Kansas militia uniforms cost to be funded by state
The Kansas government plans to cover militia needs for uniforms and equipment with an $8,000 allocation for trials, $2,500 for subsistence, and $4 for pay, amid broader wartime budgeting. Governor Hochties received a War Department letter noting $14,500 will be allotted to Kansas militia needs. The report details uniform costs and total projected expenditures, including army equipment and transport. The piece also references local civic notices, railway and cement industry updates, and various regional developments around Topeka, Chanute, and Parsons.
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Hochties
Kansas
Sae
Paints and the rise of ready mixed coatings in America
The article extols paint consumption driven by wooden houses and parlor cleanliness. It traces the shift to ready mixed paints circa 1860, notes industry growth to 60,009,000 gallons by 1900, and contrasts paste paints with prepared ones. It argues prepared paints offer economy and convenience, while painters prefer mixing. ultimately painting remains the painter’s trade.
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Octave Thanet
Japan
Different Kinds of Political Friends Questioned
A public exchange notes that a man in politics needs many friends, with Genator Sore hum arguing that true allies are those who need you to act for them, while others may seek favors. The Washington Star quote frames the dilemma about reciprocal intent in political friendships.
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Florida
Wale
Genator Sorehum
Washington Star
Music for Neighbors
A fragment shows a child practicing piano many hours daily prompting a mother to lament that the new neighbors may be unhappy with the noise. The brief item hints at domestic friction over quiet hours and social friction with newcomers.
Bad Effect of Athletics On Victim Hospitalized
A hospital doctor cites an athlete as the victim of athletics in an unclear case. He says the man was overtrained, then notes the other fellow who struck him was bad, attributed to the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Philadelphis Lecdcer
Tanovation Im Oregor and Local Screen Trade
A North Bend note reports a nascent update with a focus on fly screen production and related trades. The fragment mentions Palefacts, Coors, and sores in a brief, unclear context, suggesting a local business or craft shift. The piece ends noting an open suit or case.
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Viet Bere
Cie Bay
North Bend
Liquidation challenge upholds Zeller judgment against Latter
New York appellate court rejects Latter's defense claiming wagering note void under Illinois law. It affirms a $52,000 award plus substantial interest to Wilhelm B. E. Zeller arising from a promissory note dated December 15, 1898, transferred before maturity. The decision holds that extraneous items do not invalidate the claim.
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New York
Aivision
Supreme Court
Wilhelm BE. Zeller
Joseph Latter
Lettero
Allen, Grier Zeller Company
Iinnis
Thors Meral
Governor Hoch Addresses Editors in Indiana
Gov. Edward W. Hoch of Kansas arrived Thursday and addressed the National Editorial Association on the value of country editors versus city papers. He cited a 70,000-strong system of journalists and praised country editors as shaping more than the urban press. A memorial service followed and delegates were hosted by the Indianapolis Propyleeam association. Meanwhile a postal law study committee urged reform of fraud order usage, stressing due process. In Cleveland, testimony before the interstate commerce commission featured Marcus Tally of the Take Shore railroad and Standard Oil was not called to rebut.
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Wichita
Clarence B. Empey
Kansas City
Nauor House
Stafford
Empey
Kansas
Citvens
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Mackeville
Rigney
Star Lord
Ind
Edward W. Hoch
Kanens
Gov. Hoch
Coun
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Indianapolis Propyleeam Association
Elie
Standard and Life
Cleveland
Ohia
Infe Commerce Comminefon
Standard Ol
Marcus
Tally
Take Shore Railroad
Standart OF
Cmpany
Standard Oil Company
Territories Celebrate Statehood Jubilee in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City rejoiced as Washington announced the end of six years of wait and statehood. Fireworks and a street rally marked the Thursday celebration with a promised Friday jubilee shaping up. Similar festivities spread through the territories as news spread nationwide.
