Progress of the Panama Canal in 1906 era analysis
A historical survey traces Panama Canal progress and plans, noting engineers forecast completion dates, expected tolls and tonnage, and previous exploratory efforts. It recounts milestones from early crossing attempts at Balboa to 19th century surveys, French ventures, and U.S. interventions guiding the canal's development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wana
Éont
Panatiia
Hmus Tumnber
Bathou
Picemeal
Isthrims
Pacific
Old
Panama
Isthoais
Spain
Peru
Savadera
Pythoa
Charles
Philly II
Canal Building Milestones Through the Panama Passage
A historical timeline traces interoceanic ventures from earlier efforts to the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal. It notes major milestones including bankruptcy of early schemes, the 1913 Atlantic entrance shift, the first ships and swimmers through the route, and the first vessel to sail fully around South America via the canal. It highlights key figures, dates, and ships such as the 7200 ton crane boat Alexander LaValley and the Reliance voyage under Captain R. C. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific Entrance
Culebra
Atlantic Entrance
Alexander LaValley
Atlante
Wacilie
South America
Atlaatic Ocean
Gatun Forks
Vinland Local Notes Show Social and Baseball Happenings
Vinland residents share visits and calls across Baldwin Lawrence and Rocheford areas. The piece notes many locals visiting George Williams home, frequent calls to Purvis and Whitehomes, and gatherings at Pitt's Grove. It highlights the Vinland baseball league with a nod to a rising star from the Printers team and a recent appendicitis operation for Little Kennedy.
Local Notices Highlight Lawrence Area Social Calls and Illness
Mrs Alice McKinney of Lawrence and Mrs Maggie McMillin visited Pardee home Tuesday afternoon. Crilla McQueen is on the sick list but improving. Dexter Tucker and daughter Downing of Baldwin called at Pardee's. John Pardee visited Sunday as Crilla McQueen was seen in Baldwin. Mrs Seat and Kimney were among those visiting Pardee's last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Melainey
Mol
He Messinney
Baldwin
George ‘Williams
E. H. Purvis
Don Whitehehite
A. 2. Foster
Arthur Reser
O. M. Tindrman
D. N. White
JM Y Downing
B. T Holmes
Dexter ‘Pucker’s
Frank White
Anildughter
the. D
N. White Thome
George Ide
Lawrence
Wester Pucker
Williams
Crere Williams
Dielen Michert
Rocheford
Wig
O. M. Hindman
George Williams
Fred Provis
Herman
K. N. Winte
J. H. Craig
Robert Johnson
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
FLR
Williams Hone
P.S. Williams
George
Williame
Erhart
Wakle
Havana
Pitt's Grove
Dorothy Hindman
Seorge Williams
Mit
Craig
Miso
P. Howard
Moward Hame
Sever Gootre
Wiliams
Williams Hatte
Ela Winters
Howe
Mr. Pumrey
Mabel
Georgii
Ferne McQueen
Len Jamerson
Robert Pardet
Jamerson
C. W. Morris
Eldon
Ree Lime
Lageia MacMillin
A.lawson
Crilla McQueen
BE. A. Roe
C. G. Henrie
Lawrence Ealed
Punpov
Monde Ivyin- Seatl
Geo
Tes
Pardew
Bertha
Glenn
Ste- Queen
Will Pomroy
Baldwin i
Jobin Tignes
Will
Marie
Pardue
McQueen and
Ferne
Lawson's
Vinland Ula Denwilder
Mrs. Love
Webb Fenton
Canine
Afr Cutter
Madison, Wisconsin
Monnaylvania
Als
Ene Love
W. Winters
Wes Will wWalker
Ami
Plato
Pete
Geo. Smith
Sanisass
Ima- Morton
Tre Kennedy
Simhons’ Hospital
Palna Helin
Ley Grand Warents
Clearfield Ab
Vernie Love
Bilsou
Will Winters
Fay
Bel
Vinsland
Vinland
Devy Hara
Ile liv
Lawrence Printers
Adbuquezci Mexico
Alice McKinney
Hey
Leah
Maggie McMillin
Mabel Pomroy
