Rails Bring New Life to Prairies in Western Kansas
Cadell City Kansas January 16 The Santa Fe branch line from Satanta to Manter via Ulysses and Johnson is transforming Grant and Stanton counties. Manter gains a depot and new businesses grow, while Ulysses and Johnson see uprisings in commerce and class upgrades. The first trains carried freight and passengers, drawing crowds to celebrate rail service.
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Cadell City
Kan
Grant and
Stanton County
Prairies
Kansas
Waite
Santa Fe
Satanta
Haskell County
Manter
Ulysses Net Johnson
Stanton
Buffalo Graut
H. Drajiam
Bureauian
Ulysses
Grant County
Johnson
Commie Af Une Vailresdd
Uly
Jane
Urevs
Thirty Days at Varsity Theatre Delights Audiences
Wallace Bell presents the Paramount melodrama Thirty Days at the Varsity Theatre next Friday and Saturday. Reid stars as the pursued hero in a tale of Italian followers and a perilous eye driven society. The film blends danger and comedy as a jail escape plan becomes a safer refuge than a sanitarium while Winlly and Wands Hawley lead a strong supporting cast.
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Wallace Bell
Paramount
Varsity Theatre
Mr. Reid
Winlly
Polenta
Wildcat Oil Drilling Expands Near Columbus Kan
In Columbus Kansas on January 16, operations by wildcat drillers extend to a 2000 acre tract east of the city. Leases for five years reportedly secured, with 1 1/2 cent royalty promised to landowners if oil is found. Geologists note oil sands and potential near the county’s northern area.
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Columbus
Kan
Wildcat
Tun Soy
Belleville Social Roundup Reports Visits and Meetings
Belleville residents hosted and visited friends across De Soto Leavenworth and Eudora. Courting guests included Crane Colemans Neidermeier and Wichmans with neighbors attending funerals, church circles and a Laties Aid meeting in late January.
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John Crane
de Soto
Peltonterserot
Ellwell
Louise Fresse
Fredwick
Elwyn
Ott
Ins
Geo. Jit, Sr
Geo. Jit, Sr. Home On Business Manway Torning, M. L. Sowers and John Fulker
Geo
Gerstenberger
Mattie
Alma Myers
Eudora
Herman Wichnen
Geo. Wholey, Sr
Grandpa Harmon
Will Reuse
Lamity
Allie James
Ilant
C. E. James Homers
A. von Gunten
Jessie Amerson
Bertanil
Geol Daugherty
Eudors
Daugherty
McLOUTH Adjustments and Local Notices in McLouth
Local notices recount adjustments for recent Gr tosses with Rainwater and Mark er, with Kimmel to receive 8400 for wall damage at the Deylight building. Obituary and wedding reports include Elizabeth Russell born, funeral for George D. Stallard, and the Edmonds family at Valley Falls. Church services, gatherings, and community events fill the week with notes on revival, Christmas meetings, and a new club gathering.
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W.iainwater
Grocer
J. L. Heardhardwienen
A. Marker
Marker
Kimmel
Stark
Elizabeta Peig Russell
Russell
Lawrencr George
Stallard
Arkansas
Kody
Maiday
Tay Tist
Evaneye List Carpenter
Clay
Hf. S
Coulrge
Nedpath-Horner ‘Company
Albert
David Edmond
Charles
Jones
Taylor
Dick and
Bell
George Ebier
W. Js. Stockwell
Lansing
Grace Haus
Virgil Thornton
Opal Garrett
Mo H. S
Decker
Oskaloosa
T. E. Dick
Hunuit
Kansas City
Oskaloose
Northwestern
Cynthia Level-Edmonds
Missouri
Valley Fallan
White Cloud
Kan
Matt Edmonds
Wissa
Womans’ Missionnary Association
Ida Snell
Ethel Mains
Denver
Colo
Bessie McLend
Valley” Falls
Henry D. Fapmanus
Calgary
Canatias
U.B.° Church
Trial Set for Saturday in Bicycle Theft Case
William West arraigned before Judge C C Stewart in city police court on a charge of stealing a bicycle. West pleaded not guilty and trial was set for Saturday morning. His bond was set at 50 dollars in default of confinement in the city jail.
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William West
Ball
West
Alley McKellar Guilty Plea For Speeding in Police Court
Delivery driver Alley McKellar pleaded guilty to two speeding charges in police court. He was fined ten dollars and paid the amount.
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Alley McKellar
Polie Court
Spring shopping and greetings from a small town
A jumble of local notices and ads mentions Peggy Prime Day music records at Geli's Music, Carter of 1025 Massachusetts discussing purchases, and HOAD S friendly cards. It notes Kans power, Ward's Flower Store sweet peas, and New York Cleaners offering quick, spiffy refurbishing for old spring suits, all reflecting a busy, chatty community page.
Local Notables Attend Round of Visits and Sales
STONY POINT families and friends gathered for social visits and a community sale. Dan Shotwell, Mrs. Massinger, and others joined John Dailey’s guests at a Tuesday event while Lewis Georgii and Noah Wimer returned from Kansas. The Lewis Georgii sale drew a large crowd as Mr and Mrs George Tucker hosted Lawrence residents with illness list noting Louis Tucker and Helen Holcorn.
