Kansas Day Observance Tied to McKinley in Colo Story
A fragmentary Denver note links Kansas Day events to President McKinley and Colorado, mentioning Glee as a railway director and Kansas City owner, with references to the Denver Republican editor past and Kansans living in Denver amid secret association chatter.
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Colo. Jan. S
Kansas Day
Whiel
McBinsley
Colorado
Ing.’ Glee
AT. & 5S
F. Snilroays
Kansas City Hours
Denver Republican
Beeston
di Kansans
Denver
Waite
Suffrage Movement Fight Marks District Campaign
An unclear excerpt notes that 11 000 votes in the district are targeted by young workers through personal appeals. It mentions a suffrage era event and a Federation of Women forming amid opposition to suffrage, with factions dissolving and renewed efforts reportedly shaping the political landscape.
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League of Vivie Federation of Woman
Bede Has Hew Plan Sails to China Incubator Idea
In a quizzical remark, Adam Bede proposes a plan to invest in incubators and ship them to China by parcel post. He jokes that by the time the incubators arrive the eggs will hatch into chickens, implying a risky, almost comical financial venture. The exchange ends with a question on the idea's viability.
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Bede
St. Paul
Minn
Jian
Usstian J
Adam Bede
China
Parsons to Vote on Bonds for Municipal Light Plant
Parsons and Kandat report plans for a February election to decide issuing bonds up to 1000 or 000 to build and equip a municipal light plant. Parsons Railway & Light Co supplies city light and operates the street railway. A controversy over light rates has persisted since last July when the state utilities commission set rate ranges with a 753 cents minimum. Opinions split on whether current rates are just.
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Parsons
Parsons Railway & Light Company
State Utilities Commission
Bringing Up Boys at Home and Meals as Education
A reshaped reminiscence discusses teaching through daily activities at home. It highlights Father Julaj AL Vincent and the Minnesota University president, praising table conversations, shared storytelling, and the belief that discussion, not mere eating, fosters learning and culture in family life.
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Chicago
Julaj AL Vincent
University of Ol
Minnesota
Vial
Mather
Tlineke
Taynes
Iran
Wells-Fargo Express Competes With Parcel Post Plan
A report from a rail commission hearing outlines Wells-Fargo Express Company's opposition to a national parcels post plan. The company argues competition would hurt perishable goods shipping and profits, noting a possible maximum of eleven ads and emphasizing impact on eggs butter and poultry.
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Wells-Pargo
Uncle Sai
Iam
Ripley
Thei
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root Ad Prompts Local Letter
A letter from Rosalia, Washington, touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the best remedy for indigestion, liver or bladder trouble. The writer, Verne Towne notary, invites readers to request a sample and stresses its quick relief, sharing a testimonial of recovery after use. Local social notes mention residents visiting, holidays, and messages from area families.
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Abi
Kilter
Pamps Hlets
Kilmer
Italy
Rosalia
Verne Towne
Kitmer & Co
Binihampton
Journal-World
Santa Fe railroad sets scale for merchandise rates
The Santa Fe railroad discusses handling of merchandise rates, noting higher rail charges than blanket parcel post rates, with emphasis on perishables and long haul competition. It mentions commissions, middlemen, and 11 pound parcels at 20.55 percent, and cites limited direct consumer impact from food shipments. Also lists real estate transfers and Fire Congress event plans in Topeka.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Zunes
Graham
Old Experience Praised By Western Woman Audience
A Western woman testifies that experience remains the best guide for reliable health advice. She recounts using Grape-Nuts after trying many remedies for digestive issues and fatigue, noting improved digestion and stronger nerves after adopting the diet. The letter, printed as a reader endorsement, claims genuine, ongoing responses from readers.
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Jilain
Zivér
Hua
Delegates to Congress Discuss Kansas Commerce Club Aid
W. W. Webb pledged full support from the Commercial Clubs of the state to Congress delegates. Mayor J B Billard proposed inviting Kansas mayors to participate in deliberations. Fire Chief G Wil lard offered to request fire chiefs attend. A large crowd was anticipated to fill Topeka's Auditorium for topics of broad public interest.
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Topeka
Jan. A
Kansas
Techie
Wea
Bunkers Association
Wlow
Bowie
Congress
W. W. Webb
J.B. Billard
Wilmard
Lire Cies
Bopeka
Purported Syrup of Figs Cleansing Pitch Promoted
A heavily garbled promotional notice touts Syrup of Fig as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser. It urges readers to try the product for sluggish digestion, a torpid liver, and general malaise, claiming it relieves constipation and cleanses waste. The ad references druggists and the California Fig Syrup Company, urging readers to avoid substitutes.
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