Masons Elect Officers in Kansas Grand Lodge Session
At the Kansas Masonic grand lodge session in Wichita for 1907 the officers elected include Grand Master Edward F. Wellington Ellsworth Deputy Grand Master Henry F. Mason Garden City Grand Senior Warden Frederick Washburn Anthony Grand Junior Warden Marion K Brundage Russell Grand Treasurer Albert Larbach Holton Grand Secretary Albert K Wilson Topeka Grand Chaplain Charles H Rogers Hutchinson Grand Senior Deacon Alexander A Sharp Lawrence Grand Junior Deacon George M Barnes Leavenworth Grand Marshal Moses H Cole Anthony Grand Sword Bearer R Treat Payne Concordia Grand Senior Steward Charles L Bramwell Beloit Grand Junior Deacon Edwin B Corse Baxter Springs Grand Pursuivant Earl E Fawcett Emporia Grand Tyler Spencer P Wad Topeka.
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Masons
Masonic Grand Lodge
For
Kansas
Wichita
Edward F. Wellington
Ellsworth
Henry F. Mason
Garden City
Frederick Washburn
Anthony
Marion K. . Brundage
Russell
Albert Larbach
Holton
Albert K. Wilson
Topeka
Charles H. Rogers
Hutchinson
Alexander A. Sharp
Lawrence
George M. Barnes
Leavenworth
Moses H. Cole
R. Treat Payne
Concordia
Charles L. Bramwell
Beloit
Edwin. B. Corse
Baxter Springs
Earl E H. Fawcett
Empyria
Tyler
Spencer P.wad
Merchants Seek Kansas City Union Station
The Merchants association of Kansas City Kansas plans to hire attorneys and sue railroads to force a union railroad station on the Kansas side. A 1905 law required construction by January 1, 1907, and railroads say the issue will be addressed after Missouri’s station question is resolved.
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Merchants’ Association of
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
Missouri Station
Independent of Irrigation Now Sparks Western Kansas Rainfall Gains
An Atchison real estate man reports western Kansas counties oppose Kansas suits against Colorado over the Arkansas river reservoir. Since the reservoir, rainfall has risen, making sand hills valuable again and boosting alfalfa and sugar beet crops in Hamilton, Kearny, and Finney counties, especially around Garden City.
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Atchison
Kearny County
Kansas
Colorado
Arkansas River
Hamilton
Kearny
Finney
Garden City
Pension Payouts at Leavenworth Veterans Home
Quarterly pensions for the Soldier's Home veterans total 130000. Of this 80000 was paid in cash and 50000 sent by checks for furlough veterans. The rolls list 3820 pensioners including those present and furloughed, with nearly all Civil War veterans on the rolls.
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Leavenworth
Hme
Two Teen Girls Trek Eleven Miles by Wagon to Emporia
Miss Myrtle Wilcoxson and Irene Connsi, aged 19, left Lebo at seven in the morning and walked the eleven miles to Emporia, arriving by two in the afternoon along the wagon road.
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Myrtle Wilcoxson
Iss Irene Connsi
Seifert
Lebo
Emporia
Amendment Proposed Rewrites Time-Honored Phrase
The Topeka Herald suggests revising the phrase it came to pass to read It came to paying one as a proposed amendment. Editors argue the change will alter the timeless expression and prompt readers to reconsider its usage.
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The
Topeka. Herald
Wichita Gas for Aero Club Balloon Race
The Aero Club of America asks Wichita’s Commercial Club to host a summer balloon race. They need 80 000 feet of natural gas to inflate balloons in three hours and say they can supply the gas if available. The New York company seeks city cooperation for the event.
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The
Aero Club of America
New York
Commercial Club
Wichita
Fire destroys widow’s home at Skiddy with burns
The home of Mrs. Carter, elderly Civil War widow, burned at Skiddy when a lamp ignited the blaze. Her daughter Mrs. Willes, staying with her, and both women suffered severe burns and Mrs. Willes was bruised by a stair fall. Everything was burned, including clothing, and there was no insurance.
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Skiddy
Kansas Legislature Debates Holidays Taxes and Primary Bills
Kansas lawmakers consider February 12 as a legal holiday, a $100000ing appropriation for repairing the state house east wing, and a 15 mph minimum schedule for stock trains. Bills advance on medical exams for pupils, rail rate power shifts, attorney general charge, and a unified primary election plan with convention fallback. Islands in navigable streams may be sold under school land procedures.
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Sheffield Ingalls
Lincoln
Waggener
State House
House Railroad Committee
Huffman
Porter
Montgomery
Senate
Robert Stone
Shawnee
Caneral
Senate Advances Bills Amid Holiday Session Delays
The Fitzpatrick primary election bill banning free passes to delegates by railroads passed the senate 24 to 16. A grain inspection bill cleared committee and heads to third reading after house debate. The house backed a senate bill against exclusive contracts targeting trusts like International Harvester. Discussions on stockyards stalled. Missouri not yet enacted related laws. Both chambers agreed to adopt the assessment and taxation plan with a county assessor change to a governor appointed tax commission. Washington's Birthday observance marked Friday. Militia reform bill moves toward passage in the house, and Galveston system adoption awaits voter choice.
