December Doldrums and Deaths in Recent News
December notes include John Randolph’s death in Pittsburgh and Gen Fred Funston set to sail December 16. Madam Nordica seeks 3 to 4 million dollars from Uncle Sam over a Revolutionary claim. President Roosevelt informs Senator Burton of charges against Pete Foley Parsons postmaster, with a hearing allowed in Washington.
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Madam Nordica
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
Senator Burton
Pete Foley
Parsons
Pete
Washington
Rich oil boom hits Chanute region with two productive wells
Two new wells on Isett and Rosenthal land spark optimism as Chanute enters advanced oil prospecting. Land leases spread along the river from Humboldt to Erie while city property rises and farm lands attract buyers. Companies target vast gas and oil potential, signaling heavy development and investment.
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Isett
Rosenthal
Chanute
Humboldt
Erie
Busines
Prospecting Drives Growth for Whitney and County Town
A local speaker touts future wealth from oil and gas, noting planned winter expenditures on equipment and prospecting. He predicts substantial returns and views C nute as a promising center in the state, with industry growth spurred by energy developments.
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Chonot
C Nute
High School Friday Event Details Released
The program for the High School Friday event will be distributed by December 20. It outlines performances, guest speakers, and schedule items planned for the Friday gathering at the school auditorium.
Scott's Emulsion advertisement promotes health
An anti kick and bite allegory leads to Scott's Emulsion as the outside aid for breaking a cycle of weakness. The ad claims the product strengthens stomach and blood, builds flesh, and enables self sufficiency, with a free sample offer and addresses in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Lowne
Pea St
New York
Street Paving Sparks Public Debate on City Growth
An extensive column discusses street paving on Main Street and the push for public improvements. Property owners resist investments while calling for better street lighting, phased work, and urban amenities to handle growth. The piece cites reciprocity treaties and cites a Philadelphia Press incident as context.
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Vareus
Maid Street
Jenns
McKinley
Congress
Philadelphia Press
Warns Hunters and Lists Post Office Uncalled Letters
A broad warning from property owners in Neosho and Wilson counties prohibiting hunting and trespassing on their lands and adjoining highways. Includes a long list of names and emphasizes posted property. Also lists 1901 Chanute post office uncalled letters with deadlines and a large ad for Grover’s Tasteless Chill Tonic and Clark's Antiseptic Cream with sales terms.
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Neosho
Wilson
Chanute
Kansas
Barnes
A. L. Bowers
Clear Maker
Chappel
D. W. Beasbero
Ren. Farragher
Jno. Mahaffey
M. L. Nelson
Henry Sanborn
M. P. Stump
Misa Daisy
Swan
Clark
Clank Chemical Co
Blairsville
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C. P. Garvin & Co
TE Chanute Times
A. H. Dorner
John Randolph
Pittsburg
Fred Funston
San Francisco
High School Entertainment
Lizzie Rogers
Olive VanSandt
Ada Allen
Joseph Newnan
Bessie Gross
Euelah Stewart
Golda Baird
Minnie Hale
Little Rogers
Otto Briley
Fred Barkley
Zilphia Daniels
Ganette Tyler
Ames Allen
Olive Moters
Jarle WaAx
For Medicine
Weill
Main Street
Tom
Jehlinger
Holston
Tex
JL Orr
Chas D Woosley
Walter Browning
P Follett
W Jones
HM Glaze
EL Taylor Sarat Marke
John McCowanney Bowers
Fred Bower
Bernard Thislee
Solu Haneen Toho Myere
Edwards WG Hansen
Peter Hansen
Rovtamior
WG Smith
Ching Smith
SU Youngie Browning
CA Burke
Goorley
Walter Orr
McCully L
Cook
Swanvon
Wm Hansen Adulive Hrieger
Francis B Jones
Fend Hansen
Hghapple
SR Browning
Groor
Chanute Market Report
Fay
Amaa
Patrete
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evans Building
Washington, B.C
Neosho County
Bank OF Commerce
Marion Hubler
Wilder
Aeseok Furniture
Miller
Davis & Merritt
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