A Reminiscent Nood Chas Gerteisen Tela of Conditions
A reminiscence about the Santa Fe years ago details North Topeka as the western terminus, Union Pacific rivalry, and depot history. It recalls figures like Geo Hilliott, Jamey, and Fasan, with anecdotes of excursion trains, Col Holiday, Major Anderson, and the postulated expansion from North Topeka toward Atchison and Newton, tying to the Santa Fe’s early network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Gerteisen
Santa Fe
Churint Qerteisen
North Topeka
North
North Topeki
Union Pacific
Aitte
Ile
Geo. Hilliott
Topeka
George
Union
Kansas City
Kan
Wi J Jamey
Kahsae City
Fasan Division
Wilts
White Water
Mean
Santa Pe
Santa Fs
Wakarusa
Col
C.K. Holliday
Anderson
Hiewiel
Col Hulliday
Lisl
Bryori
Eurmines
Newton
Neveron
Cincisnati Syndicate
Posto Synbate
Notch Toorke
Atchison
Gramada
Kansas
Colorado
Topeka neighbors advertise Kidneydid remedy
A Topeka publication presents testimonials from local residents about back pain rheumatism and kidney complaints. Madison J. Shatter and Kate share experiences urging readers to consult the advertised cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Madison J. Shatter
Kate
Midland and Santa Fe Rail Lines Saga Through Kansas
Fragmented reminiscences recount early Midland and Santa Fe railroad expansion from Newton to Wichita, Florence to Pueblo, and Topeka to Waynes City. The piece notes director meetings at Topeka, branch builds, misadventures with funding, and wartime armament transports, with officers and workers moving along the line amid strikes and economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Criley
Swift @ Holligay
John Storrow Ou
Springfield
Ohio
Newton
Wichita
Florence
Ute
Sance
Topeka
Granadia
Ball
Pushluana
Arkansas Valley Division
Granda
Pueblo
Wo Ettrun
Une
Alcissa
Diode
Wayeda City
Midian
Strong
la Junta
West
Kanssia Cire
Totwka
Chapman
Joe Waters
Tie Meet Wits
Seit “Kopeke
Allted
Bedat
W Chapin Seo Cate
Midland
Douglas County
Hiram Digging
Justine
el Eamon
Sante Fe
Wealth and a Banker Pioneer of the Northwest
The New York World outlines the vast fortune tied to James H. Smith and George Stull, noting Jamies H. Sallie’s substantial wealth of two to three million dollars. It traces Smith’s rise from Fifth Avenue rooms to wealth through banking and property, describing Scottish roots and early ventures in Chicago as a village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Smith
James Hl Amit
Jamies H. Salli
New York
Wall Street
Smith le Koiowe
George
James Smith
Uves
Fifth Avenue
Thirteenth Street
George Stull
Scotland
Chitage
Rert
Iorthwest
Young Shakespeare Enthusiast Carl Moors Visits Thpeka Home
Twelve year old Carl Moors, visiting Thpeka at George D Anderson’s home on Seyduth street, is shown as an eager student of Shakespeare. He performs a line from a scene and recites selections, showing keen interest in literature and the Bard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Moors
Thpeka
George D Anderson
Suat Seyduth Street
Lens
Sulina
Peedi Shakespeard
Carl Moore
Mure
Wastibura
Caverat
Sante Fe
P Rulminge
Leadviks
Aubert
Glossary of Transvaal Terms From London Mail
Readable fragments explain South African place names and terms such as Krugersdorp Leydedorp and veld meaning field Or Veldt silent variants and colonial spellings for Kruger and Witwatersrand. Includes notes on Rand magh parliament and terms like Rooinek and Yrouw housewife with pronunciation hints and minor definitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
Piochite
Elsatiingen
Kruger
Witwatererand
Leyde
Borr
Dorp
Krugersdorp
Leydedorp
Atkins
Ted
Relief in houra ne fidnew and Kindase
Relief in fix houra ne fidnew and Kindase Distressi. Implied miracle cure promises relief from bladder and kidney pain. The ad claims immediate water retention relief for both men and women, presenting a sensational medical boast with unclear author and dubious efficacy.
A Bold West Bank Robbery Recap From Virginia City
A report recalls an early bank robbery in Montana. Two masked men robbed a bank, took $550 in gold and $1500 in silver, and fled on horses toward the National Park while a bystander named Bennett described the incident and the men’s threats. The pursuit ended with the capture of a conspirator and a ten mile sentence in a related case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
A. J. Bennett
Virginia City
United States
Te Hay
Montana
Old Lawn
Bennett
Hail & Bennett
Hensty
Walang
Sognan
GB Gartour
National Park
Untitled Fragments Reflect Daily Life and Regret
Snatches of dialogue reveal humorous and somber moments about marriage losses, widow feelings, fashion wishes, and fleeting contentment. The text hints at social expectations, promises, and queasy humor as characters navigate desire, memory, and the cost of affection.
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Louis van Dorp
Kansas Avenue
Nood
Wedine
Kitna City
Heads
Sam Carferts
Teadmiiater
Reading
Revengers
Graks Hop
Shakespeare
Cael Moore
Tolal
Wark News
Jersey
Mon
Oxford
Comforts
Esquimaux
Toy
Wood. Tron
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
SmallorteEes
State of
Crane & Co., Publishers
East Eighth Street
Harry
Etter
Kitty
Rome
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