Undertakers Exhibit Plans For State Meeting
Wilt Johnson, chairman of the planning committee, says the state undertakers association meeting will be held here with exhibits from supplier firms. Nearly 35,000 dollars of undertaker supplies will be displayed, including caskets and trimmings, aimed at drawing strong attendance. Johnson travels to Topeka to coordinate with officers and secure a suitable exhibit layout in the Commercial rooms.
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Wilt Johnson
Undertakers
King
Hutchinson
Topeka
Undertakers Association
Asaeciativt
Commier- Tial du Reams
Midland
Mir
I Association
Ships Like Small Cities and Vast Liners in Steam Era Vision
The text outlines envisioned passenger ships with city-like features such as roof gardens printing offices and theaters. It notes future vessels like the Olympic and Titanic as British line projects built by Harland and Wolff, promising extensive onboard conveniences and large scales surpassing earlier liners.
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Bartley
United Kingdom
New Ocean Liners to Surpass All Before
Naval builders plan ever larger ships with 870 to 900 foot lengths and up to 12 000 tons, surpassing Mauretania and Lusitania. The 4000 plus foot vessels will exceed prior dimensions, with over six thousand passengers and a crew of 600, promising to dwarf existing ocean liners.
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Mauretania
Lusitania
Oneida
Oswego
Peru
Phoe
Ariz
South Amboyne
West Orange
N. J
Haverstraw
Beattleboro
Durham
New York World
Swat the fly and disease: health notes warn
State Board of Health issues April fly bulletin urging residents to fight pests and typhoid and other diseases. March 1904 saw 29 measles deaths, with diphtheria and scarlet fever deaths higher. Emphasizes cleanliness, screens, ventilation, sewage, and safe drinking water to protect children and communities.
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Board of Health
State Board of Health
Wal. UL Lencan
Listician
Kansas
Joe
Rake
Denver Ad Campaign Reflects Temperance Fight
The Merchants and Manufacturers Association of Denver runs full page ads opposing Governor Stubbs amid Wagstaff meeting resolutions from Topeka. Ads show little effect. Raymond's Recital date moved to May 8 at First Baptist Church with tickets at local stores.
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Stubbs
Merchants and Manufacturers Association of Denver
Denver
Wagstaff
Topeka
John M. Newlin
Bert Wanshaw
Miss. Raymond
First Baptist Church
Raymond
Market Letter: Steer Prices Slump Amid Bearish Demand
Market reports from May show buyers gaining advantage as traders note slower trade in Chicago and locally. Prices for steers ease 25 to 43 cents over two days. heifers drop, bulls high then dip. stockers and feeders mixed with buyers cautious and packers paying lower prices. Demand weak across pork and livestock with abundant supply and slack shipping.
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la Tower
Sli
Chicago
Doutek
Atik-Ealves
Lleasy Bugs
Atety
Nurse Leaves Hair at Home in Panic Misunderstanding
A nurse in a domestic setting left a strand of light brown hair hanging by a mirror after a night shift emergency. The narrative recalls the narrator’s concern for the nurse, the hair becoming a fixation, and a telephone call revealing the nurse had an infectious illness but was careful with prevention, ending with the nurse thanking the narrator for care.
Women Missionary Social Union Holds Inspiring Lawrence Meeting
The Women Missionary Social Union of Lawrence hosted a reception at the Friend's church for Mrs. W. T. Elmore ahead of the semi annual meeting. Twelve circles reported on helpful society features, a misisonary plea was made for Amelia women, and Mrs. Elffert gave an instructive lecture at the Baptist church. The next gathering is set for November at United Presbyterian and Congregational churches.
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Missionary Social Union
Women's Missionary Social Union of
Lawrence
Friend's Church
W. T. Elmore
India
J. K K. Bechtel
W. A. Powell
Prasbytyrian
Two German Comedies Preformed by University Students
The annual play by the university theater department will be held at Fraternal Aid Hall at 8 o'clock on Friday evening May 8. Two short comedies are included with strong casts promised to entertain. Admission is free for all.
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Theriauy
Dean Green
Mrs. Green
Law Stuents
University
Moving His Houses in Drie as Novialis
Fragmentary OCR text describes a river cracking a path and someone fleeing toward Uther ves. Details are unclear. readable facts include a person moving houses and a river causing damage near a place named Uther ves. No clear dates, names, or events.
Evening Gossip from Emporia and University Notes
Warrenville friends of the Kelloggs of Emporia plan to move to California as Mr Kellogg and his son pursue studies and work in architecture while Miss Mary Virginia Kellogg stays in Emporia. Pre nuptial events draw students to Ottawa for Lola Simart and William Clark’s wedding, with a house party and recitals by university figures noted.
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Warrenvé
Kelloggs
Emporia
California
Doe Kellogg
Kansas University
Cornell
Mary Virginia Kellogg
Lawrence
State Normal
University
Ottawa
Lola Simart
William Clark
Smarts
Edna Hopkins
Harry Rogers
Storms pass as frost fear fades in spring forecast
Weather reveals warming trend after a lingering storm period. Pension day crowds disperse as vouchers are exchanged and plans for a four room cottage investment offering ten percent return surface despite odd pension themes.
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J.C. Moore
Mersants National Bank
F. M. Perkins Agency
Frederick Crowe
R. F. Ingalls
New Jersey Street
Bell Phone
Kan
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Agla
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Edmond
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Learn
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Prince of Wales
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Haeston
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Market Letter
Kappa Kappa Gana Sorority Aid Looksoming
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Union Carpente
Lawrogue
May
New York
Atic
Est
Congress
Art
Verdy Newevision
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Court of Commerce
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Prtisianis
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William T. Sinclair
Sayer
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U. W. G. Plank
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Eclipse Lawn Mowers
Jaedicke
Hester
Jean
Abe Wolfson
Maas
Jarchanta Bank
Huch Blair
Obnogtom
The
Southern Pacific Railroad
Charles Edward Russell
Gov Nt
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Mr. Russell
May Hampton
Peary
Rheta Childe Dorr
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Harris Merton Lyon
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