Kansas Notes Chronicle Wild Quirks and Local Happenings
A mosaic of brief items from Kansas counties recounts oddities and concerns. Horned owls killed in Wilbon, a Ness County jug incident, gas disputes in Paola, barber prices in Inman, and bluebird warnings in Montgomery. Small-town woes include prohibition tensions, a coffeehouse closure haunting El Dorado, and a minstrel of local mischief in Caney. The roundup features weddings, hunting tallies, and stray episodes from towns like Wathena, Caney, and Norton.
Prohibition strengthen bill heads Kansas legislature
Kansas lawmakers report major work on prohibition measures. The Hurrel bill to strengthen the liquor law passed the Senate after debate with Wulfekuhler’s motion to strike the enacting clause failing. The measure uses prima facie evidence to show liquor sales and proposes stricter enforcement. Biennial elections measure also advances to save state funds.
Dispensary Bill Prompts Legislative Push In 1890s State
Rep E F Green renews bid for a state dispensary liquor law with a plan creating a state dispenser at $3,000 salary and local city dispensers at $50 monthly plus bonds. Provisions detail buying, storage, distribution, and multiple sale locations under state oversight amid temperance debates.
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E. F. Green
Cowley
Anti Cigarette Bill Passes House On 66 to 22 Vote
The House approved the anti cigarette bill by 66 to 22. H Mason of Finney argued against the measure saying it illegalizes private choice and compares tobacco prohibition with liquor controls. He cited self harm concerns and argued penalties are too severe.
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House of Representatives
H. Mason
Finney
Algo
Anti Grain Trust Bill Passes In Senate Battle
James Lawrence of Sumner led the grain trust prohibitory bill which passed by 87 to a missing vote. J A Bucklin of Thomas defended the measure saying he supported relief for Kansas farmers and elevator operators despite opposition. Bucklin quoted that the bill is all they have a chance to vote on and cast an aye.
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House
Senate
White
Carpenter
Stewart
Gabriel
James Lawrence
Sumner
J. A. Bucklin
Thomas
Kansas
Railroads
Grain Trust
Railroad Bill Creates Three Commissioner Board
The bill sets up a three member board with appointment by the executive council. No more than two commissioners may belong to the same party. Salaries are $83,000 for each commissioner, $1,500 for the secretary, and $1,200 for a stenographer.
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Joint Railroad Committee
Executive Council
W. L. Douglas
United States
Weason
W.L. Douglas
Wrey
Gunahoga
W. Wougl
Brockton
Mass
Law Aims to End Hiring Out of Convict Labor
A bill introduced by Representative Spurlock targets the hiring of convicts by private firms, prohibiting penitentiaries and penal institutions from placing inmates in labor for contractors. The measure preserves existing contracts but bars renewals, with amendments removing a $5 county attorney fee and a provision forcing spousal testimony against partners.
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State Society of Labor
Spurlock
Geary County
Babb
Sedgwick
Rand
James Lawrence
Sumner
Ladacrith
Tenchislan
Bolater
Switzerland's 44-Year-Old Lawyer Becomes President
Ernest Brenner is named as Switzerland's new president at age 44. He is described as one of Europas ablest international lawyers, native to the Canton of Basel.
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Switzerland
Ernest Brenner
Europa
Canton of
Basle
World to End This Year Prediction Cited
A prominent society proposes an apocalyptic end this year though the exact date is unset. The piece promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the remedy for dyspepsia indigestion constipation biliousness and liver and kidney troubles claiming a fair trial will prove its value.
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I Valie
Man celebrates wife’s role in self-made success
Noting that many men claim self-made status, the line argues the true foundation comes from a supportive wife, suggesting that a good partnership underpins personal achievement.
Ermine Neck Piece A Fashion during Festive Season
The article notes a demand for furs this season highlighting the dainty ermine neckpiece with fluffy white tails as a prized evening accessory. It contrasts street use with festive occasions and emphasizes rarity of ermine on the street.
Royal Latin Phrases in Titles and Archbishops Uses
The text explains Dei gratia meaning by the grace of God used in royal titles such as Victoria Dei Gratia Regina. It notes Divina Providentia as a phrase used by an archbishop.
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Atyles
Victoria
Divina Providentia
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Annie Thompson
A testimonial from Mrs Annie Thompson of South Hot Springs Arizona credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing long standing female ailments. She reports leucorrhea womb and ovarian inflammation, fatigue, and inability to work, noting improvement after ten bottles and seven Sanative Wash packages.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Change of Life Cure Praised by Patient
M A Denson of Millport New York credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her after years of illness from the grippe and a relapse. She reports heavy blood flow to lungs and stomach, weakness, and near starvation before improvement began after starting the remedy.
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Grippe
Yeamen
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
M. A. Denson
Millport
N.Y
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Report
Mrs Lizzie Dickson Hoper of Avalon Ohio reports relief after three months using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for profuse menstruation leucorrhea and fatigue. She says two bottles improved her health after years of weakness and a heavy sensation.
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Lizziz Dicksom Hoper
Avalon
Ohio
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