Rocky Mountain Tea and Patent Remedies in Early Ads
A collage of 19th century ads and quips touts Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co. and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from A P Hopper. It cites medicinal claims, druggist prompts, and light satire on politics and health, concluding with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets priced at 25 cents and sold by A P Hopper.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
Madison Medicine Co
Chamberlain
A. P. Happer
Divorce sought by Mrs Spendlove of Topeka
A Topeka woman named Mrs Spendlove seeks a divorce and laments if she had saved some of her love she might have been happier. A Kentucky dispatch notes corn ruined by excess water asking if it affected the field or the jug. Father Rupe of Clyde Gerald expects to become postmaster when Roosevelt takes office and says he was Kansas’s first editor to hoist the Roosevelt banner.
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Kentucky
Father Rupe
Clyde Ierald
Roosevelt
Kansas
Township Election By Default Consideration
The Journal argues letting the township vote go by default may be worthwhile. It says the cost is justified to familiarize voters with the ballot under the new election law.
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The
Journal
Fragmentary Journal Item Sparks Vague Headline Note
A damaged excerpt from The Journal mentions a smashed head and a proprietor figure, with unclear details about responsibility and a possible new body. The fragment also references criticism toward rit and a questionable attribution to an unspecified proprietor.
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Rit
Political rhetoric and population shifts in Kansas observed
Secretary Curran attacks Black voters with a sharp stick accusing them of voting for drink or dollar. The piece notes demographic shifts in Kansas with gains in 35,208 population across counties, losses in Cherokee and several others, and a net loss in the fifth Congressional district totaling 1,155. Republic County gains 186 residents for 18.56 percent population in the district.
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Curran
State Central Committee
Kansas
Son
Labette
Shawnea
Leavenworth
Reno
Sedg Wick
Wyandotte
Cherokee
Clay
Geary
Jewell
Osage
Republic County
Barton Pitts Eye and Ear Specialist Notice
Dr Barton Pitts eye and ear specialist located on Francis and Frederick avenues St Joseph Missouri invites correspondence requests and inquiries.
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Barton Pitts
Francis and
Frederick
St.Joseph, Mo
Sorghum Pasture For Dairy Cows Experiment
The Kansas Experiment Station reports July yields of 8.2 per acre from pasturing sorghum with 27 dairy cows on 6.7 acres. Cows fed alfalfa hay first then sorghum, milk flow maintained, and high savings on alfalfa. By August 13 they continued with a fresh sorghum field, minimal health issues, and notes on pasturing sorghum as economical pasture in dry periods.
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Kansas Experiment Station
Kansas
Kansas’ Experiment Station
Field risks weigh decision on use versus stake
A reader notes that he must assess evidence for and against a course of action and decide if benefits outweigh the risk. The text mentions H and Orta as examples or names in the discussion.
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Field
H, Orta
Seven Reasons For Voting For Temperance Law
A temperance discussion ends with an old farmer’s blunt seven reasons for supporting the law: four sons and three daughters. The piece urges readers to join the moral battle against the saloon to set an example for younger generations.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets Cure Cold in One Day
Advertisement claims the tablets stop coughs and cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. Priced at 25 cents, the product promises quick relief and includes a money back style guarantee.
Marriage Licenses Issued By Judge Patterson Since Last Report
The following licenses were issued by Judge Patterson since the last report listing dates and names including John Lowe Mary Campbell Samuel Kiler Lottie Peeht Chas Flanagan Wisie Mills Jos Aspland Wilda Berg Jos Goldstein Josephine Stronlik James Cinnamon Mertie McStudlwen Frank White Ivy Thompson Clarence Myers Lettie Low Ralph Varki Susan Chicky James Holmes Sarah Frazee TM Thouek Louisa McLeod Albert Kasi Mary Shrial and others with residences and ages noted in the county records. Also advertised is Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming effective malaria relief and a price of 50c with no cure no pay.
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Patterson
John Lowe
Hardy
Neh
Mary I. Campbell
Belleville
Samuel B. Kiler
Byron
Neb
Lottie M. Peeht
Chas. J. Flanagan
McPherson
Wisie M. Mills
Jos J. Aspland
Kansas City
Wilda M. Berg
Jos. Goldstein
Alton
Josephine Stronlik
Cuba
James E. Cinnamon
Mertie ‘McStudlwen
Frank J. White
Drexel
Republics
Clarence JL. Myers
Republic
Lettie. Low
Ralph Varki Chjsters
Beauty tips and unsolicited parenting wisdom ad
An old advertisement parodies a woman’s supposed authority on childrearing and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a cosmetic cure. The copy taunts readers to avoid looking like a fright and to “ask your druggist” about the product.
Notice of Suit in Republic County Court for Mortgage Cancellation
First publication August 24 1901. Service by publication notifies Hopkins Shivvers that M O Lervold sues in District Court Republic County Kansas seeking cancellation of a mortgage dated December 23 directing payment of 370. The mortgage covers 20 feet of Lot 183 in Block 5 in Scandin city Republic County. Legal action names Charles H Shivvers and Fotima A Shivvers as grantors. The case awaits response by October. Attorney C C Winsor represents the plaintiff.
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Hopkins
District Court
Republic County
Kansas
Charles H.shivvers
Fotima A. Shivvers
Hopkins Shivvers
Block St
Scandin
Hellister
Republic Countys Kunsts
M.O. Servorno
C. Co. Winsor
Plaintil
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Zepher Gingham
Heather
Wwe
Sea Island Cote Ton
Koch Shoe
Constitution
Porto Rico
Saturday Evening Post
James White
Bryantsville
Ind
DeWitt
Post
DeWitt’s
A-P. Happer
Madison’ Co
Pennsylvania
Lindsborg News
Mr. Cinnamon
Grove
Lindsberg News
Wheeler’s
Fairbury
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