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Senate
House
International Harvester Company
Missouri
Leland
Kansas
Washington
America
National Guard
Galveston
Hardships of Army Life Highlight Kidney Trouble Cure
David W. Martin of Bolivar Missouri recalls war time injuries that damaged his kidneys after a horse fell on him. He reports back pain headaches dizziness and irregular bladder action. Three years ago he used Deans Kidney Pills and soon was free of kidney trouble. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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David W. Martin
Bolivar
Martin
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Old Cutler Augustus Squire dies at 92 in London
Augustus Squire, a 65 year member of the Cutlers' Company in London, dies at ninety three. He avoided gas and electricity, never sent a telegram or used a telephone, and rarely rode trains, relying on buses carriages cabs or boats for travel.
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Augustus Squire
Cutlers’ Company
London
Oats Heads Two Foot Long Seed Innovation
The John A. Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin announces a new oat variety with heads two feet long. The catalog touts this breakthrough as a marvel and highlights Spetz as the leading cereal hay food in America.
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John.a. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Spetz
America
Free Seed and Tool Catalog Offers
Free 148 page Seed and Tool Catalog mailed to all intending buyers. Send 6 cents in stamps for free samples of new Two Foot Long Oats and other cereals. Catalog and samples from John A Salter Seed Co Box W La Crosse Wisconsin.
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John A. Salter Seed,Co
la Crosse
Wis
The Needle Its Manufacture And Uses
A Zion’s Herald piece explains the needle’s significance from daily global consumption to the 21 manufacturing steps that turn wire into needles. It notes varied types for surgeons cooks glovemakers weavers sailmakers and others and lauds centuries of invention behind a small but highly finished twentieth century product. Some men make it their business to interfere with the business of others.
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United States
Zion
Maine man credits Grape-Nuts for relief from dyspepsia
A Maine man with long suffering from dyspepsia and liver trouble reports nine months of daily Grape-Nuts for breakfast with cream and a little sugar. He says pain eased, liver condition improved, weight gained, sleep better, and appetite broadened. he urges others to write for details and notes The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Maine
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Defiance starch pitch quotes Col Burt and promotion
Col Silas W Burt, recently elected president of the Civil Service Reform association, is noted alongside an advertisement urging readers to follow printed directions on Defiance Starch for stiff collars and cuffs. The copy mentions 16 oz for 10c and promo by good grocers.
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Col
Silas W. Burt
Civil Service Reform Association
Demand for Cocoanut Meat Exports From Philippine Islands
For the year ending June 30 1906 copra exports from the Philippine islands totaled 146 851 913 pounds France imported 88 336 350 pounds about 61 percent Spain and Germany followed as major buyers. The note also mentions improved patent starches and a new starch brands claim of better strength and smoothness.
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Philippine Islands
France
Spain
Germany
Danger in Salt Baths Warns of Heat Risk Aboard
Travel Magazine cautions that warm salt baths, though tonic, can cause fainting on ocean vessels. Even for those used to hot fresh water, excessive heat in salt water baths is dangerous and should be avoided.
Brandreth's Pills Promote Blood Purification and Cleansing
Stimulate the blood with Brandreth's Pills, a long used laxative and blood tonic. They act on the bowels kidneys and skin to cleanse the system and help nature throw off morbid humors. One or two nightly doses advised. Contains extract of sarsaparilla and other vegetable ingredients. Sold everywhere in plain or sugar coated forms.
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Brandreth
True Spirit of Courtesy
A reflection on courtesy as a heart quality guiding respectful speech and conduct. It contrasts gentle, selfless manners with self importance and rudeness, urging restraint and honest but kind communication.
Cure for Eczema Shared by Chicago Woman
Mrs Florence E Atwood of 18 Crilly Place Chicago Illinois reports a severe eczema case lasting three years. After trying many doctors in Chicago she began Cuticura Remedies three months ago and now is completely cured. Witness L S Berger. October 2 1905.
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Chicago
Florence E. Atwood
Crilly. Place
Mis
L. S. Berger
Poetess Corthis Named France’s Poet Laureate
Mile Andre Corthis, author of Gemmes et Moires, is chosen poet laureate of France for the year past. The honor, annually conferred by eminent literary figures, marks her as the most distinguished poet of the year. She is still a young woman.
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Andre Corthis
France
Mlle
Corthis
Senator Pettus Life Remembered From Long Career
The obituary chronicles Senator Pettus as a Mexican War lieutenant who rode with the forty-niners to California and rose from major to brigadier general in the Confederate Army. He was admitted to the bar at Gainesville Alabama at age 21, during a era when Texas was independent, California belonged to Mexico, and Britain disputed Oregon. Andrew Jackson dominated politics as Polk neared the presidency.
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Senator Pettus
California
Gainsville
Ala
Texas
Mexico
Great Britain
Oregon
Andrew Jackson
Polk
The
United States
Woman cured of neuralgia by Dr Williams Pink Pills
Evelyn Creasere of 811 Boulevard West Detroit Michigan suffered six years with neuralgia and hair turned white. After failed doctor visits she used Williams Pink Pills, gained ten pounds in three months, regained health, and endorses the remedy. Pills sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.
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Williams
Evelyn Creasere
Boulevard West
Detroit
Mich
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Fitzpatrick
Stubbs
Senat
Smith
Haskell
C. L. Dravidson
C. B. Kirtland
W. M.chatten
Committee On
Be. H.w.grovh
National Lead Company
Boston
Cleveland
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Philadelphia
John T. Lewis & Bros. Co
Pittsburgh
National Lead & Oil Co
Carters
Gregory
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