Wheat farming boom and tractor rise in the southwest
A Dodge City merchant notes rising wheat acreage across Kansas and neighboring states as tractors and combines slash costs. He cites 10 million acres to be sown in the region, with labor costs under 20 cents per bushel and rapid land clearing. Depreciation and interest add little to per-bushel cost. Swaths of sod are being broken in southwest Kansas to expand production.
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Ars
Dodge City
Kan
the National City Bank of New York
Kapwais
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Els
Russia
Kansas
Dodge
Wedded Shields and Miss Theobald in City Ceremony
Journal files from February 1 1906 note the marriage of William Shields and Elizabeth Theobald at Pathe Mapkine residence with a quirky gift presentation. Reports mention other local events including a George Papwell and Mary McCagin wedding, farm crop schemes, rail police arrests, and a lively parish dance at Maccabee Hall with Trimble's Orchestra.
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William Shields
Elizabeth Theobald
Pathe Mapkine
Atlack
Stunfor Mose Company
Delivsey Atloncine
George Papwell
Vuplaye
Adams Express Company
Mary McCagin
Tather Hopkins
Trimble
Darty
Daughters of
Teabella
Maccabees
Paty
Maccabee Hall
Women Drive Health Improvements Says Southern Health Chief
The superintendent of the department of communicable diseases credits women with driving better health in the community. He notes women work and must stay healthy to compete with men, then apply the habit to their families and the wider public, sparking more health inquiries and guidance.
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Department of Communicable Diseases
Board of Health
Puble
Susie Jovert
Moonstone Belief in India and Protective Color Significance
A fragment notes that many believe the moonstone brings fortune and that in India the gem is revered, with special associations to yellow cloth and color. The text hints at protective or auspicious meanings tied to the gem and its display.
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India
Seneca Chief’s Wide Reign in early Pennsylvania history
A long, fragmentary account traces Seneca influence in western Pennsylvania from colonial times. It compiles mentions of notable figures, relations with French and British powers, and key events around the 18th century, including Washington’s early military actions, Native leaders, and the strategic stakes for claimants in the Ohio Valley.
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Western
Penn
Washington
Toby
Martin Agai
George Croghan
Augh Wick
Keres
John Bris
Front Street
Harrisburg
Dorey
Toohn Harris
Harrishurs
Treonus
Teader
Harris
Anile Chiela
Halling
Levis
Ie Halling
Enutisti
Thi
Atlantis
Alleghanies
Peennsylvania
Ohio
Mississippi
Wet Session Of Court Opens In Pittsburgh
United States district court in Pittsburgh opens a month long session aimed at easing backlogs from liquor law violations. U S Attorney John D Meyer reports over 800 cases filed, with 450 to 500 defendants expected to appear for hearings during the session.
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United Pro
Pietsburgh
Fel
United States
Toome
John D. Meyer
United States Dis Uiet
On the Job Degele I Don’t Care for That Smith
A fragmentary note describes a dispute over a father’s wealth with mentions of a millionaire and characters named Degele Smith Mull and London. The readable text centers on family tension and unexpected fortune.
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Degele
Smith
London Mull
1926 Business Outlook Promising In Survey
The National City Bank of New York reports a favorable start to 1926 with trade volumes up over 1925 and generally optimistic factory activity. Unfilled United States Steel orders rise for December, manufacturing and automotive sectors show strength, railroads plan capital expenditures, and building activity begins with more work in sight than a year ago.
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Aspients
Bane
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Hatch Ie
Golden Lax tablets promise restful sleep and appetite boost
An old advertisement touts Golden Lax tablets for night sleep and a good morning appetite. It urges no dose increase, guarantees tone up of the system, and offers a money back promise if unsatisfied. Sold by all druggists for 50 cents.
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All
Liquor Seized In Warren Raid
Warren police with six search warrants raided multiple homes Saturday netting about a dozen gallons of liquor a barrel of mash and a still at the home of Stephen Pick 2004 Pers, East Pennsylvania Avenue. Pick, a prisoner awaiting a hearing on charges of post Sessill Intoxicating liquor, was at work when officers entered.
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Borane
Whaleben
George Aelnt
George Pape
Springer
Anil F Feidier
February Term Opens at Erie Court Holds Large Docket
The February term of court opens in Erie with many cases ready for presentment. Distredd nee Davis will present lists from Galena and the county grand jury forecasts 50 plus cases including some voluntary manslaughter files. The trial fee will be among the highest in county history due to numerous unresolved November term matters. A proposed construction of a general hall is noted as a forthcoming project for Erie.
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Crisnitzall
Eri Ysmori
Disterd Nee Davis
Galena
Erie Advires
Erie
Elephant Decline Threatens Last Of Kind In Africa
A fragmented report notes the elephant as the last of its lineage from Wemastodon and mammoth ancestry. It warns Africa remains a final stronghold, yet poaching kills about 2,000 elephants annually, risking rapid extinction unless slaughter slows.
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Wemastodon
Africa
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Peete Titty
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George Washinton
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Elks' Club
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