Reunion of Old Settlers Brings Back Early Lak County Days
A lengthy reenactment of Lak County history drew forty years of memory lovers at Baldwin Olden Days. Veterans spoke of routes via the Great Trail and early life, with dozens of attendees from Walton Gardner and Sam Gardn among many others. A post luncheon program followed, honoring Odd Fellows and local students, while lists named hundreds of attendees and their birth years from 1838 to 1879.
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Lak County
Baldwin
Tigee
Walton
Theodore
Gardner
Cker
Peter Weeks
Lampman
Ed Kreindrews
Sam
Chas
C. E. Retary
Odd Fellows
Kansas
N ‘Walton
Dore
Tucker
Boyd
Fueer
F. Marshall
Divorce suits filed in district court for legal separation
Two divorce cases were filed in the district court. Grace Reed seeks divorce and alimony from Raymond Reed, alleging neglect and failure to provide for their children who Grace sent to the University at her expense. Maggie Hinkle sues Edgar Hinkle for extreme cruelty and neglect, claiming he endangered her and abused the four children, asking for absolute divorce and custody with alimony.
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Todak
Grace
Reed
Rsiymond Reed
Maggie Hinkle
Edgar Hinkle
Goat's beard fashion shocks early 20th century readers
Washington reports the Panama Canal Record notes a bizarre fashion trend dubbed the goat's beard. An August cargo on the Felix Taussig included 47 bales weighing 23 127 pounds of goats' beards and 21 bales of human hair stumps weighing 10 497 pounds. The piece riffs on how fashion cycles bring back pompadours and mock whiskers.
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Washington
Noress
Panama Canal Record
Felix Taussig
Pacific
Atlantic
United States
Rural English Tail Plait as Sign to Sell Horses
A rural custom in England involves plaiting straw in a horse tail to signal the owner’s willingness to sell. References mention Nyal's Laxacold for headaches and Rankin's Drug Store, along with Alabastine and Barber's Drug Store products.
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England
Nyal
Rankin
Twilight sleep proposed to force truth from criminals
Hot Springs Ark Oct 18 Dr E E House of Yarras Texas told the southwestern medical association he seeks to test twilight sleep on 1000 prisoners at Leavenworth penitentiary to extract admissions. He says the anesthesia can elicit stored truths and that in its strongest phase questions can be asked with reliable responses. The convention may act on his endorsement as he was elected vice president.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
E. E. House
Yarris
Texas
Medical Association of the Southwest
Leavenworth
Kansas
House
Leaverworth
Tarmers Red Label Lump Coal On Track
Kaw Valley Fuel Co announces Pendleton merchandise and a 16 cent limit on Thursday Friday Saturday sales. Woolworth's is listed among participating outlets with broad catalog coverage and low prices.
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Tarmers
Kaw Valley Fuel Co
Pendleton
Pleasant Grove News Brews With Local Family Happenings
Pleasant Grove notices chronicle births and visits across town. Malcolm Boland born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Reese Swimley. several residents attend gatherings and parades in Lawrence. Virginia Helen Dailey welcomed. Hazel Boland visits. families dine with Andrew Dailey and others plan trips to Texas and Topeka for ongoing work.
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Rqy
Reese Swimley
Syham
Malcolm. Boland
Elmer “Tlory
Cerrevordo
Lawrence
Dan Beeghley
Flory
Tlera
Dorothy Beechley
Beeghiley
Willie Bocle
Gerald
Lewis Churchbaugh
John Churchbaugh
Virril Landis
A. N. Williams
Leonard
Hazel Boland
Kansas City
Research Hospital
George Warner
Union
Walter Deay
Andrew Dailey
Virginia Helen
Dailey
Sigma Xi Meeting in Blake Hall This Thursday
Sigma Xi at the University will hold its regular meeting next Thursday evening October 19 at 8 o'clock in Blake hall lecture room. Professor Stoland will speak on Studies on Anaphylaxis.
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Sigma Xi
Blake Hall
Stoland
Doctor Owen Focuses on Rectum and Anus Diseases
Dr. Owen directs careful study of diseases of the rectum and anus with emphasis on diagnosis, treatment options, and patient care implications for this specialty.
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Owen
Freshmen Visit Smiths Grove for Freakish Frolic
High school freshmen spent this afternoon at Smiths Grove for a freakish frolic while juniors were slated to hold a class gathering on the University of Kansas campus.
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Smith’s Grove
University of Kansas
Bigger Better Bargains at Woolworths This Thursday to Saturday
Woolworths advertises bigger bargains across Thursday Friday and Saturday with price cuts and in store deals. Shoppers are invited to save money on a range of everyday items during the promotional event.
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Woolworth’s
Tiny Kangaroo Birth Described In Detail
A historical note explains the newborn kangaroo is a minute shapeless mass about an inch long at birth. It is extremely delicate and fragile, requiring careful handling to avoid injury as it develops.
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Dereht & T
German ex-royals seek dese for pension claim
The former Crown Prince of Bavaria and other ex-royals are applying for a general's pension under military retirement rules claiming entitlement based on titles and rank. The bid centers on recognition of service and pension rights under the existing regulations.
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Bavaria
Woolworths Retail Notes From Weekend Listings
Fragmentary OCR mentions Woolworths with references to Thursday Friday and Saturday shopping notes. Limited context prevents full event details or dates.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Restores Stomach After Indigestion
An old advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion. It claims the alkaline formula relieves acidity, belching, gas, and abdominal pressure by aiding digestion without starving the stomach. Chew with meals. water not required.
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Stuart
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Elizabeth
Ittle
Adda Bailey
Oe ‘Spitzle
Ba Andrews
Nme
Beatty
Jee Beatty
L.C. ‘Baker
Baker
Lewis
Hartwell
Aigh
V. Yee Butell
Mrs. Lottie -Cartwright
Eliz, Baker
Ashby
Toedieeda
Flor
Barber's Drug
Wiedemann’s
TEA Room Service
Pleasant Grove
Worden
Edward Sanders
Stone Star
A. H. Boble
Vinland
Arthur. Bobhle
Miss Eunice- Boland
Swimley
Dr. Bell
Eunice
Topeka
Weidling
BE. S. Heaston
Mr Henaston
Michael Montgomery
Fairview
Ida Tha
Elmer Jory
Frank Marshall
Carl
George van Hoesen
Elmer Campbell
Radicz
Hour-Green Clothing Company
the Horse of Kuppenheimer
Good Clothes
Sam G. Clarke
Mass
Phonl
Obercoat Revue
Ober’s
Abe Wolfson
Skofstads
O’coats
Chinchilla
Gibson Millette Bolinger
Ed Leonard
Mgr
Drayage Co
Drayage Contractors
East Seventh
Universal
Detroit
Ford
C. W. Smith
Peerless Garage IA
le Williams
Post Office
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