How It Is Done In Kansas From Page 1 Recap
The narrative describes prairie farming in Kansas with listers, sod planting, and disc drills. It covers sowing methods for cane and kaffir corn, yields for oats and barley, labor wages, land values, and risks like hail winds and prairie dogs, plus notes on land booms and harvesting gear and costs.
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Kansas
Larvist
Michigan
Hwo Wien Ench
Goa
Theranary
West Central
Gotrox Pondering Marriage Says He Could Learn to Be Good Husband
In a playful exchange, old bachelor Gotrox claims he could become a better husband if allowed to learn. Mix Perkis jokes that he fears Gotrox is not too old to spurn, as quoted in the Philadelphia Press.
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Old Gotrox
Mix Perkis
Aleo
Phil
Adelphia Pres
Convict Seeks Success Lesson From Visiting Missionary
A home missionary visiting Bing Sing prison counseled a convict that crime never brings success and only hard labor pays. The exchange notes the man’s six months inside and his lack of financial gain from crime.
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Bing Sing
Wind Ropes and Sailor Superstitions Across Nordic Seas
Folk belief among Finns and Norwegians tied three knots in a wind rope to curb or conjure wind. Loosening the first knot promised breeze, the second foretold gale, the third signaled tempest. Ranulph Higsen notes an Isle of Man witch selling winds to sailors.
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Norway
Ranulph Higsen
Isle of Man
Rocky Mountain Tex Aids Digestion And Kidney Upset
An old fragment markets Rocky Mountain Tex as a universal remedy for digestive and kidney troubles. It mentions Becents and Chas as likely names or sellers, with no clear dating or formal claim.
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Rocky Mountain Tex
Central Pine River Moves and Local Visits
Ervin Rogers moved onto Mr. Potter s farm near Forest Hill Clarence Vate works for George Abbott Lloyd White works in the Alma Sugar Factory Mr and Mrs Dave Willkinson and Mr and Mrs TH spent Sunday near Reil stone Mr and Mrs A McCoy of Westabang invited sister Mrs Caroline Slone the last of the week Funeral of late Freddie Vanderwelt held at the house Saturday The parents have the sympathy of their many friends in their hour of sorrow Mr and Mrs T Sprague entertained Mr and Mrs H L Sprague Sunday Mr and Mrs Pred Rogers visited Henry Sandal and family Sunday
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Ervin Rogers
Mr. Potter
Forest Hill
Clarence Vate
George Abbott
Lloyd White
Alma
Dave Wilkinsom
Mrs
Reilstone
Elm Hall Rumors and Relocations Highlight Local Notes
Elm Hall residents share updates on health and travel. Geo J Butcher returns from Buffalo for rheumatic treatment. Grandma Andrews remains very ill as children assist. Frank Clapper and wife back from Pittsburg. Arthur Styfins returns to Hastings for work. R O Mons and wife move to Millersburg. Erie Sly accompanied them. Dray White moves into Pratt home. New drain built. taxes expected to rise. Grant Strayer visits from Elwell. Rev Corner to host sister aiding revival at River Tale. J W Schaffer moves east after marrying Mrs Wimple.
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Grandma Andrews
Frank Clapper
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Arthur Styfins
Hastings
R. O. Mons
Millersburg
Erie Sly
Drayton Wheite
Mr. Pratt
Grant Strayer
Elwell
Rev. Corner
Titii
Rivertale
J. W. Schaffer
Wimple
Onta
Ila
Pleasant Valley Survey Work and Local Notices
Pleasant Valley F T Gillis, Midland County surveyor, surveyed gut section nineteen last week. The L C T M M’s expect a deputy from Saginaw, Catherine Seymour, to help in their work and do some filing work. Miss Sadie Bohomer was home Sunday to visit her parents. Bert Gakel has a safe Wednesday and plans to go north for winter work. Miss Nellie McCute was home from St Louis Sunday.
