Kansas Notes Sparks From The Hiawatha World Column
The clipping surveys Kansas news like rewards for bird arrests, debates over beer ads in Topeka and Leavenworth, and a mix of municipal quirks. It notes figures such as ex Governor Morrill’s daughter’s death, wage disputes, harvest labor requests, army maneuvers at Fort Riley, and local political licensing fights.
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Hiawatha World
Topeka Herald
Leavenworth Times
Kansas City
Kan
Wall Street Journal
Charles M. Harger
Abilene
Dayhoft
Jamaica
The
Chicago Tribune
Adna P. Grixtlebone
Manhattan
E. N. Morrill
Grace Dixon
Atchison
Globe
Reliance Defeats Constitution and Columbia in Newport Race
After a race among Reliance Constitution and Columbia Newport July 27 the committee named Reliance defender of the America’s Cup. Morgan of Columbia and Belmont of Constitution praised the choice and agreed Reliance is fastest. Reliance led all three yachts finishing ahead with Constitution close behind and Columbia fourth.
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Newport
R.J
Dispatch
ReLiance
Constitution
Columbia
New ‘York Yacht Club
Messrs. Morgan
Belmont
Bristol
Newport Phore
Cattlemen Protest Rail Rate Hikes in Kansas
Greenwood County Cattlemen adopt resolutions protesting a 15 percent freight rate increase set by Kansas railroads effective September 1. They claim 48 consigns and shipping costs are unjust while shipments peak. Over 500 stockmen sign, urging the state railroad commissioners to act as protests spread to other counties.
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Greenwood County
Kansas
Cattlemen’s* Association
Railroads of
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Murder at doorstep in Nebraska leaves mystery man hunted
Willian Merritt was shot dead near his doorstep in Niobrara Nebraska about 10 pm Sunday. A lone assailant fired three shots two hit Merritt with one striking his heart as he turned to enter his house. Suspect Isaac McCoun, detained after being found in a Missouri river boat with a young son, had reportedly threatened Merritt’s life.
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Willian Merritt
Niobrara
Neb
Ike
Isaac McCoun
Merritt
McCoun
Missouri River
Farmer Hurt by Pitchfork Accident Near Stella Neb
A farmer named A. J. Robb, living two miles west of Stella Nebraska, accidentally drove a pitchfork into his leg near the knee. He pressed on with work for about three hours before feeling faint and seeking a physician. While dressing the wound he fainted, and doctors fear blood poisoning if not properly treated.
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A. J. Robb
Stella
Neb
Robb
Anniversary celebration for Johnson County Co op at Olathe
The twenty seventh anniversary of the Johnson County Cooperative Association was celebrated in Olathe on July 25 with a basket picnic in the public square. About 300 attended. Governor N J Bachelder of New Hampshire lectured on the national grange. G W Westgate of Manhattan, master of the state grange, and A P Reardon of McLouth also attended.
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Johnson County
Karigas
Co-operative Association
Olathe
N. J. Bachelder
New ‘Hampshire
National’ Grange
Manhattan
State Grange
P. ‘Reardon
McLouth
Reforesting the Hills in Nebraska Reserve Survey
Professor R A Emmerson and Charles A Scott arrive in Valentine Nebraska from the Dismal River reserve to assess reforestation. E J S Moore leads a six man party surveying Niobrara reserve while young pine, cedar, oak, ash and cottonwood thrive under protection. Plans for continuing work depend on the survey results.
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Nebraska
R.A. Emmerson
State University
Charles A. Scott
Bureau of Forestry
Valentine
Neb
Niobrara
E. J
Moore
Niobrara Reserve
Snake River
Costly omission grants heir claim to Scribner property
Peter Miller, left out as a two year old son in an instrument of transfer, won a district court judgment in Fremont establishing his right as an heir to a share of a real estate estate near Scribner Neb. Proceeds from earlier mortgage foreclosure are at stake, with an estimated $500 needed to satisfy his claim.
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Peter Miller
Scribner
Neb
Anna B. Harms
Fremont
Miller
George Looschen
Jubilee assembly progress at Epworth Lake Park
Construction at Epworth Lake Park advances with bridges to Oxford Isle and south shore nearly complete. Ticket booths and car platform extended, fences and gates installed as the Jubilee assembly approaches. Beven noted as a perfect biblical number as the seven year old gathering anticipates new grounds and a large pavilion.
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Epworth Lake
Epworth
Lake Park
Oxford, Isle
Beven
Interstate Commerce report on railroad accidents
The interstate commerce commission reports for the quarter ending March 31 show 300 killed and 2,834 injured in rail incidents. Including workers and passengers, total casualties reach 827 killed and 11,481 injured with 1,650 collisions and 1,181 derailments causing 2,491,065 dollars in damage.
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Interstate Commerce—Commission
United States
Old Soldier Preference Clause Upheld in Junction City Case
Judge Moore of the Highth Kansas district sustains the mayor in a quo warranto challenge regarding a city attorney appointment. The decision interprets a new Kansas statute giving Civil War veterans of equal fitness preference in appointments as applicable, with the court ruling the mayor acted after an investigation into equal fitness.
