Fragmented political chatter on 1912 race and cabinet views
The text criticizes officials and insiders in the lead up to the 1912 election. It mentions Clara Barton in Red Cross context, Seon Il in Beverly Mass, and an insane politician. It references Roosevelt and Morton, Ballinger, Cannon, and Joe Cannon with implications on party fortunes and cabinet choices.
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Clara Barton
Fort
Red Cross
Seon
Beverly
Mass
Lawrence Dys
Enduring shift away from Cannonism sparks reform push
The country moves beyond Cannonism as the public rejects old beliefs and demands change. Cannon, portrayed as a poor old Christian figure, resists but will not join the west republican caucus.
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Cannon
West Republican Caucus
Taft Reorganization Doubts Prompt Withering Attacks
Cannon doubts Taft proposes party reorganization and questions Republican Congress leaders. He suggests they challenged and humiliated the old leader, pushing him toward resignation if he lingeringly possessed any sensibilities.
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Cannon
Taft
Congress
Leland Leads Wagstaff in County Vote as Stubbs Wins
Leland polled more votes than Wagstaff, illustrating Gov. Stubbs popularity. Leland carried every county with a protest vote, while Wagstaff remained largely unknown. His smaller tally reflects Stubbs’ broad support, exceeding Wagstaff’s 32,000 majority.
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Leland
Wagstaff
Gov
Stubbs
Go Stubbs
Florence Nightingale Tribute Marks A Great Woman's Passing
A concise notice honors Florence Nightingale as a renowned humanitarian who has died, noting her lasting legacy in nursing and public health. The report commemorates her life and influence on modern medical care.
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Florence
Nightengale
Journal commentary on Roosevelt Taft and Kansas politics
The excerpt critiques Wichita Eagle and The Journal on endorsements and political stances. It disputes claims about Roosevelt and the raft administration, questions Senator Gore's disclosures, and comments on Taft's leadership and advisers, praising Taft's legislative achievements and predicting party alignments. It notes concerns about corruption, Indian policy, and the need for proper acknowledgment of allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Farm Prosperity Hindered by Shortage of Producers
Without a crisis, prices stay high until farming calls are answered. Few producers remain as farming demands business acumen equal to city work. Douglass County faced rental shortages last year while back to the land progress faltered. In ten years sixty cities surpassed 25 000, totaling 220 large cities.
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Douglas County
Parisian prizewinning dog travels in private car
New York dated August 18 reports a prized Parisian dog with a screw tail and bat ears enjoying private car travel for comfort. The article notes the dog's high breeding and status as a show winner, highlighting the unusual mode of transport for a celebrated hound.
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New York
Ragged Tale of Radium the Dog's Transcontinental Trip
In a tale from New York to San Francisco, Radium the dog owned by Frederick S. Drew travels with his family after arriving from Europe. The Drews, staying at the Waldorf Astoria, clash with travel rules at Penn Station as Radium is moved in a taxicab to the Grand Central station. Mr. Drew offers $2000 for a private car, while the narrative veers into a bustle of transcontinental travel details and a lime drink plug.
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New York
San Francisco
Radium
Frederick S. Drew
Drew
Europe
Weltorf- Astoria
Gmpany
Radinn
Tea on Wheels in Paris Roundabout Tea Room
The Fate de Neuilly carnival features a circular tea room serving tea amid a moving spectacle from Parta to the Seine. Horses have given way to novelty transports around the roundabout with a drawing room atmosphere where tea is poured. London correspondent notes the "Tea on circular ray" as a new fashion.
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Fate de
Parla
London
Hutchinson Blue Laws Aim to Ban Sunday Theatres
In Hutchinson Kansas the referendum will let voters decide a new ordinance forbidding Sunday theatres and shows, parks closures and even streetcars if deemed desecration. Mayor F L Martin framed it, backed by ministerial groups, amid county politics and a park show owner’s sheriff bid.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Auz
Commission
F. L. Martin
Riverside Park
Howey
Wilk
Lalia
Yep
K. C. Beck
Whale kills itself by entangling cable on Alaska coast
A Seattle cable repair ship reports a whale feeding on the ocean bottom snared the government cable. The whale twisted the line around its jaws, drowned, and sank, while crew recovered the cable damage and whalebone. The incident explains the earlier message delivery failures.
