Various Local Notes on Public Affairs and Women’s Work
A Kansas public instruction official heads a high school board in Labette county. Obituary mentions Mrs Zerelda Wallace, a suffrage supporter. Queen Alexandra’s charity work earns up to 250 million dollars. A Topeka visit showcases up-to-date Kansas farming families. Boston minister Dr Edna G. Terry recounts Tsanghua hardships. New Orleans plans improvements along St Charles Avenue. Ethel Parton writes on Fanny Fern and Catharine Beecher. Elizabeth Hogan, longtime Philadelphia teacher, discusses education and discipline, praising honor.
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Public Service Committee
New Orleans
Local Council of Women
St Charles Avenue
United States
Elizabeth Hogan
Philadelphia
Achool
Presidential Train Aboard McKinley Cabinet Journey
The president and cabinet travel in a luxury two sleep, dining, and composite car named Olympia. Private rooms in Mexican mahogany and marble fittings adorn the rail palace with silk and velvet decor and a barber shop. Commander Snow telegraphs Ohio’s launch set for May 18 with McKinley and cabinet expected to attend.
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McKinley
White House
Olympia
Wade
Washington
Dennis
Snow
San Francisco
Union Ironworks
Weather and farming wisdom from an old colonna column
A quirky rural column discusses weather prophets via birds, bee management, manure heat, and farm economics. It cites Dr Ben Franklin, bees, and manure ammonia, then riffs on crops, roads, and town villagers. It notes rain shortages, livestock, and farmer prosperity alongside humorous town anecdotes.
Snow's fertilizer claim and butter quality concerns raised
The writing argues butter must be well made or oleomargarine promotion harms dairy profits. It praises snow as a potential crop fertilizer, noting moisture and ammonia in snow may aid plant absorption and influence soil fertility and future yields.
Are You a Buffalo Two Meeb On OUF Streets
A humorous dialogue describes the Buffalo secret society among traveling men. It notes initiation rituals, left hand handshakes, and payment rules. Origin traces to New York with rapid Chicago spread and growing lodge activity. Membership reportedly rises, with a price of eleven cents and no one allowed to quit.
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Ouf
Buffalo
New York
Chicago
United States
Peoria Plans Grand Muay Festival At Spring
The Peoria Star reports rapid progress on May Festival plans to rival Cincinnati as a musical center. Officials say the event could become a permanent institution attracting musicians and civic supporters, comparing Peoria to Worcester Mass and its famed musical festivals.
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Peoria
Cincinnati
Edity
Worcester
Mass
Transfers of Marshall County Properties and Minor Notes
Transfers include Geof Lawrence to Barbara Quinn executrix in Whitfield and Gillett to Flaviann Kastelio in Tolluca Lot 16 Block 81. Other deeds: Carl May to Devlin Coal Co mineral rights in Toluca. Lewis J Hodge to John W Hodge in Evans. Louis Gurke to Edward Quiram Varna. Derabeck to Slatt TV Toluca. Hodge to Geo O Hodge Fowler's add Venona. Van Horne to Elisa Hamilton Wenona lot 11 block 17. The Robin poem excerpt ends with a brief, archaic scene of a bird during a snow scene.
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Marshall County Transfirs
Geof Lawrence
Barbara Quinn
Executrix
Whitfield
XK Gillett
Flaviann Kastelio
Banta Fe
Tolluca
Carl May
Devlin Coal Co
Njineral
Roberts
Toluca
Lewis J Hodge
John W Hodge
Evans
Louis Gurke
Edward Quiram
Lote
Varna
Louis Derabeck
John Slatt
Santa Fe
Toluta
Geo O Hodge
Fowler
Venona
Harry van Horne
Elisa Hamilton
Wilot
Wenona
Benson's Plasters Promote Quick Relief For Coughs
Benson's Plasters claim superior external treatment for coughs and colds. They enter the chest or back, relieve congestion, and improve breathing quickly, with rapid effect on lung or bronchial issues. Sold by druggists with postage paid on orders in the United States, 25 cents. Seabury and Johnson manufacture.
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Benson
United States
Eed
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg
Chenmista
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Meepairer
Henry Wiil
Third
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Olophone Exchange
Country Ameaneetionn Rivuta
Patuca Plantation Company
Patuca Valley
Honduras
Berietly Co-operative
Patuca
Cleveland
VIE Patuva Plantation Company
Botz Building
Eitius Englini
Esa
Govan
M. L. Hindebrant
Ruth F. Mason
Senator Mason
Illinois
D. C. Decker
la Porte, Ind
Salvation Army
Kate Southwick
Oswego
Labette County
Kaw
Altamont
Massachusetts Legislative Committee On Probate and Chancery
Zerelda G. Wallace
Indiana
Ben Hur
Hfe
Queen Alexandra
England
Topeka
Manhattan
Riley County
Europe
Egypt
Holy Land
Japan
Kansas
Edna G. Terry
Tremont M. B
Boston
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Terry
China
Tremont Street
Tsanhua
Ethel Parton
New England
Fanny Fern
Hartford Female Seminary
Catharine Beecher
Sarah Willis
Faunuy Fern
Flurriet Beecher
Miss Partop
Thal Ed
Thia
Colonna
H. K. Ssoth
Mt. Palatino
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Sam
Benjamin Franklin
Agricultural College
Dakotas
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Wyoming
Sally
Jacksonville
Ill
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the Robin
OAS
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Davis
Sgott Hardsock
California
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Rocktea
Sureeradde
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Toa
Uate
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Express
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Henry Th
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Undertaker
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