Teachers Meeting at Scandia in 1902
Report of a Nov 8 1902 teachers meeting in Scandia led by L W Nutter. Discussions covered district consolidation age for school entry and teaching, qualifications for school board, readings on American literature, and notes from district roll calls. Music by Laura Happer Nettie Myers and Trude Cullers. Secretary Ella Rockhold.
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Scandia
L. W. Nutter
Association Sang
America
Laura Happer
Clay Center
C. G. Bulkley
Ethel Beck
Emma Poage
Miss Nettie Myers
G. E. Thorp
Ella Rockhold
H.R. Nutter
Howard Zeck
Gertrude Cullers
Murphy
Stewart
Happer
Glasgow
Heaton
State Association
Scandia High School
Rockhold
Dr Eagleson Sells Jew-Horse and Buggy in Superior
Dr Eagleson visited Superior early this week and purchased a jew horse and buggy, adding a notable local transaction to the week’s notes.
Farm Loans Offer From J W Hall Co Belleville Kansas
A brief notice advertises farm loans with fixed rates 5 and 6 percent and a small commission. Readers are urged to write or call J W Hall & Co of Belleville Kansas for details.
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J.W. Hall & Co
Belleville
Kansas
District 48 community notes and local happenings
District 48 activities include Rev Carhoff’s sermon next Sunday afternoon and a well represented convention last Sunday. Local farming reports mention Elbert Lee husking corn near Manhattan and Bartlett planning a tenant house with E A Lewis moving in to assist the dairy business. Ladies societies plan sales, quilters meet, and a bazaar is arranged with coffee and cake.
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Elbert Lee
Manhattan
Dr. Hall
Mari Ion’ Kelly
Ladies’. Endeavor Society
Celia Bowling
C. H.ames
Gar Bry
Concordia
Ladies’ ‘Society
Phiona Lewis
Fred Ames
Bartlett
E. A. Lewis
My Uncle from New York Delivers Entertainment at Hall
The My Uncle from New York company provided very good entertainment at the hall on Wednesday evening. They drew a good crowd despite rainy weather, and Lester Kerr is in town.
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New York” Company
Lester Kerr
Bailey Faces Risk of Stealing Senator Ship
The Kansas City Star reports fears that Bailey might infiltrate and steal the Senator ship, raising concerns over security and safeguarding the vessel.
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The
Kansas City Star
Bailey
Senator
Our notion of a chump is the fellow who gets drunk on election day
A satirical line labels a voter as a chump for drinking before casting a ballot. The remark critiques pre election intoxication and its impact on voting behavior.
Washington Post-Register Sold to County Register of Deeds
The Washington Post-Register was sold to J. A. Patten, the Register of Deeds of the county, marking a change in ownership for the local paper.
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Washington Post-Register
J. A.patten
Register of Deeds
That County
County Democrats under scrutiny after this year’s actions
Voters express hope for better behavior from county Democrats in the future and urge relief from past concerns. The remark reflects local political frustration and calls for more careful governance.
Topeka Faithful Pray for Independence Victory
Topeka residents gathered on election day to offer prayers for success of the independence movement. Clergy and laypeople joined in a communal service urging citizens to support the cause and peaceful progress.
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Topeka
Independent Movement
Vote Guess Sparks Chance to Win Prize in Kansas
A reader warned that guessing whether the Kansas vote totals land between 286000 and 247000 could win a prize. The note asks for participation with a speculative range and hints at a promotional drawing.
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Kansas
Chester Long's Senate Campaign Faces a Black Eye
In the Seventh district the campaign of Chester Long earned a damaging setback with strong negative feedback and stiff opposition reshaping public perception of his candidacy.
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Chester
Long
Prisoners from Republic County Held in Penitentiary
The penitentiary contains three prisoners from Republic county. There are a number more who should be there.
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Republic County
Advertising the Right Goods in the Right Mediums
Printers' Ink argues that optimal advertising requires selecting the right goods the right way, ensuring effective medium choices and proper timing to maximize reach and impact.
Democrats win county offices amid election law dispute
In Jewell County the Democratic slate secured the County Attorney and Sheriff posts, asserting they would have won more offices if not for the controversial election law widely blamed for past results.
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Jewell County Demidcrats
Republicans Sweep Marion County With Large Margin
The Republicans carried Marion county by more than two to one with some precincts voting entirely for the party. Citizens pay tribute to Old Marion, acknowledging a landslide outcome.
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Marion County
Old
Marion
Power of the Press to Curb Wrongdoing
A reflective line asserts that newspapers wield greater influence than courts and police in curbing misdeeds and urges self-application of this idea to personal conduct. The statement emphasizes the persuasive reach of print media in shaping behavior and public virtue.
