Dodge City in 1873: travelers recall wild town scenes
Excerpts from the Topeka Daily Commonwealth describe Dodge City’s lively spring 1873 scene. Reports recount six men killed in a local affray, dog Kelly chasing a buffalo, and crowds rolling beer kegs for amusement. A Texan threatens a dance partner with a revolver, and a Topeka trip notes Dodge’s business vibe and notable locals including Mr. Cox and Jack McDonald. The sausage note closes the fragment.
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Kansas State Historical Society
Dodge City
Topeka Daily
Commonwealth
Kelly
State Line
Buffalo Country
Topeka
Dodge
Cox
Jack McDonald
Lfe
Kansas
Jack
Meat Prices Hold Pre Boycott Level Across Cities
An Associated Press survey shows eight meat items in 17 cities mostly unchanged or higher a month after a nationwide boycott began. Roast beef and lamb chops led gains, while pork chops fell in several markets. prices largely mirrored wholesale costs amid consumer calls for another stoppage.
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Louise Cook
Associated Preas
Associated Presg
Chicago
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Detroit
Ome
Phoenix
Ariz
Sirloin
al Lieffert
Neb
Cemter
Canadian senators to retire at age 75
A notice notes Canadian senators are required to retire upon reaching the age of 75. The policy impact affects long serving members and triggers potential openings for replacements as the term limits take effect.
Five Beautiful Crissy Dolls Head National Grand Prizes
Hobby column outlines a Cappy Dick contest offering five top Crissy dolls as national grand prizes. Readers submit entries by spotting the distinct shoe in an image, paste it with name age address and ZIP, and mail to Garden City Telegram before the deadline. Judges’ decisions are final. entries become property.
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Crissy
Ideal Toy Corporation
Garden City
Cappy Dick
Garden City Telegram
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