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F. T. Gillis
Midland County
Midland Civas
Saginaw
Catherine Seymour
Sadie Bohomer
Bert Gakel
Nellie McCute
St. Louis Sonday
Pain and Sore Throat Due to Electric Gil Remedy
A brief report notes two sites showing relief after one hour of use and two hours for muscle ache, with sore throat appearing after twelve hours. Dr. Thames claims Electric Gil serves as a general pain remedy, building an arch over pain.
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Thames
Electric Gil
Monarch
South West New Haven Gossip Promotes Celery King
In the South West New Haven vicinity a crowd mingles with Sam Smith and family visiting Frank Seaith and wife Sanday while Miss Amy Purdy of Cleys tl and others visit relatives. Jay and Brad Linalay travel near Kalamaxw with Ethel Moore returning from work for Joe Dean at Crystal. Mrs Walter Webster remains on the io List as a local health ad promotes Celery King tablets claiming pure blood and health benefits priced at 25 cents.
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Sam Smith
Frank Seaith
Sanday
Amy Purdy
Cley'stl
Dennis Colline
William Waterson
Carson City Saburtay
Jay
Brad Linalay
Kalamaxw
Ethel Moore
Joe Dean
Crystal
Walter Webster
Partee and Doane travel notes and visits across states
Virgil Doane left Monday for Lansing to work this summer. Mrs. Martin Partee and daughter Frances drove to Shepherd Saturday. Frances will visit relatives there. Maule Freeman works for Mrs. Dave Kantlick. Martin Partee returned from Ohio last Thursday after visiting relatives. Ed Sexton came back from Norwalk, Ohio Friday evening after visiting his sisters.
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Virgil Doane
Lansing
Martin Partee
Frances
Shepherd
Maule Freeman
Dave Kantlick
Ohio
Ed Sexton
Norwalk
Pioneer Alma matron Mrs Zilpha Ring dies after long life
Mrs Zilpha Robins Ring longtime Gratiot County settler died at her Alma home on Tuesday October 17 1805 After arriving in Michigan she helped clear land and raise five children in pioneer days A devout Christian she supported the Parkin son class and local church efforts Her funeral was in Alma Methodist church with Rev BE Hoag officiating and burial in Brady cemetery She leaves a husband five children and a sister Mary King
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Zilpha Robins Ring
Gratiot County
Alma
Ring
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
Marcus Ring
Michigan
William H
Blixa A
James M
Helen
Andy L
Jonnie
Josephine
Norman J
Bille M
Gratiot
Father Sheldon
Sister Ring
Mary King
BE. Hoag
Brady ~Motery
Card of Thanks for Mrs Zilpha King
The family of the late Mrs Zilpha King express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and after her death. They also acknowledge the beautiful floral tributes from Manees Ring and PaMtiy.
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Zilpha King
Manees Ring
PaMtiy
Mrs N Clark Dies After Illness At Arcada Home
Mrs N Clark died Wednesday evening at 8 o clock at the home of Clarence Clark in Arcada where she had been cared for during her illness. She suffered from Brights disease for weeks though hopes of recovery lingered recently. Her husband and only son survive. The family enjoyed many years of residence south of town and were well known locally.
Thanks for support after bereavement for Freddie
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted and comforted us after the death of our beloved Freddie. Grateful for floral offerings from LO. 'T. M. M. of Smiley and Forest Hill Hives and K.O.T. MM. of Forest Hill Tent and the school. Appreciation to singers and Pastor for comforting words. Mr and Mrs Win Vanderbeek, Mr and Mrs Edward Creech and family, Mr and Mrs Ut Depue and family.
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Freddie
Smiley
Forest Hill Hives
K.O.T. MM
Forest Hill
Win
Vanderbeek
Edward Creech
Ut, Depue
Digestive Aid and Vitality Claims in Unclear Text
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss stomach health and vitality, mentioning cures and vitality themes. Named entities and concrete facts are limited, with nonsensical phrasing and possible references to digestion issues and regime ideas.