County Commissioner Elected for Six-Year Term
The newly elected County Commissioner will serve a six year term. Republicans are expected to maintain control of the board for this duration.
Senator Smith Seeks Voting Machine Bill for Kansas Elections
Senator Smith of Edwards County vows to introduce a bill in the Legislature to require voting machines in Kansas elections. The speaker hails this as the first notable good thing attributed to Smith.
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Smith
Edwards County
Kansas
The Kackley News Items Highlight Local Happenings
Local notes report corn shucking for J F Diekerheoft, a Woodman dance praised, visitors Ivan and Sarah Nelson from Scandia, football practice underway, a Saturday party at Mr Madison, plans for a new elevator by L Nelson, a Thursday literary gathering, Poage buying new elevator shelter, Mr Barton of Missouri visiting T J Williams, Dunlap repairing schoolhouse cistern, and a camera hobbyist Dr Hargman seen in town. The date noted is November 7.
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Mr. Madison
L. Nelson
Mr. Poage
Mr. Barton
Missouri
T. J. Williams
Spring Weather Sparks Corn Husking Fever
Weather warms as Will Adams hosts husking activity. Thomas Adams and Miss Mary Rarick are courting, with Alonzo Bryant and a Miss Porter from Nemaha county. Grandma Ames visits Mrs. Garbry, Grace Adams buys a new organ, and Mae Guffin traps gophers for twenty five cents each. Simmons and Will Adams haul corn to Belleville last week.
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Thomas Adams
Mary Rarick
Alonzo Bryant
Porter
Nemaha County
Mr. Simmons
Will Adams
Belleville
Mormon Reed Smooth Poised for Utah Senate Seat
Dispatches indicate Reed Smooth, a Mormon, is likely to win the Utah U S Senate race. Commentators say he would be fortunate to follow a distinguished figure named Roberts from the state.
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Reed Smooth
United States
Utah
Roberts
Beet Sugar Production Rise Under Dingley Law
Production in the United States grew from 40 399 tons in 1897 to 185 000 tons in 1901. This year s estimate runs near 300 000 tons, marking a 460 percent increase since the Dingley Law was enacted.
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United States
Soup Magnet and Health Foods Cited in New Era
A note on nourishing health foods eaten with cream recalls a fellow's soup magnet. Placed in boiling water it produced excellent soup with mere additions of meat vegetables and seasoning as described by New Era.
Weather, threshing, and social notes in South Courtland
The item notes misty weather and local threshing by the Freeman brothers with John Freed helping. Visitors include Sophie Lundberg and Aron Anderson and family. Mrs Perry Larson and Arthur join Mrs Johns for her birthday. Gideon and Martin Anderson arrive from Greely to husk corn for Chas Freeman. Alice Anderson works for Mrs V E Carlson during an illness. Glorence Anderson husks corn on Carl Petersons place. Center School sees late-arriving girls amid routine news.
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Perry Larson
Arthur
Johns
Gideon
Martin Anderson
Greely
Cole
Chas. Freeman
Alice
Anderson
V. E. Carlson
Glorence Anderson
Carl Peterson
Local Visitors and Illness Noted in Town
Mr and Mrs C8 Morey arrive from Kansas City this week. J A Hardenbrook is laid up after a rail fall at work on the section. Mrs Fi AM Caldwell has been quite sick. Mrs Cliff Simms visits her mother Mrs Hyatt.
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Mrs.c
Morey
Kansas City
J.A. Hardenbrook
Fi AM Caldwell
Cliff Simms
Iother
Dr Barton Pitts Eye and Ear Specialist
Dr Barton Pitts an eye and ear specialist based in St Joseph Missouri invites correspondence from patients and colleagues as he serves the Francis and Frederick community in the region.
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Barton Pitts
Francis and Frederick Are
St. Joseph, Mo
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Reeset E
Vici Kid
Olson Gash Store
A. J. Kelly
Carhoff
Talmo
Charles Lewis
Journal Notions
Webb McNall
Old Fluke
Salt River
Scabolt
the Kackley News
C. G. Kackley
J. FL Diekerheoft
Ieriday
Ivan
Sarah Nelson
the Literary
Will Dunlap
Dr. Hargman
the Nelson
Lone
Grandma Ames
Mrs. Garbry
Grace Adams
Susié Horner
Orion Hammil
Mae Guffin
South -Courtland
Freeman Bros
John Freed
Sophie ‘Lundberg
Aron Anderson
Chrysong
J. D. Fuller
Wheeler’s
Wheeler
Fairbury Laundry
Endir
Ella RockHoop
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