TE STAR GROCERY OFFERS BULK GOODS DEALS AND WARES
A dense late 19th or early 20th century advertisement lists TE STAR GROCERY at 112 East 6th Street with bulk deals. It promotes 22 pounds of California granulated sugar for $1 with a $5 order and 24 pounds for $3 with a $10 order, plus a long catalog of dry goods, canned items, teas, evaporated fruits, lard, baking powder, and assorted chinaware and tinware. It highlights brand names Arbuckle's and Lev., Warren's and King’s, and notes quality guarantees.
Coronado Research Plans Mention Ware Guthrie and Elliott
The Kansas State Historical Society will continue the Coronado exploration led by Eugene Ware Judge John Guthrie and L B Hillott with J W Trower. They aim to complete surveys map routes and may extend to Spanish archives to locate Coronado's terminus near Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Ware
John Guthrie
Tvst
Gia Coronado Cemse
Guthee
L. BR Hillott
Mankatexa
Iipiorites Notiiy
Bey
Kan
Sas
J. W. Trower
St. Penhaliin
Cortlunds
State Histories Society
Mesers
Ware
Guthrie
Elliott
Trower
Totay & Leben
Ir. Trower
Judas Adams
The
Historical Society
Mirah
Coronada
Manhattan
Coronado
No Sleep For Three Months Remedy Ad Copy
A Pittsburgh reader recounts relief from persistent sleeplessness and then promotes Pyramid Pile Cure. The letter asserts the medicine cured piles after three months of suffering and claims medical endorsement, urging readers to obtain boxes from a druggist. The piece reads like an advertisement with testimonials and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16Th St
Cotton ‘Alley
Pittsburg
Pal
Drie Co
Marwhail
Sid
Is THAT THE WAY THEY DO In New York
A New York man, Trabcock, president of the Bank of Horneliaville, claims to be a friend of Kangas and criticizes Kansas mortgage practices. He praises Bush and urges support for him, noting Kansas farm mortgages are shrinking rapidly and urging voters to back the secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kangas
Trabcock
Bank of
Batcock
BN Out
Mr. Bush
Mrr. Babcock
Kanenr
Chitin
Minck
Kansas
Tam
Sansa
Principle Above All Presses Civil Service View in Librarian Handoff
Mrs Annie L. Diggs is named state librarian and expresses sorrow that Sir James L. King must leave. She credits civil service law for her appointment and notes King’s service, while hoping federal appointment might follow for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. Diggs
James L. King
Digs
Record of Santa Fe Engineers by Division and Seniority
List of Santa Fe engineers by division and seniority with start dates from 1870s to 1890s, covering Eastern Middle Southern and Western divisions. Includes names such as Moor Cook Vaulkner Childs Dufry Marshall Waite Prescott Zehrans Cooper Coulter Gamore Colling Higgins Kelly Hastings Monroe Rolle Pears Snyder Johnson Tamplis Lyman, plus several others. Also notes a dramatic New York report about a train incident and a bystander confrontation over dynamite in a chair car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
James L. Moor
Gordon RK. Cook
Jay W. Vaulkner
Morraery
Frank W. Childs
Daniel W. Dufry
Ellis H. Marshall
Morris FE. Waite
Wm. Prescott
Jona S. Zehrans
Nex L
Warren J. Kelly
J. W. Hastings
Tory
Bert Monroe
James Rolle
Lyman Pears
Sing
John Snyder
Harry Johnson
Wo. H. Tamplis
L. Case
J. R. Translot
Tyne
Harry Baling
Marc L. M
Téo
Ba Hihingon
Joby Madigan
Mexico
Prior Schmidt
Melvile J. Ritter
Albert M. Wilson
Albert McCreary
Patrick Boyle
Anbyn Allison
Jadson J. Young
Charles Newcomb
Tames Sturrock
Wr. Schultz
John Becker
John H. Low
Hackett
A. Phim
J. P. McMurray
E. Piper
Responsibility of Six Men at Major Chicago Switching Plant
At a large Chicago switching plant near Hammond, six men control the lives of hundreds of passengers and vast freight daily. From a 100 by 16 foot control house, 12 miles of one inch pipe feed levers and signals across 24 levers, with 267 in use. Two men per shift work eight hours, using compressed air power, with 200 trains and dozens of orders and telex messages daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Times-Herald
Hammond
United States
Great Britain
Western Indiana
State Line
Indiana City Road
Panic on Train as Passenger Carries Dynamite Package
Topeka telephony manager Bayless rode toward Topeka on a Santa Fe train with a dynamite packed package. The incident sparked a panic among few companions aboard the car, raising fears of an explosion and triggering security concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Bayless
Telehone
Topeka
Akarusa
Santa Fe
Las Vegas Hospital Undergoing Major Improvements
Chief Surgeon Easter leads renovations at Santa Fe hospital in Las Vegas. New floors plastering and updated equipment aim to render the facility the finest in the country. Owner J B Long credits Dr J P Easter for overseeing the project and personal involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook J. B. Long
Santa Fe Hospital
Las Vegas
J. P. Easter
Long
Santa Fe Tunnel Fire Triggers Coal Shortage Moves
San Diego faces coal shortages after a Santa Fe railroad tunnel fire disrupts eastern mine supplies. Orders flow in for several train loads to send coal along the Santa Fe Pacific line, with potential chartering of extra vessels if rail traffic does not resume soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Ludges
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Arizona
le Sint
Santa Fe Pacifc
Eastern
Coal Company
Fastest record time Union Pacific flyer Cheyenne to Omaha
A special Union Pacific passenger train, assembled to deliver U.S. mail after a broken engine delay, reached Omaha from Cheyenne in 7 hours 40 minutes, 517 miles, fastest long distance run. The North Platte to Omaha leg covered 290 miles in 2 hours 46 minutes.
