The Boy Orator of 1896 Returns to Congress Hope
Lincoln Nebraska August 7 after more than 20 years inactivity a man once famous as the Boy Orator of 1896 stands a vote away from a four month congressional term to fill the vacancy caused by C F Reavis resignation R H Thorpe a former soap box orator once idol of the Gold bug Republicans seeks the short term nomination and if elected will serve only four months Thorpe debated tariff and money questions as a youth and afterward wandered as a tramp while his gold standard views drew praise in speeches across multiple states and newspapers recall his Revolutionary era ancestry and early political rise
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Morgan to visit Topeka on campaign trail and mansion plans
W Y Morgan arrives in Topeka after the primary campaign and discusses possible remodeling of the executive mansion at Eighth and Buchanan streets. He plans to return to Hutchinson after meetings with Wilbur Hawk and to outline campaign travel for the November race in the Seventh district.
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Baldwin News Highlights Local Activities and Visits
The Minnehaha Campfire girls hiked ten miles to Conard park and returned to Baldwin by train. Riley Bite class hosted a Friday social at Mrs. L. C. Baker’s home, followed by a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Griffin. Isabell Crandell visited Cowgill home while attending KU post-summer school. Queen Esther circle held a slumber party at Miss Charlotte Mathias’ country home. Helen Hackett spent six weeks touring eastern states and attending the Delta Delta Delta convention in Ithaca NY. Local ministers preached in Baldwin and Lawrence. Various residents hosted visitors from Topeka, Robinson, Princeton, and Ottawa. Epworth League picnic at Sand Pits engaged younger town residents with games and singing.
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Princeton
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Weakley
Gecil Sanders
Kansas City
Maude Lawson
Charles
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Lois’ Shike
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Milward Idol
Robinson
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Arkansas City
J. D. Smith
Lloyd Storum
Uniontown
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Epworth League
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Euna Hobbs
Topeka
F. M. Hartley
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Mporia
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Lola Burton
Mexico
United States
Pleasant Grove threshing wrapup and local notes
Threshing nears completion in Pleasant Grove with several machines from McKinney Postma Peterson and Bleakley finishing at multiple farms. Community events include cooking for threshers, visits to Lawrence, hospital updates, new births, and a St Paul’s ice cream social planned for Friday evening.
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Y. Blly
St Paul's Evangelical Church
Winds Street
Thresher season notes and local social updates
Rural notes detail threshing work across families led by Mrs. Sam Rukes and neighbors, with visits among Montfoort, Gibler, Sullivan, and Petefish households. Social events include Ladies Aid gatherings, interurban travel, and multiple visits in Topeka and Lawrence, plus farm work shifts as threshing wanes.
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Dorothy
Dea Kennedy
Topeka
Lena Shermer
Will Sullivan
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Jennié
Tépel
Clyde Hiatt
Charley McCullough
Marion Petefish
Bert Fogerty
Thaddie Petefish
Petefish
Seward Largant
Pearl Heyl
Oral. Hatcher
Will Heyl
Will Heys
Richland
Lurber
Guy Weimer
Elmer
Scott Harding
Willie Sinclair
John L. Gibler
Russell Hatcher
Weaver Alexander
Carl Porter
Luella Gaines
Gene
Zelma Gaines
Lawrence
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Hier
George
Carl Losh
Frank McKinzie
Philip Heyl
Heyl
Jennie Kirtman
Eldorado
Harry Fultz
Bort
Fogerty
Eorge Pultz
Elmer Thurber
Dewey
Nander
O. B
Seven Wheat Cars Spilled After Santa Fe Freight Derailment
Seven cars of wheat spilled near here when a Santa Fe freight left the track pulling six cars. The right of way tore up about 300 feet. Most grain salvaged. loss not expected to be heavy. Bank of Cherryvale sues R D Tibbetts of Independence for 2600 dollars principal and interest per complaint.
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Kansas City Markets Report From Aug 1 Beef Cattle Decline Amid Large Receipts
Kansas City market notes Cattle receipts 27 000, hogs 11 000, sheep 5 000, with prices mostly weaker and grass fat grades dominant. Beef cattle from Kansas Oklahoma Missouri show lighter demand but active trade, with grass fat steers 5 50 to 8 00 and fed steers up to 10 35. Hog prices 20 to 30 cents lower, top 10 15, bulk 9 40 to 10 05. Sheep and lambs steady to 25 cents lower. Colorado and native lambs to 12 50. Texas wethers 7. Prices for horses and mules steady amid two-day auctions.
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Market summary from Kansas City and Chicago exchanges
The report shows Kansas City cash markets with mixed wheat and corn futures, price upswings for wheat and corn across several grades, and detailed produce quotes. Chicago closes reveal mixed grains with oats and rye lower or higher and cattle and hogs trading steady to lower on the day, with specific ranges for beef, veal, and hog prices.
Harvest Labor Shortage Looms Across Western Canada
Winnipeg reports 41,000 harvesters needed in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta for the grain crop. An across provinces plan sets 3 a day for harvesters and 4 for threshers. Workers to be recruited mainly from eastern Canada and the United States with first harvest specials arriving August 7. Wheat cutting peaks later in August as expectations run high for a large Canadian West crop.
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Prairie
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Woman Finds Remedy Worth Fabulous Fortune
A testimonial markets Mayr’s Remedy claiming it cured years of indigestion bloating and colic. The maker promises a full refund if not satisfied. Sold at Round Corner Drug Store and druggists nationwide.
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Auction Notice for Vermont Street Auto Repair and Farm Sale
Stover and Keefe announce an auction at 824 Vermont Road featuring 75 cattle including cows heifers and calves, 100 hogs, two Shetland ponies, and four goats. Terms require a 10 percent deposit with balance on delivery. cash discounts offered. Proceeds support local Ladies Aid. sale conducted by O D Thomas, Farha LT Bank clerk.
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Change of Life Woman's Trial
Metropolis Illinois woman testifies to benefits from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She says eight months of illness ended, she could work full days, and remains hale and hearty. Neighbors report similar relief from the medicines.
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Metropolis
Ilinois
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