Fragmented Farm Notes Across Counties From A Busy Ledger
The report lists diverse rural topics including Weekley of Nebraska visiting RB Weeks, wheat at 60 cents and straw at $150 daily, a Deering mixup on Platz farm, oats cut, apples damaged by wind, 2000 bushels of wheat thrashed, and flax yielding fourteen bushels per acre. It notes farmers near Lawrence, weather impacts, and local people traveling to California and Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George Washington
Joseph Simpson
Mr. Waldie
Lawrence
J. W. Coffin
California
Riley Brown
Dubuque
Iowa
Susan van Metar
Salvation Army
Lawault
River Scum and Politics Stir Local Town News
Local notes lament river scum and cholera fears while residents discuss drought, politics, and social life. Oble C. Eberhart returns from Washington Territory, plans September return, and others travel to Oregon or Topeka. A proposed twelve dollar pension for soldiers fuels debate amid regional events, travels, and community incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oble C. Eberhart
Washington Territory
Chris
Republican Party
Surrat
Jeff Davis Jooze
Local notes hint at new cigar factory and school
The paragraph mentions Jos Hiddieson repainting his residence on Catrest and Ranior’s rumor of a forthcoming cigar factory. It also notes a new schoolhouse to be erected in Starr district and Mr Epley adding a new front fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Hiddieson
Atrest
Ranior
Starr
Epley
Local notes from Keness City and surrounding areas
Kansas City visitors arrived Saturday to arrange shipments of milk and cream. Miss Etta Creed left for Greenwood County with her sister Mrs. M. Wilson after a year’s stay. Miss Kate Gofier, Cincinnati music graduate, returned home and will visit Leavenworth County friends. Miss Jennie Elsner travels to Germany. A rain is welcomed as the corn crop may fall short. Geo Phenicle yielded 70 bushels per acre from oats last week. North Lawrence party fished near Starrett farm. windstorm caused scattered damage to trees and grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernace
Frank
John Nelson
Fair Grounds
Henderson
Lawrence
Keness City
Kansas City
Etta Creed
M. 2. Wilson
Greenwood County
Kate Gofier
Cincinnati
Jennie Elsner
Will Vielt
Leavenworth County
Germany
Geo. Phenicle
North Lawrence
Local Notes on Residents and Events
sTRA J. Wogan has improved in front of his residence. J. Mercer holds the position of night clerk at the North Lawrence depot. A flock last week took into captivity some turkeys belonging to J. Brown. J. C. Bardell conducts revival meetings in Russell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
W.d. Clark
Pareeu Norris
Mt Zion Chapel
J. Wogan
J. Mercer
North Lawrence
J. Brown
J. C. Bardell
Russel County
Summer Goods Attract Shoppers With Low Week-Long Prices
L. D. McIntire advertises extreme low prices on all summer goods and notes the sale lasts only this week. The message urges readers to visit and take advantage of the discounts while available.
Let-Down Prices On Summer Fabrics At Early Morning Sale
Anxious to clear summer stock Latines batistes and lawns a sale begins with Black on White Ground Lawns 31 2 cents 6 1 4 cents worth. Ground Lawn best quality 8 cents Best American Latines 25 cents for 15 cents. Printed Batistes fine grade 8 and 10 cents. Bargains urged as lasting under two hours.
Summer Goods and Carpets Sale Ongoing This Week
L. C. McIntire's advertises continued low prices on all Summer Goods and Carpets for this week only, urging shoppers to take advantage of the limited sale period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. McIntire’s
Cotton goods price surge boosts yard wide materials
Cotton goods remain high and firm with bleached and unbleached items in demand. The ad notes a complete stock of standard muslin yard wide varieties from 1 1-4 yd. to 21 1-2 yd. widths and invites housekeepers to call for low prices from GEO. INNES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. Innes
Weaver's Base Appreciated as Heat Berries Goods Sell
The text notes strong public response to Weaver's fundraising base despite extreme heat. People are buying items with irresistible prices, and staff pledge to help shoppers who come in at any time, with mornings suggested for convenience.
The Idlo tes and the Defective Classes in the United States
A historical discussion cites 464 361 or 1 in 108 of the population as idlotes and delinquents. It notes costs of 70 million dollars yearly for support and traces hereditary crime to the Jake family of New York, detailing generations of feeble minds and criminals. Authorities debate government guardianship versus liberty, with calls for institutional care to prevent transmission of infirmities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
de- Gelency
Glenwood
New York State
Richard L. Dugdale
Prison Reform Association
Jake
Martha
Ada Jake
Kerlin
Dr. Powell
Iowa Institution For Feable
Peregra
Iowa
New York
Pennsylvania
Iowa’s humane care schools praised for feeble minded education
The article extols Iowa institutions for mentally challenged students, noting a 30 acre farm with Holstein cows, domestic and industrial training, and custodial facilities. Dr Kerlin lauds Iowa for rapid progress in special education, calling the state a model in philanthropic reform. Moses Fosom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Kerlin
Pennsylvania
National Convention of Charities and Correction
Towa Las Moat
Hawkeye
Moses Fosom
Two French Racers Crown Gallic Matches
New York reports celebrate two French horses Monarch and Darknes in prominent Paris and Chantilly races. Tenebreuse and Mopvarque impress with elegant action, seen as French racing’s pride, while rivals Merry and The Baros garnered British Derby prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Chantilly
Movarque
Mopvarque
Tenebreuse
Monarch
Darknes
Merry
the Baros
Tenebrease
Ahe
Fragmented Transcripts of Early 20th Century Dialogues
A garbled compilation quotes individuals discussing spiritualism race and history. The text includes references to mediums in Omaha and a preacher named Elder Jones reflecting on biblical lineage and dark ages. Names referenced include Lampe Beate De Wise and De Deacon Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Coe Cord
Lampe
Omaha
Deacon Jones
Bradder Jones
Elder Jones
Summer Goods at Low Prices from L. C. McIntire
Business notice proclaims lower prices and better stock due to large yearly merchandise purchases of over $300,000. It claims the firm offers superior terms versus larger houses and positions its dry goods market as one of the best in the state with a vast, constantly refreshed stock and ongoing sales.
Local Board of Parental Committee Meeting Minutes
Fragmented OCR text shows a board meeting note related to a committee, dated March 7, with references to a commissioner and board procedures. The readable fragments mention a board of pare com mis and a march date.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Psa
Weekley
Nebraska
RB W. ‘Weekley
Jefferson Heights
Liliie Wilbur
Miss Willis
Leavenworth
Fairview
Blue Mound
Belleview
Endicott
Joe West
A. B. Iliff
Topeka
Seth Fenton
Frank Peirs
Oregon
Jerome Gaumer
Rosoce
Saline County
Mr. Gaumer
John Walton
South Lawrence
Anya
Delaware Mills
Lota
Stra
L. D. McIntire
Weaver
Fresant
Neishé Minn
L. C. McIntire
TATE
Ouglab
Omer
Board of
Pare
Miata
Jour
Olek
Brea, Taixed
Jen Eeees
Ieaees
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