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Moore
Highth
Kansas
Thomas Devere
Junction City
apple @ant
Finak
Land Sale Approved for Winnebago Agency Parcel
Acting Secretary on Monday approved the inherited Indian land deed from John Lincoln to Frank Buckwalter for Lot six in the southeast quarter of section 36, township 26, range 7 east, totaling 38 acres at Winnebago agency for $425.
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Threrlor Ryan Monday
John Lincoln
Frank B. Buckwalter
Winnebago Agency
Irate Guest Complains Over Missing Cheese in Sandwich
An irate guest accuses a waiter of not providing Swiss cheese in a sandwich. The waiter apologizes and explains the cheese is present but holes in the bread make it appear missing.
Getting Back at Her
A frigid maid with an imported complexion rejects marriage to a poor man saying she could never be a good wife. The young man concedes her honesty and notes she would make a poor wife for a good man.
Husband and Wife Escalate Domestic Tension
A fragmentary dialogue shows a husband sulking about a supposed business issue while his wife repeats that he is drunk and remarks on his behavior. The exchange hints at ongoing marital conflict and possible alcohol influence.
Pay Day to Sight Miles Short Marries Heiress
Miles-Short married an heiress last week and declares she is all the world to him. Giles notes he may collect a debt his wife owes him, recalling his line that the world owed him a living.
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Miles—Short
Giles
Miles
Noah in the Ark Riddle Sparks a Quip About Mosquito Dilemma
An old dialog features a character named Noah and a witty retort about having only two mosquitos aboard the ark. The exchange hints at a humorous biblical reference and a lighthearted warning.
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Henry W. Noah
Ark
Stranger at the Door Seeks Bath and Food
A Boston servant reports a strange man at the door asking for a bath and something to eat. The master questions the visitor's request as tension arises in the household.
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Boston
Luncheon Delay Turns to Limburger Revealed at Home
A light domestic exchange ends with the husband locating a hidden tidbit but discovering the back kitchen holds Limburger cheese. The couple debates hunger and darkness as they plan a quick lunch.
Dialogue reveals rift between Briggs and Driges over cook
In a terse exchange, Briggs asks if the cook has stayed long. Driges replies the cook has been against them from the start, denying a close working relationship and highlighting ongoing tension.
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Briggs
Sallie and Willie Discuss Berry Market Expansion
Fragmentary dialogue notes Sallie and Willie noting berries becoming plentiful and likely to stay abundant on the market. They expect larger boxes and steadier prices as supply builds, with market conditions described as improving over time.
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Sallie
Willie
T.rothe
Desperate Citizen Recalled for Sheep Theft Accusations
Fragmentary dialogue recalls a man named Henry once praised as a top citizen but pressed by local calls for lynching over sheep theft accusations. The South region voice notes Henry a frequent target, yet defends him as unable to attend to private affairs.
Defiance Starch Ad Describes Golden Hair Appeal
A fragment describes a girl with hair “spun gold” praised for its look, likened to streaked molasses candy. The note references Defiance Starch and portrays a vivid, period-voice image of a poor girl’s hair.
Teething Syrup Ad Claims Soothing for Infants
An old advertisement fragment promotes Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething infants claiming gum softening and wind calic relief. The text cites a 2c price and suggests broad soothing effects in a brief, dated tone.
The Pity of Theories That Clash with Practice
A reflection on how popular theories often fail to translate into practical applications. The text suggests tension between ideal concepts and real world constraints, urging skepticism toward untested ideas.
Defiance Starch Ad Promises 16 Ounce, 10 Cent Pack
An old advertisement promises Defiance Starch as the biggest and best for value with a money back guarantee. It touts a 16 ounce package priced at 10 cents, urging readers to try it now. The closing line adds a stark moral quip about men dying young if forced to work.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
A pharmacy advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by internal action on mucous surfaces. It offers $100 if any case fails to cure and urges readers to send for testimonials. Product also promotes Hall's Family Pills and lists Toledo Ohio as the address.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Genius of a financier without any finances
A concise aphorism notes that true financial acumen can exist without personal wealth, highlighting the distinction between intellect and material resources in economic insight and decision making.
Red Cross Ball Blue Clothes Cleaner Ad
An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue a 2 oz package to whiten clothing priced at five cents.
American Actress Grace George Hosts Royal Luncheon
Grace George, back from England, dines at a Kensington mansion hosted by a titled hostess. After a fine dinner a celebrated vocalist performs on the veranda while two American debutantes are introduced. George praises the acoustics and mingles with the guests in cordial fashion.
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Grace George
England
Kengington
Miss George
The Starry Skies Inquiry on Star Order and Grandeur
The starry heaven often appears grand and infinite, not from the stars themselves but from amber’s influence. Apparent disorder in star arrangement heightens the sense of vastness, challenging ordinary attempts to reckon them.
The Gentleman with the Cloven Hoof and Breath
A compact note contrasts two figures, one with a cloven hoof and the other known for a cloven breath, suggesting a symbolic pairing or legend. The text offers a concise, enigmatic description without further context or names.
Postum’s One Cup Shift Ends Coffee Ailments
A woman reports severe digestion and heart symptoms from coffee usage. She stopped coffee and drank Postum for two weeks, experiencing improved health, regular digestion, and relief from headaches and palpitations. She credits Postum with replacing coffee and reducing distress.
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Chilhood
Coffe
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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