Kansas items of interest and local incidents
General notes from Chanute and surrounding Kansas towns recount several sharp incidents and developments. Mentions Pred Foneton's illness, a state school vault contract, rail and land activity, a memorial monument in Wilson, a farmer found dead in Portland, and various political, economic, and social updates across Topeka, Wichita, Lawrence, Emporia, and other counties. Also notes university projects, post office changes, and local accidents and promotions.
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Generil
State Executive Council
State Superintendent of Schools
Anthony
Kansas
Orient Railroad
Wilson
W. RB
John Thorp
Portland
Sumner County
Topeka
Utah
Allen Reed
Marshall County
Pomeroy
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
Lena
Manhattan
Thermolme
Rose Hadid
Marion High School
Garnett
The
Laland
Minneapolis
Metcalf
Wichita High School
Dickinson County
Abitems
Emporia
John Tearney
Neosha Rapids
Lawrence
Fraternal Aid Association
Kansas City
Lincoln Reese
Chase
Inalee
J. Adams
College
United States
the Text Book Commission
Davidson
Topol
Kansas University
Calvin Tood
Emporia National Bank
Topela
Huma Edington
Chetopa
Wichita
Curtis
Miller
Wamego
Calderhead
Marysville
Prof
Samuels
Ling
College Mill
Wizzle Sheldon
Supreme Court
Sheldon
A. M. Horner
Londale
Pratt County
Ile
A. McCoy
Santa Fe
Ottawa
Montana
Port Scott
Agrin
Scientific board eyed to aid India inspector general
The government of India weighs creating a scientific board to cooperate with the inspector general. It would likely include an economic botanist, entomologist, geologist, and chemist to combat pests and ignorance harming agriculture with Western science.
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Indin
India
Embroidery Trends Appear in Modish Garments
The text notes a strong favoring of embroidery on Sets vest fronts cuffs and pocket caps and a crepe house dress with full embroidery including a fancy blouse. It suggests modest embroidery on stock cuffs or blouse fronts for those unable to afford more elaborate work.
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Merrick
Jones
Papalar
Population estimates place US and territories above 4 million
Engineering estimates show the population of the United States and its dependencies exceeding 4 million. The Philippines has over 7 million inhabitants. Puerto Rico about 953,000. Hawaii 154,000. Alaska 68,592. The British Empire ranks first, Russia third, and the United States fourth in population.
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United States
Philippines
Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
British Empire
Russia
Columnic Phrase Lacks Turning Point, Reporter Sees Blue Panel
A long column shows no turning point and reflects a reporter’s view after the scene is described as blue paneled. The piece conveys steady observation and a suggestive tone without a clear decisive moment.
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Avory
Divorce Suit Hints at Bodys Interest in Local Court
A scant fragment notes a divorce suit tied to a local party or individual and hints at possible repercussions for a person described as “Got Red Cross Ball Hine” and a ball item priced at five cents, reflecting small town daily life.
Baseball Season Opens Amid Loose Ends and Tiny Bets
A fragment mentions a score or stake involving a stock or packet and a consideration of starch, with a note that the baseball season is in its early stages and facing unsettled matters.
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Prem Rey
Deberauae
Why Pills Gripe and the Caldwell Laxa Remedy
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxa corrective laxative as a milder alternative to harsh drugs. It claims to aid nature, is safe for children and adults, and features a pleasant taste with Pepsin to improve digestion. Priced at 60 cents and $1.00, it notes druggists sell it. Also mentions a prizefighter rarely striking another favorably.
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Dr. Caldwell
Ironing a Shirt Waist Instruction from Philadelphia Inquirer
A Philadelphia Inquirer style note explains home ironing of summer shirt waists. It covers starching with Defiance starch, smoothing, damp cloth use, proper ironing order from back to bottom, handling plaits, and airing the finished garment before folding, with tips on heat and cleanliness.
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Sys
Philadelphia Inquirer
Vogeler's Curative Compound Promises Relief for Fatigue
An advertisement touts Vogeler's Curative Compound as a blood purifier and tonics for overworked men and women. It claims to restore strength, improve appetite and sleep, and renew vitality with a free sample bottle offered by St Jacobs Oil Ltd of Baltimore.
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Vogeler
St. Jacobs Ol
Baltimore
Mal
London
St. Jacobs
Oil, Ltd
Frimley Ad Claims St Jacobs Oil Healed Sciatica
A Frimley Road advertorial touts St Jacobs Oil as relief for a longtime sciatica sufferer. The claimant says after trying many liniments with no benefit, the oil cured his pain instantly.
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Mreson
Reyal Standard
Frimley Road
Frimley
Sciatica
St. Jacobs Oil
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Chanute Times
A. H. Turner
Chanute
Charles Curtis
Topelka
W. Goodlander
Fort Scott
Stephen Thomas
Lila
Mr. Thomas
Ansler
Circleville
Jackson County
Indiann
Nemaha
Geo. W. Martin
Kansas Historical Society
College of Emporia
Kansan
Robert Stone
Reading
James S$. Clark
Downs
Jas. PF
Senate
House
Kanaan
Mike Shooter
Moseley Rasc
Arkanase
Brown County Orcharilista
Frank Glenn
Ben
Padonia
Cimarron
Godendine Baker
Vesper Warner
Congressman Warner
Ilinois
Herington Yards
Blncher
Moundridge
Bola de Boulogne
Paria
Licketty
Warsaw
Irene
Nickly
Ronsiend
Sigure
Buenos Ayres
South America
Aaid Jones
Plaza
South Africa
Europe
Monte Carlo
Darragh
Mt Wits
Parle
Joye
Tdke
Mark
Seine
Algiers
Leon Vitleboin
Old
Seville
Salt River
Dardagh
France
Italy
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Srville
Mediterranean
Naples
Paris
Ruasien
Joneses
Riviera
St. George Ce ‘Ir
Zagha
New York
J.C. Brown
Priiceritet
Kink Eye
Claymants
Hickford
Whatington
D. C
Veolia Real
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Spot CO
Walnut Smee
Mengel, JR. & Bro
Inc
Louisville, KY
Nadie Hass
nerHo Jabors
Katt
Pattors
Westen
Asepibols
Albersewan
St. Keueas Cluy
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