World's Largest Hand-Dug Well in Greensburg Kansas
Historical note recalls Greensburg on the Santa Fe line where in 1887 a water crisis led to a hand-dug well and a cavern 82 feet wide. The piece also notes Kansas pride in beer under orderly rules and credits the Brewers Foundation education program for retailers.
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Greensburg
Kansas
United States
Yale Library Hosts Rare Map Donated by Yale Class of 1898
Alexander O Victor curator of maps in the Yale library presented the newly acquired map by C Sanford Bull of Middlebury Conn. Amos rere of New Haven drew the map one of only three known copies. The piece notes War of 1812 era practice and links to naval actions near New London and Gales Ferry with Commodore Decatur in command of the American squadron. BABY CHICKS ad follows.
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Yale. Library
Yale
Middlebury
Conn
Amos Rere
New Haven
Worcester
Orpheus
Ramilles
New London
Doolittle
United States
Hornet
U. S
Gales Ferry
Thames River
Stephen ‘Decatur
Tripoli
Hard Water Difficulties Solved by Water Softener
A zeolite water softener eliminates lime and magnesium from tap water, converting hard water into soft water. It consists of a zeolite-filled tank connected to house plumbing, improving cleaning, dishware, and bathing while reducing soap use and costs.
Royal and Ancient Golf Club Name Origin
The article notes that King William IV renamed the St Andrews club the Royal and Ancient in 1834 signaling royal approval for golf. It recalls historical figures like Mary Queen of Scots and Charles I associating with golf as part of Britain’s long golfing heritage.
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William IV
Britain
St. Andrews Golf Club
Royal Niblick
Mary Queen of
Scotts
Charles I
Paralysis in Rabbits Due to Poor Nutrition
Eighteen Flemish giant rabbits suffered paralysis after weeks of poor quality hay and water, with no appetite and weight loss. The condition was diagnosed as a nutritional deficiency. most rabbits recovered after treatment with vitamins, minerals, and improved rations, leaving only three still affected.
Scandia Sale Barn Property Auction Notice
Old Scandia Sale Barn property including four acres and buildings to be sold at auction Monday February 4 at 200 p m Inspect property anytime Harold Liby and Joe Sheets listed Also selling used spinet piano for 395 and modern 5 room houses with details and contact names in Wichita Kansas rental and sale notices included
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Harold Liby
Joe Sheets
King Music Co
Hast Kellogg
Wichita
Kansas
Cardwell and were Friday supper guests
Mr and Mrs Max Muth hosted a Friday supper at their home with guests including Cardwell and others.
Ice Cream Cone Sparks Fair Like 1904 Eski Mo Pie
A fragment recalls the parade of ice cream cones shaping novelty foods and a fair in 1904. It notes a water manufacturer and the Eski mo pie emerging about twenty years after the cone.
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Aedda ‘Water
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