Ottawa 1894 census shows many animals in city limits
A census by the county assessor counted 6,670 residents in Ottawa in 1894, with 1,125 horses and other livestock within city limits. The report notes vacant houses and a pay basis tied to population, while flood and fish stories appear in the era’s local notes.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Daily Republican
Republican
Will Curl
Charley
Letters to the Editor Policy Prompted for Readers
Readers are encouraged to submit letters with the writer address and signature. Unsigned letters will not be published. Include the reception number to speed verification.
No kidding by Karl A Van Asselt animal abilities
A compact list of animal feats from World Features Syndicate highlights rat falls of five stories with no injuries ostrich speed rivaling horses dolphins remaining underwater seven minutes and a flamingo able to stand on one leg for half an hour while love bugs often mate for long lifespans
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Better Idea Requested for One More School
A writer recalls crowded classrooms at a grade and high school, noting an extra building and smaller class sizes than 54 years ago when they graduated from OHS. They contrast past discipline and lack of teacher aides with current needs, urging ideas to justify adding another school.
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Republican
Abe Morrison
Ottawa
Marais Des Cygnes
Locust Street
Forest Park
Bennett Creamery
Santa Fe
Nelson Hotel
East Second
Utd Rey
Bee
Ashe Henry
Motihuenday
Henry
Betty Todd
S. Hickory
Ottawa Herald
Todds
Betty
Fred Unger
N. Oak
Todd Yard
Ottawa School Board
OHS
Pomona
Appanoose
Williamsburg
Pomona Middle School
It’s Your Quarter Thanks for Local Post and Puzzles
Reader thanks the post office for timely delivery of Christian Science Newspaper and praises the Ottawa Herald shopping page column and past year features. The call-in shows express views on Medicare abortion funding, welfare judgments, jobs, and shared community commentary times.
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Post Office
Jim ‘Hitch
Ottawa Herald
West Franklin LOB proposal outlined by Pomona reader
A Pomona resident argues for the West Franklin school board LOB funded building plan, praising public meetings and stressing tax implications, safety, handicapped access, and enrollment growth while urging a May 17 vote and warning against political motives. Natalie Roberts signs the letter.
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West Franklin
Lawrence
Olathe
Emporia
Topeka
Williamsburg
Appanoose
Natalie Roberts
Pomona
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