Kansas Notes From Morris County to Lawrence in Kansas
A collage of quirky Kansas notes from Morris to Lawrence includes school spelling quirks in Munker’s Creek, social clubs in Junction City, buffalo grass debates, Emporia’s lag, a first ping pong club in New York City, rail and delivery route trivia, coal mining, statehood faction talk, a Minneapolis gun tourney, a metropolitan scare in Stafford, and The Missouri Girl in Lawrence. Also coal, canning, fairs, wind mills, and local curiosities across towns like Topeka, Wichita, Iola, and Great Bend with humorous anchors on education, transport, and culture.
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Munker’ S Creek
Morris County
Magginness
Ramblers
Ah Lin Gard
Junction City
Emporia
New York City
Kansas
Mitchell County
Ottawa County
Penitentiary
Minneapolis
Stafford
Lawrence
Mulvane
Great Bend
Wichita
Bent Murdock
To- Uun
Eldorado
Fromr
Iola
Western Canada described as ideal farming region by Michigan visitors
Messrs J E Blum and J Crumper of Manchester Michigan toured Alberta Saskatchewan and Regina and praised Saskatoon district for crops and buildings. They plan to locate there and urge land seekers to do likewise noting plentiful hay water and wood. They compare soil varying from light to heavy and foresee Western Canada growing nearly anything with proper farming.
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J.-E. Blum
J. Crumper
Manchester
Washtenawa County
Michigan
Alberta
Shantz
Pennsylvania
Ontario
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Assiniboia
Lumsden
Balgonie
Long Lake
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Smith Settlement
Canada
Passenger Catches Trouble as Door Closes on Brooklyn Bridge
A passenger on an elevated Brooklyn line had his trouser slack caught in a closing door while standing with his back to it. The side doors require an outside key kept at the Brooklyn Bridge, forcing him to go past his station to fetch a bridge man and key.
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Brooklyn
Jeg
Brooklyn Bridge
Turpentine State nickname tied to North Carolina exports
The state known as the Turpentine State for its turpentine trade is North Carolina. In colonial days it was called the Old North Colony, a name that survives in reference to the state today.
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North Carolina
Old North Colony
Re-Stocking Cuba with Cattle
During the Cuban campaign era cattle were nearly wiped out as many were killed for food. Today Cuban ranchmen and farmers actively replenish herds and have drawn heavily on Florida for stock and cattle.
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Cuba
Florida
Another Man Altogether
Valley Missouri February 24 There is a man Perry Nelson who has undergone a remarkable physical change after using Dodd's Kidney Pills for kidney related trouble. He reports a complete restoration to vigor and health and says he used six boxes to achieve it. He highly recommends the remedy.
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Valley
Perry Nelson
Dodd
Nelson
Women Doctors Spread Across India and Beyond
The report notes that nearly every town of significance in India has a qualified woman doctor. It also cites similar presence in China South Africa and a single case in Persia.
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India
China
South Africa
Persia
Allen's Foot Ease and aging tips in vintage ad fragment
This fragment advertises Allen's Foot-Ease powder for foot comfort including relief from chilblains and dampness. It also mentions Putnam Faceless Dyes and Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup with minimal local context and pricing clues from early 20th century drugstore messaging.
Remarkable Wild Goose plum in Wayne County Illinois
J M Fidler reports a Wild Goose plum tree on his Wayne County farm that began ripening in late June and now yields fruit through October. He saved sprouts from the original tree, producing heavy crops of bright red, large plums each year without transplanting, and asks readers if their experience matches or indicates a different plum variety.
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Farmers Review
Wayne County
Ilinois
Farmers’ Review
J. M. Fidler
Plant Varieties Show Great Improvement Over Older Stock
The article argues that modern plant varieties outperform older ones remembered by middle aged readers. It notes that results with some varieties indicate possibilities for many, especially in staple crops. Even small improvements could yield large economic impact.
Charms Strike the Sight but Merit Enriches the Soul
A reflective line notes that appearances charm the eye while true merit nourishes inner character. The stanza contrasts surface allure with enduring value, suggesting virtue outweighs glitter. The verse echoes timeless themes of integrity over show.
Peruna praised by Oregon governor and nation in 1898 letter
An executive office letter from Salem proclaims Peruna as the universal catarrh remedy. It cites letters from all states praising its cures and prevention, notes the governor's endorsement and regular use in his home, and urges households to keep Peruna for coughs colds and winter ailments. The notice invites readers to obtain Dr Hartman’s free book Winter Catarrh.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Hartman
Statesman
Oregon
Pe-ru-na
Oricon
Executive Department
SaLem
Columbus
W. M. Lorp
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coolidge
Marconi
Topela
Trego County
Shale
Court of i
Topeka
Harold Chase
Dunlap
Funston
Rosthern
Hague
South Atlantic Coast Plain
New York
Vermont
Allen
Allen’s
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, N. Y
Capitol Building
The
Executive Office of
Dr. Hartman
America
Salser Acorn Norte
Sor
Americas
Victoria
Gerdsner
John A. Salzer Seed CO
LaCrosse
Wis
Tower CO
Boston
Mass.se
Chesebrough Mpg. Co
State Street
Nuw Yore City
Thompson
Lincoln
Douglas
Rand
Wal
Corona Colt
National Kangaroo
Saat
Colorelie
Wree
DR. H. HH
Breen
BONS
Box R
Atlanta, Ga
Oklahoma
Homestead
Dick T. Morgan
el Reno
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