Kansas sugar bounty eyed as beet industry grows
Farmers in Hamilton, Kearny and Winnebago counties report strong beets results with 12 percent sugar yields. A proposed bounty of one cent per ton may fund investigations by the state, while Coburns tallys show growers satisfied with acreages and prices, with plans for a local factory if beet tonnage Justifies it.
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Segar
Kansas
Hamilton
Kearny
Winney
Misa Coburn
Garden City
Lane Kansas
Ft Thy
SUIRE
Sec
Digestive Disorder Description from Fragmented Text
Fragmentary OCR notes mention stomach fullness pain and related digestive symptoms. Names and clear facts are unreadable, but the text alludes to broad digestive issues and heart-related discomfort. The source is too garbled for precise details or identification of person, place, or event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iene
Aston
Bates
Deaths and Funerals In Local Notices
Lydia Bauaiter dies after Presbyterian church service as funeral set for Sunday at home. Charles Ridgeway, 22, dies at 696 Leland Street with services Monday morning. Eugene Spanien Sr. participates in holiday exercises debate. Christina noted as better in context of event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ridgeway
Leland Street
Eugene Spanien, Sr
Park
Christina
Lodge News Promotes Charitable Odd Fellows Committee
Topeka lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows form a 12 member charity committee to aid transient and needy members. Three lodges have named representatives. the group will organize at a Tuesday meeting at the Odeon temple on Quincy street. The committee may levy up to 10 cents per member to fund this work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Odd Fellows of
Topeka
Odeon Temple
Quincy Street
Odd Fellowship
H. C. Stevens
Toda
Oda
Shawnee
T. M. Nain
A. F. Barker
Costly Dog Licenses Reform Eclipses Old System
Analysis of the 1901 dog tax effort under Mayor Hughes shows a lower cost per license and higher net revenue than 1900. One man collecting dog taxes proved more economical than six, with 1 829 licenses yielding $2,025 and net city revenue of $1,538, compared to 962 licenses and $496 in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Eix
Drew
Nelsie Connell
Viera
Mayor Drew
Mayor Hughes
M. & Younkin
Hole
Younkin
Nels McConnell
Opeka
Yor Hughes
City Treasury
The
Treasury
Helm plans electric line Kansas City to Topeka with Met carrier control
J J Heim, proposing a new electric railway, met Metropolitan street railway directors James A Blur, P A Valentine and others in Kansas City. A conditional arrangement exists allowing Helm’s cars in the business district under Metropolitan control if the project proceeds. He will pursue feasibility and payback before organizing his company and seeks Topeka line access to the state house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
J. J. Heim
Topeka
Metropolitan Street Railway
James A. Blur
New York
P. A. Valentine
Chicago
W. H. Holmes
F. Holmes
L. E. James
Ms. Helm
Mr. Helm
Helm Company
Metropolitan
Helm
MES R B WARD DEAD WIFE OF STATE SENATOR DIES
Mrs Ward wife of Senator R B Ward died at 2 AM in Belleville Kansas after two weeks illness She daughter of T Vannatta longtime settler and oldest practicing attorney in northwest Kansas She devoted herself to education and charity and was beloved Lieutenant Governor Arrested in Missoula Montana Frank Higgins and Arthur Higgins former lieutenant governor and state game warden were arrested on an assault charge They were released on $500 bonds.
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Belleville
Kas
R B. Ward
Missoula
Mont
Frank
Arthur Higgins
Montana
Hiooth
Big Day at Nickel Plate School Play and Recital
Scholars close the school with a literary program and performances for parents and local friends. Principal Mays directs students in a variety of acts and exercises amid festive decorations and a notable pregame show. Confections and a school concert add to the afternoon program under Mr George H Mays.
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Mays
George H. Mays
Aes
Banta
Pec cot fronte bear my wife cough and eye pain
Fragmented lines recount personal hurt and illness with unclear names and places. Mentions Pec cot, Riggs New Discovers, and Bancy trutt basketa at Rigby with sparse details. The note reads as a diary fragment or local brief referencing health and nearby locations.
Governor Stanley Traverses Southwest Kansas On Cold Overland Tour
Governor Stanley returns from a southwest Kansas journey driving 100 miles over treeless prairies to visit Ulysses Hugoton Liberal and Woodward County seats. He spoke at two high schools and a Woodmen gathering, noting harsh winds but praising local resilience and cattle country life. He recalls past trips and cites a decayed Wooddale county seat fight and Sam Woods shot church as remembered sites.
