University Library Appeals Gain Support in Congress
C 8 Gleed receives letters from Senators Tugalls Plumb and Funston praising increased library facilities at the State University of Kansas. They urge permanent annual appropriations for books and salaries, arguing a strong library underpins national influence, economic health, and educational excellence. The letters express broad backing for a well endowed university and robust library funding from Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Joan J. Ingalls
Mr. C
Gleed
Topeka
Plumb
Senate
Washumeron
D. C
State University
University of Kansas
PB. Piemp
Funston
Toc
S. Glexp
Torgka
Washington, D. C
United States
Kansas Memorial Hall for veterans and youth
A state memorial proposal honors Kansas soldiers who defended liberty, urges a memorial hall to house regimental tablets, battle flags, and relics. The memorial would serve veterans and future generations, providing a gathering place and a reminder of duty to the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuerrias
Kansas
Union
Lawrence Memorial Hall Act for State University Site
Kansas City Times editorial advocates a Lawrence memorial hall near the valley of historic battles to honor veterans and support the State University library needs. It details commission oversight, funding through taxes, and the goal of a lasting tribute to Kansans who defended liberty and unity.
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Lawrence
WaBkeEas
Kansas
WoEneEas
State University
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of the State of Kansas
Loyal Legion of the Commandry of Kansas
Board of Regents of
the State University
Kangas
Memorial Hall
Soldiers Memorial Hall
Board of Memorial Hall Commissioners
Costs of Upgrading Topeka Telephone Plant
J R Mulvane shows Topeka office plant where old battery was replaced after three to four years. The new, more extensive battery supports 300 calls, costing 7,000 to replace the 3,000. Kansas City reports 2600 calls with new apparatus just installed, illustrating the heavy expense to maintain the metallic circuit.
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J. R. Mulvane
Topeka
Mulvane
Kaw Valley
Kansas City
Wlan
Ill and moving work near Union Pacific depot in town
North Side News reports G Lecher, a Sixth Ward youth, is gravely ill with slim hopes of recovery. Several workers prep moving old railroad reservation buildings, some sold for country use as stables and sheds. Replevin cases filed in Judge Edgar's court include Hunt vs Heater and Oliver vs Hesper. Sputh vs Estes hearing scheduled soon.
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G. Lecher
Geo. Carey
Locust Street
Georgetown
Colo
P.D. Q
Edgar
J. H. Hunt
Frank
Heater
H. N.oliver
Frank S. Hesper
C.W. Sputh
J. B.estes
Another Hand Beckons Pearl and City Club Move
A somber note follows about Pearl’s passing as plans for a new social club in Vinland progress with no alcohol and a ban on gambling. Local society reports, church events, school changes, and land purchases in Lecompton and Vinland include revival, graduates, and property shifts. Community notices highlight a wolf hunt, a farm sale, fire near Slade, and local lectures and classes at Lane University and Lawrence University.
Kaw Valley Stems At Stringtown Barn Frame
The article notes Billy Hughes' barn frame rising as a major project in Stringtown, with ongoing wood-cutting activity from the Thacher clearing and a bustling feed mill at Hughes' ranch. Win Kennedy recently sold seven head of mules, and more stock is expected. The whistle echoes over the area signaling busy work and growth.
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Thacher
Clinton News Briefs Highlights Local Events
Wheat is looking well and farmers plant corn for spring work. Quigley reports coal on Ketels land, 12 to 15 inches thick. Mrs. Stevenson, an old settler, dies. funeral at M E church. Band concert at Clinton school house February 16. Kaneaka hosts February 14 entertainment and church fair for new church. sale of carpets quilts and other items. public supper and valentine distributions.
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Quigley
Ketels
Kaneaka
Relapse and fires disrupt Hesper residents after blizzard
Charley Pitts suffers relapse due to a medicine mistake but improves by November. Sunday morning a fire alarm sounded at the hotel De Vestal. boarders fought flames with buckets and pans until they were extinguished. Lou Bark and Joe Cl note a stock of eggs kept warm through the blizzard as Milt Catlin plans to depart for the Territory. Hi near Ossawatominee
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Theotel de Vestal
Joe
Milt Catlin
Kansas Senate Action Report from Torena January Session
The Kansas senate and house conducted routine business with many bills reported, about half unfavorably. A state agent abolition bill for Washington, a foreign land ownership limit, and an executive mansion bill drew attention. The house processed local-interest measures while general appropriation bills await committee consideration. Both chambers adjourned to meet tomorrow at 10 o clock.
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Torena
Kas
Senate
Washington
Samuel G. Crawford
Mapler
Great Railroad Agreement Near Signing By 32 Railroads
Presidents of Western railroads wrap a week of sessions by endorsing A B Walker for executive board chair. The inter state commerce railway association pact awaits signatures from all thirty two roads and must pass the commission before final action. Walker noted by wire, salary under 25 000 a year versus 37 500 for a commissioner. Chicago Burlington and Northern undecided, may sign if lake routes join. Other roads expected to sign.
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Cmicacy
Western Railroads
Inter-State Commerce Railway Association
A. B. Walker
Walker
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Warmth for Fevered Bodies with Stomach Bitters
A late 19th century alarm on chills and fever notes that wealth cannot warm the body. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy infusing warmth and aiding malarial disease, constipation, dyspepsia, sick headaches, loss of appetite and sleep, kidney trouble, rheumatism, and debility. Use with persistence for a thorough cure.
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Hostetter
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh
Warns against mercury containing catarrh ointments and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Cure taken internally, targets blood and mucus surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents per bottle.
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Hall
F. J. Cheng & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Electric Bitters touted as universal remedy
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters are a highly popular cure all for liver and kidney diseases, pimples, boils, salt rheum, malaria, headaches, constipation and indigestion. It promises complete satisfaction or money back and lists Barber Bros drug store prices 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
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Barber Bro
Is Consumption Incurable Read This
Statements from Mr. C H Morris Newark Ark and Jesse Middlewart Decatur Ohio claim Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption cured abscess of lungs and lung troubles after doctors gave up. Free sample bottles offered at Barber Bro s drug store. Speaker Booth Kansas house proposes new insane asylum in Larned with 25000 appropriation.
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C. H. Morris
Newark
Ark
Dr. King
Jesse Middlewart
Decatur
Ohio
Barber Bro
Speaker Booth
Kansas House
Larned
Dickens Had One Trick and a Patient’s Reward
A professor notes Charles Dickens style quirks of repeating phrases then cites Bowden, a neighbor with rosy health, and his use of a medical discovery. The piece mentions a $500 reward offered by Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy proprietors for an incurable case.
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Young Bowden
Pierce
Dr. Sage
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