Fragmentary ad copy on soaps and shampoos in old newspaper
The readable text advertises hair washing products and soaps with references to tongue tied phrases about shampoos for skin irritation and golf rash, mentioning brands like CUTICUTLA and RUG ANI CHEM. It notes prices and catalog style listings, with scattered mentions of wash and bath items across a western region.
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Propertioe
Ecualag
Price
RUG Ani Chem
QORP
Kole Pasian
Reltiah Devet
Kawand Be
Indian Smoke Festival Near Independence Kansas Ends
The Indian smoke festival near Independence involves Osage and Delaware tribes 30 miles south of town. Elders and dancers hold annual rites with horse races and war dances. The event draws many visitors and reports say several fights and injuries occurred.
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Independence
Kan
Syarrua
Bevral
Ball Team Disrupted and Players Depart Amid Vacation Turmoil
A chaotic report describes Matuger’s rear disruption and Jack O'Dan leaving the Topcks baseball team at Atchison. It notes management changes, the team’s break, and subsequent attempts to resume play amid confusion with players and officials.
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Matuger
Jack O'Dan
Topcks
Atchison
Gratin
Oniafia
Esler
Ieee
G A R Train to Cincinnati from Finck Island Depot
The G A R announces a special trip to Cincinnati Ohio leaving Finck Island depot Sunday September 4 at 4 o clock pm. The Pullman palace cars and chair car will run via the route to Cincinnati, arriving Monday September 5. Ladies of the G A R and W K C will accompany the train for a merry trip. For seat reservations call the depot or write City Passenger Agent UllER. Also a medical testimonial promotion for Chem Flash’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised with claims of relief from infant birth issues and cholera. Available at druggists in Keokuk Iowa.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Finck Island Depot
Sun- H
Otek
W. Koc
Chat Gate
Art Uller
Fight Levelling: Leedy ally seeks Lewelling removal on rail board
The Wichita Eagle reports a political struggle as Governor Leedy and allies move to reinstall old police commissions and demand Lewelling’s removal from the railroad board. Loyalists warn of promised support if Lewelling is ousted and Oscar Smith backs Leedy’s faction.
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Leedy
Leroy
Leedy Heelers
Lewelling
Ramed
Kecomp
Leety
Railreed
Tory
Leo
Pollet Board
Oscar Smith
Heelera
Evanston Klondikers Return Home from Alaska Journey
Six Evanston storekeepers and business men reached San Francisco on their way back from the Klondike. They planned to meet leader Johnson of a Chicago Alaska company at Bennett Lake but do not know what happened to Jolson. With no supplies they earned return funds by cutting cord wood aboard the Tillamook and St Michael.
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Chicago
Evanston
Klondike
San Franches
James Stele i
George Winter
John Mehean
Milton Shelton
Robert FL Graham
Johnson
Marty
Tillamooh
Chicago Journal
Mr. Dooley
New York
Santiago
Feltin
Jock
George
Mack
Hogan
Mark Hanna
Philppines
Ding Dong
Alec
UY Palace
George Dooley
Ordhers
Georgy
George Dooly
Ian ¥ Ellih
Mahdrid
Faust
Rogshla
Boohigahta
Mr. Hennensy
Spain Seeks to Preserve Sovereignty in Philippines
Spanish point of view argues Spain has not lost sovereignty in the Philippines. Senor Silvela voices conservative stance urging prudence and unity to prevent world misperception. He suggests the Liberal party conclude peace while the Sugasta cabinet faces task, contingent on the queen's invitation.
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Spain
Madrid
Aue
Senor Silveta
now _ ter
Manila
Philippines
Liberal Party
Sugasta
Senor Siivele
Nancy M Kinley Next Battleship Named After President's Mother
In Chicago on August 2 a patriotic woman suggested a third battleship be named Nancy McKinley in compliment to the president. The Women’s Remember the Maine Society, led by Mrs. J. H. Brown, will push the project and do all in their power to advance the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nancy McKinley
Maine Society
J. H. Brown
Peace Jubilee Day Plans Unveiled by Chicago Committees
Chicago officials disclosed eight working committee heads for the Peace Jubilee Autumnal Festival to begin October 3 4. Leaders include Cha rles Truax and other prominent city figures from politics ministry and business. Committeemen spanning all city divisions were chosen for tact and diplomacy to lay out and execute the jubilation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chatman
Chirtes Truax
John S Blair Celebrates 96th Birthday at Home
New York Ave 22 John S Blair banker and philanthropist marks his 96th birthday in Hisirstown New Jersey. He founded the town and most residents depend on his early industries for livelihood. Blair spends the day quietly, unable to go outdoors, while employees greet him in his library.
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John S Blair
New York, Ave
Hisirstown
N. J
Blair
Stock market quiet as Chicago route sales gain attention
The London stock market showed scant attendance with focus on Chicago Milwaukee and Santa Fe through cars to Cincinnati. Pollman palace tourist sleepers and free chair cars to Cincinnati featured in the report along with a round trip via Santa Fe Route priced at 14.31 dollars. Electric fans were highlighted as new features, and a Women’s Relief Carpe through tram to Cincinnati was noted with a fare of 8 2.10 dollars.
