Headquarters Grocery Meats and Price List
In this dress goods depart we offer latest styles and trimmings with special prices on therm. Our meat market carries a fine line of fresh meats. Sunday hours 8 to 9:30 a m and 5 to 6 p m. Fat cattle wanted highest market price. This is headquarters for groceries. Listed prices include sugar 20 lbs for 1.00, bran 1.05 for 16 lbs, sorghum 35 per gallon, Lion Coffee 10 per package, Merry War Lye 0.05 per can, cider vinegar 0.18 per gallon, Jap Rice 16 lbs 1.00, Navy Beans 24 lbs 1.00, Grape Nuts 0.25 per package, oats 0.25 per bow, lye Cans 0.25, Horseshoe Tabata 0.40 per lb, Star Tobacco 0.40, Climax Navy 0.35, 20 lbs Prunes 1.00, Barrel Salt 1.35, Ginger Snaps 0.10 per lb, Crackers 0.06 per lb, 3 cans Corn 0.25, 3 cans String Beans 0.25, 3 lb can Pumpkin 0.10, 3 lbs Dried Peaches 0.25.
Merchant Charity Burden Noted in Town Letters
A Western Publisher letter argues merchants are repeatedly asked to give to charity and shoulder burdens others avoid. It notes business owners also face financial pressures and suggests asking landowners and retired men with idle money for support.
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Western
The 1900 Binder Twine Surge and Its Fate
In 1900 the United States produced about 165 million pounds of binder twine. The article questions what happened to this vast supply and explores the fate of the material and its impact on agriculture and industry.
Fragmentary note hints at seeking gold from a ceed source
A cryptic line suggests pursuing a gold payout or extraction from an unclear "ceed" path. It hints at value but provides no concrete actor, place, date, or mechanism.
Postwar ruling clears Missouri mule shipment to South Africa
In a late war era decision the authorities announce that Missouri mules may be shipped to South Africa and are not contraband. A note adds the price for a red tahe.
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South Africa
Foundations of advertising build lasting business
The piece compares early ads to building foundations, noting they may not show immediate results but serve a vital purpose. It urges continuing advertising in the right medium and with proper effort, likening success to a house completed through consistency and investment.
Buttons Produced in United States Worth Millions
Last year 3 060 578 592 buttons were manufactured in the United States with a value of 6 million dollars. Among them 39.3 percent were adorned with pearls, 22.4 percent metal, 12.5 percent table ivory, and 11.3 percent composition.
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United States
Remark on U S Manufacturing Output and Watch Production
In a single year the country manufactures about 1.825 million units and 1,211,662 dollar watches. The production rate is roughly one watch for every 25 persons nationwide.
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Mel Rude
Journal Notions and Political Snippets From The Era
A collection of clipped editorials and quips criticizing Kansas politics, General Miles, and the Republican convention. It mocks the Wichita Eagle claim of a Chester Long convention and notes advertising disputes tied to a distilling company, with remarks about leadership and public figures.
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The
Wichita Eagle
Stanley
Bride as accomplished musician raises kitchen concerns
A newspaper remark on a bride described as an accomplished musician implies she may struggle with domestic duties. The comment reflects a bias equating artistry with traditional homemaking roles, highlighting social expectations in marriage.
England to Buy 250000 Cattle for Boer Farms Restocking
England plans to import 250000 head of cattle to restock Boer farms aiding beef supply. The move aims to influence beef prices and stabilize local markets.
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England
Senator Burton and Cuba tariff debate in dispatches
Washington dispatches show conflicting statements on Senator Burton s stance toward the Cuba reciprocity bill. Our view after the state convention is he aligns with Cuba friendly positions, arguing tariff cuts on Cuban sugar won t hurt domestic sugar interests and that Germany s sugar imports set the price, urging Burton to support the President and public demand for Cuba policy.
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Washington
Burton
Cuba
Friends of
United States
Kelly Triumph Secures Republican Nomination for State Treasurer
The Paola Spirit declares Kelly won the Republican state treasurer nomination with 535 of 1025 votes on the first ballot and calls him honest, brave, and trustworthy. It denounces intra party attacks as unfair while noting it will not endorse him but respects his integrity and loyalty.
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Komas T. Kelly
Kansas
Kelly
Paola
Ramsbottom Urged as County Commissioner Candidate
A group of Republicans in the northern part of the county push Jas Ramsbottom of Rose Creek township for county commissioner. Ramsbottom is described as a successful and enterprising farmer with strength of character and judgment to serve effectively.
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Ramsbottom
Rose Creel
Populist Delegates Urge Doyle for Congress Nomination
At the Populist convention delegates urged voting for John Doyle in the congressional race. Doyle would be a strong candidate in a hopelessly Republican district. The nomination would relieve some aspiring Republicans in the county. Bryan declines to run for Nebraska governor, saying he is tired of leading forlorn hopes.
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John Doyle
Congress
Doyle
Thes
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
William
City of Success and the old pilgrim tale
A moral tale of youths chasing a distant City of Success along a mountain road. An ironclad old man questions their destination, warns that the city lies at every door, and returns home after years of wandering seeking his own task.
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Hamilton
Saoe
Star Tobacco
Climax JF
Ae Navy
Lapy
Whitney’s Department Store
Alfred Peats
P. Rapper
Chicago
Boston
Journal Notions
Kidstor Palmer
Jewell
Miles
Archy
Rinseng Distilling Co
St Longs
Mr. Kelly
City OF Success
Wheeler’s
Wheeler
Fairbury
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