Kansas Notes in Prasiarville and Nearby Towns
A collage of Kansan snippets recounts local humor and observations. Quips about editors and football, church growth in Holton, a Coffeyville Romeo and Juliet refund, and Governor Stanley's senatorial status mix with oddities from Leavenworth, Atchison, and Kiowa County. Gas strikes near Emporia, Ozark anecdotes, and a Benedict Courier correction on cinder beetles flavor the page alongside reminiscences from Fort Leavenworth and a New York Times joke about Secretary Long’s laundry routine.
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Stanley
Homer Hoch
Kansas
Atchison
Kiowa County
St. Louis
Willie
Anna
W.N. Evans
Emporia
Evans
Plains
John Knaus
the Courier
Ohio
Courtney Hays
Fort Leavenworth
Independence
California
Santa Ve Trail
Gila River
Arkansas River
Arizona
S¢E
Mexico
Johnny
Long
Massachusetts
New York Times
Cal Texas and Mississippi Valley Route Mentioned in Quote
Fragmentary quotation notes a broad travel or trade corridor from California to Texas up through the Mississippi Valley, extending westward and across much of the Union. The line attributes the idea to Jon Post and hints at a wider regional context.
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Cal- Texas
Mississippi Valley
the Union
Jon Post
Farmer Credits Dodd's Kidney Pills For Recovery
A Michigan farmer, sixty one, long afflicted with kidney trouble, reports relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He praises the medicine and urges others with kidney issues to try it, claiming it cures Bright's Disease Dropsy Rheumatism lumbago and backache as per the ad copy.
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Dodd
Bright
High-Priced Apples Move to Vienna Market
South Australian apples reach Vienna selling at 5 to 10 cents per piece with higher prices for choice fruit. Each apple is wrapped in tissue and packed in long boxes of 100, using wood wool excelsior and corn husk leaves.
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Vienna
Handsomest Calendar of the Season by railroad company
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad issues a six sheet calendar 12 by 14 inches with ten color reproductions by Leon Moran of popular actresses. Limited edition sold at 25 cents per calendar or mailed on receipt of price. F A Miller general passenger agent Chicago. The ad also mentions Garfield Tea claims to cure constipation headaches and liver disorder. Also a short quip about Nell and Belle.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Co
Leon Moran
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Workplace ad and advice column fragment
A fragmented ad section discusses weekly pay and expenses for poultry remedies and mentions Eureka Mfg. Co. in Marshall, with stray lines about attracting women and handling emotions. The text appears as garbled recruitment copy and social guidance.
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Ars
Eureka Mfg. Co
Marshall, Mg
Ly Articu
Putnam Face Less Dyhs Remedy Soldiby Drug Gists
A damaged notice notes Soldiby druggists selling a remedy at 10 cents per package. The text mentions Maude in a fragment about seats of war and a phrase about staining hands with colors green and purple.
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Putnam
Soldiby Druggists
Vintage Laundry Ad Teases Household Goods And Remedies
A fragmentary ad page lists Defiance Starch for whites and Red Cross Ball Blue, plus assorted health and cosmetic claims. It references Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer, Brom Quinine tablets, and a promotion motto about money. The jumble mentions a line about a lineman gaining promotion and a jab at domestic behavior.
Blaze at St Louis Women Carried to Safety
Fire in a seven story brick block known as the O'Neill building drove 230 guests from the Lindell hotel into sleety streets for about 30 minutes. Women were carried by elevators and stairs in a fainting condition as clerks moved valuables to safety. Losses in the burning complex near L Bauman Jewelry Co. are estimated at 300000 with Lindell hotel damages around 25000.
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Lindell
St. Louis
O'Neill
L. Bauman Jewelry Company
Lindel
Daring Express Robbery Near Branchville
Meagre reports describe masked robbers stopping a northbound Charleston train two miles from Branchville, unloading two iron express safes, and fleeing with a five horse wagon. The leader is believed to be Barlow Warren, linked to a 1899 Branchville crime and recent manhunt rumors in Orangeburg county.