Clarence Campbell
Pardee
McQueen
le Son
Peayborn
Dexter Tucker
Daugh
Downing
Seat
Ak Papiee
cKimney
Hama
Lewis Georgii'y
D. D. Shotwell
High Prairie
Herbert Fitz
Laurence
Will Pum
Bertha Pardee
Irvin Scott
Malone
CW. Harris
Wes
Lawson
Alote
Mrs Rudiker Visits for Medical Recovery Support
Mrs A Rudiker visits to assist her daughter Mary in recovery after a medical trip. Robert Wichéter V notes surprise as he marks his birthday. Doctors in Colorado expect the stay to aid a speedy, complete recovery and friends hope she can return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rudiker
Robert Wichéter
Dauwhier
Mary
Rosedale
Town Democrats Hopefuls and Local Social Roundup
Reading of the KANWAKA Tadies meeting notes mixed with a long social column. Details include August 19 events with Miss Cordia Miller and Mrs Roslan Skinne, town-ticket candidates like Eberhart and Deskin, and community gatherings hosted by Miss Sadie and Mr Richard. Several residents are noted visiting relatives and attending church and dinners, with farm service talks by Mr Bury and Rural Service staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadies -Aid Mer
Roslan Skinne
Mie
Cordia Miller
MeLouth
Prin i
Trstee
Charles Eberhart
Dave
Fan
Baling
Yoseverall
Abe Holcom
Bate
Seale al Fe
Elgin
Merche Colima
Eviday
W. AL Folmuin
Dawshier
Aileen
Rathrday
Phos. Seaton
Wilfred Day
J. A. de Eudora
Albert Smath
Frank Toppimg
Sun Richard
Top
Oles
Mabel Richardson
Arthiy
The
Bay Seventh of Law
Kansas State Te Uirat College
Bury
Rural Service Department
Agricultural College Extension
Deas
Sualler
Pratt
Ranwabe
F ¥Yed Buchidia
Marguerite
Herbert
Tope
Harold and
Freder ‘Ses
Laure Sehéllhorn
Janelle
Pontius
Phebe Bigsby
Sadie Richards
Aml
Leland Colnan
Wilford Martiny
Gay Oasis
Willis Colman
John Christy
Colman
Porch Party Guests Help Honor Mrs Topping at La Fayette
A social gathering Tuesday afternoon in La Fayette Indiana honored Mrs A Topping. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Toppings Miss Janette Pontins Miss Beth Pontins and Mrs O M Smith among others. Dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Bigsby followed. Plasterers worked on JBR Woolf house while HG Van Neste visited Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aires
A. Topping
la Fayette
Indiana
XN. Topping, JR
W. Aa. Colman
O. M. Smith
Frank Topping
Guy Bigsby
Attrrell
OM. Smith
Sony Ethas Mee
Wilfred Day
Janette
Beth Pontins
Phebe Bigsby
Nellie
Community Reunion and Local Notices Spark Oskalooga Gatherings
Knowledge Hill residents recall the old settle reunion at Oskalooga with many attendees from Dodge City and nearby farms. Belle and Rothwell families report visits, travel to Colorado, and farm improvements as high prairie church activities note quilt tying and Sunday School picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowledge Hill
Oskalooga
J. N. Johnson
Cleta
Leis
Denea
Curd
C. Curd
Norma Wraren
Ellen Curd
Butler
Meir
Hps
Ed Alford
Nellie
Benton Rothwell
Frank Taass
Mabel Rothwell
Eskridge
Asi
J. H. Hal
Kennet
Rothwell
Elsie Thistlewake
French’s
J.N. Johnson
Slaughter Cleta
Colorado
Iva
Mir
Wiells
Fiak
Mollie
Cramer
Elsie
A. H. Butler
Charlie Huntsinger
Altha Guthrie
High Prairie
Hughes
Baldwin
Marghy
Ladies Aid
Gale
Lyons
Hing
Tech
Sanday School
Farmers’ Institute
County Farm Grove
LeLoups
Eunice Boland
Farmers Union
Brown's Grove
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Senate
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Charles Biddle
Jackson
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