Carving Empire Out of the West
A memoir excerpt recounts 1867 westward expansion with the Union Pacific railroad, Indian Territory relocation pressure, and brutal frontier violence. The author recalls death and unmarked graves along the trail, reflecting on the cost of settlement and native displacement.
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Journal-World
Central West
Union Pacific
Nebraska
United States
Indian Territory
Pacific Coast
Ilha
Blojo Colorado
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Cole J
Ier
Julesburg
Cher
Sjomver
Warzon
Weaver
Howse
M. Ele YP Lrington
Mr.Titterington
Norton trio tops dairy judging at national exposition
Glen Hazlett of Norton Kansas led a Norton team with Aurelle Corder and Irving Horner to win the cattle judging team event at the national dairy exposition. California State College of Agriculture took first in another class with Everett Bock and George Gerlich, while New England’s Casini led Jerseys. Local 4-H winners to be announced at banquet. 29 Holstein herds with 259 animals judged.
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Norton
Kan
Glen Hazlett
Aurelle Corder
Irving Horner
California State College of Agriculture
Massachusetts State Colony
Everett Bock
George Gerlich
New England
Neibo Casini
California
Massachusetts
Henry Brousseau
Segreganset
Alfred Gould
Northampton
Roger Purrington
Shelburne Falls
van Metre
Martins- Va
John Deid
Isaac van Metre
Artinsburg
Will Speak Tonight at Second Christian Church
Mrs. A. L. Martain of Chicago will speak at Second Christian Church located at Nineteenth and Tennessee street tonight at o'clock. The general public is invited to attend. Martain serves as national president of women's work for the Churches of Christ and has been attending the international convention in Wichita.
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A. L. Martain
Chicago
Second Christian Church
Nineteenth and
TenNessee Street
Change in meeting date for United Spanish War Vet Fans
The United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary will hold their October meeting on October 20. A covered dish will be served by the Auxiliary at the venue.
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Spanish War Vetegens and Auxiliary
Auro
Initiation by Eagles marks large lodge class
The Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge held a major initiation last night with a large class, one of the biggest in years. Grand President M. A. Farley of Kansas City attended, along with Deputy Farley Ralph Emerson and Robert Stewart. A cafeteria lunch followed the ceremonies, and another initiation is planned for November 11 to honor World War II participants, with Farley departing for Great Bend afterward.
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Order of Eagles
Zapiniersnin Comnelen
M. A. Farley
Kansas City
Prer
Farley
Ralph Emmerson
The
Kansas City Aerie
Robert Stewart
Lo Real
Aerie
Great Bend
Patee Theater Opens Three Day Run With The Public Defender
The Public Defender opens at Patee Theatre for three days starring Richard Dix in a vigorous melodrama about a man breaking into homes to uncover a plot by businessmen to ruin the heroine’s father. Supporting cast includes Shir Grey Paul Hurst Boris Karloff. Also a news reel comedy and a cartoon complete the program. Marriage licenses issued for John M Silversmith and Sarah DeLong Topeka and Homer Dedo Detroit and Dorothy Gregg Lawrence. Bulgaria forms new cabinet under King Boris with M Muschanoff as premier and foreign minister. Bishop Theodore I Reese, 58, of southern Ohio, dies after illness.
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Public Defender
the Patee
Richard Dix
Hare
Shir! Grey
Paul Hurst
Boris Karloff
Dixas
John M. Silversmith
Sarah DeLong
Topeka
L. H. Menger
Homer Dedo
Detroit
Mich
Dorothy Gregg
Lawrence
E. F. Price
Bulgaria
Sofia
Boris
Malinoff
M. Muschanoff
Reward Offered for Hand Lotion Name in Hollywood
The Hollywood cosmetics distributor offers a $1000 reward for the best name for a new Hand Lotion. Contestants may submit one name only by October 17, 1931, with a possible extra $500 for early mail. Mail to Hollywood Marvel Product Studio 2-MF 1023 N. Syeama Hollywood California. Duplicate prizes for ties.
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Hollywood
Marvel Product Studio 2
Roy Lawrence Market Ad Lists Fresh Meats and Groceries
Local market offers fresh pork cuts spare ribs 10¢ per lb and pork bones 5 lbs for 25c plus home rendered lard 50c. Includes fresh beef cuts pot roast 10c to 15c per lb, hamburger 10c, rolled rib roast 20c, lamb chops 15c lb, lamb stew and legs, fresh fish and oysters, poultry on order, canned fruits and vegetables, coffee and soups. Delivery available. free New England baked beans with brown bread.
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California
Brookfield
Parkerhouse
666 Liquid or Tablet Headache and Fever Remedy
A historical remedy claims 666 Liquid or Tablets relieve headache or neuralgia in 20 minutes, curb a cold on the first day, and combat malaria in three days. It also references 666 Salve for Baby's Cold as part of this preparation.
Capone Details Go Into Record Capone Details Go Into Record
Chicago October 13 AP The private life of Al Capone is being written into court records by prosecutors. The account spans humble bar keeper to millionaire playboy, with details of wardrobe cars and gifts. A Miami witness added a casual Capone chat, prompting a rare smile from the gang chief.
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Chicago
al Capone
Coney Island
Johnny Torrio
Capone
Way to Get At a Cold Is Through the Bowels
When a cold strikes pores close and perspiration ceases. Doctors first advise mild laxatives like cascara. Authorities say it strengthens bowels. Cascarets, a pleasant cascara candy, quickly activate the bowels and cost a dime.
Kansan Dies in Los Angeles Banker-Funded Widow Mark Fiftieth
Edwin Worthington, 71, a former banker from Peabody Kansas, died suddenly in a downtown Los Angeles building yesterday. He and his widow Ada Worthington had recently celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary after coming to Los Angeles twelve years ago.
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Kansan
Los Angeles
Edwin Worthington
Peabody
Kan
Worthington
Ada Worthington
Osage Hills Wolf Hunt Draws Hunters From States
In Osage Hills Bartlesville Oklahoma on October 18 AP reports the third annual chase of the Southwestern Fox and Wolf Hunters Association as more than 300 hounds bayed the hunt. Hunters from a dozen states gathered for the event.
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Osage Hills
Bartlesville
Okla
Southwestern
Fox and Wolf Hunters’ Association
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St. Louis
Frank E. Jones
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Roy Lawrence Market
Henry E. Keller
Miami
Palm Island
Fla
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Melody
Margaret Schilling
Paul Gregory
Vera Reynolds
Carroll Nye
Wheeler Oakman
Aja
Dickingon
Powell
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Knute Rockne
Rockne Memorial Association
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Carideo
Greta Garbo
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Clark Gable
Notre Dame
William Haines
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Lelia Hyams
Ernest Torrence
Love
Zane Grey
Fox Picture
George O’brien
Marguerite Churchill
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