Pure Food Rules and Desert Reclamation in Kansas
Sumner county enforces state food safety rules with inspections of butcher shops and sidewalk displays restricted or banned. Dr Crumbine predicts statewide prohibition of open food displays. Western Kansas and Eastern Colorado eye a giant government irrigation and forest reserve project in Finney county. The plan includes pumping underflow water to Farms via the Farmers ditch and a large 800 foot syphon under the Arkansas river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner County
State Board of Health
J. S.crumbine
County Board of ‘Health
Wellington
Caldwell
Crumbine
Kansas
Colorado
Finney County
Arkansas
Debt of Emporia Not a Heavy Burden on Taxpayers
The Emporia public debt totals 365000 after subtracting sinking fund balances. Only 43000 is a direct burden. Water works bonds 277000 and electric light 20000 are funded by income from the assets. Street bonds are paid by property owners. Gas well bonds are 15000 and 28000 was issued long ago to clear a floating debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
United States Census Bureau
Dr Crumbine Seeks Power to Enforce Health Rules
The state health secretary Dr J Crumbine was asked by Jewell county attorney how to compel noncompliant county health officers to follow state board rules. Crumbine warned offenders face fines and imprisonment. He has a Lyon county board order requiring all school buildings and grounds to be prepared before fall term. Other counties may issue similar orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Crumbine
State Board ‘of Health
Jewell County
Crumbine
Dr. Crumbine
County Board of Health
Lyon County
Question on Clerks Fees and School Bond Vote
D W Travis state fish and game warden urges auditor action against county clerks who retain 25 cents from each hunter license fee claiming lawful use. Warden and editor say fee unlawful and clerks may be prosecuted. Neodesha school board calls another bond election for a new school house. prior 6000 bond for furnishing was illegal so reduced to 5500 with election set for September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Travis
Fish and Game
State
Neodesha School Board
Statewide Wheat Yield Estimated at 91 Million Bushels
The state board of agriculture issued an estimate of the wheat crop based on reports from growers and dealers across every township in the wheat belt. The total anticipated yield is 91,885,676 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Agriculture
Good Coal Discovery Near Garland Boosts Mining Hopes
A syndicate owning land one mile from Garland uncovers a SatIANG vein of pituminous coal. The find is regarded as rich and is expected to push Garland toward becoming a mining center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satiang
Garland
Mexican Army Officers Enroll in Fort Leavenworth Course
Lieut Louis Moonter and Lieut George Landa of the Mexican army arrived to undertake a two year course at the Fort Leavenworth military service schools. Most of their first year work will focus on learning English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis, Moonter
George Landa
Fort Leavenworth
Cities Seek 20 Mill School Tax Levy
Legislature urged to authorize cities of the first class to levy 20 mills for schools. Current law caps at 12 mills, hindering maintenance, repairs, and improvements. Initiated by the Topeka school board with support from other first class cities to reduce bond needs. Iola plans a handsome new residential park area between Iola and Gas City with 16 homes averaging over $2,000 each, plus cement walks and landscaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Iola
J.‘S. Walker
Tola
Gas City
Prisoners at Kansas Penitentiary Feast On Sweet Corn
Seventy six bushels two wagon loads of sweet corn are required for a meal at the Kansas penitentiary. The prisoners have corn twice weekly, raised on bottomland recently purchased by the state. All 1,200 inmates may eat freely. A record of 14 ears stood, but was surpassed by a large inmate who ate 20 ears.
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Kansas Penitentiary
Osage County Settlers to Meet For Reunion
The Oli settlers Association of Osage county will hold its annual reunion in Osage on Thursday, August 80. Hon Geo W Martin secretary of the State Historical society and Mrs Margaret Hill McCarter of Topeka will deliver addresses with local speakers. Osage City residents will host an old fashioned barbecue and a large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage County
Oli settlers’Association
Osage
Geo. W. Martin
State Historical Society
Margaret Hill McCarter
Topeka
Osage City
Iola Log Rolling Draws Log Rolling Camps
The M. W. A. Log Rolling commit tee of Iola reports 40 camps in that and nearby areas accepting the invitation to attend the event. If special trains are secured to run through towns with camps the crowd may exceed any previous gathering in Iola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola
M. W. A. Log Rolling Committee
Mary-Day Woman Dies Suddenly at Parker Home
Mrs. Mary-Day of Parker area collapsed and died at her dinner table while having just prepared meals for herself and her son. A heart attack is reported as the likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary-Day
Parker
Son
Rusty Barbed Wire Wound Causes Lockjaw Case
The 22 year old son of John Lockjaw suffered a wound from stepping on rusted barbed wire, leading to lockjaw. Medical records note infection risk and treatment steps are underway. Local authorities report the incident occurred in an outdoor work area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okan
John
Mrs A Taylor Praises Kidney Pills For Cure
Wharton New Jersey resident Mrs A Taylor suffered severe kidney pain back ache and burning urination. After eight boxes of Deans Kidney Pills her health and strength returned and she recommends the remedy sold for 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York. Putnam Faceless Dyes colors more goods brighter colors with less work than others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Putnam
Yorkshire brigade volunteers told to cut off curls
The Yorkshire brigade of volunteers in England is ordered by the colonel to cut off their curls as part of a grooming reform. The directive targets hair length to present a uniform military appearance.
