Politics and civic notes in the Kansas press of 1904
A Lawrence Kansas Gazette synopsis covers European intervention talks with Japan and Russia, a Kansas City transport fight, Topeka and Marion Record items, Washburn college discipline, Grand Army of the Republic deaths, Hoch movement politics, Col. John K. Wright’s Civil War contributions, a Willard rail collision verdict, and William J. Bryan’s post tour reflections. The piece reflects Kansas political strife, party organization, and reform movements shaping state discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Wright
Junction City
Kansas
Commonwealth
Nations debate war rations and world debt trends
The article notes Japan stockpiling rice for possible war and American troop rations sparking objections. It cites Kansas wheat output, Pennsylvania Republicans favoring Hanna, New York drifting from Roosevelt, Kansas police and law cases, a two ton steer at Kansas Agricultural College, beef market sizing, and a fireproof Washington claim. It also discusses a hash themed army menu at Fort Leavenworth and a fast Illinois railroad flyer averting a wreck. New York Mail and Express surveys world trade and national debts, listing imports by country, debt leaders, and per capita figures.
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New York Mailand Express
Census Bureau
United States
France
United Kingdom
Germany
Netherlands
Russia
Italy
New Zealand
Belgium
Switzerland
Australia
Portugal
Pickens & Siler Fuel Yard Rebrands in Lawrence
A Lawrence coal and wood yard at New York and Quincy streets changes its name from Pickens & Myers to Pickens & Siler. The firm promises full fuel stocks to meet demand, with prompt service and telephone orders. Local vendors advertise remedies, sample offers, and sporting goods at Smith's News Depot amid weather and blizzard warnings.
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New York and
Quincy Streets
Pickens & Myers
Pickens & Siler
Lawrence
O. D. Pickens
W. Siler
Humell-Sparks Company
Smith's News Depot
Drag plan shown to improve rural roads by drag
At a Lawrence meeting a plan to improve country roads with a heavy drag was proposed. Mr Lew Bryant built a drag and used it on over a mile of road in half a day, leaving the surface smooth and promising for wider adoption by road overseers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lew Bryant
Lake View
Mummy and the Humming Bird drew Gilmore praise at Bowersock
Amusements note Mr Paul Gilmore stars as the dear Mummy In The Mummy and the Humming Bird with reports calling his performance the best yet. The show comes to the Bowersock Opera House Saturday January 16 presented in identical productions used in London and New York. Ping pong sale at cost and below ends soon per Stiths News Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gilmore
Mummy
Gilmore
Bowersock Opera House
London
New York
Silk farming trials spark U S government interest
The U S Department of Agriculture backs silk production as a small scale side line for farmers. Dr Howard advocates households raising 2 to 20 pounds of cocoons annually with women and children handling reels. Two silk reels from France operate in Washington and Tuliaha Ga attracting Italian reelers and a northern silk farm colony plan.
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New York Herald
Howard
Tta
Europe
Washington
Tuluttah Malls
France
California
Wisdom and whimsy mingle in humor and health claims
A collage of humorous exchanges and local notices, including quips about hat placement, advice from friends, and a health bulletin praising Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy for children, with cautions about opiate-containing syrups.
Wanted Liwau t to Rent for Cash and Improved Farm
Wanted Liwau t to rent for cash on an improved farm of 100 acres in Lawrence Kansas. W FP Hatlard R R No 1. For sale Wagon and ump boards 21. Ed McConnell Journal office.
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W. FP
Hatlard
Lawrence
Kansas
R. R. No
Ed McConnell
Journal Office
Proper time for pruning lime trees in June
The author, W. S. Ripley, notes only June is proper for pruning lime trees. Pruning then allows wounds to heal before decay, while autumn or winter pruning causes bark drying and holes. Spring pruning bleeds sap and harms bark. June pruning ensures quick healing if the tree is vigorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Ripley
Country Gentleman
Onions Chipping Hint from Old Bucksaw Guide
A fragment notes using a bucksaw bent at right angles for cutting onions. It mentions an 14 inch rown and a compact method, implying a simple handcrafted tool for kitchen work. The passage reads as a practical tip and equipment hack from an household fragment.
Practical Farm Tips From Shaw’s Farmer Sketches
A compilation of agricultural notes on making a wheel hoe, storing tomatoes in lime, planting windbreak willows, keeping vegetables for winter, and general farming routines. It covers device builds, storage temperatures around 40 degrees, and careful handling to preserve freshness through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolus
John Atakgon
Saye
March
Aprisi
The Turn of a Valve
A vivid description extols turning a gas stove valve to control flame rate from slow to quick and finally out, noting how a slight turn can ignite a ready fuel and provide instant heat with simple, fail‑safe adjustments.