Little Jack Speaks Up in Mischievous Warning
A scene shows Jack bursting into tears as his mother and friend discuss “taking the bull by the horns.” The child pleads against such danger, crying that the move is terrible and dangerous, and he fears the bull will buck.
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Jack
Master Jack
Mamma
Probate notices reveal multiple estates progress and appointments
The October probate summaries show Lorenzo Squire's will admitted with Aaron Squire named executor and a $100 annual life provision for his mother, estate valued around $10,000. Administrators appointed include Chas Schuyler for Samuel Schuyler. G R Salisbury for L K Brower. heirs named for Mary A Ely and Lydia Rearick. real estate sales to Wm Evans pending license. determinations of heirs for Jacob Rupp, Benjamin F Ware, and Ezra Haskins with dates set for hearings and licenses.
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Lorenzo Squire
Aaron Squire
Aaron
Chas. Schuyler
Samuel Schuyler
G.R. Salisbury
Hoens
Nell Real Estate
L. K. Brower
Mary A. Ely
Lydia Rearick
Richard Blant
Wm. Evans
Jacob Rupp
Benjamin F. Ware
Edgar Ware
Sarah EB. Leslie
Ezra Haskins
Michigan Briefs From Detroit and Nearby
Michigan briefs report Irving Bolles of Detroit sustaining severe injuries after his automobile hit a trolley pole in Rochester New York. Rev Herbert H H Fox will join Pontiac Vestry to relieve Rev P Gavin Duffy with duties starting November 12. Detroit police warned of a growing influx of yegermen as thieves and beggars migrate from eastern cities. Lola T Mathleton and Arthur McAvoy marriage in Mobile Alabama noted. Barie family prominent dry goods merchant in Saginaw. Jury returns not guilty in Cole murder case at Charlotte after three hours. Deputy Sheriff Ed Cole wounded. suspect Edwin shot in stomach and died.
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Irving Bolles
Detroit
Rochester
Thesday
Herbert H. H. Fox
Grace Church
Lockport
N. Y
Pontiac
All Bainin
P. Gavin Duffy
Fox
New York
Buffalo
Cleveland
Toledo
Saginaw Society Chrales
Lola T
Mathleton
William Barre
Arthur McAvoy
Mobile
Ala
William Barie
McAvoy
Saginaw County
Cole
Charlotte
Ed Cole
Charles Edwins
Edwin
Edwins
Celery King Medicine Promoted Despite Cautions
A dialect informed notice warns against imitation celery teas while endorsing Celery King as a valuable medicine. It claims the real product costs 25 cents and promises reliable results, contrasting with cheaper fake blends that may harm health.
County Ravaged by Cancer in Somerset Baye land
A dire forecast projects cancer reaching one in three Somerset households. The 500000 residents of Romerset show 58 cancer deaths in a year, about seven percent of all crime deaths. Projections claim sharp rises across Taunton Talon Langwort Valen Chord tt ty Yeo Wincanton Frome Tir, with officials debating whether trends reflect activity or other causes.
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Ineronae Cortinet
Somerset
Bayeland
Romerset
Taunton Talon
Langwort Valen
Chord
Wincanton
Frome Tir
H. Page
Bronchitis Relief Claim From Mrs. Minerva Stith
Mrs. Minerva Stith of Danville writes that she suffered bronchitis for twenty years and found relief only after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. The letter endorses the product as a sure cure and is attributed to Geo. E. Sharrar.
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Minerva Stith
Danville
Foley
Geo. E. Sharrar
Mile Dancing With a Mile Stone A Jerrold Quip
George Hodder quotes Douglas Jerrold in Manners of My Time about a party scene. A tall thin doctor escorts a short square lady, prompting the remark that “There is a mile dancing with a mile stone.”
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Douglas Jerrold
George Hodder
Jerrold
Tablets Sold by Gen E. Sharrar Record
Readable text notes tablets sold by General E. Sharrar. No clear dates or locations given. Fragment mentions Eve the ree os will tante and e good if pans wiveasen, unclear context and meaning.
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Gen E. Sharrar
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