Rescues a Babe From Creek Rescue Demands Immediate Action
In Ottawa on May 17 Jessie Bledsoe, a local young man, sprang from the bank of Middle Creek in response to a cry for help. He plunged into four feet of water with his clothes on, swam to the struggling child Robert Cusick, seven, and dragged him to the bank where bystanders aided. The child escaped serious harm. Bledsoe, who was several rods away, acted swiftly upon hearing the alarm and braved six feet of water to save the boy.
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Ottawa
Jessie Bledane
Olina
Middle Creek
Robert, Cusick
Joseph Cusick
Sycamore Street
Bigdsoe
Uke Creek
Bledsoe
Oto
Tian
Pinex Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Quick Relief
An old home remedy recipe touts mixing ersShlated sugar with warm water and Pinex pine extract to create a cough syrup. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours for deep or whooping coughs and includes a money back guarantee.
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Norway
United States
Canada
Wayne
Ind
Transient nature of ills prompted by gentle laxatives
Readers learn that temporary ailments improve with properly directed effort and internal cleansing. The piece endorses Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the one remedy that cleanses without debilitation, urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product for effective relief.
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Easant Eforts
California Fig Syrup Co
Statehood Recall Faces Unexpected Opposition
Washington May 27 A dispute over a recall proposition stalls House discussion on the joint resolution to admit Arizona and New Mexico. Debate over statehood lingers as lawmakers from both parties express intent to speak, delaying final action beyond five days. The contentious amendment would force Arizona voters to reconsider recalls, focusing scrutiny on the judiciary.
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Washington
House
Arizona
New Mexico
Tou
Foley's Kidney Remedy Proves Quick to Help
eM. N. George of Laundate Abi suffers long kidney trouble. After three days on Foley's Kidney Remedy, back pain eased and kidney action improved noticeably. He recommends the remedy and notes availability from O. P. Barber & Son.
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Em. N. George
Laundate
Abi
Faly
Lana
Tate
Folley
O. P. Barber & Son
Eleven, All Elected to Baker University Honorary Fraternity
Eleven seniors at Baker University in Baldwin Kansas were elected to a newly established honorary fraternity. Candidates must maintain at least 94 percent average with no grade below 80 percent, and selections consider faculty, social and moral factors. Elected members include Linn LaBrant Hellen Porter Frank Allis Kare Toa Tista George Coun Nell Crossin Archie Power Willard Tidyman Faniee Gower Gerald Stafford Lauren Conger and others. The group plans to seek a charter from a national organization.
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Baker
Baldwin
Kan
May
Baker University
Tavs
Igh
Linn LaBrant
Kans Hielen Porter
Wan
Frank Allis
Kare
Toa Tista
George Coun Paldwin
Kang Nell Crossin
Slawnee
Okla
Archie Power
Haahidwin
Willard Tidyman
Marion
Remiguized Beauty Wash Ad Promises Clear Skin
A vintage style notice from a drug store touts Eczama Cute a Beauty Wash Althowsh HD promising relief for skin conditions including pimples. It mentions trial offers, cleansing benefits, and soothing effects allegedly provided by the product, with references to a general household battle against skin ailments and a local drug store supplying Koedake Brownies and Sterling silver spoons.
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Eczama
Abilene Sheriff Sale Clears Plack Property
Property of defaulting cashier John A Plack was sold at sheriff sale in Abilene Kan with the receiver bidding most for the bank. Some assets including his residence were resold and total returns were about 411200 though initial value was estimated at 000. Depositors hold savings certificates earning 6 percent as bank affairs slowly recover.
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Abilene
Kan
Bayside
John A. Plack
Ktek
South Africa
No More Smoking Final Student Council Meeting
The Student Council schedules its final meeting for Tuesday to discuss a smoking ban in hallways and common areas. The panel will also address infractions, committee actions, and upcoming plans as members prepare to adjourn for the term.
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Wy A
J Shuden
Phe Connell
Ised Pine
Mertens
Connel
Hyiet Heve-Teash
Patrons Day Exhibition At Woodlawn School
Work by Woodlawn pupils will be shown on Patrons Day with students parading their creations. Parents are invited to visit the school to view paintings and crafts produced during the term, in an event organized by teachers and staff.
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Woodlawn
Whodhown
Sun
Mexican Foreign Minister Bets On Swift Government Action
The Mexican foreign minister expressed hope that the government would act quickly. He called for renewed negotiations with rebels and asserted that decisive power would lead to definite favorable results. Cabinet meetings were noted as part of the ongoing effort.
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Mexico
Mgn
Ministe-La-Barea
Wordy Ad Fragments From Local Stores
Fragmented ad style item lists promotions for cleaning products and groceries with garbled brand names and incomplete phrases. It mentions Elkay’s Straw Hat Cleaner at a drug store and Windmill Grocery price notes, plus stray contact and price bits such as 20 cents per pound.
