Kansas Officials and Public Life Spotlighted
A fragment from Lawrence Kansas recounts political figures from Governor Stubbs to Hodges and Hodges supporters, praising Stubbs as a reformer who raised public life standards. It notes Kansas now has a fully Democratic state government and mentions issues from the Orient gang to a murder rumor case, Madame Calve’s upcoming Lawrence appearance, and temperance debates amid prohibition concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubbs
W. R. Stubbs
Lawrence
Kansas
Wan Wlde
Kanie State
Eivie
Iberence
Ate
Kansas natural gas policy and political notes of 1909
The column samples scattered remarks on gas contracts, an implied freeze out plan, and public inefficiency. It trails into military genealogy, Civil War brevet ranks, and a stream of local notices about editors, publishers, and personalities in Kansas and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas’ Natural
Civil War Generals and Union Command Structure Revealed
A New York Sun letter analyzes Civil War general ranks and unit sizes, noting about 2800 general officers across US Army volunteers state troops and brevet ranks. It traces oldest commissions to Sickles and others, citing Grant’s four commissions and legacy figures for brigadiers and major generals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eal
Howard
Lin
McClellan
Sherman
Daniel E. Sickles
Grenville Mellen
Dodge
Peter Joseph
Osterhans
James’ Harrison
Wilson
Nelson Appleton
Miles
United States Army
Adelbert Ames
John
Parker Hawkins
James Harrison Wilson
Nelson Appelton- Miles
Alasha Pennypacker
Daniel
Edigar Sickles
United States ‘Army
Ames
Eile
Senate
Eincoln
New York Sun
The
Sun
Stahel
Union Ued ‘Es
Winsfield Scott
Grant
United States
Srmy
Sickles
Counms
Counms Brigadier-Vene 'S Say, Is That of Martin “D. Hagdin
Jos J. Hawkins
George B. Mee Clellan
Willa
States Army
French minister resigns after Dreyfus reinstatement acts
Paris reports January 13. Alexandre Millerand resigns as war minister following the reinstatement of Lieutenant Colonel De Clam in the Dreyfus affair. M Lebrun becomes war minister, Besnard replaces Lebrun, and finance posts are adjusted. Cabinet sessions grow tense as the president-elect vote looms.
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Dreyfus
Paris
Alexandre Miller
Hore
Sthread
M. Lebrun
M. Besnard
Fince
Ministry of Finance
Sis
Fu Paty
de Clam
Freiet Territorial Army
M. Millerand
Messin Vy Butik
Agriculure
Jules Ams
Oppost
Poiteare
Republic
M. Miller
Poineare
Tilat
da Paty de Chim
M. Milleran
Slippery Roads Endanger Horses On Ice
The article reports horses suffered on icy streets with many hurt as riders and horses slipped. Sand sprinkled by some owners helped, and university areas benefited. More sand and cautious riding are urged before next snow, with emphasis on protecting horses from slipping hazards.
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Dpa
Jom A Consider Renomination for Justice of the Peace
Announcement advises Jom A to seek renomination for the office of Justice of the Peace in the Republican party primaries. It notes primaries will determine the party nominee and the winner may advance to the general election.
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Jom A
Office of Justice of’ the Peace
Groundhog Day Cheer From Uncle Walt Poem
A whimsical verse by Uncle Walt celebrates Groundhog Day and the Christmas season. It contrasts holiday indulgence with a sane, festive mood and urges joyful but sensible traditions as the groundhog’s omen arrives.
A Desire for Beauty and the Beauty Editor’s Demands
Loretta recounts extreme beauty routines from a magazine editor, including olive oil scalp treatments, egg shampoo, costly face creams, and exhaustive daily regimens. She describes long nightly practices, frequent visits to a specialist, and the social sting from Mrs. Cooper, reflecting on aging and unrealistic standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesevere
Loretta
Cooper
Pusher Tong and the Rise of Publicity in London
Derwent Aliail profiles the press agent known as Pusher Tong, tracing advertising’s evolution from primitive methods to a modern, profitable career sparked by an actress diamond robbery. The piece situates Tong as a rare contemporary London figure who has long avoided the limelight while shaping sensational publicity.
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Artlat
London
Iife
Pusher
Tong
Derwent Aliail
May Explain Repeated Mining Swindle Motives
A fragment discusses why many fall for mining swindles. It suggests repeated scams persist because someone is always ready to take money from gullible victims who believe a larger apparent payoff reduces the chance of proof. The excerpt hints at ongoing social complicity and rationalization cited by the author.
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BeSi
Alabaster Balm Prevents Roughness in Skin
A brief ad-like note references a balm with alabaster content claiming to smooth rough skin. The fragment mentions its use and purported benefits, framed as a consumer product hint within a historical newspaper page snippet.
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Science Department
the ‘Post
Awrence
Hodges
Ul. E. Stillwell
Fieharer
Lansburg
Murdes
Louise
Madame Calve
Lawrenc Topeka
Gueh
Garrett
Garrison
Friends‘ of
Billy Morgan
Associated
Kanisas
Union
Nat Goodwin
DeWolf Hopper
Maal
Ooce
Atmapulis
Whitelaw Reig
Whitelaw Rejil
R. H. Colley
Humboldt Herald
Earl Knox
Alia
Inis
Mr. Knox
Waubaunsee County
Jack Johnson
Washington State
Lister
Lorses
Walt
Wes
Afzais Io
Root Chapman
Miss. Stret
Klein
Mass
Lawrence Banseer
Atran Es AE
Frank Evins
Mee
Bell
Home
the World Co
Teter’s Cash Grocery
Massachusetts
Gale Sinai
Lawrence Grain & Produce Co
Park Hetzel
Chas. Elwell Secy -Trean
Pendleton’s
Lawrence Water CO
New Hampshire St
Chchester Souls
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