Williamstown News Briefs and Local Visits
Williamstown residents and visitors are listed in a local notes column. People include Mr. and Mrs. Tou Horn of Topeka welcoming a son, James Calvert and Russell Calvert visiting in Lawrence, and Miss Una Jean moving to Lawrence. Other items report shoppers in Lawrence, farm work, and a jail-bound incident tied to an Indian prisoner described as intoxicated. Local officials, including Warden Codding, order a padlock on a prison building after the intoxication case.
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Williamstown
Alison
Topeka
Rover
Opeka
Tom Lorn
Ben White
Welter
Russell Calvert
Matt Stallard
Bonzo
Chas
Kentucky
Silver” Lake
Frank Mondorld
Wolf Init
Tou Horn
Norv
Liveil
Lawrence
Kansas
Wiseman
Codding
WaIlen J. K. Codding Seeks Abatement Near Leavenworth
Acting as special assistant attorney general Wanlen J. K Codding petitions for abatement near the state penitentiary at Leavenworth Kansas. The filing concerns a recent incident at the dining room site involving a rusted cellar keeper and Wiseman, with mention of a damaged tract and ownership changes.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Wanlen J. K.codding
of State Penitentiars
Warvata i Tr
Tran Wiseman
Tie
Fire prevention push seeks tougher Kansas fire laws
The Prevention Association urges amendments to present Kansas fire investigation laws to curb mysterious fires. They call for court power to compel witnesses, reduce reliance on officer discretion, and enable prosecutions with stronger penalties to deter arson and improve safety statewide.
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Topeka
Kah
Kansas
Sand Ronyjet
Ak Grsen Wien
Umd
Immigration Debate Shapes Deportation and Language Tests
Conferees advance a plan to require literacy tests for immigrants with language exceptions for wives widows and daughters. Reading and writing tests debated while taxes on ships bringing in aliens rise and penalties broaden for insane or morally turpitudinous offenses. Delegates drop Root plan and push deportation for convicted offenders and deserting alien seamen. Local notes recount hog deliveries woodcutting chores and school spelling contests amid Worden community gatherings and church trustees meeting planned for reorganization.
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Nedinepet
Fijies
Jeanforces
Kanwaka social brings clan to Baldwin home surprise
Kanwaka library ladies and husbands visit Mr and Mrs Baldwin at their new home. Guests include Topping and Hier son families, Van Neste, Elkin, Trollingherrs, Seebellern, Gentry, and Red Ye Seetin. In afternoon events roll into current topics with a California trip mentioned. Representative J R Topping attends Topeka inaugural exercises. Kanwaka Dramatic Club to perform Why Not Jim at View Schoolhouse with special music.
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Kanwaka
P Baldwin
Chey
Baldwin
A R. Topping
Mark Hierson
John Levette
Stes
Frank Topping
Jan Mis
H. G .van Neste
Wm. Elkin
Trollingherrs
A. Sebelllern
Gig Bigsby
Harley
Stephen “A.'Gentry
Red YE
Toon
J. R. Tsping
Elizabeth Seetin
California
Topeka
Mack
Pierson
Fred As" Richardson
Digne
Ruth ‘Colman
Merle Calwian
A. R. Colman
Ralph Colman
Chas
Topping
Jim
the View School
Letter to Dr Kilmer Co N Y about Swamp Root testimonial
A reader narrative claims relief from kidney and bladder trouble after using Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer Co. Includes request for a sample bottle and booklet, urging readers to mention the Journal World. Notarized 1909 endorsement note from Clyde Camerer and W Verne Towne.
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Clyde Camerer Rosalia, Waal
Kilmer & Co
Binghampton, N.Y
Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
Journal-World
Ladies Aid Meeting Postponed to Next Wednesday
Local notes report a Ladies Aid gathering postponed from last week to next Wednesday. Several area residents, including Mrs O Wo Orr, were mentioned in passing along with visits and travels among families in Independence and nearby towns.
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O. Wo Orr
Malin
Arthur Hird
Berlin
Oklahoma
Lawrence
al Schelihorn
Nut Cake Recipe Endorsed By Boston Cooking School
Mrs Janet McKenzie Mil promotes a simple nut cake recipe as one of the best all around cake formulas. The article praises the cake’s uniform results and broad appeal to housewives.
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Janet McKenzie Mil
Boston
Muchine
Local residents share news from Baldwin area community
Miss Ate Wipters visits sister Minnie at Stmng Point on Monday. Edith returns to work in Baldwin after illness last week. Several locals, including Dockie Sutton and Miss Nellie Mall, are noted with visits and health updates. Joe Brubaker, Jerry Curtis and others travel for water works power and local events.
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Miss Ate Wipters
Minnie
Edith
Baldwin
Dockie Sutton
Aery Swimley
Earl Fina
Frank Sutton
F. Sutton
Hanna of
Worden
Hiear
Rodney Boeck
Fred Trinhitan
Havens
Freman Thompson
Tagle
Allen County
A.D. Jar
Rocky Ford
Marty
Shoud
Leonard Newhaul
Charlie SteTnin
Thejakey
Harbour
Syrup Pepsin Featured as Remedy for Infant Constipation
An old advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for infants, children, and adults. It claims to cure flatulence and constipation when doctors fail, promotes its pleasant taste, and notes availability for ten cents or a dollar with money back guarantee. A free sample is offered by mail.
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New York
Sas
Chamberlain
Dixie Dudley
Magnolia
Arkansas
Dr.Caldwell
Earl Dudley
Caldwell
Thintsany
W.B
Washington
St. Thy Ands
S.S
Uncertain fragment hints Lancaster trip and return
Fragment mentions friends and relatives in a neighborhood and a planned return to their home in Lancaster on Friday. The text is incomplete and could indicate travel plans or a routine visit without clear events, dates, or named organizations.
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Lancester
One Plain Drunk and the Vats of Law
An account notes Gill Zimmerman in a drunken incident, suggesting he fell into a muddy vat and faced consequences. The text implies poverty and mockery of authority, mentioning a figure referred to as satanic majesty who influences a woman to smoke.
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Gill Zimmerman
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