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Dan Shotwell
High Frairie
Jim. Massinger
Dave Wray
Owen Flory
John. Churchbaugh
Floyd
M. E. Price
High Prairie
George Tucker
Lawrence
Istlers
Louis
Tucker
Hellen Holcorn
John Fescara
Peven Fie
Lewis Georgii
Noah Wiemer
Will Pomroy
Mattie McQueen
George’ Tucker
Local Social Roundup From Lawrence Area
{A compact social column recounts visits and gatherings in Lawrence and nearby towns. Residents such as John Fescara Lewis Georgii Noah Wie mer and families share meals and attend funerals while others travel to Topeka Overbrook Apponoose and Garden City. Ice cream social plans and a Ladies Aid luncheon are noted along with vaccination trips for children and neighborly calls.}
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Vs. Peart- Thurber
Lucy
Topeka
Ira Sinclair
Lawrence
Amelia Simon
Kate
Ladies Aid Society
Wand Mas
Elmer Thurber
Sarah Gibler
Arthur Gaines
Ladies ‘Aid Society
Tra ‘Moore
Blembers
Head
Ann White
Luella Gaines
Mary Wilson
Will Heyl
Bert Fogerty
Frank McKinzie
Mattie McKinzie
John Moss
John Simmons
Will Sinelsir
Philip Hey
Evelyine
Joe Shermer
Geo. Simaicus
Gon Robert
Mildred Fogerty
Russel Hatcher
Tra Sinclair
Moore
C. D. McCullough
Jennie
Carrie Montfoort
Bessie Shear
Henry Montfoort
John Sullivan
Russel Bowen
Albert Deister
Stull
Claude Steele
Garden City
Kan
Apponoose
Ted Weeks
Art Gaines
Overbrook
Dr. McClintock
Zibe
Will Heys
Lyons to Have Cash Week Plan Promises Coupons and Prizes
Lyons plans a cash week to boost purchases with coupons issued to customers paying cash or settling old accounts. Prizes will be funded by pro rata merchant contributions and awarded to winning coupons. The scheme, claimed to have worked in three other cities, aims to attract shoppers and clear balances.
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Lyons
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Reports Mixed Half Year Trade
Tokio Jan 15 Nippon Yusen Kaisha announces a dividend for the half year. The report notes active Cairo Bombay and coastal services with strong cargo and passenger movements. European services idle but passenger trade up. American routes see brisk U S to Japan cargo but small passenger traffic. Overall fleet includes 33 chartered ships and several owned vessels. total cargo 2,235,000 tons. 119,000 passengers carried over 2,628,000 miles. Soviet War Minister Trotsky says military burden to be lightened, aiming to reduce army size while maintaining defense amid Entente hostility.
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Tokio
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Cairo
Como
Aoe
Freeidl
Tsingtao
Bombay
Stata
United States
Japan
Preservation No 777 Claim for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An old advertisement touts Preservation No 777 as a remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims decades of use, promotion by Dr Carey and a money back guarantee through pharmacists, urging readers to seek the prescription from druggists nationwide.
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Kiener
Argued Ansingte net Phone your coal ord Matthews
A fragmentary note mentions individuals Matthews and Lusher in an unclear dispute over coal orders and phone communications, with limited readable detail on parties or actions. The garbled OCR prevents clear identification of event, date, or location.
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Coal Ord
Matthews
Lusher
Jad Salts for rheumatism relief touted in ads
An OCR fragment promotes Jad Salts as a remedy for rheumatism and kidney complaints. It claims a juice blend neutralizes acidity and helps waste elimination, advising a week long regimen of Jad Salts taken with breakfast and a morning drink. It emphasizes affordability and wide usage by people with rheumatic conditions.
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Chile
Jad
May's Wonderful Remedy Reverses Longtime Distress
A mother describes nine years of distress from bloating and constipation. After taking May's Wonderful Remedy she reports complete relief, no further trouble, and the ability to care for her three children without fear. The advertisement touts a simple, harmless remedy that cleanses the intestinal tract.
State Bank and Watkins National Auction Schedule
The People's State Bank and Watkins National Bank announce an auction or closing schedule with Wednesday afternoon hours starting January 17. Officials include Bishop, Bromelsick, and Gieker. The notice outlines banking actions and leadership during the event.
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People's State Bank
Wm. Bromelsick
Watkins National
Bink
Gieker
We Wish to. tte spe friends Land? neighbors for 'their kindness
Fragmentary public notice recalls appreciation for neighbors and friends expressing gratitude for kindness shown during a death in the community.
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Stanton Counties
Wands Hawley
Lorna Doone
Maurice Tourneur
R. J D. Blackmore
Aurich Tourneur
Fim
Mohicans
Tourneur
Wildcatters
Belleview
Huscher
Euora
Shafstahl
Ray Gendrich
Ifestrs
Joy
Mathia
Forsythe
Q Gaze
Denny
CASS
Ovey
Walcott Astate
Aliss Ahedia
Schlegel
Ora
Lottie Mathia
Robert Wolffe
Forrest Park
Allie
Henry Mathia
Louise Crumett
M. L.sowers
Joh Fulkeron
Will Joy
Geo. Whitley
Geo. Ott
Hauck
Herman Wichman
Ed Forsythe
Jus. Shirek
Sam Gabriel
Ella Wichman
Olathe
Tuesaday
John Mobler
Little Son
Budora
Henry Mithia
George Coleman
L. M. Holmes
Wilf
Louise
Alvena Neidermeyer
Rose
Ving Copp
A. B. Conner
North Lawrence
J. H. Freese
Will Freese
Tt Wag
Tniitute
The
Fairview Missionary Society
Victor EL. Arnold
New York
Ysabelie Arnol
Bayside
Lb. T
Peggy Prime
Day Wimes
Geli
the Coruna
Ste
Mr. Carter
Massachusetts
Tony
Ani Praiuhty
Kansas Electhic Power Company
Ad. Ward's
NEW York Cleaners
Stony Point
Redlice
Moscow
Trotaky
Russia
Rusia
Cone Sher
Mr.Riling
Ansingte
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