Passing of Kansas Wheat King Henry D. C. Deeds
Henry was a pioneer Abilene leader a longtime figure in Kansas wheat growth. He built large fields near Abilene expanding to 1600 acres by 1875 yielding up to 35 bushels per acre. He championed mechanized harvest and helped popularize the Smoky Hill Valley wheat belt inspiring state and national attention.
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Borger
Mike
Kanes
Kameas
United States
Jake
Kansas
New York
Alabama
Echoot Howe
Abilene
Boder Bie
Tom Smith
Marshall
Henry
Coment
The
Agricultural College
Comemimaroner
Erre
Brett Ben
Texas
Marty Hed May
Acre
Iilinow Town
Meary
Merald
Enterprise
Fragmented OCR hints at historic Abilene irrigation era and rail hub
The cracked text references Abilene activities including irrigation schemes, a three story hotel, and the Union Marine depot. It mentions Henry and a large wheel Geldi, and notes shifts in crop production and railroad divisions between Topeka and Lenar Betite, reflecting a historic agricultural and transport focus.
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Jena
Celerede
Abilene
Union Marine
Heary Howe
Beteem Topeke
Lener
Betite Semet
Keannae
Henry
Credit Auction Sale At Saturday March 28 1914
A credit auction sale is announced for Saturday March 28 offering a gelding wagon iron gear and farm implements. Items include Deering binder seeder mower and disc harrow plus double harness and steel ranges with cash or credit terms until October 1 1914. Several horses listed with varied ages and weights and farm tools accompany the sale with household items chickens and plow gear. Auction led by Gale John Chate in WH Robinson Owner Auctioneer.
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Oearly
Gale
John Chate
Robinson
Sale of Farm Stock and Implements at Miller and Mutchron Farm
Auction includes horses mules cattle and poultry with detailed listings of teams and ages. Credit terms extend to October 1 1914 with interest and discounts noted. Proceeds to be paid in cash under $15 items and joint notes options presented by Miller and Mutchron Owner Clerk.
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Miller
Mutchron
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Bany Davidsot Farmers
the Scorrerul
Smoky Hill Valley
Ote
Tnner Wheat
Gehie
Ami
Uw Cen
the Law
Dsc and
Chamberlain Madwcime Co
Toremte
Sparrow's Livery Barn
Davidson
Termesture
Syzepes
Casadsna
Ataliabee Ates Leeewan
Alberta
Cony
Miter
Eyedal
John Donald Suent
Davidson, Rask
Rex Moving Picture Theatre Railway
Ave
Oliver Miller
Enderm
Sis Ant
Mack
Barnes
Eeebie
Deering
Massey-Harrie
Sylvester
Menoreon Gang
Corkshutt Gang
Huggy
Graim Pithler
Harrow
Marneee
Sadie
Shear Howeehold
Reid
Kodinson Auctioneer
Phome
D. Youmans
Lander
Mam
Jond Aura
Ss & Wellingto Aneel Marseries
Tereate Onterve
Datents
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