Could We But Know Our Place In Life's Great Field
Reflections on influence and empathy urge readers to see others’ viewpoints and the impact of small deeds. The piece notes that misjudgments and harsh words harm, while kind acts could have steadied others’ paths and warmed hearts toward all humanity. It weaves in author James William Callahan and local notes from Port Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell, Stearns & Street
Bratton
Natoma
Billings Company
Tony Witte
Gorham
Russell County News
Bus Costs and Road Strength debated before Interstate Commission
Testimony by Thomas MacDonald of the U S Bureau of Public Roads argues that roads built with government aid can support an 18 000 pound axle load and 7 4 ton pneumatic trucks. He notes bus wear is similar to private traffic and taxes paid by motor buses exceed highway costs, urging fair scrutiny of all transport groups to protect public interest.
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Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
Thomas MacDonald
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
National Association’ of Motor Bus Operators
Osborne County
Storge
Tax-Commission
Will Hibbs
State Commission
Stabilization Board
Farmers Union
Alton
Osborne Farmer
Unclear draft on federal state and local programs and funding
Fragmented lines discuss funding for state and local government programs and agriculture, mentioning increases, weatherproofing, roads, farming, and taxation themes. The text is garbled with many missing words and nonstandard phrasing, yielding no definite event or names to cite.
Economic relief proposals from E Haldeman Julius debated in Kansas scene
The column critiques E Haldeman Julius and his U S Senator run plan, noting skepticism among Kansans about federal hunger loans and unemployment insurance. It questions appeal to wealthy lawmakers and cites mixed reaction in Kansas communities and local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bungle
E. Haldeman- Julius
E. Haldeman-Julius
U. S
O. K
E. H-J
Senate
E.h-J
American Freeman
Hoover
E. H
Freeman
Arkansas
California
Kansas
Haldeman-Julius
Editorial rails at legislature over electric power curb on merchants
Lyons editorial laments Kansas lawmakers restricting electrical merchandise sales after August. It warns of economic hardship for Lyons businesses as United Corporation reduces stock and downsizes staff, predicting longer-term harms to the local economy and service access. The piece argues state aid won’t curb self-interest and may worsen conditions for small merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Lyons
United Corporation
Electric Company
Jamestown theater Sunday labor law complaints lodged
Four Jamestown women file a second complaint against Orrville Smith and Delmar Harris for violating the Sunday labor law by operating the Jamestown theater on July 26. Smith faces a prior arrest for July 19 and a county court trial is set for August 11. Harris’s trial date is August 7.
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Jamestown
Orrville Smith
Delmar Harris
Smith
Delmar. Harris
Harris
W. R. Bartin
Hartey
County
Bilade Empire
Kansas columnists mock weather, licenses and life in snippets
A garbled Kansas newspaper page compiles quips and quotes from multiple towns. It lampoons weather lore, auto license debates, a punchy trench of local humor, and brief remarks about figures like Jack Harris and unnamed farmers.
Taken From the Files of the Journal 1906 Scandia News
Items from Scandia and nearby in 1906 include Newell Cooper buying Peter Lewellyn’s property for 3000 dollars with possession planned next spring and Lewellyn family considering move to Wyoming. Also noted are ivy poisoning for Ollie Johnson, hog deliveries to Scandia buyers, Ida Hugos resigning as clerk, and a Colorado outing by Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Preble and Paul. Aug 3 1906 entry references a community picnic, local travel, and civic notes including a Water shortage and mayor J. A. Freeburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Cooper
Scandia
Peter Lewellyn
Lewellyn
Wyoming
Ollie Johnson
Joseph McGowan
Concordia
Annie
Elijah Goodwin
Ida Hugos
Norway
M. A. Preble
Paul
Colorado
Wm. Gunter
H. Rost
Belleville
A. E. Rockhold
Union Township
Alvin Boman
Fredrickson
C. V. Hageman
Medical Reserve Corps
Army Medical, Board
Topeka
Court House
National
J. A. Freeburg
Byron
J. C. Thorning
Chicago
M. Curren
John. Fraser
Harold
Hugh ‘Fraser
Chas. Larson
South Union
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Epublic’ County
Hershel Kannier
Congress
James
William. Callahan
Clad Thompson
L. L. Coleman
Peggy
Harry Ross
Winifred
America
Jet
Bert W. Selin
Barton
Simmons
Cuba
Joh Hostinsky
Republic County
Triune
Central Kansas Telephone Co
Public Service Commission
Clydes
Jewell County
Innocent
Ocenth
Lyons News
Moundridge | Journal
Arkansas City
A. Green
Cy. Ewing
Ewling
Russell
Mack Cretcher
Neodesha Register
Henry
Hank
Paul Washburn
Glen Sentinel
Ewing Herbert
Clay
Portis
McPherson
Cothet
Jack Harris
Yesteryears
Hee Passeng
Hee
Es Mattar
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