Local notes and social updates from Fairbury and surrounding towns
Miss Kate Booze traveled to Fairbury yesterday. Ashley Cooper suffers from typhoid fever. Watch for Cullers and Johnson’s big ad campaign next week. L. M. Johnson went to Kansas City Wednesday morning. Miss Iva Nelson returned from Colorado Saturday. Iva Nelson attended a Courtland party Tuesday. Mrs Henry Swanson visited relatives from Belleville. Street Hats available at Even Lorilee’s house. Mr and Mrs Simon Bovey from Norway visited Monday. Miss Martha Mahaffey suffers typhoid fever. Fraser family moved north of Dr. Hyatt’s. Mrs Wm Conher and Atta left for Winfield Kansas. D J Churchill family back near the livery barn. Bertha McEwen born August 30 to Mr and Mrs Strand of Randall. Republic’s Bertha staying with James McNeil’s family. Joseph Jennings sold house in Narka and moved to Scandia. Lutheran Sunday School annual picnic held at the parsonage Tuesday. A J Sanders and Dr Snider from Courtland attended Thursday services. Eastern Star initiated P D Schofield, first initiate, Thursday. Fall and Winter hats advertised at the Swedish M E Church south of the station. Rev J A Williams and wife returned from Eskridge after conference.
For Sale Disk Seeder QHas Holmstrrom
A nearly new Disk Seeder offered for sale. QHas Holmstrrom is mentioned in the listing.
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Qhas
Holmstrrom
Five Dog Species in Roman Britain Identified Today
The article notes that during the Roman occupation of Britain five dog species existed: the house dog, the greyhound, the bulldog, the terrier, and the slowhound. It states these can with certainty be identified with present day counterparts.
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Britain
Hawaii Territory Civil Rule Contrast With Porto Rico
A brief note contrasts Hawaii with Porto Rico, stating the Hawaiian islands are a U S territory under civil rule, while Porto Rico is not and remains under military rule, unlike other territories such as Arizona and New Mexico.
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Hawaii
Porto Rico
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Three New York Light Plants Ship to Russia
Three electric light plants are under construction in New York for shipment to Russia. One serves an American concern at Irkutsk in Siberia another supplies a Siberian mine near Chita and the third is for a mine in Manchuria.
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Russia
New York
Irkutsk
Siberia
Siberian
Chita
Manchuria
Scandia Notices and Local Moves Include Reelections and Travel
Scandia reports show residents returning from California and Indiana visits, moves to Topeka and Hastings, and preparations for a Corn Carnival. Notables include Rev Swan’s contract, Bishop Hamilton catching trains, and J H Sandell J C Claflin and others heading or returning from extended trips. Local events note weddings, school assignments, and eyes examination by Dr Palmer. Fresh oysters advertised at the Up-to-Date Restaurant.
Crown Prince Gifts Honor for Traffic Officials in Honeymoon Visit
Crown Prince and Princess of Japan presented gifts to traffic and construction officials during their honeymoon period. Awards included silver vases and yen sums for Matsumoto director of traffic and construction, Hirai chief of traffic, and Hata inspector of cars, plus others such as Naito commissioner of the railway bureau.
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Japan
Matsumoto
Hirai
Hata
Naito
Railway Bureau
Craddock Promises in Wyandotte County Convention
Resolutions by the Wyandotte Republican county convention criticize Craddock’s pledges as governor candidate and allege broken promises. They cite unpaid debts, manipulated funds, higher city costs, and failure to levy taxes to pay judgments, arguing no tax relief during Craddock’s term.
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Craddock
ItoMn
Republican County
Wyandotte
Bysctire
H. Craddock
Mons Ner
Me Bogr
General Improvement Fund
Cradeee
A. L. Berger
M. G
Zulic
Glasscock
H. Bell
W. Marstown
J. Bee
City
Trowbridge
T. B
MQO
Time to Choose Party Tickets in Embattled Politics
Emporia Gazette argues voters should align with the Republican ticket led by Roosevelt, claiming it embodies clean, capable leadership. It urges both Republicans and honest populists to vote for the party slate to avoid remaining beholden to machine politics.
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Roosevelt
Emporia Gazette
Cool Nights Mentioned in Local Notice
Readable lines reference a person named Uncle Jake and a call to visit or contact him at an implied location, noting a casual neighborly tone and a suggestion to check in during cooler evenings. The fragment hints at a personal outreach rather than a public announcement.
For Rent and Sale Broadly Noted in Town
Advertisement notes a house for rent on Cloud Street and a property for sale with a Jersey cow. Inquiries directed to JAS Wilmams. Uncle Jake is labeled as the town’s only sport, at Smith’s Restaurant.
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Cloud St
Jersey
Jas Wilmans
Jake
Smith’s
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Scandia
Kate Booze
Fairbury
Ashley Cooper
Cullers & Johnson
L. M. Johnson
Kansas City
Iva‘Nelson
Colorado
Iva Nelson
Courtland
Henry Swanson
Belleville
Even Loriie
Simon Bovey
Norway
Martha Mahaffey
D. J. Churchill
Chris Strand
Randall
Bertha McEwen
Republic
James MccNeil’s
Joseph Jennings
Narka
Lutheran Sunday School
Mrs
C. E. Weislogel
Erie, Pennsylvania
A.J. Sanders
Dr. Snider
Eastern Star
P. D. Schofield
Ellen Lorine
J. A. Williams
Eskridge
Melvin Williamis
Id Nondorf
Miss. Fannie Fallen
Lucerne
Kansas
Norton
J. H. Sandell
California
J. C. Claflin
Herington
Sophie Hallgren
Loncordia
J. H. Haning
D. Kershner
Jesse
Viola Seabolt
St. Joseph
W. C. C. Brayman
Esbow
Rock Island
J. H. Nikirk
Indiana
Bishop Hamilton
Santa Fe
Emporia
8. F. Thornburgh
Fred
Jessie Throop
Gertrude Cullers
Carstensen
H. G. Palmer
Swan
Minnie Anderson
M. O. Madson
Beaver
Eric Nelson
Sarah
C. L. Tebow
Hastings
Nebr
Clarence Williams
Spurling
Eskridgeednesday
Andrew Johnson
Ong,Nebr
W. K. ‘Walters
Las
Walters
Topeka
Henry Williams
WM. Segerhammar
Twp
Crown Prince
C. A. Sandell, Prop
Bank of Scandia
Poland
China Hogs
F. C. Swiercinsky
Belleville, Kansas
State of Kansas
Cric
DtOans Heceesee
Cash & Sight Exchange
Legal Reserve
County of Republic
I. C
C.g. Bulking
Cras
C. W
John H. Cublers
W. F. Engleson
V.w. Gilick
Post Office Department
A.B. Kimpath, P.M
C.A. Sandell
And
ST. Louis
Union Stations
Downs
The
Missouri
Chase
Styles
Pass & TicketAgent
Atchison, Kans
H. C. Townsend
Gen
Pass & Ticket Agent
Cool
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Dpuebio
James Nelson &Son
Jamestown, Kans
Jour- Nal
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