Largest Osage Orange Plantation in Kansas For Frisco Railroad
A ten acre Osage orange plantation at Farlington, owned by Frisco Railroad, is described as the probable largest hedge in the United States. Planted in 1878 to supply railroad ties, trees stand four feet apart. Forest Service found 2,640 first class and 2,712 second class posts per acre, worth $542.04 per acre, suggesting limited alternative uses for the land.
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United States
Farlington
Frisco Railroad Company
Forest Service
Population Gains Across Kansas Counties
Secretary of agriculture F. D. Coburn reports a net gain of 13 428 in Kansas counties. Thirty five counties show increases while twelve report declines. Osborne County tallies two more residents than last year and Leavenworth County records the largest rise with 2 096.
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F. D. Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Osborne County
Peavenworth
State to Buy Chewing Tobacco for Wards Jaws
The state contracts 4620 pounds of chewing tobacco for six months at a cost of 1500 dollars. Lawrence merchant awarded the contract for Topeka State Hospital 1800 pounds Osawatomie State Hospital 2500 pounds Parsons Asylum 250 pounds and the School for Feeble Minded Youth at Winfield 60 pounds.
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State Board of Control
Lawrence
Topeka _ state hospital
Osawatomie State Hospital
Parsons Asylum
Winfield
editor objects to raise in paper costs building contract awarded
A western Kansas editor objects to a proposed sack cost rise and cites a minister who declined a salary raise as hard to collect. Kansas State Agricultural College regents award Stingley Brothers of Manhattan the $69,500 contract for a new domestic science building with construction to start immediately.
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Western Kansas
Piill
Board of Regents
Kansas State Agricultural College
Stingley’ Bros., Y
Manhattan
Leavenworth Pioneer Nicholas Zimmerman Dies at 76
Nicholas Zimmerman a Leavenworth county pioneer died of pneumonia at age 76. Born in Germany he owned a large Salt Creek valley farm and served as Kickapoo township trustee and long time superintendent of the county poor farm.
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Nicholas Zimmerman
Leavenworth County
Germany
Zimmerman
Salt Creek Valley
Kickapoo
Death by own action shocks Ga lena youth
Fourteen year old Charles McKinney killed himself with a shotgun in Galena due to a belief his mother was mistreating him by making him dig. The incident is attributed to his belief rather than a willful act against others.
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Charles McKinney
Galena
Rural county rural service established in Kansas counties
A Washington dispatch reports complete county rural service now established in Kansas counties including Allen Anderson Atchison Bourbon Brown Chautauqua Cherokee Clay Cloud Coffey Cowley Crawford Dickinson Doniphan Douglas Elk Franklin Geary Harvey Jackson Jefferson Jewell Johnson Labette Leavenworth Linn Lyon McPherson Marion Miami Mitchell Morris Nehama Nevsno Osage Ottawa Reno Republic Rice Saline Sedgwick Shawnee Washington Wilson Wyandotte.
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Washington Dispatch
Kansas
Allen
Anderson
Atchison
Bourbon
Brown
Chautauqua
Cherokee
Clay
Cloud
Coffey
Cowley
Crawford
Dickingson
Doniphan
Douglas
Elk
Franklin
Geary
Harvey
Jackson
Jefferson
Jewell
Johnson
Labette
Leavenworth
Linn
Lyon
McPherson
Marion
Miami
Mitchell
Montgomery
Morris
Nehama
Nevsno
Osage
Ottawa
Reno
Republic
Rice
Saline
Sedgwick
Shawnee
Washington
Wilson
Wyandotte
Firemen Pursue Mandamus to Reinstate in Wichita
Five men dismissed from the Wichita fire department have hired counsel to file mandamus proceedings against Mayor Graham. They claim civil service rules govern the department and allege they were discharged for political reasons.
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Wichita ‘Fire Department
Graham
Wichita Fire Department
Two Terrible Years Heal With Kidney Pills
Mrs James French of Taunton Massachusetts says Dean s Kidney Pills cured her long standing kidney trouble after two terrible years of back pains and disordered secretions. Six boxes restored health and there has been no return. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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James French
West Street
Taunton
Mass
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Breakers Estate to Remain Closed for Season
Word from abroad says Mrs. Vanderbilt will take a large estate near London and the Breakers will not open in Newport this season. It marks the estate’s second summer closed and signals social and financial loss for Newport as gossip links the Vanderbilts to attractions across the Atlantic.
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Miss Vanderbilt
Johnny
New York American
Defiance Starch Promises Superior Laundry Results
The article asserts laundry starch failures come from thick pastes that hide fabric beauty and wear. It recommends Defiance Starch for higher strength allowing a much thinner, clearer application.
