The Railroad Rate and Its Economic Echoes
A historical examination of how railroad rates shape city growth and industry. It describes railroads as driving forces behind urban prosperity, the complexity of rate making, and how rates become compromises among many interests. The piece notes experts, influences, and the shift from distance tariffs to value based charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Rockefeller
Iutchinson
Local items and notes from Norway Kansas area
NORWAY BULLETIN reports various community notes including Harry Crossen's trip to Blosser Mo Ray Chase's ill son typhoid fever Roy Scott and Arnie Thompson visiting Scandia W J Dunlap hosts a housewarming O A Larson family visit Samp Servier on sick list Percy Shivvers buys automatic shotgun Bertha Hohman returns from Leavenworth visit John Tipton husking corn C B Brewer family to move new house early next month and a Mexico marriage custom description in a reader letter
Bride's Wedding Trunk Sheds Light on 19th Century Customs
The article traces wedding customs noting a packed trunk with a mirror comb toiletries and wedding finery. It describes the groom supporting the bride's family from engagement to marriage and a formal engagement dance. A guardian godmother guides the bride to church and a sunrise reception follows the wedding. The bride wears her dress only once more after removal of trimmings.
Feed Grinder Exhibit At Johnson Bros Farm Supply
Farmers are invited to witness the Criplé Gear Lightning Feed Mills in action at Johnson Bros 472 Belleville Kansas on Friday Saturday and Monday December 1 2 and 4. Free hot cakes made from flour ground on the grinder accompany the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Bros
Belleville
Kansas
Poultry Dealer Advertises Hens Ducks Geese and Turkeys
Local poultry listing highlights hens for smooth springs and ducks geese and turkeys sold by A. J. Riley and partners. The brief notice cites poultry varieties and supplier names in a small categorized ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Thanksgiving Game at Scandia Draws Local Folly
The Kackley and Haddam football teams meet on the Scandia field this Thursday in an annual Thanksgiving game. A calm cool afternoon is forecast with a large crowd. Local organizers include J N Sprinker, Paul Lanoue, Gulick Mere Co., Nelson & Granstedt, and many others backing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kackley
Haddam
Scandia
J. N. Sprinker
Paul Lanoue
Gulick Mere
Nelson & Granstedt
J. H. Cullers
W. D. Brotchie
A. P. Happer
J. L. Kinney
W. F. Eagleson
Weislogel & Goold
M. A. Preble
Bowling Green School Monthly Report November
Report of Dist No 50 Bowling Green school for month ending Nov 24 shows 25 enrolled students, 20 days taught, 21 average attendance, and 12 tardies. Students neither absent nor tardy: Will Kelly Howard Kelly John Kinzie Lizzie Gish Ethel Simmons Rufus Kinzie. Top grades: Sidney Fraser Ollie Cooper Susie Kinzie. Addie Gute, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Will Kelly
Howard Kelly
John Kinzie
Geo B Smith Makes Osborne Trip Friday
Geo B. Smith made a business trip to Osborne Friday. Ww. Bell has returned from a trip to Arkansas, likely indicating travel updates among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Smith
Osborne
Ww. Bell
Arkansas
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Royal Baking Powder CO
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Harry Crossen
Blosser, Mo
Ray Chase
Roy Scott
Arnie Thompson
W. J. Dunlap
O. A. Larson
Samp Sérivner
Percy Shivvers
Mr.Burton
Bertha Hohman
Leavenworth
John Tipton
Kk. V. Moore
Clarence Brewer
New Mexico
Gatchel
First and
Washington
Chadwick
Grant St
Republic
Jewell Counties
Hendrix
the Land Man
State of
Republic County
Ira W. Robins
Tra W. Robins
C. G. Bulkley
Scandia Kans
Porter
Standia
Bank of Scandia
Rock
Island
LCL
J. A. Merrill, Agt
Scandia, Kansas
Report of Dist
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