Railroad and politics mix in Kansas rail news
Fragments from Blue Rapids discuss the creamery issue, a Concordia man named Liven good marries, and rail data noting 8,879 miles of Kansas railroads in 1896 with 26 roads, 20,565 workers, and $10.47 million in annual salaries. R S McCrary eyed for Railroad Commissioner and W H Smith for Pension Agent amid partisan talk. A stray coda laments whiskey boastfulness by young boys.
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Webb McNall
Fast Falls the Night in Toynbee Poem From Gentleman's Magazine
Poem by William Toynbee quoted in Gentleman's Magazine mourns the farewell of a beloved, imagining spring’s return as the night’s end. The verse contemplates departure, memory, and renewal as night fades and May’s blossoms awaken.
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William Toynbee
Gentleman's Magazine
First Story Returns in Serial Form After Years
A once famous author recalls a wild Indian tale written for a northern paper twelve years ago under his real name. He accepted a fat check but the story never appeared until a letter from publishers announced it would soon run in serial form. He offered to suppress the work and repay triple the original sum, but the publisher refused, urging it is a strong piece in his best vein. The author, short of funds, awaits the weekly slaughter of youthful memories and public glory.
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Kim
Atlanta Constitution
Thoughts on marriage and social critique from Clyde Herald
The Clyde Herald muses on bitter times and reform, noting disputes over output and competition, wedding chatter, and the dangers of unsuitable partners. It warns against overreacting to personal crises while praising life in a beloved country.
Commerce and wealth flow between nations in exchange
The author argues wealth comes from natural resources, not self serving swaps within communities. He claims exchanging abundant goods with others broadens prosperity for both nations, while cautions against mere movement of wealth within a pocket.
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Commercial Journal
Deaf and Dumb, What It Means to Be Out Of From Speech
The article argues deafness and muteness in children are overcome through teaching and adaptation, not miracles. It emphasizes the importance of language for thought, noting a child’s mind struggles without words and that institutions for the deaf aim to provide language to enable conscious reasoning and social communication.
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Science Monthly
Faked News Notes Store Changes Item Recalled
From Our Ex Cyclone: Jim Presler’s gray mule kicked him from the barn last Tuesday. Jim feels hurt. Mrs. W F Allen toured Hastings Holdrege Harvard towns and other areas as a PEO grand officer. This week she visited Lincoln Wahoo Plattsmouth York and more. C P Carstensen left on a hunting trip but others think Silver Democrats and Gold Democrats may unite with Cars and Cleveland near Cape Hatteras.
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Cleveland
Cape Hatteras
Freeman
Corn as fuel prompts local debate in Courtland
In Courtland, farmers joke that corn at 12 cents per bushel is cheaper than selling it for coal. The tale centers on Mrs Sullivan widow of Uncle Jerry Sullivan killed by train. She, illiterate, alleges a fraudulent mortgage by the Everests, risking eviction from her farm and sparking community sympathy.
Noisy talk and rumors fill Belleville town columns
The Belleville Telescope notes W. T. Clark, a Rush county superintendent, and Republic county ties. A rumor about a ghost in southwest Belleville is mentioned, with hopes it proves to be a strong, healthy ghost. The piece humorously surveys editorials from Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, and eastern Kansas linking hay fever to comedic kissing scenarios.
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Republic County
Rush County
Ohio
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Cuba Daylight Gossip and a Caution on Lotteries
The column notes a busy scene among local gossips as they discuss porridge and digestion while urging readers to reflect on their year’s deeds. It reports the arrest of Geo Sissell for alleged unlawful acts with Mrs Harris and warns against lotteries as illegal gambling under Kansas law, urging readers to avoid chance deals.
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Geo. Sissell
EE Harris
State of
Kansas
Slander Targets Scandia Stir Circulates In County
Republic City News recalls slander about Scandia that circulated weeks ago. The town hosts two busy firms, one of which outsizes all county peers except Narka. Rural trade remains brisk as corn yields exceed expectations, with Scandia crib stocks cited and prices noted higher by three to five cents per bushel.
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Republic
Narka
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