Atchison Tennis Tournament Set For August Dates
Sporting officials announce a major Atchison tennis event with open and novice divisions. The tournament runs August 23 and 28 to 30 at the Atchison Tennis Club courts, featuring two out of three sets, special reception, vaudeville and smoker. Entries include players from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and beyond, with trophies, prizes and a social program led by local organizers.
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Obesceus Defeats The Absot In Fast Mile Heat
In New York Obesceus wins the first heat of the fastest mile race despite officials disqualifying Howler for a foul ride. Taylor receives second prize as the Chicago rider finishes last amid confusing charting of times and a crowded, tense track scene.
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ABSOT
For Good Roads and City News From Chicago Racing Notes
A letter to the State Journal urges support for good roads, linking reform to social and economic changes. Also reported is Leo Newell winning the Riverside stakes at Harlem, $119 prize, with Sturias and Tosh as favorites. Newell challenged in the stretch but finished second as betting fluctuated. weather clear and track fast.
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Ruensom
Kansas Ball Gamon Howards at Humboldt
Howard 16 Humboldt 7 with Prentise Hackfiee batteries for Howard Church Turner and Miler. Ellsworth 9 State team 5 Hilsworth Aug 14 Two State teams and Miteworth played Fate of the present Irfex Hawworth scored twice early and Eliworth drove in runs. Dodi, Dogie pitched, visitors rallied in seventh and eighth before pace faded.
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Advice to Mothers on Kidney Control and Enuresis
A vintage advertorial urges mothers to stop scolding bedwetting children. It cites Dean’s Kidney Pills as a proven remedy, claiming widespread testimonials from states and urging purchases through druggists and agents. It mentions a Topeka mother case and promises cure after “three years or more” of incontinence.
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Topeka
Fred Danek
Besn
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Purse-winning posters and scattered baseball notes
Scrap ledger of games and scores from a midweek card. Mentions Kenington’s anniversary purse, Nevada and Arkansas City batteries, and various teams like Topeka, Manhattan, and Wichita area clubs. Highlights include posters winning a $30 purse, a list of players, and multiple box-score style lines with erratic OCR.
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Fosters
Kenington
Tare
Mainz
Banhead
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Rae
Bandits Enter Town With Winchesters and Smith & Colt
In Mound City on a Tuesday evening a trio of heavily armed men rode into town on horses, slept in a stable, surrendered their Winchesters to the city marshal, concealed their Colt revolvers, and stated they would go to Sedalia Missouri. A Pinkerton reward of 35000 was issued for the robbers who held up the Great Northern express near Wiener Montana on July 6. Deputies pursued them across the Missouri border but the fugitives eluded capture.
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Main
Cry T
Sedalla
Mortiner
Missouri
Wichita Woman Accused Of Forging Checks In 1814
A Wichita woman allegedly forged checks using the name of Frank Trotan former San Fe Division supervisor and now Chicago division head. Three checks totaling 1000 dollars were secured. another forged name, George R Peck of Chicago, was used but no money was obtained. No prosecution has begun, with Dolan's lawyer Ami don involved in settlement talks.
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San
Chicago
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Indians to Dance Announced for August 15
To the Editor of the State Journal, Henry B. Mees Indian Agent reports the Indians will commence a dance Sunday morning August 15 and continue for four days. They are preparing a ney tah-ya-ead or drum to show the Great Spirit thanks for rain and to entertain visiting Indians.
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The
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Wien
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Farmer Harvests 1216 Bushels on 31 Acres
G N Tucker of Acwe Kansas reports a heavy wheat yield from 31 acres. He raised 1216 bushels, claiming about half was lost to chickens and other depredations. The note reflects local excitement over a sizable harvest and the impact of losses on total yield.
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Abilent
Kas
G. N. Tucker
Acwe
Forewarned and Forearmed Blood Purifier Ad
An 19th century style advertisement touts S.S.S. blood purifier as strengthening circulation and digestion to prevent disease. It claims to cleanse blood of impurities, rebuild weak systems, and cure skin troubles, urging readers to obtain a free medical book and consult physicians.
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Beardless Soft Wheat Yield Report From Canada Trial
The fragment describes a beardless soft wheat variety with strong coarse straw. It notes yields of over 46 bushels per acre from seed sourced in Canada years ago, and over 40 bushels per acre in a prior year. Threshing speed and daily capacity are given, with remarks on berry color and comparison to Pacific coast wheat.
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Free Balloon Ascension At Hutchinson Fair
Hutchinson Kansas August 16 The Central Kansas fair management plans a free balloon ascent and parachute jump by Prof G A Kelly at the fair September 4 5 and 6 The operator Kelly performs thrilling ascensions each ride includes a partner who jumps with him The balloon ascensions are scheduled for Wednesday Thursday and Friday through the event.
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Oe Kelly
Endeavor convention to be held in Salina
Abilene hosts the Tenth district Christian Endeavor convention August 16 to 18 in Salina. District president is G. Coane of McPherson and secretary is Alise Isa Weaver of Salina. Salina local union leader T. G. Jordan oversees preparations and the program committee, including district officers and BF White of Joliet City, plans an instructive agenda.
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Joneton City
Lecompton Wins Railroad Board Support for New Depot
Historic Lecompton plans a new depot after the railroad board upheld condemning the old structure. Mayor A F Kerns urged action, and construction is set to begin soon. Additional items note grain cooperative meeting in Hutchinson with officials James Butler and J M Senter, and railroad rate exemptions for the trip.
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Gompers Warns Strike Was Inevitable Amid Steel Fight
Samuel Gompers, president of the Am Federation of Labor, declares in a federation organ that the iron and steel workers faced an inevitable strike against the giant trust. He argues the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Tin, and Steel Workers could have prevented conflict but price reductions would have continued until the lowest feasible level.
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