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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
3
Harvest woes and wages in Kansas farm labor tale
Mary Noland recalls harsh hours and low pay at two dollars a day plus board after traveling to Conway Springs and Clay Center seeking harvest work. She and three friends faced inflated promises from an employment agent and a stubborn wage dispute before accepting two dollars daily, with meals provided. The piece notes farmers plan a fair exhibit of crops and livestock, with premiums to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kas
Estrock
Kansay Ui
Mary Noland
Manses
Traine
Kans Choy
Mycell
Fiat
Conway Springs
Berane
Eure Rhough
Log Wrsundt
Joe Sinney
Emilee House
Sheana
Chey
Emiley
Amy
Smiley
Clay Center
Joeger
Iain
Old Settlers Reunion at Beloit Mitchell County Pioneers Meet
Beloit August 12 Mitchell county old settlers reunion slated for Beloit on August 2 Capt Joseph Waters of Topeka to attend and entertain. The event honors Mitchell county pioneers and their contributions to development, with reflections on local growth and the Lawrence Gazette’s progress and office improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell County
St Beloit
Beloit
Mitchell County Lord Settlers
Meloit
Joseph Waters
Topeka
Prommere
Telbome
Keloit
Mitchell
Propagation of Pheasants Move Gains Community Support
About 300 raised to fund pheasant propagation close to Cofteguilie. The plan, led by A Cres and others, aims to stock the countryside with birds for hunting and food, with breeders to produce broods and distribute chicks to neighboring areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cres
Cofteguilie
Arle
Bebbe
Coteyville Journal
Parmer's Fall Festival Forging Ahead In Beloit
August 17 meeting notes outline plans for the Mitchell county farmers affair to be held in Beloit on September 0 and October 1. A. G Mead, from Mitchell county, chairs the rival and fair association. HA. Philips, a leading banker, serves as secretary. County shows will feature sheep, horses, cattle and hogs with extensive displays. The Mitchell county farmers emphasize education and progress in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell County Tirmers
Welence
Iiera
Three Divorce Cases in Wyandotte County Court
Wyandotte County court records show three divorce filings. Sallie M Hadsell seeks divorce from husband MLD Hadsell after desertion in 1902 with ties to Galena Missouri. Alice Murphy seeks divorce from Walter L Murphy with custody of their 11 year old child Ernest. A widow from Atchison distributed a $125000 estate to relatives while leaving portions to longtime friends. the article notes the will and named heirs including Mary Lee Salem and Albert A Pease.
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Kannas City
Kir
Dix
Wyandotte County
Hadsell
Sallie M. Hadsell
Galena
Alice
Murphy
Walter L. Murphy
Kans City
Ernest
Atchison
Nas
Ant. Peune
T. A. Park
Atchivon
Prank Scott
Lee
Mary Lee
Salem
N. J
Salema
A. Huswell
Sporting Men Favor Jeffries in Corbett Fight Debate
A nationwide sampling by The Enquirer shows boxing figures and fans split over Jeffries and Corbett. Notable voices from Sullivan to McGovern favor Jeffries, while Considine and others see a Corbett challenge and potential upset, with bets and opinions shaping the heavyweight destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hnquirer
Jim Corbett
Bia
Jeffries
América
Corbett
Enquirer
United States
Kennedy
White
Charley White
Jie
Corbet
New York
al Merford
Jeff
Sam TH. Harria
Terry McGovern
Jeitty
Paddy Sullivan
P. H. Sullivan
Empire City Grand Circuit Meet Day Two Report
Weather kept attendance light at Empire City grand circuit meet in New York on August 12. Firelens sold for 20 to 30, Etchel's Pride led to the wire with Mary Gage close second in the Westchester stake for yearlings. Athel's Pride broke in the second heat, Tirclese won the most heat.
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New York
Westchester
Firelens
Etchel
Mary Gage
Athel
Tirclese
Directum
al Bock
Feld
Bronx
Elastic Pointer
Feild
Onoto
Annie Willamont
Racing notes from Davenport and nearby tracks
Davenport mile meet opens with Joe Interest winning the 3:10, Show Me takes 3:40 trot, Pacelet leads colt race. Fort Erie card reports Marionetta, Australian, Dynasty, and St Juvenal winning. Croix DOr wins Delmar all aged sprint as Pitakanet falters after early incident.
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Davenport
Davenport Mile
Joe Interest
Show Me
Narcatut
Sion Apond
Marnut
Barbie
Clarence C
Fine Gold
Medina
Adrian Haba
Lady Knapp
Mies Duly
Eric T
Anna Bell
Doremi
Cape
Lady Mess
Pacolet
Baron Sale
Wilna
Princess Yetive
Adelbert
Fort Erie
Eee
N.Y
Marionetta
Angeee
Fairbury
Tyme
Panacea
Jim Ferrin
Dynasty
Begulle
Hot
Eeumrtn
John Coulter Yon
Basute
Stella W
St Juvenal
Diamand
Snare
Lady of the West
Lemore
Tip O'Neill Sold to Batton. White Sox Deal Looms
Milwaukee August 12 Tip O Neill right fielder of Hughey Duffy s Western League team has been sold to the Batton American League club for next season. President Killilea expects to land Pitcher McPherson. Chicago White Sox owner Comiskey completed a deal to move Dutdon to Chicago Tugaday and Denver owner Packard threatened trans...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Helier
Hughey Duffy
Killilea
McPherson
Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Dutdon
Chicago Tugaday
Packard
Denver
Traunis
Lawrence University Seeks More Dorm Space Aug 12
Chancellor Strong predicts Lawrence University enrollment will exceed prior years with registrar George C. Foster forecasting 1,000 students. All rooms in Lawrence are taken and the university pleads for more housing to accommodate new students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
Lawrence
Strong
State University
George C. Foster
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