Kansas Notes From Across The State In A Jumbled Column
Goodland reports measles while Abilene spots spring blooms. Emporia notes a proud kid-gloved resident, Salina forms a tennis club, and Iola faces jail over a measles case. Colby girls play baseball. Kinsley jail releases two runaways. a McPherson county timber claim is proved up. Parrots intrigue Miami county. Fort Riley uneartles Quivera era relics. Marysville hosts Saengerfest May 23 for three days. Disturbances, fires, oil prospects, and odd local blurbs fill the page with curious Kansans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodland
Abilene
Emporia
Flinch Salina
Iola
Parrot
Miami County
Fort Riley
Concordia
Sylvia
Joplin
Leavenworth
Lindsborg
Marysville
Osborne
Missouri Pacific
Buffalo
Butler County
Cyrus Leland
Osawatomie
Hutchinson
Weather Bureau crop bulletin reports slow growth and light precip
Nebraska weather bureau director Loveland issues a weekly climate and crop bulletin noting a dry week with high winds and below normal temperatures. Frosts occurred on the 21st and 22nd, with light precipitation and minimal vegetation growth. winter wheat and oats show slow progress while alfalfa wintered poorly. corn planting advances in the south and plowing in the north. fruit trees bloom with generally good prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Nebraska Weather Bureau
Estern
Western
Cole Seen as Likely Appointee for State Accountant
Governor Bailey has not yet named a state accountant. Politicians expect George E. Cole, former state auditor, to receive the post after he completes work as receiver of the Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Co. This summer should finish the assignment, enabling Cole to take the state job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Bailey
George E. Cole
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company
Beef Trust Case Delayed Awaiting Appeal Decision
District Attorney Bethea expected to obtain a final injunction order in Chicago on April 24 but could not reach agreement with Attorney J S Miller. He will await the thirty day period before the defendants may appeal to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethea
Chicago
Philadelphia Bank Sends Gold to Europe by Kaiser Wilhelm II
The Merchants National Bank of Philadelphia drew 500000 dollars from the New York office for shipment to Europe aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. The gold was paid in cash and deposited in the sub treasury by a Philadelphia bank representative. The move is described as a special transaction not affecting exchange conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ National Bank of Philadelphia
Assay
New York
Europe
Philadelphia Bank
Five of Crew Missing From New York Smack
The fishing smack of J. F. Becker from New York ran ashore off Bodie Island and is a total loss. Of ten crewmen, five landed safely at Oregon Inlet station, while the boat with the remaining five has not been heard from.
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J. F. Becker
New York
Bodie Island
Oregon Inlet Station
Pennypacker vetoes alum baking powder bill in Pennsylvania
Governor Pennypacker vetoed a Pennsylvania bill regulating alum baking powder, accusing its passage of being secured by a rival manufacturer to gain unfair advantage. Captain John Leach plans summer sailings from Sioux City to Wheeler, the Bachelor to offer cabins and steady trade from Nebraska and South Dakota. Germany applies meat inspection rules to American lard. a Koenigsberg firm protests $40.25 exam fee for lard samples. Venice campanile reconstruction begins with Count of Turin laying foundation stone for St Mark’s after centuries. Large crowd attends ceremony with ministers bishops and officials.
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Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
John Leach
Sioux City
Wheeler
B. C
Nebraska
South Dakota
Germany
Koenigsberg
Bundesrath
Vénice
Turin
Victor Emmanuel
Doans Kidney Pills Win Strong Patient Praise
A flood of testimonial letters from users across states recount relief from back pain urinary problems and kidney discomfort after taking Doan and kidney pills. Patients report improved sleep reduced urinary frequency and overall renewed health after trying the remedy.
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Evexert
Massy
Doan
A. BuneEss
Belmont Street
Taylorsville
J. N. Lewis
Chaperone Explained By Father To Son
Tommy asks about a chapter one and Pop defines a chaperone as an old lady who watches over the boys, clarifying slang with a brief parent guidance.
