Western Kansas farmers in prosperity amid new experiment station
In Hays City western Kansas a state funded agricultural experiment station with 4750 acres operates 18 months into its program, showcasing 16 wheat varieties and 35 forage crops while planning irrigation demonstrations. Rich farmers, rising land values, and Russian settlers contrast with freight car shortages and vast, thrashing activity across the county.
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Ways City
Rus
Lateral Agricultural Experiment Station
Hays City
Kansas
Colorado Boundary Line
Agricultral
Washington
Ertesian
Man
Ting Teh
Hank
Mts
Union Pacific Railroad
Thie Ohe
Siasion 15
Killa
Amertes
Nandy
Tom Shipp Plans Near Town Vacation Then Proves Closeby
Tom Shipp says Irvington is a good vacation spot and plans three short trips without leaving the city. He explains he has not been working and does not want to, yet had to come downtown for a bit of labor this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Shipp
Irvington
Tom
Reverend Wilkinson Reflects on 63 Years of Gospel Preaching
The Indiana conference veteran Rev Asbury Wilkinson recalls his 1840 start in ministry with the Connersville circuit and a life of travel by horse before rail and steam. He notes the growth of circuits to 20 appointments and fondly remembers long journeys and simple conveyances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite
Asbury Wilkinson
Indiana
Eice I
Reminiscence of a Traveling Pastor and Salary Woes
An elderly pastor recalls itinerant ministry across large circuits in the Ohio Valley era. He describes meager pay, tough travels, and reliance on book sales to cover expenses. He notes Rome circuit’s size and cites hardships, faith, and gratitude amid poverty.
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Connersville
Aratt
Rome
Aaven
Ohio
Kentucky
Lars
Divorced in Ten Minutes at Chicago Court
In Chicago a new divorce record was set when the case Denslow vs Denslow ended in under ten minutes. Mrs Alfer Malden Denslow petitioned for absolute divorce from William Densiow on grounds of desertion. Densiow offered no defense. A decree will be formally granted in a few days. Denslow is a New York publisher and illustrator.
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Chicago
Best
Denslow
Densiow
Alfer Malden Denslow
Ted Fr
Wiliam
Denstow
New York
Couple Receives Prison Time for Coat and Vest Theft
Thome Johnson was sentenced to one to two years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing a coat and vest from Muir's millinery around August 5. Judes Alfor handed down the sentence in a fight Hen tettee.
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Thome Johnson
Muir
Judes Alfor
Hentettee
Hearts and Hart case notes and juvenile workhouse outcome
The article discusses the Hart case with mentions of a marriage consent, a juvenile involved Willie Brown age 15, a workhouse sentence by Judge Stubbe, and probation for a similar conviction. It also covers a September New York report on Morse transworks and dry dock companies suing union presidents over summer strikes affecting machinists.
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Presidents of Unions
New York
Morse Transworks and Dry Dock Company
Brooklyn
Butler Dry Dock Company
Staten Island
Loca
International Associaion of Machinists
Girl Sentenced to Industrial School After Juvenile Court Hearing
Ballie Gordon, 14, colored, from 3403 Blitfieldge Ave, showed no remorse for judge’s admonitions in juvenile court on Wednesday. She smiled throughout the proceedings and was taken from a home Saturday by Patrolman Lee. Gordon was sentenced to the Girls Industrial School. Other youths in the home were sent to the workhouse from police court. Loss of appetite notes and various local ads follow.
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Ballie Gordon
Stubbs
Lee
Ballie
Gitte’ Industrial School
Miss Ruth Bryan Engaped at Lincoln party
Miss Ruth Bryan Engaped of Lincoln Nebraska attended a socially noted gathering on September 17. The event included prominent relatives and potential marriage prospects, with Miss Engaped described as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan. The guest list featured several named families and local society figures.
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Ruth Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Eriends
Hiss
Dian
Fade Hanen
Uae
Mies
Witt
Bry
Pennsylvania Lines Special Excursions and Rates
Travel deals advertised for rail excursions to Cincinnati, Chicago, Baltimore, and more. Special through trains depart Indianapolis and other hubs with round trip fares listed, including $1.25 to Cincinnati and return, $16 to Baltimore and return, and $2.60 to Chicago via Lake Erie routes. Tickets sold Sept 1–20 with a final return by Oct 3. Contact addresses and agents noted for berth reservations and details.
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Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Sovereign Grand Lodge
C. F
Indianapolis
Battimore
W. Washington St
Union Station
OW. Richardson
D. Pal
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Fiat
de Firey
Falta
Hushuile
Counersyne
Viammitonsters
Chicago
Lake Erie & Western
Lake Shore Roads
Teaven LaSallest
Wopom
Belwre
S. Illineds
Alice of Old Vincennes Chapter V Rebel Meeting and Flag Raising
Father Gibault mobilizes Vincennes for the American cause as a town assembly pledges loyalty after a dramatic address. Alice Godere sews a Washington banner, joins Rene in a bold flag bearing act, and leads a dramatic scene at the fort as the crowd cheers Vive l Republic Americaine.
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Father Gibault
Vincennes
George Rogers Clark
Father Gibautt
Kaskaekia
Jaxon
Cinerea
George Weenington
M. Rousallon
Father Gibaolt
M. Housailion
America
Rome
Mr. Houssilion
Nla
Father Giboult
Pat Emnly
Vincenn
Mme. Godere
Elf
George Waah-ington
Alice
Godere
Mme, Godere
Rene
Ilene
Mme. Godore
Aller
Nadel
Mike
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Marjory Rich White
Hamilton White
Andrew D. White
Wilfrid Lasalle Wright
Craig L. Wright
Sioux City
St. Paul's Church
Syracuse
Wm. A
Kath Hart
Willie Goeg
Willie Brown
Merk Datner
Stubbe
Hood
Indiana Dental College
Delaware and
Ohio Streets
W. Erlel
English Block
Ratad
C. Roehring & Bro
Strawmeyer & Nilius
Knows
Comer Meridian
Washington-at
Pyister Billiard Parlor
Peati-at
Ed Reeves
Claypool
Bee's Bakery
Massachusettsalve
Mra
Winslow
MONON
Indkina
Fairgrounds
Vandalia Line
Terre Haute
He Star State
Tatler
Buite
Mellon
Godfrey Hunter
Lotiruterr
Godfrey Hucter
Minitater PeQiuchemala
Pennsylvania Lines
Madison
Tng
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O.S. W
B&o Firkets
Ollyr
Hekate
Indianapelis
Meridian Lodge
Aneelal
Poe
Algee
de Va
SUN oMer
Ohloat Roth
Alice OF
Old
Maurice Thompson
Miles
Rene de Ronville
Beng
Father Beret
Irving
Father
Almonte
Rena
Seauz
Gibault
Kaskaskia
France
Ugield
Dhreethy Fran Cat
George Bogers Mark
Ansalysl
Kaskaykia
M. Rowson
Vincents
Ap Haute
Bowen-Moerrill Company
Seth
Elin
Atlee
Mattie Atlee
George Washington
Opel
Illie
Rene Ted
Revie
Ter
Apes
Adrienne Manreil
Tarahy
Muric Novae Spon
Pennsyl
Vania
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