Former Superintendent Frank Nelson Leaves Kansas for Minnesota College
Kansas citizens regret the departure of Frank Nelson who resigns as superintendent to take the presidency at Minnesota College in Minneapolis. He is praised for his public service and expected to extend his influence in his new role. William J. Bryan credits Roosevelt's success to Democratic policies. The Belleville Telescope notes the Journal editor leans toward Democracy, signaling support for Roosevelt over Taft and Aldrich.
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Kansas
Frank Nelson
Minneapolis
Minnesota College
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Belleville Telescope
Toraker
Aldrich
Sugar trust issue highlighted by Senator Burton speech
Senator Burton’s Abilene address is cited as illuminating the sugar question and exposing statesmen who favored the sugar trust. The Topeka Capital publishes the full text for readers seeking reasons sugar prices have risen over the past five to six years.
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Burton
Abilene
Sugar Trust
Topeka
Legislature praised as greatest ever by observer
The Telescope notes the late legislature and the Senate as the best ever. It recalls a John J Ingalls tale about a man blaming a mule for a blow, then suggests Miller views the legislature that allowed him a few hundred dollars back from the state treasury as historically superior to all prior sessions.
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Senate
John J Ingalls
Miller
Noted Intense Debate on Railways and Primary Law
The passage argues men judge by potential deeds rather than performed actions citing John D Rockefeller and his public image. It condemns Kansas legislature for not enacting a direct primary law despite many actions, wishing stronger reform over the Stubbs bill as passed.
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John D. Rockefeller
Kansas
Stubbs
House
Sears Roebuck and Co Faces Large Unpaid Claims
The Commercial Bulletin reports Sears Roebuck of Chicago owes over 11 million dollars to tradesmen customers and employees while selling only for cash. The firm has pursued selling 99 million dollars in preferred steel with limited success and offered customer deposits with interest. It lists 2.944 million owed to customers and employees and notes distant farmer loans to faraway firms.
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Spring gardening notice on poultry control penalties
City marshal R. H. Gile announces enforcement of ordinances governing poultry at large, warning residents to keep chickens penned. Applies penalties under the city rules as spring gardening time approaches.
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R. H. GiLe
Seed Corn for Pure Bred Seed Corn Write Or Calion
Everett McClure advertises pure bred seed corn in Kansas offering seed corn, with contact details as 10-61-Republic Kansas.
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Everett McClure
Republic Kansas
Two Houses and Several Lots Offered for Sale
Auction notice lists a 7 room house with 4 lots and a barn with fruit trees plus a 2 room house on 2 lots with outbuildings and fruit trees. Inquiries directed to J. CULLERS.
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Cullers
Poultry Prices and Cash Buyer Note
A.A. Riley advertises poultry prices and notes cash payment year round for poultry. The snippet mentions roosters hens ducks young turkeys and states prices subject to change without notice.
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A. J. Riley
Cost Disparity in Freight Tones Twine vs Cattle
A Minneapolis Mill and Elevator Co shipment shows twine at $109.50 freight from Lansing, while cattle from Kansas City cost $23.00 plus $5.85 owner transport. The piece argues higher twine costs reflect damage risks and unloading, asking why twine costs exceed cattle transport. The text ends with a racially charged puzzle line.
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Minneapolis Mill and Elevator Co
Lansing
Kansas City
Puzzie
Republican accuse Scandia Journal of whitewashing
Belleville Telescope columnist defends the journal against claims of Republican bias. The piece argues the Scandia Journal is not aligned with any party and criticizes editorials on railroad ownership and state governance as misrepresented. It accuses Kimball of Democratic ties and mocks calls for municipal electric ownership.
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Scandia Journal
Ile
Kimball
Bryan
Belleville
Senate
Isreal
Housecleaning and Gambling Warning Echoes in Journal
A letter to the JOURNAL urges readers to see gambling as a vice as bad as drinking. It notes rising gambling in the city, calls for enforcement, and asks community support for prosecutions, linking the message to springtime cleaning.
Dust winds halt business in Colorado Springs
An OCR fragment notes strong winds in Colorado Springs on a Tuesday with dust severe enough to end business, and a contrast about compensation for living in Kansas. It mentions a 0.75 mile winds reference and implies regional weather impact.
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Colorado Springs
Kansas
Newspapers preach sermons as a habit, not the pew
The author argues newspapers emulate sermonizing with strong tones, making churchgoing less appealing. People find it easier to read opinion in print than endure stiff chairs and forced attention in sermons. The piece critiques media as competing preacher.
Mule Death Reported at State Agricultural College
The Industrialist notes the death of a mule at the State Agricultural College, reflecting on the risks faced by farm work animals and the broader toll on agricultural operations.
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Ogscar Anderson
State Agricultural College
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T. A Nuelson
Norway
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Theeo J. Oro
Courtland Kansas
Albert Mor
A J Riley
Adoulher Oil
J.C, Claplin
Brgo
Dickason-Goodman
L’b’r. CO
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