Kansas Editor-S Notes At Length on Public Affairs
Lawrence Kansas January 29 1913 a scattered column discusses gas taxes railway matters and public ownership arguing that consumers pay too much in meat and that public ownership of utilities in Europe yields lower fares and better service. It mentions recall of judges and the recall idea and comments on Taft suffrage debates and local mayoral prospects with reference to Councilman Bond and a one year term. It includes commentary on books pricing in England versus America and notes about Senator Thompson and Democratic strategy.
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Europe
America
England
Ceparison
Uncle Walt the poet and stage dreamer in town
Walt Mason portrayed as a farm man turned actor facing local critics and family doubt. The piece notes his ambition to perform on the stage while his father’s poverty and farming background loom. It references fellow actors B Booth and Henry Irving and echoes public praise and skepticism about his chosen field.
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Youas
Lawrence Marrett
B. Booth
Henry Irving
Yorick
Sulins
Caesar
Ellen Terry
Uncle Tom
Alex
Forsbrashes
Gorndyland
Brig Paren
Inabéert
Walt Mason
Movement Driven by Principle Sparks Public Support
The piece highlights reactions to a senator’s election, praising Judge Thompson and opposing party loyalty. It centers on Charlie Eberhardt, a Kanwaka Township farmer, and his wife as they navigate canal suffrage and public duty, showing how principle motivates both sawyers and neighbors to act for the common good.
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Thompson
Charlie Eberhardt
Kanwaka -Township
Lawrence
Charlie
Lecompton
Ferompton
Women readers urged to trial Swamp-Root kidney remedy
Advertises Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble. Claims symptoms include back pain headache nervousness and despondency. Encourages readers to request a free sample from Dr Kilmer Co and to buy regular 50 cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores. Includes call to women across the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnen
Dr. Kilner & Co
Binghamton, N- Vic
Arig
Atchison, Kan
J.C. Root
Santa Fe St
Foley
Physician Calls For Safer Corn Shredders After Fatal Injury
Manhattan Kansas January report notes physician urging safety design changes to corn shredders to prevent amputations. A worker named Harry Woods lost four inches of forearm after his hand was caught feeding a shredder, four inches above the elbow, in a farm accident near Ogden Eureka Lake. The piece also includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Tablets from Fort Smith Arkansas praising health benefits.
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Manhattan
Kan
Shank
Harry Woods
Betwen Ogden
Eureka Lake
Chamberlain
Margaret ‘Amphell
Kidney Remedies and Public Works Notes
A mix of testimonials promoting Donn's and Duin's Kidney Pills for kidney distress is followed by updates on U S parcel post building contracts and a note on Chamberlain's Tablets for liver complaints. The piece cites Mrs E F Thornton from Lawrence Kansas praising kidney remedies since 1905 and mentions Foster-Millard Co as sale agents.
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Dean
Lawrence
E. F. Thornton
New Jersey
St. Lawrence
Kans
Donn
Hawk
Dyuin
Dick Bros
Prive Icepts
Foster-Millata Cpl Battal
New York
United States
Duin
Straus Heads to Holy Land to Aid Palestine Poor
Nathan Straus sails for Jerusalem with Mrs Straus two physicians and four nurses to found twenty one soup kitchens and milk stations. He aims to relieve poverty among Holy Land inhabitants and devote his effort to improving welfare there.
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Straus
Holy Land
New York
Nathan Straus
Jerusalem
Holy Nein
Wii
Mr. Straus
Palestine
Mystery Case Involving Brigham Young's Son
New York January 4 Unusual mystery in a Hyp Supreme Court action brought by Miss Mercedes Estelle Woodford against John Willard Young son of Brigham Young Mormon elder to revive an $18 000 English court judgment Miss Woodford is wife of the late Paul Amara one time president of the Transvaal Republic and daughter of Mine Suzanne Helena Woodford who owned property in South Africa The case seeks an order to compel testimony from London lawyers and to enforce a commission to take two years of testimony in the proceedings
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Brigham Young
New York
Supreme Court
Mercedes Estelle Woodford
John Willlard Young
Brighiam
Miss Woodford
Paul Amar
Transvaal
Suzanne Helena Woodford
South- Africa
Pierre M) Brown
Justice Greenlaum
Youn Foo
Alen
Pour London
Public sale to feature eleven horses and team near Eudora
A public sale will be held on the Harriarmares south end of Eudora, about a mile north of Hesper. The lot includes eleven head of horses and a driving team with multiple mares and colts, ages from 1 month to 8 years, with weights ranging from 730 to 1700 pounds, and the team described as well broke to all harness and saddle for women and children.
