Western Kansas Irrigation Convention Energized at Garden City
The Western Kansas Irrigation Association held an influential two day session in Garden City Kansas with strong calls for government funded experiments tapping upper Arkansas water sources for irrigation. Senator Smith attended and stressed swift action to secure federal support, while officers were elected and discussions included reservoir development and state support.
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Garden City
Kan
Kansan
Kanna
Kansas
Upper
Arkansas
Fenee Gay
H. Chuschill
Bode Child
F. Thimart Smith
Cate
Smithy
Gecin
Garten City
Nichols
Cultural College of Manhattan
Tgr
Syracus
Charles Laucks Meuretary
Lakin
Charles Sohn Trahnen
Kane Tie
Earence Fingey
Ea Th. Thorn
Kearny County
Bucher
Mamilton
Peter-John
Burd County
Mantkomury
Ormanty A. Barlow
Has
Late discovery Germicide marketed for asthma and bronchial diseases
An 19th or early 20th century promotional piece touts Dr. MacFarland's Germicide Machines as the "only scientific method" to treat and cure asthma and bronchial conditions at Cyfarth. It cites testimonials from physicians and lay users, claims rapid relief, and offers mail order purchases with payments by cash or installments.
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Cyfarth
MacFarland
Ebembenis
F. MacParlant
de MacFarland
Geo
Mull
MacFerland Chemical
Suse Bete
Brief Telegrams From Around The World
World news briefs dated December report varied items from New York, Washington, Lapaz, Liverpool and Paris. Notes include legislative actions, resignations, cremation issues, and international travel. Names such as Heart, Xena, Senor Veles, Spencer, Lacy Durand, and Lord Abinger appear in fragmented items.
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New York
Washington
Mr. Heart
Xena
Roosevelt in New York split threatens GOP core
An editorial from Heath's old paper warns of danger to the Republican Party in New York state if Roosevelt is the presidential candidate. It cites defections in the city, notes Roosevelt's past sacrifices, and urges party unity to preserve the state organization and national prospects.
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Gemanese
Oesetry Heath
New York
Washington
New York State
Alton
Roosevelt
Warwick
Three Reasons Each With Two Legs and Ten Fingers
A Boston mother comically details her life feeding her three sons Bob Jack and Dick aged 6 4 and 2 with Grape Nuts since infancy. She cites improvements in health and energy after using the cereal and notes that both she and her husband see their boys as strong and active.
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Boston
Bob
Jack
Pestum Co
Cenek
Oat production across Kansas shows wide spread yields
Kansas harvested 1,226,600 acres of oats yielding 28,085,720 bushels an average 4.0?6 bushels per acre. Decatur county led with 40 bushels per acre while Norton, Sheridan and others posted strong yields. The northwest region outperformed others. total value about 6.04 million dollars.
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Kansas
Tate
Wheat Belt
Owl
Northwest
Decatur
Gave
Graben
Rush
Sheridan
Norton
Sedewick County
Marion
Washington
Dickinson
Washington County
Clay
Harvey
Wick
Dinner
Republic Cloud
Marshall
Labette
Mrs. Wiggs in Topeka at Crawford Theater
Review chronicles the Topeka stage rendition of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch at Crawford. Madge Carr Cook shines as Mrs Wiggs and Taliaferro delivers a near perfect Lovey Mary, while the period setup and costumes match the rustic Patch world despite a weak overall plot.
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Mrs. Wigs
Mary
Madge Carr Cook
Eleanor Robson
Topeka
Arizona
Mie
Wiega
Mrs. Wises
Lovey Reed
Chris
Mre. Wiggs
Wien
Wan
Saas
Cook
Wiegs
Sears
Cooke
Taliaferna
Lawes
Herole Gramatic
Taliaferro
Wen Perfect
Ee T. Hodge
Hodge Wes Potlom
Femes Haem
Swindled Lawyers and a Puzzling Divorce Retainer Scam
A shrewd swindler misled lawyers by posing as a distressed husband seeking divorce counsel. He offered a counterfeit $100 check as a retainer, received cash change, then disappeared while the checks proved worthless. Authorities pursue the ringleader as the scheme spans weeks along East Broad Way. In related news, the steam yacht Amar city, recently sold to Haiti, arrives for fitting as Haiti’s navy flagship with minor armament.
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Jona
Resortman
East Broadway
Gottman
Bscythian
New York
Amar City
Bondsmen Combine In County Crusade At City Stations
A county drive targets bondsmen accused of lucrative practices around city station houses. Authorities plan strong actions and expect ten arrests within days as the investigation advances led by the assistant district.