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Elkay
McCullochs Drug Store
Sherman Gros
Rincoffe
Windmill Grocery
Toth Vhones
Lost Eagle Convention Ends Turmoil in Topeka Visit
Lawrence delegates traveled to Topeka for the Fort Scott event but the Lost Eagle convention faced a stubborn clash over leadership and officers. The gathering named Worthy-state president Halladay, with Worthy vice president Smith and other officials from Wichita and Topeka, while supporters urged unity amid disputes and debt concerns.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Ft. Scott
Topehse
Bart Seere Swaten
Worthy
Boda Halladay
Pisbris
YL Asmith
Atehinat
Shite
Seerenioy dL
FL Crane
Kate Tretastur Krink Nindarieh
Weir
Willan
al Lawsenworth
Burglar Alarm Rings Across Leavenworth Home
Leavenworth notes a burglary last night where a resident awoke to noises disturbed by a thief entering through a rear door. The intruder fired several shots at a pursuer but fled empty handed as police arrived. a pocket hawk and seven dollars were among stolen items in one room, while another area showed no sign of theft.
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Leavenworth
Epsom
Slassens
Stoesatt
le Sala
Fratt
Armins
Pearlis
Cwhiel
Old parish vicar recalls war talk in aged sermon
A very old vicar in a parish for forty two years gave a sermon that warned of war with Russia. The curate noted the talk was from forty years earlier and asked about current events. The exchange reveals faded memory and lingering impact of past fears.
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Russia
Setiment
Street Gar Company Cut Off On Lee Street
The Street Gar Company aims to end the cut off on Lee Street to improve streetcar service. Hundreds of people traveled miles to reach the park as cars were diverted or delayed, causing congestion and hardship for riders. Residents question whether the plan will ease delays and benefit workers and shoppers along the route.
No Officer Seven Fails to Gain Recognition at Convention
Fragmented OCR lists names and titles for a Knights of Pyahias convention with unclear roles. Readable items include references to near Geil Chancellor, grand officebearers, and various listed states and cities, but the text remains garbled and lacks cohesive events or outcomes.
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K. Pus Lawrence
Pyahias
Bowers
Colntnfias
Anes Grand
Vellor Ryeh
Salinas Griael
Goodman Papekas
Lilowedl
Naster
Exchequer
Adal
Tensestate
Rarox
Garden Citys
dPredevick Washisas
Kanssiprena
Mtpresy Jtives
Willan, Dival
Up Ore Frank le Beithon
Cencortin
Millers Minnesputie
Taw
Doctors in Japan Refuse Fees and Rely on Gifts
A lecturer on Life in Japan notes that doctors seldom charge patients. Physicians often provide time and medicine free, sometimes giving money to those in need. After visits, patients offer a gift within their means, with no formal bills and a culture of honest, grateful exchange.
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Japan
Jon
The Second Post and the Butler at the House Party
A country house party vignette features a guest being served by a maid who remarks the downstairs society is superior. The butler listens, and the lady praises him as refined and scientific. He claims they are descended from Darwin, prompting amused disbelief.
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Beirnée
Ainger
New Way to Keep a City Clean in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis sanitation system for garbage disposal is praised as a model for cleanliness. The process drains moisture from waste, uses wrapping paper to wrap packages, and ships only dry refuse to transfer stations. The system aims to reduce odor, pests, and freezing waste, with steady municipal support and potential adoption by other cities.
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Minneapolis
Ihe
America
Winnipeg
Board of Health
Sur Isso
Timatea
Techuira
Waiting Is Hard to Do and the Power of Patience
A reflective piece on patience and timing cites Emerson on the slow maturing of the mind. It argues waiting does not mean idleness but timing effort, noting much of success depends on when steps are taken and that values mature like a tree rather than a house built in days. The quote from Dr. Frank Crane and a whimsical woman’s saying illustrate the theme.
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Atres
Emerson
Frank Crane
Englishman Honors Richardson with Sir Charles Grandison Tale
An Englishman praises the author of Sir Charles Grandison to Richard son the novelist. Richardson seems unaware of the compliment but later questions the reference. The item ends with an advertisement note for engraved souvenir spoons from Lawrence built in its lig and valued at $150 by Ed. W. Parsons, Jeweler.
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Richardson
Sir Charles, Granditon
St Paris
Hague
Sir Charles’ Grandison
Arvine
Lawrence
W. Parsons
Thrifted vest hides $50 then hat investment shocks husband
A Sewickley man hides a personal fund in an old vest and plans to visit the city to inspect it. His wife reveals the vest was disposed of as moldy junk and the money was invested instead in a new fall hat. He collapses in disbelief at the discovery.
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yYagmat
Adulteration Ideas Spur Admonitions On Beer and Wine
A writer notes varying ages view adulteration differently. In seventeenth century London Parliament petitions decried hops as a wicked weed spoiling dunk and endangering life. John Evelyn condemned hops as harming health while praising cider. Ancient practices mixed seasonings into wine to prevent acidity and improve flavor, including oils, salts, and goat milk cheese aged with wine.
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London
John | Evelyn
New Kind of Speed Fiend
A man who sold an automobile to a friend faces a sharp accusation when the buyer, unable to exceed five miles an hour, asks how the seller was arrested six times. The seller quips that those arrests were for distracting the highway, revealing a quirky, ill fated transfer of a troublesome car.
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Jack
Petition Seeks Vacation or Narrowing of County Road
A Douglas County Kansas filing requests vacation of a road at the southeast corner of section 11 12 19 or its reduction to 30 feet. The county board set May 27 for viewing. W R Green, county clerk, authorized the notice.
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Douglas County
Paul
Laptal
Avith
Econnry
Dowlas County
Askin
Seegion
T Township
Kanze
Me River
Board of County Commissioners of
W.R. Green
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