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Yorkshire
England
Rev Alexander Connell Succeeds Maclaren at Sefton Park
The Rev Alexander Connell succeeds Jan Maclaren at Sefton Park Liverpool. Connell has been pastor at Regent Square Presbyterian Church London since 1893 and was born in the Scotch Highlands about 40 years ago.
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Lan Maclaren
Alexander Connell
Jan Maclaren
Sefton Park
Liverpool
Regent Square Presbyterian Church
London
Scotch Highlands
Striking Advice from Mrs Anxious on Summer Plans
Mrs Anxious asks whether to send Grace and Ethel to the seashore or the GEES this summer. Mrs Knowing replies Sulphur Springs as a change, noting Sulphur is a key requisite in matchmaking.
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Grace
Ethel
Australia’s War on Sanaa Rabbit Pest Plans
Consul Goding reports a funded rabbit pest project on Broughton Island off Newcastle raising $75 000 for experiments. Dr Danysz of Paris to lead proposed work to infect rabbits with contagious diseases that would not harm other animals or humans.
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Australia
Sanaa
Broughton Island
Newcastle
Goding
Danysz
Paris
Butler's Stolen Fee and a Circus Watch Tale
The article recounts a tale about Hon. Joseph Q. Hoyt of Boston whose silver watch was stolen as a youth at a circus. The alleged thief was defended by Benjamin F. Butler, who proved he did not steal the watch and had not attended the circus. Hoyt recalls meeting Butler during the Civil War era and Butler’s quip about the defense.
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Butler
Joseph Q. Hoyt
Boston
Benjamin F. Butler
Hoyt
Astor House
New York
Minister credits Grape-Nuts with quick recovery from stomach troubles
A Nebraska minister recounts chronic stomach distress since 1895 caused by overeating and poor diet. After switching to Grape-Nuts with cream his health improved within 24 hours and fully recovered in weeks. He cites renewed energy for work and urges others to try the cereal. A Postum Co. endorsement and a promotional tagline follow.
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Nebr
Postim Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wealville
Doctor Cured Of Eczema In 1897 By Cuticura Remedies
G M Fisher M D of Big Pool Maryland reports using Cuticura Resolvent and Soap for eczema in 1905. He states he is a physician with sixteen years practice and endorses the remedies as effective where others failed. He offers permission to publish the letter as testimonial.
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G. M. Fisher
Big Pool, Md
Transmission of Facial Characteristics Observations
A North American Review excerpt notes that facial traits follow a hereditary pattern. It argues that facial expressions and appearances are often transmitted through female lines, while male offspring may not exhibit the same traits. Younger generations tend to inherit ancestral facial characteristics.
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North American Review
Heavy Movement of Lake Superior Iron Ore in June
The June movement of Lake Superior iron ore was the heaviest in trade history. About 5.5 million tons were forwarded to the lower lakes, up 0.5 million from last year, with season total to July 1 reaching 11.24 million tons versus 10.81 million a year ago.
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Lake Superior
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
In a Pinch uses Allen's Foot Ease powder to cure painful feet and ingrown nails. Marketed as the greatest comfort discovery of the age, it promises easy shoe wear and relief from sweating feet with 30,000 testimonials. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a free trial package available from A S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Edison’s Love of Music Highlighted in Ad Copy
The passage notes Thomas A. Edison as an avid music lover and promotes Lewis’ Single Binder straight 5c cigars from Lewis’ Factory in Peoria Illinois. It emphasizes the idea that true friends are scarce and not found in large groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Alaska's Wealth and Population in Early Territory Era
Leslie's Weekly surveys Alaska as a vast region larger than Texas with a small resident white population around 30,000 and seasonal increases. It highlights riches in furs fish and minerals, noting $50 million in furs $60 million in fish and $70 million in minerals since annexation. Gold output rose from $9 million in 1904 to $16 million in 1905 and is projected to hit $26 million in 1906.
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Alaska
Texas
California
Leslie
Career of Veteran Engineer Haswell Highlighted in City Event
Charles Haynes Haswell 97, a New York engineer, attended the laying of the Engineers' clubhouse cornerstone by Mrs. Carnegie. He witnessed Fulton’s first steamboat on the Hudson and aims to play a leading role in the Fulton and Clermont centennial next year. During the Civil War he led the engineer corps under Gen. Burnside and earned high praise for his service.
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Charles Haynes Haswell
New York City
New Engineers
Carnegie
Robert Fulton
Hudson River
Engineer Corps
Gen. Burnside
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Thomas A. Edison
Samuel Pocher
Baber Ledeet
Dodds
Kidne Caer
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Iver
Itle
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