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Seattle
Alaska
Valdex
Sitka
Cook
Alagka
Initiation prank targets Richmond Borough club in New York Times
A Staten Island man recalls joining a notorious club with the longest name, revealing a plan to recruit by alcohol and memory. The scheme centers on a high bend near St George ferry, aiming to socialize new members under the guise of municipal interest in Richmond.
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Staten Island
Peeda
Iitta Prac
High Ball ‘Bend
Richmond Terrace
St. George
Borough of
Richmond
New York Times
Oklahoma Klks plan elk relocation to Wichita forest
Lawton Oklahoma August reports the Oklahoma State Association of Klks approved plans to move about twenty elk from the Wichita National Game Reserve to the Wichita forest. J B Sleeper led the committee and noted transportation costs may be covered by Oklahoma Judges with forest service support. Elk will be rounded up and shipped to Lawton in spring. Thompson Studio advertises photographic services on Mass Street.
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Wichita National Game Reserve
Lawton
Okla
Oklahoma State Association of Klks
Wichita
Kan
J. B. Sleeper
Animal and Forestry Department
Oklahoma
Forest of Wyoming
Wichita Forest
Cleaning Out the Sparrows at Salisb ury
Thomas Champ of Salisbury Lancaster county Pa clears his place of sparrows with tied sparrow hanks and cords in a brief county item. An ad bundle mentions Mrs Shearers Ladies Toggery and Foley Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mrs Rose Glaser Terre Haute Ind claiming relief after years of kidney trouble. The coal dealer’s wife reads a department store ad on hot weather suits as the coal man interrupts.
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Thomas Champ
Salisbury
Lancaster County
Foley
0. F. Barber & Son
Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Cure Claims in Toledo Ad
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh, extols Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous system remedy, and mentions a 75 cent bottle price. Included are testimonials, a druggist sale claim, and related product pitches such as “Smoke Baby Ribbon Cigars.”
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F. J. Chenney &Co
Toledo
F. J. Chenney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Druggie
Hall
Hypocrisy and Idle Talk Hit Local Notices
Fragmentary 19th century style ad and opinion snippets reference a ban on grasp of iron and a claim of steal. Mentions Lawrence Pantatorium and American Hat Works at 12 West Warren. Notes cleaning and pressing for particular people and criticizes hypocrisy as a necessary evil amid scandal.
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Lawrence Pantatorium
American Hat Works
West Warren
Apricot Fee and House Repair Shop Ad Card
Fragmentary ad copy mentions Wiedemann's Apricot Fee and Home Chat repair shop offering motor cycles bicycles lawn mowers and umbrellas. Encourages focusing on friends' good points and improving behavior. References 1017 Mass. St. as location.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for foot relief
An old advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to ease tired feet and help break in new shoes. It promises relief from aching, swollen, hot and sweaty feet, corns, and bunions, claiming it gives rest and comfort. Also notes a free trial and 25 cent price, with address for a mail-in offer.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
LeRoy
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised By Local Testimony
Lawrence reader W. U. Owens testifies to kidney relief after a severe winter ailment. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills bought from Dick Loos Deng Store, claiming restored kidney function and back pain relief. Poster Millburn Co. Buffalo lists price and sole U.S. agents. Also mentions Newby's store and Palmers Sandalwood Toilet Water at McCulloch's Drug Store.
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Lawrence
Dean
W. U. Owens
Michigan Street
Kans
Tex Dean
Dick Loos
Deng
Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Repewder
Dean ‘S
McCulloch’s
On the hottest day a man will walk farthest to dink at the thermometer
A quip notes that extreme heat drives people to seek shade and refreshment, with a playful line about a man wandering farther to drink on the hottest day. The entry captures a lighthearted weather or daily-life observation typical of a humorous column.
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Joe Cannon
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Mr. Sherman
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Pierce
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N. Y
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Newby’s
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Windemann
Thompson Studio
Mass. St
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Burr
Deed
Boy Ware
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Nuremberg
MyRes
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Exra Saye
Hoston Herald
Cutler
Woodward & Co
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Ford Autoes
Call Qhone
Lawrence St. Motor Gas Co
David Babb, ‘Sedy
Kansas State Agriculturaltural College
Natny 2 Eee
Ber Powell
Waters
West'End
Place OF Quality
TOU
Kle
Travelers Cheques
American Bankers Association
Watkins National Bank
Capital
Mopaceni
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