Editors Go East at National Editorial Association Meet
Indianspots Ind The National Editorial Association closed Friday with a reception at the home of Vice President Charles W Fairbanks Jamestown West Virginia chosen for the next convention Delegates elected include President John H Jupkin Sterling Kentucky first vice president P Warner Lexington North Carolina corresponding secretary William A Ashbrook Johns town Indiana recording secretary J W Cockrum Oakland City Indiana treasurer William A Steel Seattle Washington The delegates will tour Indiana then Chicago Detroit and Mistreal Beebe Fairbanks urged a free untethered press as guardian of state growth and morality stressing high-minded policy and protection against corruption.
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Fridtay
Charles W. Fairbanks
Jamestown
W. Va
John H. Jupkin
Sterling
Ker
Firrst
Ving
P. Warner
Lesington
N. C
William A. Ashbrook
Johns Uiwn
D. Recordiss
J. W Cockrum
Oakland City
Wilhiam A. Steel
Seattle
Indiana
Chicago
Chicago Press Club
Detroit
Beebe
Fairbanksaid
Witness Testimony Details Vision of Deceased Body and Spirit
In a hearing on the Alon City controversy Judge Landia court in Chicago, John Alexander Nowle testified of seeing his own body and a companion’s remain while in Melbourne. He claimed a divine warning occurred about ten lives, and the Virgin Mary and Ansel Gabriel appeared to his spirit. Dowle denied claiming to be Floh the Restorer yet asserted he came in the spirit and power of Elgah. On September 15, 1904, he called himself the First Apostle but refused to explain remaining commission questions.
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Chicago
John Alexander Nowle
Alon City
Landia
Tle
Ansel Gabriel
Virgin Mary
Dowle
Floh
Savitur
Rain Ends Drought Across Kansas and New York Colt Dies
After the hottest day, north central Kansas saw fierce rain and storms ending a drought that damaged wheat and threatened corn. Wires down and damage feared in Marshall County as fields remain wet and harvesting delayed. In New York, James R. Keene’s four year old colt Syronby died of a skin disease. he had been offered large sums as a young horse. Washington inducts A Benson to Senate seat from Kansas. Missouri guard shoots and kills a Negro porter at a St Joseph hotel. Philippine survey to begin with engineers and doctors. Illinois Supreme Court allows Healy to continue fee collection system.
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Topeka
Kan
North Central
Kansas
Wis
Joseral
Ce Stam
Marshall County
Comnttos
Morne Beach
New York
James R. Keene
Ferapes
Syronby
America
Ged Sundsy
Sheapshead Big Tare
Keene
Mr. Keene
Missouri Guard
Jefferson City
Penitentiary Guard
C. Guent
St Joseph
Richard Smith
Pacific House
Ioan
Smith
Grant
Notable Woman's Letter Endorses Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
A personal letter from a Denver woman describes lasting recovery from a tumor after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The writer credits improved health and resolution of fear and despair, urging others to seek the remedy and stressing the product's broad endorsement and free advice from Mrs Pinkham.
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Sarah Eillogg
Denver
Woman's Relief Corps
Mrs. Pinkham
Ave
Col
Pink
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Suggesting Safe Course from Huskie Rowdies
In the Cattolle Standard a debate unfolds as Newitt counsels truthfulness when To is present. A hushed exchange suggests confronting a liar by insisting on honesty, reflecting local discourse on integrity and behavior.
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McFibb
Newitt
Odd Bits of Information From An Archaic Column
A jumble of curious claims and quips on topics from swimmers and frogs to vows on handwriting and elephant strength. It lists various oddities and erroneous facts about nations, animals, and professions with quirky observations and mispunctuated notes.
Doctor Fooled by His Own Coffee Case for a Time
A physician recalls how coffee harmed his heart yet he ignored the risk until a severe attack forced change. He switched to Postum, later adding butter during boiling and boiling longer, which eliminated palpitations except when small amounts of coffee were tried again.
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