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Oc. Moo P
London
Ave
Stock Exchange
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Pollman Palace
Santa Fe
Route Nine
Womans Relief
Unpleasant Sight: Buckets Replacing Capitol Plant Pots
A Kansan tale of two century plants near the north entrance of the state capitol. Once ornamental pots, the sickly plants rest in casks or buckets that began as Swift Packing vessels. Stored in a company warehouse, then filled with packing house product and shipped to a reform school, the items now serve as makeshift planters.
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Kansan
Swift Packing Company
Lara
Reform School
The Jansen Mystery Progress of the Topeka Murder Probe
Stockville Nebraska August 2 sensational developments in the Jansen murder case tied to Thomas Jansen a Topeka lender found dead December last his body recovered last week coroner cites possible homicide by multiple persons Andrew Hawkins a prominent stockman is held for questioning after authorities trace the man passage of the body to the well where it was found and new information emerges about the affair
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Thomas Jansen
Topeka Mousy
Stockville
Neb
Nel
Ang
Jansen
al Oiuday
Itty
Andrew Hawkins
Prank ConkUn
Combase
Cratl
Naa
Pet
Fita
Rontier Couney
Earey
Tentimoan
Tran Indi Noja
Brovieville
Ie Ome
State House Decorated With Damaged Pot Buckets
Reports describe the state house with damaged buckets holding cactus plants moved to improve view. Superintendent Lehman recalls earthen pots once holding plants, but wind shattered them. He scavenged packing material and two boxes to elevate displays, sparking debate over décor standards and propriety.
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Lenman
State House
Lehman
Kansas
Executive Council
Capitol Building
Negroes Expected But Do Not Arrive In Panola Coal Town
In Panola Illinois Ang 2 the mining district saw no change as 1090 expected African American workers did not arrive from Birmingham Alabama. Seven miners reported back to Springside coal mine under heavy sheriff guard while 6 cases of Springfield titles arrive to arm deputies against hoped arrival of negro workers. Reports say 200 blacks near Centralia and 100 additional miners from Monequa moved in overnight. Citizens fear violence and indignation meetings are urged upon any arrival and potential expulsion.
Turner declares independence from parties in Kansas return
R W Turner ex secretary of the state board of railroad commissioners says he has not rejoined the Republican party, claiming the party left him and that he will vote independently. He plans to back Governor Leedy but will not support the Populist ticket and may vote for other ticket candidates. The Ladies of the G A R plan a train outing to Cristaness in September with funds of 610.
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Kansas
R. W. Turner
State Board of Ratifoad
Republican Party
Turner
Opeka
Leedy
Fusion defended by David Overmyer in Kansas history letter
David Overmyer publishes a letter defending fusion in Kansas politics and quotes historical periods from 1868 to 1896. He argues fusion strengthened democracy, urged the party to oppose money power, and envisions the Democratic party becoming progressively aggressive to address economic evils and protect popular rights. He recounts early Kansas Democratic struggles and abolition-era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Overmyer
Kansas
Overmyer
People’s Party
Chicago
Jim Tane
We Lane
Karis
Dooley on Cousin George in wartime satire
In a Chicago Journal spoof, Mr. Dooley debates whether the war is truly over as Cousin George continues fighting. He imagines Mack and others chasing, while George plots from Madrid, insisting the struggle persists despite peace talk and public fatigue.
Western Kansas and Missouri troops join Camp Meade buildup
Aug 22 report from Camp Meade Harrisburg Pa notes 142 men from the Twenty second Kansas arrive with Captain Hazzard, sharing trains with Third New York and 159 Indiana detachments. The force, including Missouri regiments, prepares for balance of regiment expected from Camp Alger tomorrow.
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Harrisburg
Camp Meade
Kansas
Hazzard
New York
Indiana
Camp Alger
Missouri
Pennsylvania Canal
Susquehanna River
Mongay
George Gross
Virginia
Graham
Staf
B.S. Dudley
Dr. Duncan
Twenty-second
Bull Run
Uncle Sam
Ttta
Mckintoy
Cap- In Sewell
Faham
Senator Sewell
New Jersey
Porto Hico
Miles
Typhoid Fever Claims Three at Ft McPherson
In Atlanta on August twenty two Thomas J Prince of troop C Sixth cavalry Robert M Batley of troop D Fifth cavalry and Frank Meller died in the hospital at Ft McPherson from typhoid fever Meller was a general prisoner serving six months and his army identity is lost. The Manila cable is expected to reopen next Monday or Tuesday with repairs authorized by Washington and Madrid and a repair ship enroute.
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Atlanta
Thomas J. Prince
Sixth Cavalry
Robert M. Batley
Fifth Cavalry
Frank Meller
Ft. McPherson
Meller
London
Manila
Washington
Madrid
Admiral Dewey
Rufus F.zogbaum
Carlton T.chapman
Frederic Remington
T. de Thurstrup
W. A. Rogers
Clyde
D. V. Hunt
EERLY
Frank D. Miller
John F.bass
C.k.davis
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Keokuk
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Chicago Selects
Pana
Turner Independent
Gov
Prn
Cristaness Vis Sante En Septembe Fitnacio
Pierce Street
Topeka
W. Sties
Dooley
Moville
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Harper’s Weekly
Harper & Brothers
J. M. Knight
Kansas Avenue
Ingrain
Jepen
Chise
Sub
S ‘Wenet Foint
Wishington
Preeltent
Auriain
Albert L Mlity
West Point
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