Kansas Notes Show varied tales across state counties
Pot tawatomie reports plentiful prairie chickens while Miltonvale houses ex bootleggers in jail. In Newton droughts beggars scarce. Allen county boasts healthy days. Arkansas City builds the largest Walnut bridge. Greely coyotes abound, Salina claims fast bread. Wary topics include stockyards bill, fish hatchery, domestic culture in schools.
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Pottawatomie
Miltonvale
Newton
Eudora
Fort Scott
Wabaunsee
Walnut
Arkansas City
Allen County
Butler County
Kansas
Greensburg
Troy
Salina
Douglass
Confederate Army Association
Wichita
Georgia
Chase County
Bourbon County
Leavenworth
John Barleycorn
Swan Brodine
Smolan
A. D
Caldwell
Stock Yards
John Seaton
Atchison
Dickinson County
Wisdom Trust
Supreme Court
Haughey
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Coolidge Enterprise
Porter
Nebraska
Topeka
State Reformatory
Hutchinson
J. W. Robinson
Cottrell
State Agricultural College
Owan
Small contributions counted in church income study
A New York pastor rebukes excess criticism of penny and nickel offerings amid a St George's church anniversary revealing the 18 000 annual rise from small donors. Jersey City pastors urge supporters not to shame those giving little, noting true sacrifice lies in generosity.
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New York
Jersey City
St. George's Church
Manhattan
Rainsford
Sugar Trust
Remarkable Kidney Pills Revival Told by Mrs Fysh
Thought she would go crazy with fatigue sleepless nights and crying spells Mrs A M Fysh describes severe illness with pains dry mouth constipation and nightly urination She credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with a full recovery after five boxes restoring energy and ability to work.
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Jan
Dodd
Community warns against using offensive language in public discourse
A public warning urges residents to avoid cursing in civic discussions and meetings. Officials say respectful communication fosters constructive debate and reduces conflict during community planning sessions.
Ball Blue Ad And A Secret Thought
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product at five cents for a 2 oz package. A injected line notes a woman considers a secret not worth keeping, reflecting a domestic pastime tone.
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Red Cross
Defiance Cold Water Starch Claims Superior Value
Ad copy touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as unmatched in quantity and quality offering 16 oz for 10 cents while competitors give 12 oz. The line ends with a proverb about the ax to grind not cutting ice.
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Defiance
Foot Ease and Starch and Soothing Syrup Advertisements
An assortment of old advertisements promoting Allen's Foot-Ease powder for tired damp feet at 25 cents, Defiance Cold Water Starch boasting greater value, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants, and a quirky claim about a bachelor recommending gold cure for feminine heart troubles. The clippings mix product pitches with marketing flourish and household tips.
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Allen's
Addregg Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Trouble on Tap Bombardment of Fort San Carlos Provokes Washington
Washington reports growing alarm over Germany’s Venezuelan stance. A Wednesday unofficial warning likens events to the Spanish war and Berlin voices displeasure at U S pressure for an explanation of the Fort San Carlos bombardment. German officials defend the action as wartime blockade enforcement. Maracaibo dispatches say Fort San Carlos was shelled by German ships Vineta and Panther and later destroyed, with Curacao sources confirming the bombardment. A government call to arms in Maracaibo mobilizes citizens aged sixteen to sixty to deter a German landing at Lake Maracaibo, drawing thousands to respond.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Berlin
Hay
Fort San Carlos
Reichstag
Baron Richthofen
Castro
Hague Arbitration ‘Court
Curacoa
Maracaibo
Vineta
Panther
Lynch found guilty of treason in wartime trial
The Galway MP Col Arthur Lynch was found guilty on all four counts of high treason after defense argued naturalization was not treasonous. The lord chief justice ruled wartime acts and naturalization did not excuse treason. Lynch and three others were sentenced to death.
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London
Arthur Lynch
Galway
Lynch
Edward Garson
Farewell to Thompson in Nebraska Return to Brazil
Nebraskans gathered Thursday night to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. D. E. B. Thompson who soon depart for Brazil where Mr. Thompson serves as United States minister. The public reception drew a statewide crowd from ranches and interior towns, with the capitol lit by incandescent strings and arc lights giving the building a festive, expo-like glow.
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Nebraska
D. EB. Thompson
Brazil
Capitol
A Young New York Lady Tells of a Wonderful Cure
A New York woman describes severe ovarian pain and fatigue from rapid growth and standing all day. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with a full recovery after early relief. She urges other young women to try the medicine to avoid high medical costs.
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New York
Lydia E. Pinkham
Adelaide Praul
St. Ann’s Ave
New York City
F. Wright
Oelwein
Iowa
Americans Seek Gas Monopoly in Paris Lighting
American investors push to take control of Paris gas supply after a failed long term contract. They argue Paris’ aging system is costly and inefficient and promise lower rates and better service if a new private system is introduced despite government opposition and bidding concerns.
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Paris
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Quick Relief Claims
The advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills easing hip back and limb pains swelling dropsy and urinary issues with brick dust sediment high colored urine dribbling and frequency. It cites testimonials from James J Arthur in Kentucky and Abe Gunn Jr praising swift recovery and ability to resume daily activity after trial use.
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Doan
Dean
Abe Gunn, Jr
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Uncle Sam
Army
Thompson
American Gas
Doan’s
Teex
Cleveland, Ky
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Dean’s Kidney
Yoster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Patcnu
Balzer
America
Sohn A. Salzer Seed CO
la Crosse
Wis
Canada
Bunshine
Atlas
Ottawa
W. V. Bennett
Omaha
Neb
Roo
Green
Veretgjemmeig
Chicago
Wabash Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Havana
Cuba
Wabash
Farnam
Harry E. Moores
Pass Dept
Omaha, Neb
Lincoln
Drugeteta
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