Kansas Notes Briefs on Asylum, Bridges and Wheat
Kansas notes cover the opening of a new state asylum for epileptics next month, plus jokes about whiskey ads, lost stock certificates, wheat harvest figures, and political quibbles. It mentions bridges in Kaw and Smoky Hill valleys, river floods, and local gossip from Topeka, Great Bend, and Wichita.
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Wellington
Phil Eastman
Topeka
Kansas
Tillman
Burton
Downs
Chautauqua
Wathena
Geary County
Coffeyville Journal
Watkite
Beloit
Wilson County
Flir
Kansas City
Kas
Wood
Tenape
Kinsley Cutoff
University of Kansas
Spencer
Vermillion
Ellsworth
Union Pacific
Sumner County
Barton
Ellis
Rush
M. M. Murdock
Legislative Committee
Weather Bureau
Wichita
Tracey
Katzenjammer
Mountain Outlaw
Peck
Hig Nibs the Baron
Tom
Flint
Wealth That Is Dead in Diamonds and Gold
A рассentrally toned critique notes vast wealth tied up in diamonds and gold. It cites the German empress, England’s crown jewels, Russia’s treasury, the Sultan of Turkey, Gaekwar of Baroda, and palaces by the Bosporus. It argues such wealth could fund armies, railroads, hospitals, and schools if diverted to public needs.
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England
Russia
Turkey
India
Baroda
Excelsior
Jaggersfontein
Kremlin
Windsor Castle
Sultan of
Constantinople
Bosporus
Persia
Fireproof Housing Ideas From Chambers Journal
The article argues fire prevention in Britain and abroad, noting yearly fire bills for UK and US, and proposes fireproof housing using hardwood frames and brick floors. It cites Buenos Aires experiences, warns against pine use, and suggests cement for door frames and iron roof fixings to resist blaze.
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United Kingdom
United States
River Plaza
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Britain
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Hemisphere
Chambers’ Journal
Warning to Parents From a Cheshire Tragedy
In 1897 Cheshire a lawyer named Smith lifted his five year old son by the head and the boy died after a second lift. Doctors said the spinal cords in young children are fragile and a verdict warned parents against lifting children by the head. The inquest absolved the father but urged caution.
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Cheshire
England
Averpool
Smith
Tragedy and Perceptions of California Immigrants
A reflective critique discusses the harsh realities faced by migrants in California. It contrasts onlookers' fantasies of wealth with migrants' suffering and isolation, highlights loneliness of Italian immigrants, and notes San Francisco climate distinctions within a broader Golden State misunderstanding. The piece portrays social prejudice and geographic stereotypes.
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San Francisco
San Frantisco
California
San Franciscan
Golden State
Hades
Ring related remark sparks playful dialogue
In a chat between Emily and Jack, the topic turns to engagement rings and a playful aside about microbes clinging to rings. Emily downplays the idea, suggesting the remark is misdirected. The exchange hints at humor about romance and science in casual conversation.
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Jack
Emily
Minnesota Flour Mills Lead In Grain Processing
Minnesota leads in flouring and grist mills with prominent mills and firms across the state. Industry figures highlight production capacity, regional dominance, and the growth of milling operations impacting local commerce.
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Minnesota
Beecher Anecdote About a Pocket Full of Bills
Major James B Pond recalls a Beecher tale on a train journey. Beecher drew from his watch pocket a sealed envelope given after a railway manager's wedding. He forgot it, but later found it contained five one thousand dollar bills, a curious windfall from years prior.
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Pond
The
Tate
James B. Pond
Henry Ward Beecher
Beecher
Mr. Beecher
New York Times
Dorcas Defends Club Insect Study Clash
Dorcas rebukes a husband over neglect and club meetings. She defends intellectual value of nature study, claiming the club teaches about insects. He retorts about home life and a wardrobe shock from holes.
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Dorcas
Miss Blank, Sir Miss From Choice Boston Anecdote
Bliss Carman recalls a young man seeking Beacon Hill apartments. He asks for rooms at a Boston house. The landlady, a refined spinster, corrects him with a sharp rebuke: Miss Blank, Sir Miss from choice.
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Boston
Bliss Carman
Beacon Hill
Miss Blank
New York Times
Benedict and Blood discuss a matter of confidence
In a Broadway office Benedict tells S L Blood he needs to talk with someone he can trust. Blood questions Benedict, who implies he seeks a confidant, and the exchange ends with Blood’s name being invoked as a test of trust.
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Mr. Benedict
New York Times
William Watson and the Poet in the Public Eye
The Fortnightly Review discusses William Watson as a poet of rare perception who probes the human mind and presence. It contrasts grand fame with a private, solitary quest for truth, noting praise yet cautioning against overstatement of his qualities.
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Lee
Marge
William ‘Watson
the Fortnightly Review
Senator Burton’s Answer Stirs Kansas High School Letter
A Kansas high school letter asks for a simile on a complex topic The reply from Senator Burton is brief and witty proposing mince pies as the simile reminiscent of a mother's baking The exchange quoted from the New York Times reflects a playful political correspondence across states
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Senator Burton
Senator. Burton
Kansas
New York ‘Times
Vast Idaho Irrigation Canal Will Transform 100000 Acres
On the Snake River between Blackfoot and American Falls the American Falls Canal and Power Company builds a 60 mile long irrigation canal five feet wide under Idaho state contract. Once finished it will reclaim a fertile valley and support grain grass vegetables and fruit with a favorable climate and strong markets. Ten thousand acres are ready for irrigation with purchase tickets via Oregon Short Line Railway Co. for details contact Evans Curtis & Sweet Co Salt Lake City Utah.
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Snake River
Idaho
Blackfoot
American Falls
Oregon Short Line Railway Co
A Railway Safety Tip for Women on Car Exits
A newspaper column discusses preventing women from exiting cars backward by urging railways to switch to left-hand tracks. It argues most women grip the car’s right side, forcing them to face the wrong way, and claims left tracks would compel correct exit orientation.
Kill Carpenter and Henley Advert Stop Causes Alarm
A New Castle Courier anecdote recounts a printer's term kill for an ad stop nearly triggering an arrest. An order to halt an ad was misinterpreted as kill Carpenter and Henley, prompting a frightened visitor to contact police before explanations clarified the mix up.
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Carpenter & Henley
Andarsman Faces Risk From Scull Injury Speculation
Report suggests Andarsman could break his skull yet retain head function, raising concerns about potential neurological impact and required medical evaluation.
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Andarsman
The Milk and Egg Diet and Grape Nuts Revival Story
A testimonial extols the predigested Grape-Nuts diet and Postum beverages as cures for long stomach trouble. A former coffee drinker reports relief after three months, gaining weight, better sleep and digestion, and resuming diverse foods. The ad-like note ends with a push for more health mailings and contest details.
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Postum Co
Rattle Creek
Ratison
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