New Wallpaper Designs Use Cancelled Checks as Panels
Kansas City designers unveil a fancy wallpaper pattern that uses cancelled checks as wall panels. Each check face ranges from 30 000 to 1 000 dollars, totaling 8 000 000 dollars for a room, with gilt moulding framing the edge of each panel.
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Kansas City
Colorful quarrel over cigars in a domestic scene
In a humorous dialogue a husband exclaims in shock at cigars his wife bought. She insists they are the brand he always smokes, specifically Colorado Maduro, insisting she was careful to select his preferred variety. The exchange ends with frustration and a lighthearted tone.
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Colorado
Maduro
Lippincott’s
Home starch saves wear with Defiance Starch claim
An advert touts Defiance Starch as a home laundry aid that matches steam laundry results. It promises proper stiffness and finish, less wear on fabrics, and a non sticking finish for shirts and waist.
Adlai Stevenson a Traveler
Adlai E Stevenson, one of two living vice presidents, spends most of his time traveling the country to visit relatives, especially in the south, and seldom remains at his Bloomington Illinois home.
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Adlai Stevenson
Adlai E. Stevenson
Legion
South
Bloomington
Ill
Prose Exchange on Prices as Sign of Prosperity
A Washington Star quote features Dustin Stax arguing that rising prices prove prosperity because people can afford them. The exchange frames inflation as a positive indicator of economic strength.
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Dustin Stax
Washington Star
Defiance Starch Promises Fair Trial Offer
The ad urges a fair trial for Defiance Starch, inviting customers to test it for hot and cold starching. If results are not superior in less time and at a lower cost, return it for a full refund from the grocer.
Verifications in London City Measures Noted Last Year
A report notes measures submitted for verification in London last year amid ongoing municipal activity. The details reference city actions and review processes without specifying names or dates.
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City of London
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
An old advertising notice promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for sore swollen smarting and sweaty feet. It claims relief, makes new shoes feel comfortable, and urges samples free. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores with address A S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
A.S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Cordelia a Bundle of Conceit Advertised in 25c Bottle
An odd promotional item touts Cordelia as a bundle of conceit wrapped in Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and pain relief. The ad claims the syrup softens gums reduces inflammation and cures wind colic at 25 cents a bottle in Calumpy.
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Cordelia
Illinoisan Finds Prosperity on Western Canada Farms
A letter from HE EMBERLEY of Evarts Alberta dated April 8 1907 describes six years since he and his family arrived in Red Deer. He recounts buying a lot for 12 dollars building a shack expanding to 950 dollars with new buildings and fences. He filed on a quarter section 33 miles northwest of Red Deer and reports grain yields including 134 acres of fall wheat with a strong cup for feed, plus rye and barley. He recalls hunger in Illinois before moving, praises the Canadian Northwest, notes a hard winter yet steady work, and says he would not trade his quarter for Illinois riches.
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Western Canada
Canada
Chicago
Dominion of Canada
Evarts
Alberta
Red Deer
Dakota
Harvey
Mt. Vernon
Ills
Canadian Northwest
P. O
Illinois
HE. Emberley. Y
Hardening Drill Using Sulphuric Acid Method
English mechanic describes hardening a drill by dipping the reddened point into a shallow sulfuric acid bath. A flat-bottomed vessel holds about one-eighth inch depth. the rest of the drill stays soft. If the point breaks, rehardening is possible with slightly less acid.
Starch Makers Claim New Defiance Formula Improves Strength
The advertisement proclaims Defiance Starch as the latest in a 25 year line of patent starches. It promises removal of injurious chemicals and adds a new ingredient to increase strength and smoothness beyond rival brands.
Buildings for Canal Workers Clubs On Canal Project
The federal government has erected four buildings on the canal zone to house as men’s clubs for Panama canal workmen. Four more similar structures are planned, with operations under the Young Men’s Christian Association.
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Canalstone
Young Men’s Christian Association
Panama Canal
London holds fewer telephones than New York despite larger population
New York City has more telephones than London, even though London’s population exceeds New York by about 2,000,000 residents.
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London
New York City
Yellow clothes tips and voter ad urging honest election
A fragmentary flyer promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry use and urges voters to elect an honest man. Includes price cue of five cents for a two ounce package and a call to action during an election period.
Difference between a chauffeur and a surgeon riddle
The column quotes a joke about a chauffeur running people down and a surgeon cutting them up. It then notes a man escapes onto a street car. Also an advertisement for Red Cross Ball Blue laundry powder claims a boost when needed.
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Detroit Free Press
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