Kansas Men at Mississippi Congress Share Western Motives
A fragmentary account notes Kansas residents at a Mississippi Congress discussing Westward ventures and money opportunities. It highlights Horace Creeiry and Colunek Fellows, with mention of irrigation, land, and the idea of “Go West, young man” as a guiding impulse for Kansas names and aspirations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Colunek Fellows
Alri
Fupeka
California
Repelderington
Creech & Loss
Waisi
Samuel Lev
Creech
Questson
West
Mississippi
Horace Creeiry
Ghout
Kansas Fire Insurance Rates Cut Twelve Percent
Topeka announces a sweeping order by Charles W. Barnes state superintendent of insurance reducing Kansas fire insurance rates by twelve percent effective September 1 1900 for business properties including stores mills and banks but excluding residences churches schools and farms. The measure aims to save business interests about 459000 annually with possible further reductions pending review of other property classes.
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Topeka
Charles W. Barnes
Fie
Kansas
Barnes
Lawrence
Morey Stock Company Stages Laughable Play at Airdamp
A large audience witnessed the Morey Stock Company present a lighthearted farce titled Hello at the Airdamp Theater. The show featured a five cent admission with proceeds aiding a military bill, while nearby reports note arrests of two men for mistreating animals and subsequent costs. Houston preparations were announced for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mul Stok
Cherry ZaZa at Wiedemann’s and Strawberry ZaZa shown
Readers are alerted to a Breeze dale advertisement on page four noting Cherry ZaZa and Strawberry ZaZa selections available at Wiedemann’s with product mentions and storefront emphasis.
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Wiedemann’s
Local and visiting residents in Kansas and Missouri towns
A string of short notes records movements of people visiting or passing through places in Kansas and Missouri. Names include Dr J J Kenner in Eudora, Miss Lillie Perkins in St Joseph, Professor J D Newton in Kansas City, and several others visiting Fort Riley, Topeka, Olathe, and Lawrence among others with trips to Chi and Seattle mentioned in passing.
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Lillie Perkins
St Joseph
J. D. Newton
Kansas City
VD. F. Patterson
Chi
Wetstor
Larned
Kans
Ward Duane
Fort Riley
Kcber
Erett
Josephine Loman
Topeka
M. Shamer
Frank Schopertes
Nam
Antic
Nelle Sitten Olathe
AL. Lane
Charlie
Chiywes
Wych
Green Monnetin Falls
Rosa Gorge
Mauldin
Tory
Law
Lo Keexet
Oregon
Lawrence
Seattle
Aviator Curtiss Demonstrates Flight at Rheims Exhibition
The report describes Glenn Curtiss performing a dramatic aerial demonstration at an event in Rheims. Crowds watched as his airplane rose and hovered above the field, with observers praising his skill and warning against any perceived threats to public safety.
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Hin Cortiss
Westfall to Drill for Gas and Oil by September
E B Westfall plans drilling for gas and oil in two weeks with equipment ordered and a prospect of a new field. The project promises early activity near Vinland and may yield both oil and gas. Community rates and shipping logistics discussed as part of broader regional plans. A note on a business college job at the end. Raspberry Zaza and Pineapple Zaza advertised at Wiedemann's.
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E. B. Westfall
Westfall
Agat Ihe
Bei Im Line
Kansas
Missouri
Ste Lentis
Jutden
Banas
Elas
Elass
United States
Port Scott
Nant
Readay
Lein
Katy
Ant
Uw General
MK. & Tat
St. Bonis
Provatont
Gruttens
Naw Viriles Investment Company
Tim Ot
Wheil Five
Vesiteien
Local notices and social updates from Eanwaka area
A fragmented 1920s page notes family visits and health concerns in Eanwaka. Mentions Mrs Vincent and Mr Vincent dealing with heat, Edith Maller, Mrs Nettie Cline and Jinde Mi, and Miller caring for a sick father. Also reports a 35 foot poles installation on Tennessee street and Winthrop street wiring project progress with Mhil lips overseeing the work, plus travel plans to Denver and Colorside Spring.
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McNute
Cbil
Alfred Sehellline
Hetue
Kansas City
Vincent
Ansigty coeSlers
Wu Miller
Edith Maller
Nettie Cline
Jinde
Dives
Brown Ave
Kane Wakit Shindine
Tine Fitzpatrick
Stemael
de Chetty Pitz Patrick
New Mexico
Ratistie Tun
Ily
Love Chartenee
Tue
Needles
Cathy
Mir
Oh i
Ailan
Topping
Perdue University
Jtaowaka
Kamwatka
Maller
Adbere
Denver
Colorside
Corman
Tennessee Street
Oclaa
Mhillips
Massachusetts
Winthrop Street
Big Wichita event set for Friday night parade and train plans
A Wichita committee led by Charman Gadlia prepares for a Friday night September gathering with the Eagles Red Men and the A. O. U. W. joining traveling men Elks and others. A grand parade, a special southbound train and a competitive bid for train operation are described, with plans for prizes and public notices.