Ambitious Crime Stories and Classified Remedies
A collage of jokes, quotes, and letters mixes with small ads and a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The piece weaves humor about daily life with mentions of Mrs Lavha of Kansas City and a Farm notices section alongside medical product pitches.
Novel blue hobby horse churn delights farmers wife
A Kanvas City man showcases a rocking horse churn on Fourth and Mala dis, a vivid blue device with a lid head and three dashers that turns milk into butter. It promises easy weekend churnings and even entertains babies, offering playful efficiency for busy households.
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Kanvas
Fourth
Mala
Dairy cows and udder care amid winter hazards
Readable fragments discuss dairy husbandry including udder health, winter dampness, and remedies for bovine sores. It notes prevention through cleanliness and proper feeding, warns that neglect leads to mastitis, and mentions treatment attempts and cautious use of baths and wax. Also cites profits of dairying and a chiropractic ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure.
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsements and Other Notices
A Topeka resident extols Doan’s Kidney Pills after a five week kidney illness with back pain and night secretions. Dick Bros. drug store promotes reported cures and 60 cent boxes. Also notes on a European style tower trap at Pinehurst Gun club, cold remedies, Oregon map history, and various local ads for Barber Bros and Foleys Honey and Tar.
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Heary
Topeka
Mog
East Fourth Street
Eaya
Getope
Dosa
Lawrence
Dick Bros. Drug Store
Fostere Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Acd
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Lawrence, Journal Co. Publishers
Zoonsan
Jovewas
Joumwan
Kan
Japan
Kansas City
Grand Jury
Theatres of
Chicago
Washburn
Grand Army of the Republic
W. R. Stubbs
United States Senate
Sentnor Deitrich
Nebraska
Senate
Bent Murdock
Murdock
Ed. Hoch
Marion
Mr. Hoch
State Central Committe of
Reamie the
Rock Island
Willard
Stubbs
Kansas Republican Machine
William J. Bryan
William
Pennsylvania
Hanna
Roosevelt
Jourists
Kansas Agricultural College
Washington Monument
Capitol
Congress
Fort Leavenworth
Army Commissary Department
Fyer
Illinois
Eowy's
Aliow Hoeton
S&s
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Stith
S.lk
Helie
Mr. Scrappy
Mt. Auburn
Norwood
Cincinnati Enquirer
G. H. Hautan
Elma
Foley
Barber Brom
Amy
Chilarem Fok
She Journal
Joe Oates
Fare Journal
R. Lt. Banar
White
Indiana Street
Eng
American Eney. of Law
Edward Thompson Co
C. P. Duntam
Journal
New York Street
Fred Brooks
Conneticut Street
Louisiana Street
Comstock & Castle
O'Brien & Co’s
Pennsylvania Street
Adna G Clarke
Douglas
Utah
Ules
Bowerloge
Opfra House
Murray
New York City
Bowersock
Opera House
Odd Fellow
Harry Beresford
Maude Adams
Tote
Manea Choseita iHorticultariat Duye
Shaw
E. L. Mortis
Pierce
Wesley Guy
Kemptrille
Tess
Dr. Srierre
Dr. Pierce
Jess
Progressivenews
Toplea
Chie
Ethel
Mace Meee Bach
Count
Groeman
Prioseru
Uwe
W. H. Lavha
Agnes Ave
Clay
Han
Chamberlain
N.o. Weekly
Tate
Gter
Dr. Wood
Scotland
Geordie
Jewatt
Hewitt
Peppler Yuang
Archie
Iomen
Grattous
Kiy
Tante
Roel
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Will Mall
Chuck
Gus
Alheae
Tahlus
Wnihe
Eet Tate
Tule
Bali
Frank J. Cheney
F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Cc. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney
Macyochs
Prac
Dillhoull S
Pinehurst Gun Club
New York Sun
E. W. Grove
Methwold
England
Nicholas Barber
Geo. W. Emory
Konk Milla
Barber B
Knrneat
Brexon
Oregon
McCurndek
Portland
Oregon Historical Society
George J. Brown
Ten Dalles
United States Land and
Béverne
A. Pownall
Wm. 8. Crane
Ekeratore
Withens
Yale Record
la Grippe
Roy Kemp
Angola
Ind
la Grippi
Folety
Pneumonis
Grippe
Barber Broa
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