Kansas political chatter and famine in India noted
A fragmented Kansas issue column discusses political figures and possible candidates for the U.S. Senate, critiques populist antics, and mentions Judge Henry Sluss as a strong candidate. It touches on wheat and silver market jokes linked to famine in India, famine’s economic impact on wheat prices, and a plea to relieve starving Indians while criticizing England’s war policies. It closes with a call for public moral action amid social unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
India
Bryan
Angled 1896 politics and steam of Western campaigns
The piece lampoons American politics of 1896 with a mix of names, parties, and regional figures. It notes public figures and editors like Bill Higgins and John Ingalls, hints at fusion politics in the Seventh district, and comments on the press culture in Leavenworth and Topeka. The text also parodies European politics and the Paris exposition while mentioning veterans’ reunions and medical cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Higgins
John J. Ingalls
Kin Galaon Laver
Bill
Ingalls
Johnny
Aunt Ann Peebles
Che
Aunt Ann
Locke
Chicago Daily News
Burr Oak community notes and local ads in Lawrence area
Rural items from Burr Oak and Franklin focus on farming activity. mentions Sam Scott raising Ang Ta goats for Lawrence market and Herod Jorden with five acres near Mud Creek. Firewood from Wakarusa to Benedict farm, irrigation questions, and interest in an electric road route. Local fruit tree sales, hedge trimming, and a property listing west of Rhode Island Street. Also ads for rent and goods including a five room house, a gasoline stove, and a silver Wyandotte eggs for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Oak
Nese Wilding
Sam Scott
Lawrence
Herod Jorden
Mud Creek
S. M. Purcell
Burr Oake
Masklin
Franklin
Tere
Geo
Havercamp Ie
Kaw River
Old Franklin
Rhode Island Street
Winthrop
L. H. Caree
Massachusetts Street
Fred
Bi Vas Boren
Mississippi Street
Kan
C. L. Linton
Wm. Orr
Dick Bros
Massachusette Street
Re. Heary
Martin Stane
Lake on the Mountain and Its Hidden Water Source
A report describes a small lake on a hill near Lake Ontario with no surface inflow. A. T. Drummond proposes water enters from Trenton limestone rocks 25 to 30 miles northeast, via a subterranean connection along a fault, supported by deep soundings showing a long rent and varying depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ontario
Kingston
Quinte Bay
A. T. Deammond
Nature
Trenton
Lake Ontarioa
Drummond
Tie
Ontario
Grain-O and balm touted in old local ad blurb
A fragment from a 19th century advertisement praises Chamber's Pain Balm curing rheumatic fever symptoms in a wife, then promotes Grain-O grain drink as a coffee substitute. It extols dusting furniture tips and touts Grain-O as a wholesome beverage, urging readers to ask grocers for samples and prices.
Yield of the Pacific From Isles to Global Markets
Ainslie's Magazine surveys Pacific island produc tion from wheat and live stock to coffee, nutmeg, camphor, pepper, ginger, teak, coconuts, pineapple, breadfruit, bananas, shells, pearls, and birds nest. It notes untapped mineral, metal, timber reserves in the Philippines and potential agricultural expansion including tobacco and cotton, with optimism for Pacific crops competing in world markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacife
Argentina
Guiana
Tropics
South America
Africa
Australia
Tasmania
New Zealand
Dutch East Indies
Java
South Partie
Sumatra
Philippines
Formoan
Thasemmemorial
Beche-De-Mer
China
Ishinoi
Jobn Bull
South Sea Island
Pacific
Ainslie
Dressing an Actress With Prelaid Wardrobe Routines
A passage explains stage dressing where a maid preassembles gowns and accessories for speed between acts. It details quick changes, shoe and hair adjustments, and minimal disruption, noting typical five to six minute shifts and neatly prearranged routines. Also includes humorous anecdotes and endorsements from periodicals about humor and cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airres
Franklin Eyles
Ladies’ Home Journal
SUTTAN PROMISE TO PAY DAMAGED MISSION BUILDINGS
Ambassadors and diplomats dispute Turkish sultan's broken pledge to indemnify $90,000 for Euphrates college at Harpoot and other American mission properties looted during the Armenian massacres. Strous Straus testimony highlights delayed reparations and ongoing Turkish grants for rebuilding not fulfilled. Diplomatic tensions threaten passports for the Turkish minister if no resolution is reached, as U.S. officials weigh next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Turkey
Euphrates College
Harpoot
Marash
Stroux
Pendent
Mr. Straus
Constantinople
Sunita
Vlaima
Wil
American College
Angel
Straus
Ife
Angell
England
France
Italy
Training college opens for Sunday School teachers in England
A training college for Sunday School teachers, the first of its kind in England, opens at Tlanda north Birmingham. Dr FE J Banks, former consul at Bagdad, will excavate the Ur of the Chaldees for the Smithsonian. Rev Dr Patrick of Dundee accepts Manitoba College principalship nomination. Rev Henry J Caltin, Syracuse pastor, born a slave and Hampton graduate. Clergy in Natal and Pretoria endure poverty due to England war appeals. Cincinnati street railway offers free transport to church workers. Prominent universities are referred to as Mister, not President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tlandanorth
