change and Quick Liver Regulator Claims
An advertisement urges investing a silver quarter in Simmons Liver Regulator powder. It promises quick relief for headaches and biliousness and touts Buffalo as the queen of the lakes due to its strategic location on interior seas.
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Simmons
Local Resident Praises Wells New Cough Cure
S. H. Jackson of Roberts Indiana reports he orders one dozen bottles of Dr Wells New Cough Cure, calling it the best seller and most satisfactory cough medicine. He notes customers agree and mentions price of 25 cents sold by J. E. Sturgis at 13110. One Minute Cough Cure is praised for rapid relief.
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S. H. Jackson
Roberts, Ind
Dr. Wells
J. E. Sturgis
Spring Contentment and Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsement
The article extols spring as a season of happiness and health, linking liver function to mental clarity and urging Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to restore harmony. It notes Minneapolis lumber and flour production figures for context.
Guaranteed Cure Offers Refund for Dr King’s New Discovery
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and chest trouble with a money back guarantee after a fair trial. Trial bottles free at Charles C Deam’s drug store. Large sizes priced 50 cents and 1 dollar. Deadwood South Dakota earned its nickname from nearby vast burning timber.
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Dr. King
Charles C. Deam
Merchants advertise health and digestion cures in early ads
A mix of patent medicine pitches promotes Morris English Stable Powder for horse colic prevention and milk increase, DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for digestion and biliousness, and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for burns and sores. Omaha’s population growth and San Diego’s old mission ruin notes appear among cures and products.
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Morris’ English Stable
J. E. Sturgis
DeWitt
C. C. Deain
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Blood Purifier
A spring health notice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure for foul blood and tiredness, claiming it purifies and vitalizes the bloodstream. It also mentions Hood's Pills as a popular cathartic and notes Madison Wisconsin as a lake city.
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Hood
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Broad sales blurb touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as a cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chap hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back with a 28 cent box. sold by Charles C Deam in Indianapolis railroad hub.
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Charles C. Deam
Wonderful Cares in Wisconsin White Wine of Tar Syrup cure claim
A Wisconsin letter from L. T. Prindle reports children's measles with severe coughs cured in three days by White Wine of Tar Syrup after neighbor praise. The note, dated Garden Valley and advertising Sturgis at 1414 Georgia, also lists agricultural rankings for Georgia in crops and livestock.
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L. T. Prindle
Garden Valley
Wis
J. E. Sturgis
Cure for distemper and coughs in animals advertised
Craft's Distemper and Cough Cure offers a preventive and positive treatment for distemper coughs in horses sheep and dogs. Claimed to work as tested across the country with price 50 cents and 1.00. Pamphlet on Distemper free from J E Sturgis. The Brook lyn health commissioner fights unsanitary Sunday schools and dancing academies. Take Warner's Heart Corrector. Early Risers pills touted for constipation headache dyspepsia and nervousness. C C Deam.
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J. E. Sturgis
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Silk Department
Kid Glove Dept
Oxford
H. C. Arnold & CO
Bolliw Arthurs New Howib Magazin
Vale of
Minnekahta
Ixanaas
Mt. Zion
Linn Grove
Meeting of German Baptists
Dunkards
Marys Leasee
Helens Gouger
C.C. Deam
Gright
Minneapolis
Deadwood, S. D
Omaha
C.C. Deum
San Diego
California
Madison
Bucklen
Wonderful Cares
Wisconsin
Georgia
Craft
Brooklyn
Warner
C. C. Deam
J. A. Studabaker
Deering Binders
Connco Rd
Maita
Nancy Hanks
Exchange Bank
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