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Branchville
D. C
Charleston
Barlow Warren
Orangeburg
Congressman Stark Renounces Nebraska Split Bill
Congressman Stark files a judiciary statement dated January 6 1902 explaining initial support for dividing Nebraska into two federal districts. He now finds no need for extra courts, cites Indian reservation cases, and urges ignoring the bill while proposing annual district court terms at Alliance and North Platte to cut costs and require live testimony.
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Stark
Committee On Judiciary
Nebraska
Alliance
North Platte
Tragic double shooting ends in suicide at Wellington Hotel
Dr. Harry J. Ziegler fatally wounded his wife Anna before killing himself at the Wellington hotel in Chicago. A note said they chose to die with Anna promising to participate, and the woman later told doctors her husband fired the shots. She was moved to Samaritan hospital in a dying condition, but showed faint signs of life after surgery.
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Harry J. Ziegler
Trancaster
Anna
Wellington Hotel
Chicago
B. L. Riese
Plague of Horse Deaths Alarms Platte County
School Superintendent L H Leavy toured Humphrey Creston and Lindsay districts to report forty seven horses died from a mysterious illness. Veterinarians unable to shed light as the disease causes blindness unconsciousness and occasional insanity among affected animals.
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Platte
L. H. Leavy
Humphrey
Creston
Lindsay
Collision at West Chicago Avenue Injures Twelve
Twelve people were injured when a Milwaukee and St Paul street car collided with a limited passenger train at the West Chicago Avenue crossing. No arrests were made as blame could not be fixed. The street car was crushed and fire broke out from an overturned stove. John Deanscheck was rendered unconscious and badly injured. others are expected to recover.
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Milwaukee and St. Paul
West Chicago
Avenue
John Deanscheck
Courtroom Revolver Tragedy Ends in Self Harm
In Wheeler South Dakota Clyde Pattison is discharged in a case brought by Miss A Siedler when she draws a revolver and fires as he turns to leave. Pattison is wounded, as is the shooter who then wounds herself. Doctors hope for recovery for both.
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Wheeler
S. D
Clyde Pattison
A. Siedler
Pattison
Baele
Woman Fatally Burned in Des Moines Flat Fire
A fire in a Woodland Avenue flat in Des Moines Iowa left Mrs J W Higley with fatal injuries after her clothing burned as she fled to a window and leaped into firemen's arms. Several families escaped unharmed while firefighter J Siegel suffered severe frostbite and others endured intense cold.
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Woodland Avenue
Des Moines
J. W. Higley
Methodist Hospital
J. Siegel
Woodmen Carnival and Meeting At Fremont
A mid winter Woodmen carnival was held at Fremont with several hundred attendees. A afternoon gathering at Masonic hall featured remarks by A R Talbot and Ralph E Johnson, led by Mayor Wilson with Ross Hammond presiding. The Lincoln Forresters gave bloodhound chase and drill exhibition, followed by a public parade and initiation of one hundred new Local camp members.
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Fremont Jah
Masonic Hall
A. R. Talbot
Ralph E.’ Johnson
Lincoln
Wilson
Ross’ L. Hammond
Chase
Forresters
Tocal
Testimonial for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs Jennie O'Donnell of Chicago praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after eight years of female trouble. She says seven months of use cured her and credits Mrs Pinkham with restoring health. Ad promotes free advice for women with health concerns from Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Jennie E. O'Donnell
Oakland Woman's Riding Club
Lydia E.pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prasierville
Jewetl County
Jonah
Holton
Leavenworth
Norton
Coffeyville
Dallas
Garfield
Nell
Jake
Belle
Maude
Cormér
Ma‘chine
Dr. Kline
M. R.A. Kane, Ltd
Philadelphis
Pas
Butpii
J. Johnson
Blaze
Lindell Hotel
Dawson
Nebraska City
Woodman’s
Fremont
South Carolina
Congressman Stark
Bill Mak
Baffics
Revolver
Proznam
Salzep
Chalee
Cecily
Joece
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Anal Reel Peniaead
Nee
Chesebrough
MFG. CO
State Street
New York
Cery
Canada
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Western Canada
Western
F.pedley
Ottawa
Wi V. Bennett
New York Life
Omaha
Cbreen
Aulante
Biekes Rerniaa
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