Birmingham
FE. J. Banks
Bagdad
Stithsonian Institution
Patrick
St. Paul's Church
Dundee
Scotland
Manitoba College
Winnipeg
Henry J. Caltin
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Street Railway
College Circle
Eliot
Hadley
Fliot Af Wadley
Humorous Bits From Periodicals Brighten Reading
A collage of quips and exchanges from various 19th to early 20th century papers. Jests touch on class, poetry, and social pretensions, with a mock dialogue about living beyond one’s station, dresses, and a playful ring gag. Also notes a Kansas City rail poster and a mail-order offer for a photo book of Missouri scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpha Bulletin
Wicks
Collier'a Weekly
Vanna
Ohio State Journal
Philadelphia
Baltimore American
Kansas City
Fort Boot
Memphis
RE. B. Co
South
Mimpori
Court
Multiple Rail Fares and Return Limits Listed in May May 7009
A broken schedule list shows various cities with round trip fares and sale dates. Entries include Wichita Kansas five dollar and forty cent fares with May 7 to 12 return limits, Tolton Kansas with 62.17 and May 7 to 16 sale, Hot Springs Arkansas at 16.20 with May 7 to May 15 return limit, Milwaukee Wisconsin 17.62 with June sales and return window, and Detroit Michigan 22.02 with May sale and morning train focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busun
Kane Round Trip
Wichita
Kax
Tolton
Kansas
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Oassle
Milwauker
Wis
Onsale
Good To Save
Kam
Detroit
Mich
Xst
Pictures of Volcanoes Show Lava Flow From Mauna Loa
Reports from Honolulu describe Mauna Loa erupting with new fissures and lava pours, a striking scene captured by both amateur and professional photographers. A party including Frank Dewey, a photographer, joined to record the spectacle as smoke enveloped the islands, highlighting the peril and persistence of those who risk trips for dramatic images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour
Maonmain
Mr. Dewey
Ton
Niy
Philadelphia Times
el Caney
Morro
Manila
Honolulu
Mauns Loa
Frank Dewey
Senate Debates Imperial Policy and Aguinaldo Remarks
The Senate heard a lengthy address by Mr Blount of Massachusetts opposing imperialism. He likened Aguinaldo to historic liberty builders and closed with a roll call of statesmen, all voting negative except Aaron Burr. The session also touched on the Philippine civil code and naval appropriations as debate shifted to related questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blour
Aguinaldo
Moar
Warshington
Kossuth
Dom Brail
Joubert
Nathan Jinle
Church of Liberty
Atatecraft
Filipinos Co
David
Taniah
Solomon
Paul
United States
Philippines
George Washington Ata
William McKinley
Aaron Kurr
Mississippi
Ilan
Republic
Republican Party
Hoar
Htoweas
Miter
Hatin
Owas
Hatestraneh
Senate
Spahr
Patti
United Sinise
Calleer
Penghons
United Stes
Das
Tierinr Tay
Elaine Fay
Armer
Wepburn
Tawa
Astor
Adameoan
Georgit
Bermuda Lilies See U S Dept Experiment In South Carolina
The United States Department of Agriculture conducts trials with the Bermuda lily across South Carolina and the southern states to test transplanting viability. Free bulb distributions in Louisiana and South Carolina aim to gauge home market supply, with Bermuda’s supply still unlimited and quality improving in the field. The British government funds Bermuda trials to boost local cultivation, while Chicago Chronicle notes a cordial family scene involving visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
South Carolina
Louisiana
Bermudas
Sti
Department of Agriculture
Bermuda
Chicago Chronicle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawramee
Lawrence Journal Co., Publishers
Lawrence Republican
Res
Merning
Journal
Tery Eveong
Sundar
Ivry Poviaiics
Kaunas
Farrier
Omar EU
Sweatly
Agirene
Awrensee
Eat
Lawrenoe
Lord Roberts
Opunion
Ufscera
Shawnee County
Webster Davis
Peoulds
South Africa
Fred Funston
United States Senate
Baker
Burton
Wichita Eagin
Sluss
Lucien Iaker
Henry Sluss
Soons
Jina
Franklin County
Jalion
Na- Nona Conventior
Fedia Relief Fund
Sinal
Adiamand
Scrabbei
Raneas
Ishmest
Atchison Globe
Americas
Mayme
Mildred
Avary Weatarn
Paris
Beld
Chesar
Konsaib
Rebal
Jobnathan
Tbs
Leavenworth Times
Iba
Topeka
Leland
Spencer
Hodson
Methuen
Buller
Garacia
White
Warren
Kitchener
Spiomkop
Winsturt Lavde
Terre Haute
Ind
Taney County
Hall
J. Cremby & CO
Toledo
Obio Wo
Usdar
J Cheney
Bess
Hood
Hlood
Country News
Tom Breese
Wakarusa Creek
Benedict
Sarcoxib
Howard Johnson
Union Pacific
Selemapertrý
Wille
Aes
P. H. Haver- Kampf
Parker Earle and
Marshall Strawberry Plants
H. H. Chapman
Warren Street
Hermena
Shearer & Co
Obso
Table Rock
Douglas County
Jefferaca County
Millon
Cardeqll
Osage County
Snyder
M. W.of A
Joe Hansler
Pral
G. E. Jacoby Baa
Lola
Allen County
Gap
Lecompton Pontulice
KBXO
Ash
John Osborn
Pee
Lawrence Hearty Extel, Sr
Crazy Doo
Ther
Reno
Almond
Kears, Jackson Co
W. Va
Madd x
Parsons
Barber Bros
Collier
Chamberlain
Beat
the Herald
Ron Ind
Barber Broa
Maunaion
Royal Meteorological Society
Dickson
Britain
Chicago Tribune
Gent
Brussels
Missouri
B. Loozwood
Ae Ouy
Tates Ek
Acumnaldo
Tommy
Frankin
Johnnie
Agein
Paps
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