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New Tae
Sugneatea
Munyon’s Paw Paw touted as medical breakthrough
Advertorial claims thousands testify to Munyon’s Paw Paw cure all, presenting testimonials from local citizens. Letters cite Augusta officials and a mayor supportive note dated August 21, 1963, praising relief from dyspepsia and indigestion after minor doses, urging public belief in the product.
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Munyou
Munyon
Augusts
Augusta
JM. Munyon
Bondsmen alleged to form organization for better dealings
An attorney believes bondsmen have formed an organization to improve their dealings. A recent arrest showed the prisoner bonded 194 persons in nine months and that the property listed belonged to a woman with whom he was reportedly intimate. He faces perjury charges.
War ruin blamed for officer’s forgery sentence
Berlin reports that Lieutenant Colonel Goets Echwananflless, tied to King Frederick Wilhelm I’s grenadiers, was jailed two years and three months for forging comrades and wives signatures on promissory notes. His Cuban heiress wife’s income fell from 14000 dollars to nothing after the war, leaving debts unpaid and forcing the temptation to forge new notes.
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Berlin
Goets
Lisbon Cabinet Crisis Signals Government Shakeup
New York dispatch reports grave dimensions of a crisis in the Portuguese cabinet. A ministry crisis has loomed for months and may unfold publicly on Don Curios’s return around January 1. If he does not resume leadership, Viejo Betrao, a capable statesman, is likely to head a new ministry.
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New York
Lisbon
Manuter
Don Curios
Vila Vincena
Viego Betrao
Amon
Mining Congress Plans Portland Convention and Bill Intro
The American Mining congress executive committee finished preliminaries for a Portland convention in August and will seek federal action to establish a department of mines and mining headed by a member of Congress. The move aims to present the measure during the next session.
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Portland
Ore
The
American Mining Congress
Department of Mines and Mining
Mining Congress
Health Recreation and Park Hotel in Hot Springs
A fragmented note mentions health recreation and lodging facilities like the Park Hotel, Amer and Europes catering and gin rooms west of Martie Bath House. It cites Havis Tena and sanegar and a quote about careful bookkeeping as a thing of the past, with the police committee thought to be burying evidence and paying no attention to finances.
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Aransas
Park Hotel
Amer and
Europes
Martie Bath House
Havis Tena
Sanegar
C. Walke
Joe Griley
Safety Razors and Remedies Advertised at Forbes
Fragments describe safety razors at Forbes and Bucklen's Arnica Balm for burns cuts sores and eruptions. A curious note touts the Bachelor cigar and warranted scissors at the store while urging buyers to rely on quick remedies for common injuries.
Flood sufferer recounts terror during longest flood ordeal
Mrs A G Parkhurst of 1379 Central Avenue North Topeka describes being trapped in her home by high water for six days during the great flood. She cites severe nervous strain and lingering illness before reporting relief after using Vie Seng Tonic, crediting rapid improvement and complete recovery after several bottles.
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Mra
A G. Parkhurst
Central Ave
Nue
North Topeka
Prink Hobart
Thikhuret
Griley Under Probe Over Jailhouse Records
Griley faces investigation as he is accused of obtaining ammunition for potential attack on police leadership. He reportedly uncovers alleged gaps in jail finances and departmental sales records. mayor and police chief are named in the unfolding inquiry.
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Kell
J. C. Starr
Scott County
I. Bailey
Rensed
Tom
Ward
le Miller
National Irrigation Congress
Ogden
Utah
Neue ‘Lawrence
Kanaan
Toledo
Hottie Gles
A. & Norris
Rockford
Ill
Bowling Geren
Ohio
Hennk
Ensd
Spencer
Liverpool
Cunard Line
Lacy Durand
Isbsennaer Durend
Mies Durand
Henry White
Pinsed Staten Granaser
London
Paris
Dye
Lord Abinger
Chicago
Dac
Jamen Koterba
South
Kedsie Myenue
Decatur County
Evans
Taylor
Mrs. Wiggs
Paw Paw
Warner
Yorkman
Albany
Achelis Johnson
State Street
Adele Cahron
Spring Garden Road
Halifax
Canada
Warner's
Safe Care Co
Rochester
Horreas
Department OF Mines
Congress
Forbes
Drug Co
North
5. O. Parkhurst
Morris Ave
Hobart
West Tenth Ave
Hudab Dibble Gresery Co
East Met Street
Os Hort
Kanasa Ave
Grauwar's
Potwin Station
Misbais
Kacess Ave
Cuninghas's
Righth
Laka
Griley
Cates
Proper Har Wee
Amd
Fesapes Las Chiet
Police Committee
Paw
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