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Tommy
Pop
This Will Interest Mothers
An old advertisement claims Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children cure fever ishness bad stomach teething disorders move bowels destroy worms and provide relief. Sold by all druggists 25c sample free. Address A S Olmsted LeRoy New York. A man will deal with and a woman marry most anything for money.
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Mother Gray
New York
A.S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N.Y
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day and offers a money back guarantee from druggists. The message also notes the phrase The successful stock raiser is the one who laughs and grows fat.
All Up-to-Date Housewives Use Red Cross Ball Blue
Advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for cleaning clothes. Claims it makes fabrics clean and fresh like new. Encourages purchase from grocers.
Carful of girls sparks talk on a midnight ride
A party of five young women ages 18 to 21 boarded a car with their suitcases and lively chatter. The men in the car stayed, the group split, and conversations turned to a bawdy joke as an elderly man finally asked what they’d been discussing, bringing the noise to a halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Frances
Belle
Sadie
Astor Plans Block-Size West End Skyscraper Flats
W. W. Astor will erect projected skyscraper apartments on the block bounded by Broadway West End avenue Seventy eighth and Seventy ninth streets following a tenement law amendment. Section 56 was amended by the Marshall bill to allow blocks covering an entire block without an interior yard, enabling the big West End house.
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W. W. Astor
Broadway
West End Avenue
Seventy-eighth
Seventy-ninth Streets
Astor
Mr. Astor
West End House
Teachers Learn Hygiene Lesson At Convention In Oklahoma City
A group of young women at a teachers convention in Oklahoma City learned about health through Postum Coffee. A sister teacher recounts quitting coffee years ago after stomach issues and improved health, leading to renewed teaching. She notes attendees drank Postum and felt clearer for study, with several reporting coffee sickness. Names allegedly provided by Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Postum Co
Battle- Creek
Mich
Cows Save Girl From Collapse In Bank Barn Accident
Miss Ice of Thornville daughter of John Ice of Newark Ohio milking in a bank barn when a wind wrecked the building a beam crushed two cows and pinched her leg. The cows died but shielded her allowing limited arm movement. Grain stored above poured down but she moved it aside and survived two hours trapped. Doctors expect recovery.
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Miss ‘Ice
Thornville
John
Ice
Newark
Miss Ice
Gossip Motives Drive Women to Tell About Strangers
A quip notes that when a woman cannot find juicy gossip about acquaintances she may derive similar amusement by spreading tales about strangers. The line reflects social humor on gossip and reputation without naming specific individuals or events.
Feels Younger and Stronger After Dodd's Kidney Pills
Festus Missouri May 4 Mr January Lilly a 76 year old man credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring strength and easing chronic kidney and bladder inflammation. He says pain, back and hip troubles, nighttime urination, and sleeplessness improved after using the remedy and urges others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Festus
January
Lilly
Dodd
Homely Rich Girl Seen Prettier by Some Than Poor
A saying circulates that a homely rich girl may be judged more attractive than a beautiful poor one by certain observers. It reflects social biases about wealth and appearance rather than intrinsic beauty.
Piso's Cure for Consumption Ad Featured in Ocean Grove
An 1900 advertisement from Ocean Grove N Sey promotes Piso's Cure for Consumption as an infallible remedy for coughs and colds by N W Saunay dated February 17.
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N. W.saunay
Ocean Grove
N. Sey
When One Man Tries To Do Three Jobs At Once
A proverb quoted in the column laments overwork and inefficiency. It notes that one person taking on three tasks typically leaves two tasks incomplete, highlighting a common critique of overburdened workers and stressed schedules.
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Kansas
Neéodesha Daily Register
Franklin County
Osage City
Gazette
Associated Press
Wellington
Topeka
Orient Railroad
Orient
Bureau
University of
Nebras
Weather Bureau
St. Louis
HE. K. Stevenson
Easton Ave
Aspen
Conp
Dean’s
Stafford
Vaniah
Dean
Burtimeron Junction
C. C. Ray
West Branoy
Mica
B. F. Ballard
MIL Urn. CO
N.Y
Depintte
Adam
St. Jacobs Oil
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Colorado-California
Lakeland
Okoboji
Spirit Lake
F. A. Miller
THE
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha, Neb
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