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Newspaper
The Chanute Times
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
4
The text explains that sight is formed on the retina or optic nerve and only then does the brain become aware of surroundings. It answers why children wear glasses, noting that when focusing power is injured it affects the brain, which controls the body, with both old and young affected similarly.
A fragment from a Neosho county paper lists the Third District Republican Convention details and announces candidates including C. W. Payne for County Superintendent of Schools and other local offices. It notes Payne’s teaching record and local support, plus various ads and notices about medicines, industry incidents, and a book promotion.
Chaute shows rising population and valuation. ward totals and overall figures indicate a notable increase over last year. An invitation asks Confederate veterans in our area to attend memorial and decoration day events on May 25 at 10 a.m., with Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty noted by local posts.
A Kansas school book list shows various publishers and titles for five years, with conditional entries for some subjects including readers, arithmetic, geography, algebra, civics, grammar, writing, and history, alongside notes of approval and remainder series. Memorial Day observances at Leanna are planned with program details and a wreath-laying emphasis.
Advertiserattaches breeding stock Miltoon Black Medium and Bubrook road horses all standard bred registered. They plan a stand at Chanute fair grounds from April 1 to July 1 for breeding inquiries and prices. Also note Chanute Kansas dead letter list dated May 23 1902 with uncalled letters to be sent to the dead letter office.
A vintage medicated tablet ad proclaims Laxative Bromo Quinine cures a cold in one day with no cure no pay and a price of 26 cents. It highlights fast relief claims and a simple purchase price.
The ad shows a dealer offering a free sample at drug stores for Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It claims the tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach, improve appetite, and regulate bowels, with regular price 25 cents per box.
Railroad column lists open-rate excursion offers from Chanute and surrounding areas. Dates cover June to September with routes to Portland and Santa Fe, Kansas City, Topeka, Leavenworth, and additional national conventions. Tickets on sale with return limits and special open fare prices. agent contact provided.
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