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Eudora
Hesper
Womin
Seven Head of Cows Herd Description With Fresh Milk
Fragmentary OCR notes list seven cows including Jersey stock. Mentions fresh by March 1 and March 15 for Jersey cows and heifers. References milk output of half Jersey cows and daily gallons, with unclear quantities and dates.
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Jersey
Jersey sows vaccinated after cholera scare in spring
In April and March to April, four thoroughbred Jersey sows and one Diroe Jersey sow plus six weeks old piglets were vaccinated after a cholera scare. Fifty six Diiroe Jersey animals were mentioned in the report.
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Farrow
Inroy
Jersey
Agricultural implements and gear on display attract attention
The article lists various plows including 12 inch Oliver and 16 inch Flying, Datehorn sulky plow, walking plows, cultivators, mowers, hay rakes, and other farming equipment. It mentions a distinctive window display trimmed by Mr. Miller and notes the display provokes notable comment amid novel, striking craft.
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Avery Starkutter
Hinch
Lister
Wanns
Innes
Miller
Ottawa University buys Civil War era Starters Magazine volumes
An Ottawa University professor acquired thirty volumes of Starper's Magazine dating 1824 to 1888, a key Civil War era resource for the university library. The set, part of the late Mee Hotughage of Manhattan’s estate, gains prominence for research on the period. Local social notes follow with community visitors, parties, and household updates.
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Ottawa University
Kuw
Veetlande
ShiFk
Lawa
Emisister
Starper
Valusios
Mee
Manhattan
Prot
Shirk
Ailibel
University Library
Marper
Voles
Auctioneers and clerk listed for sale notice
Usual terms accompany a sale conducted by J H Blagg as auctioneer GEO and Lothholz as clerk. Readiness for bidding is noted, with customary procedures and payment expectations outlined for participants.
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J. H. Blagg
GEO, Lothholz
Missouri Saddle Horse Breeders At ColumbIA Mo Jun 20
At the annual meeting in Columbia Missouri saddle horse breeders gathered with exhibitors from the state and visitors from Kentucky. Registration as a prerequisite for show entry was discussed with Matt S. Cohen of Kentucky arguing it not yet ripe.
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Missouri
Kansas
Columbia
Missouri Saudle
Chimbia
Kentucky
Matt S. Cohen
Loursville and Nashville Railroad
Cullen
Hopewell Club Meeting Recounts Year Plans and Socials
Hopewell Foe Hopewell Country Club hosted a Thursday gathering with Mrs Burtowor Baldwin speaking on discussion extremes and lessons for Kansas, followed by a lesson from Abrs Stafford. February 13 next meeting will be with Mrs Benjamin. Local visits and family dinners are noted among residents including Wilbur Black, Clyde Stewart, and Frank White recovering from flu.
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Hopewell Country Club
Burtowor Baldwin
Stafford
Kansas
D. OX. White
Clyde Stewart
Mabel” Lawrence
J. B. Snydiler
Liby Thompson
Fideman Thompson
Kart Williams
Lawrence Fridtay
Frank White
Steve Coonrodt
Lawrence
Charles Black
Lawrence Munday
J. He Craig
Marvin
White
Alabastex Gam Tntiwae for Beautifying Skin
Cosmetic advertisement claims to beautify the face neck shoulders and arms, prevent roughness and chapping. Ships postpaid on receipt for 0 cents. Sold by MFO Co at 1650 Ogden.
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MFO. CO
Ogden
Pleasant Grove Social Notes Describe Local Visitors
Pleasant Grove reports a social gathering with Mr and Mrs Charley Riffey of Central Kansas as guests of Mr and Mrs Dan Flory. Mrs Riffey, formerly Miss Pearl Boots, is sister to Mrs Flory. The young couple recently married and were treated to a charivari Saturday night hosted by Mrs Cle Puckett and others.
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Lawrence
Charley 'Riffey
Central
Kansas
Dan Flory
Riffey
Pearl Boots
Flare
Auple
Cle Puckett
Mo Women Band Invited to Washington Suffrage Parade
The Maryville Missouri women’s band has received an invitation to participate in the suffrage parade in Washington DC on March 3.
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Maryville
Wom
Mbkeyville
Wishington
Marelli
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