Kansas chatter on meat costs courts and trials
A Kansas public note discusses meat prices under packers, union influence on industrial court judges, and the Hamon murder case. It covers industry strikes, legislative choices to fund branch schools, and the need to strengthen existing rural and town high schools amid growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
John H. Crawford
Crawford
Tabor
Sand
Kansas
Ech
Koeround
Jake
Hamnon
Hamon
Oman
Feaures
Serid
County high school funds debated as nearer options rise
Taxpayers in several counties oppose continuing support for a county high school when closer schools suffice. Ft Scott Tribune's George Marble tours the South for the National Editorial association while reporting on Florida weather. A cipher message from a party member adds a light note to the piece. The debate over girls rouge and lipstick stirs campus opinions with expert warnings about color mixing. A plebiscite on the subject might show the majority view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Marble
Ft. Scott Tribune
National Editorial Association
Marble
Florida
Mary Ross Potter
Northwestern’ University
Totter
Edmund Wuerpel
St. Louis School of Fine Arts
Wuerpel
Clinenes Wife Believes Surgeon Could Do Any Task
In Youngstown, a Pennsylvania surgeon who removed his own appendix solidifies his wife’s belief that a man capable of such surgery can handle any small job around the premises.
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Clinenes
Pennsylvania
Youngstown
Cee
Kansas farmers plow as building boom grows in town
The March 18 1871 report notes early plowing by farmers promising early Kansas crops. Mr Darling orders a 1300 foot ferry cable weighing about 1600 pounds by express. Ferry receipts exceed any prior day despite toll cuts on the bridge. Town roofs rise, with many frames up before enclos ing finishes. Building surges, with nearly one hundred houses already started this spring.
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Republican Daily Journal
Kansas
Darling
Express
Postmaster Innes Receives Washington Directive
Lawrence daily notices report a federal order reducing one mail carrier from the regular force to the substitute list. The item notes George Tucker's illness improving and advertises a local building and loan association offering 6 percent monthly installments on installment shares at 704 Mass. St.
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Innes
Washington
Carter
Lawrerce
Latte George Tucker
Peencamnet
Douglas County Building & Loan Association
Mass
Remembering Fred J. W. Skiff and Lawrence ties
San Diego letter recalls Fred J. W. Skiff a longtime associate at the Journal-World and the 19th century Lawrence newsroom era. Mentions colleagues Bowes Prentis Thacher and Johnston plus Skiff's Denver Tribune stint and late 1800s Kansas connections. Also notes local moves and visitors including Dr. Hart and ties to Scripps funeral coverage. References mob actions and American Legion debates over loyalty and citizenship.
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San Diego
Calif
Existor Journal-World
Fred J. W. Skiff
T. Dwight’ Thacher
Thachers
Fred
Denver
Pasi- Tribune
Charlie Thacher
H. P. Pp
Torun
Lawrence
Kansas
Charles Hart
Lawrenee
Richard Huson
Boston
Lizzie Ames
Col. O
BR. Learnard
C. C.shaler
Eben Baldwin
Lawrence News Roundup: Local Meetings and Results
Lawrence items report Chamber of Commerce activities and a busy week with county commission meetings, a fair board gathering, and a Masons special session. Hamon trial results drew crowds, arrests up to Salina, and basketball tournament excitement at Topeka High. Lenta Gasoline Co earns a charter. marriages granted in Topeka. Markham sues for damages over a falling sign. Spring weather praised as favorable. local sheriff sightings noted.
Vineland Social News Sketches Weekend Calls
Local residents report visiting friends and relatives on Thursday and Friday. Walter Parsons and Mrs. Dear hosted guests. Josephin Dumas and Morehouse of Lawrence visited Miss Jessie King. Vineland girls played Baldwin girls at the gym, with a win for Vineland.
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Walter Parsons
Thureday
Roche
Wm. Dear
Josephin Dumas
Morehouse
Lawrence
Jessie King
Epsonade Salts Promoted as Lemonade Like Medicine
An advertisement touts Epsonade Salts as a lemon flavored mix blending Epsom salts with fruit derivatives. It claims a pleasant taste and medicinal benefits for biliousness headaches or constipation, warns buyers to ask for Epsonade Salts specifically to avoid a soda imitation.
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Epsom Assoc
Local Notices and Social Update from Baldwin
Monday morning visit planned at Mrs. Kings home. Mr Kalb recovering from eye injury in Kansas City hospitals. Mrs Elam improving despite illness. Mrs Ellen Sturdy recovering from influenza. Mrs French and Mrs Yates in Lawrence. Upcoming lecture Friday March 18 features The Dressing Gown by home talent. Presbyterian Loyal Workers meet at Mrs Fil Randels. Grange met with officers installed and refreshments served. Mrs Ehart returns from Swedish hospital. Fern Hansen seeks treatment in Kansas City. YWCA meeting March 21 to discuss chick care. Lem Sturdy couple visited Baldwin. Fordyce family planning move to Sibley. Mrs Wylie McTheeters and Fry family mentioned.
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King
Kalb
Baldwin
Kansas City Hospital
Elam
Ellen Sturdy
la Prippe
French
Yates
Lawrence
Presbyterian Church
Fil Randel
The
Grange
John Ehart
Lou Hansen
Fern
Kan City
Ywange Hall
Lem Sturdy
Fordyce
Sibley
Wylie McTheeters
Andrews Hone
Fry
Dell
Road to Baldwin convalesces after illness nurse returns home
Miss Jessie King visits Lawrence for weekend with friends as Dr Heaston reports a Methodist church salary rise. Independent Kan March 18. The Independence Conference district superintendent notes a three year average 50 percent increase in ministers' salaries. Mrs Luke Martin and Miss Anna Martin shopped in Kansas City for infant medicines. Hiflaents fer threw lvis Lund's Sarsapart.
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Baldwin
Jessie King
Lawrence
Independence
Kan
J. 5. Heaston
The
Methodist Church, Independence Conference
Luke Martin
Anna Martin
Kansas City
Lvis Lund
Freckle Face Remedy Promises Quick Change
An advertisement touts an ounce of Othine double strength to remove freckles with a money back guarantee. It claims March sun and wind worsen freckles and urges asking for the stronger formula to achieve a clear complexion.
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George Miles
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Perry
W.C. Markham
State Highway Commission
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Emma Caroline
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Federal Reserve System
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