Norton Fair Grounds Built By Active Community
A Prairie Dog Creek town known for getting things done forms a county fair association led by secretary J.L. Miller. It purchases ten acres in the valley and plans to develop agricultural exhibitions and a premier fair grounds as a center for racing and farm products. The project is presented as fully funded and indicative of Norton’s proactive spirit.
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Norton
Prairie Dog Creek
Norton Agricultural Association
JL. Miller
Haiti and Colombia in 191? Conflicts and political shifts spark turmoil
Haitian troops recapture Limbo as fighting rages elsewhere. Simultaneously Pacific interests face upheaval with a millionaire estate dispute settled for 500000 while heirs relinquish claims. Colombia sees a returning general to spur revolution as Venezuela endures bombardment with casualties. Union Pacific president faces arrest over strike disruption as Roosevelt tours New England delivering speeches. Rear Admiral Higginson’s fleet engages in naval maneuver near Salem while Crane Creek violence claims lives. Local note: Miss May Stout resigns from Reform School over management methods.
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Limbo
Mia Charis
General Uribe-Uribe
Colombia
Ciudad Bolivar
Venezuela
Horace G. Burt
Union Pacific
Omaha
Frederick Roosevelt Scovel
Vivian May Sartoris
Colture
Ont
Roosevelt
New England
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Maine
Morgan
Higginson
Pillsbury
Salem Harbor
Crane Creek
West Virginia
Kansas of Today by Charles M. Harger in Atlantic Monthly
A September Atlantic Monthly piece by Charles M. Harger, Abilene Reflector editor, titled The Kansas of Today. It surveys current conditions in Kansas, aiming to correct eastern readers’ misconceptions and presenting a balanced view of the state’s people and history.
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Kansas
Atlantic Monthly
Charles M. Harger
Abilene Reflector
Kansas of
Sunflower State
Mr Harger
Kansas Progress and the Rise of a Steady State
Explorers report ancient ruins in Mexico as Kansas reflects on decades of growth. The piece praises Kansas resilience, thrift, and self-reliance after 20 years of booms and busts, noting improved infrastructure, reduced debt, and closer ties with the East as settlers modernize farms and communities. It highlights Norton’s investments, fairground improvements, and future race meets while emphasizing prudent, long-term prosperity across the state.
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Sandoc
Kansas
Criss
New England
Imperial Gallantry Reignites Royal Style in Prussia
The Pall Mall Gazette notes a playful imperial trend as Frederick the Great and now the Kaiser display gallantry by matchmaking with local women. At Crefeld the plan is to deploy a crack hussar regiment, with the burgo master preparing suitable quarters.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Frederick the Great
Mark Yee
Crefeld
Lower Rhine
Presto
Local Cartoon Highlights From State Journal This Week
A Sunday feature shows the state journal cartoonist’s weekly selection of local events. The panel humorously portrays community life, politics, and everyday scenes, capturing a snapshot of the past week through period-appropriate caricatures.
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State Journal
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Reform School
Schol
Join Timm
Kansas City
Norton County Fair
Charles Moreau Harger
Hurron
Agricultural Department
Nebraska
Mexico
H. Verréen
L. S. Carter
Thomas O'Conner
Isaac Lambe Emporia
T. C. Biddle
Topeka Insane Asylum
Asys
Frank Thomas
North
Derick McFarland
Topeka
Frank Long
Eppoar
F. E Redtine
Western Union
Night Wire Cme
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Thommeon Crematory
Sardou Avenue
W. J. Bailey
Guvernor
Philadelphia
Sity
Commonwealth
John Brown
Gener
Quantrell
Whittier
Bayard Taylor
Horace Greeley
Beecher
Ayses
Struzie
Missouri River
South
Ohio
Iowa
Weil
Oklahom
West
D.l.miller
Chicago
Topeka Trunk Manufactory
Esale and
Kansas Avenue
GEO. V. Hossfeld
Trom
Griggs
SDAY
T. Kelly
James Hoya
Missouri
Crawford Opera
Washbure Grounds
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