Forage crop tips for farmers in dry regions
Dr H J Waters of Missouri Agricultural College recommends cow peas as a top forage crop and urges immediate sowing on prepared land. Kaffir corn, sorghum, millet, rape, turnips, and oats are also advised with specific seeding rates. Kansas professor Cottrell concurs on cow peas and kaffir corn and notes rape can feed hogs if planted by September 1. Proper forage planning can boost stock feed.
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Jo McDill
H J. Waters
Missouri Agricultural College
Waters
Cottrell
Kansas Agricultural College
Billy scores his party in sharp Ottawa letter
W A Deford writes a strong critique in the Ottawa Republican Times of the Democratic Party’s inconsistent stance at the Ohio convention. He warns against shifting creeds for popularity, fearing a future of “characterless” politics and pandering to unfounded appeals. The piece predicts Billy will rethink appeals to Populists joining the Democrats.
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W. A. Deford
Ottawa Republican-Times
Ohio
Billy
Democratic Party
Steel strike remains unresolved as talks stall this week
The nation was assured a settlement this week yet strikers and firms have not reached an agreement. No breakthrough announced as talks continue amidst ongoing labor dispute in the steel industry.
President Kroger To Visit United States In September
Yesterday's dispatches say President Kroger will visit the United States about the middle of September.
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Kroger
United States
Express Liquor Shipments Targeted by State Officials
The Topeka Capital reports attorney general Godard has received many complaints about express companies shipping intoxicating liquors to Kansas towns and allowing local agents to deliver to anyone who pays. The scheme, linked to Kansas City wholesalers, uses C O D packages marked with letters to evade the prohibition law, prompting possible action against agents if stopped.
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Garnett
Topeka
Godard
Kansas City
Opening illegal plan threatens Kiowa-Comanche land grant
Atchison attorney W P Waggener argues the government plan to allot land in the Kiowa Comanche reserve violates national anti lottery laws. He contends unregistered home-seekers could file mandamus actions if denied home-seeker papers, under US anti lottery and home-seekers laws.
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W. P. Waggener
Atchison
United States
A Standing Army. George's Weekly Opinion Piece
An army officer questions how Uncle Sam will recruit soldiers amid bubonic plague smallpox and malaria fears. He predicts Congress may enact compulsory military service to maintain a standing army and subdue labor strife, reflecting a critical stance on future policy.
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Congress
Lottery Law Sparks U S Run Global Mega Prize
The article notes ONG RHSS banned lotteries but reports the United States engaging in a vast new nationwide lottery in an emerging country. It highlights the inconsistency between a restrictive law at home and abroad participation in a massive raffle scheme.
Shipping strikes hit San Francisco and Tampa cigar makers
The San Francisco shipping trades suffer from a widespread strike by teamsters longshoremen and laborers. Meanwhile cigar makers in Tampa Florida are also on strike.
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San Francisco
Tampa
Florida
British Criticize Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie’s remark about trading wealth for youth provokes mixed views in England and Scotland. Most comments oppose him, noting libraries as monuments funded by public costs, not relief for starving families, and labeling gifts as self advertisement. Scottish students also dislike the Carnegie gift and its conditions, while Carnegie resents their stance.
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Andrew Carnegie
England
Scotland
Carnegie
Great Britain
London
Corn King Phillips Quits Business Amid Turmoil
The business of Corn King Phillips is so badly mixed up that he has been compelled to quit business until his affairs are straightened out.
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Phillips
McKinley Prosperity Questioned by Topeka Stop
Tippy Roosevat paused in Topeka yesterday amid a guarded visit as D. W. Mulvane, a Republican boss, greeted him. The scene underlined ongoing strikes and public doubt about “prosperity” under McKinley.
State faces 1902 budget shortfall in Kansas
The Topeka Capital reports a looming treasury deficit of 400000 for 1902 caused by a legislative blunder and a short tax levy. The Kansas City Journal notes that reduced railroad assessments worsened the gap, which would have been smaller without the cut.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kansas City Journal
Do You Know Madame Qui Vive and Local Probate Notice
Do You Know Madame Qui Vive presents beauty guidance by Mie in the Chicago Record Herald with health and complexion tips. State of Kansas Anderson County Probate Court notices announce final settlement hearings for the estate of H. N. Hopkins with August term start at Garnett Court House.
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Chicago Record-Herald
State OF Kansas
Anderson County
Aid
H. N. Hopkins
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Garnett
Anderson
Tshall
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Kansas
Axperron CoatNtry
Aaid
Monde
Hicks Predicted Rain: A Weather Prophet’s Accurate Track
The writer credits Hicks as the only weather prophet who correctly forecasted the late rains. Ten years ago he predicted similar rainfall in his almanac and in Word and Works, while government forecasts denied rain. A sequence of rains followed across dry districts, reinforcing confidence in Hicks.
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Hicks
Word and Works
Governor States Benders Likely Still Alive
Governor Staney suggests the Benders were erroneously reported dead in multiple places and claimed to have made fallible death bed confessions, implying they may still be living.
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Staney
Navy orders silence on Schley Sampson court inquiry
Secretary Long bars Navy personnel from public statements about the Schley Sampson court of inquiry. Officers are ordered to refrain from speaking for publication to maintain inquiry integrity.
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Secrutary Long
Naval
Schley-Sampson
Queen Victoria Death and McKinley Condolence Gap
The report notes Queen Victoria’s death triggered rapid condolences from President McKinley, yet no message was sent to Mrs. Kruger, wife of South African leader Paul Kruger. The discrepancy raises questions about diplomatic courtesy and timing in the era.
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Victoria
McKinley
Edward
Kruger
Mac
Osawatomie asylum slops sold to Miami farmers at $56
Miami county farmers bid for the slops from the Osawatomie insane asylum and one farmer won the lot at a monthly price of 56 dollars.
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Miami County
Osawatomie
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