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Withita Uy
Eley Hubeville
Cammillets
Eagles
Red Mlen
The
Elks and
Teadd
Chih. de T. Gadlia
Seentary Casey
Pootortive
Ace
Ab Che
Smoke Stack Repair at University Heating Plant
The repair on the university heating stack was completed today after lightning damaged the structure. The stack height was raised from the original extent, with modifications lowering sections then raising the top to total about 180 feet, including reinforced concrete cups and brick from a nearby facility.
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Uonversity
Hansen Presents Christ in Gesthemane at Lawrence Y M C A
Lewis Hansen donated a large painting titled Christ in Gesthemane to the Lawrence Y M C A to brighten the parlour and match a prior Lutheran church gift. Hansen, living with Dred Hudelph, plans to depart soon for San Antonio, New Mexico, to use his home there.
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Lewis Hansen
Lawrence
Hansen
C. Hudelph
San Anctonit
New Mexicos
Rates Will Decrease Says Barnes In New Law Case
The statement claims rate reductions will occur under the new law. Complaints have been received from Lawrence and other cities in the state. Mr Barnes will investigate these complaints and may summon the insurance companies to explain the increases.
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Barnes
Tatemien Arma Tren
Nutuber
Lawrence
Wall Paper Remnants Sale at Wolf's Book Store
Wolf's Book Store announces special low prices on remnants and room lots of wallpaper to attract bargain buyers. Deals highlight budget-friendly patterns for interior updates while stocks last.
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Wolf’s Book Store
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Mass
Hosford Investment CO
People’s State Bank Building
Lawrence National Bank
Zephyr
LCR Reine
Uli Guveers
Dicker
W. Se
Hunter, Bros. Wungleker & Wahren
Cash Grocery
Cere
Wm. Schell
Fa. Spaulding
Stap- Johns & Beat
Vic Johnson
EA. Kasald
Wm LaCosk
McCurdy
Frank Meterhelter
Mesenheimer
Park Gr
Greer “Thom
Mlalop
Geo
Ruford de Maing Ve
Lewislarire
Morey Stock Company
Frank Pete
Cates
Dafer Serene
Scharman
Houston
McQuary-McNeil
Breezedale
UNION
Pacific Timetable
Denver Limited
St. Louis-Col. Lm
Atlantic Express
Salina
Salina Cat
Pacific Express
St. L-Col
Lim
Leavenworth
J. J. Kenner
Eudora
Aviator Curtis
Wilke
United State
Mineula
Wiedemann’s. Pineapple
Airdome
Morey Stock Co
Morey
Eanwaka
J. Hl. Glathart Hurt
I. J. Meade
Gladhart
J. Meade
Ayaa
Gladlar
Hadhart
Grove
Matthews
Wichita
Neuen Fay
Wick County
Hess
Fide
Las Yard
West Dom
le Cane
Nein
Dinger
McQuary-McNeil's
Awottan
Sarah &, Carrothers
Ma St
Vermont
Erst Donn West
Watkins Bank
Baldwin
Venes Atalerson
Totehinsen High School
Hwand of Education
Anderson
Shelair Building
Tol Manasachusetts Street
Ehiridie Hare
Kaw Valley
W. E. Hornaday
EYS
J. F Brock
Wd Menth
Clairvoyart
Trance Medina
Mme
Celeste
Lawrente Bosae
Plouia
Wm. T. Sinclair
Bass
Business Directory
Attorneys-At-Law
H. Menger
Heal Eatsie
Massachusetts Street
Ee Harker & Means
Offee
Opera House
Physiciana
DE George Ee Ay
Wiswasustat
Ymg
A. Can — Ae
Ralph & Barnes
M. D
W. ¥. Leonard
City Drug Store
Hesticaeae
Lupita
Ity
Ramdance
City and Country
Cc. J. Simmone
Omes Ti Maes
St Telephona No
F. D. Morse
Woodward # Co
G. W. Jones
A A. Huilding
Bell and Home
J. R. Bechtel
Keefe
Purcennis de Donnelly
New Hampshire
Winthrop
St. Telephone
New Santa FE
New
T. Sinclair
Real
Railapse
Lowes
Masachusetts
Moat ~ Bros. & Sharp
Eldridge House
Calla
George A. Banks & Son
Frefernel Aid Suiiding
HOTEL
Santa FE
Abe Wolfsons
St. Lawrence
Tam
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