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Stanley
Kansas
Santa Fe
Lakin
Ulysses
Grant County
Huguton
Stevens County
Liberal
Seward
Hugoton
Wichita
Gurro
Judge
Indy
Ulysses Ias
Prof. Lantz
Woodadale
Brevene County
Sam Woods
Plasterers in Topeka Seek Higher Wages Under Union
Topeka plasterers node their union Lodge No. 44 of the Operative Plasterers International Association has reviewed the quarterly report and voted to raise daily wages from 3 to 3.50 starting the new year. They note higher rates in Butte and nationwide averages and warn non union workers may face pressure if they continue at the old price.
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Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Lodge No. 44
Operative Plasterers’ International Association
Mississippi
Butte
Mont
United States
Court of Inquiry Dissolved by Secretary Long
Washington December 21 Secretary Long issued the formal order dissolving the Schley court of Inquiry. He communicated the order to Admiral Dewey who acknowledged receipt and said he had announced the dissolution of the court in accordance with the secretarys order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Schley Court of Inquiry
Admiral Dewey
Count Potocid Loses 200000 Pounds In Vienna Card Games
A Vienna Jockey Club report says Count Potocid lost 200000 pounds during a three hour card session this afternoon. The Vienna telegram notes vast losses in gambling. Local conditions and reputations mentioned but details are sparse.
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London
Vienna
Vienna Jockey Club
Potocid
Wwiteink
Nashville
Tenn
Bristol
Negro Shottary
Jon H. Miller
Tom's Creek
Wise County
Virginia
Charlie Williams
Anot le
Ductor Mehun
Board of Inguirers
Bro
Col
Nob
Local notes from Topeka and surrounding areas
Tecumseh resident W A Kearney visiting Topeka while Mrs Kemper returns to Kansas City. Ottawa’s L Stine spent several days in Topeka this week. YT B Gerow went to the Sait to spend the Christian life family. Henry Bernard of the police travels to Jewell county for vacation. Shearigan a Wichita war clerk visiting Topeka has one item. Scarlet fever case in Seth Day’s family at 1017 Lafayette Street released from quarantine. Milt Rachel A Coon found witty.
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W. A. Kearney
Tecumseh
Topeka
Mra
W. H. Kemper
Kansas City
L. Stine
Ottawa
B. Gerow
Hfe
Henry Bernard
Jewell County
Seth Day
Lafayette Street
Milt Rachel A. Coon
Disorderly house case ends in fine in police court
A disorderly house case led to a fine this morning as details described a chaotic scene at a lodge event in the Auditorium. The report notes missing items and a late return of guests amid a festive but troubled crime scene.
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J. M. Penwell
Buchanen
Mich
Buchanan
Mr. Panwell
Rane
Curie Willams
T. A.A. Alleyn
Buttnio Ty
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Iolesale A
John C. Humes Co
Kansas Sugar
Mire Coburn
Adway’s Pills
Freien
Lydia B. Celde
Chas Geldevare
Irs Preshyterian
Erma Werigh
Ree Sakland
Ere Ee SD
Ter Fa
Pansy Fruit Basketeat
Righy's
Lodge News
Odd Fellows
Oda Fellows
Woodmen of America
Camp
Stansfield
Beneni
Chan
A. Peern
Jem Little
William Snyder
Melvin Schlegel
T. P. Oliver
W. Bishop
Edward Henrick
G. N. Ray
A. G. Sherer
A. Palmer
Mississppi
Woodmen
Jessie Beard
Mary Marvin
Misa Jessie Marple
Armata Coffman
Elsie Gordon
Gertrude Hayes
Inner Sentinel
Satie Scraper
Outer Sentinel
Cora Woots
David Gordon
Emma Cornsy
Todge
Shawnee Lode
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Osawhle
Knights of Pythias
Sixth
Quincy
Colorado
William Carey Campbell
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
David Harum
Eben Holden
Gulch
Bret Haret
Campbell
Crane & Company, Publishers
Topeka, Kansas
Heim Isn
Rich Brewer
MES
R. B. Ward
Fechee
Warida Tair
Minder Mathefactory
Sida Sorat
Piuiniaha Purchase Exposition
Mae
Mlasourt
Themeckves
Nickel Plate
Newlel
Righy
Bancy Trutt Basketa At
Rigby
de Pui’s
New Crawford Theater
Ferris
Joe
Cristmas Bates
Sige Wetaeaaay
Melbourne McDowell
la Tosca
Rigby's
Higby
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