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Union Pacific Flyer
Cheyenne
Omaha
Teaver
Wyo
Union Pacific
United States Mail
Esatern
Omnaba
North Platte
Onahs
Newton resident heads to Guthrie for Cimarron bridge work
In Newton, resident Jonginetr Farl travels to Guthrie to stake out the new Cimarron bridge. W Rockwell area staff shifts shift changes include Turner and Kelzer on day duty. Fireman Johnson and engineer Dick reassigned to passenger service on the Sil line with Meade overseeing records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonginetr Farl
Guthrie
Cimarron
Marshal
Turner
Kelzer
Kirkhoff
Saa
Weber
Burns
Lohman
Thos.Murphy
Southern Division
Arkansas City
Frank Ira
Frank Beers
Bccoure OF & Kore
Byron Dick
James Johnson
Sil
C. J. Kilmer
Topeka
Meade
Earl
L. P. Paddock
Wichita
Well-Fargo Express
Paddock
B. Jones
Dickinson
2 M. Utterback
Charles Priesiy
Hailroad Boys at Arkansas City Menu Oddities
A Hub restaurant in Arkansas City hosts a quirky bill of fare observed by railroad workers during a morning visit. Items listed include stewed rounds, half shells, fricassee, and various quick bites with prices shown in cents, reflecting a lively frontier dining scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Norman
New Engine 735 Returns After Long Wreck Overhaul
Engine 735, rebuilt after the long wreck, makes its first trip out of Topeka with engineer James E. Thomas at the throttle and fireman James Patterson aboard. The locomotive pulls the Atchison freight 120, with Amos Heeler along as brakeman for break-in runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Thomas
Topeka
Atchison Freight
James Patterson
Brenham
Stral
Emerheer Amos Heeler
Santa Fe to Fit Freight Cars With Double Decks
Santa Fe plans to install double deck attachments on sixty single deck stock cars to boost livestock capacity. The system expects increased traffic this season and will begin work immediately, making the cars ready for the upcoming shipping period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
The
Car
Santa Fe Local Notes Staffing Ailments And Moves
Charles SheMeld resumes work after sickness. William Bartles and Geo Bradshaw among car and coach shop workers ill with pneumonia and grip. Frank Henry returns after six weeks. Edward Davis and Henry Deaver face rheumatism and promotions occur for Henry Deaver. J A Svering sells home. travel delays include California line reporter and Topeka shifts. Will Havens to Stocmont Hospital for surgery. numerous transfers and absences noted across plant departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles SheMeld
Wm. Bartles
Frank Henry
Steant
Stocmont Hospital
L. G. Hammond
Philly Sausser
Clarence Chance
Geo. Bradshaw
Chandler Street
Grip
Californian Limited
Colorado and
Utah Express
Edward Davis
Henay
Las Vegas
Henry Deaver
Topeka
J. A. Svering
Oakland
Geo. Hawes
Arkansas City
Mexico Orders Railways to Limit Telegraph Use
New York reports the Mexican government has issued an order to the National Railroad Company and the Mexican Central Railroad Company forbidding commercial and other telegraph messages with the United States. Railways may use telegraph solely to safeguard train operations, potentially transferring telegraph responsibilities to federal offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
New York
Feb. S
Mexican National Railroad Company
Mextean Central Railroad Company
United States
Morrill Tells Of Kansas Conference In Washington
Washington DC executive committee of the National Sound Money league held a conference with state vice presidents after the national election. Attendees included George B. Ellenton of St. Louis John K. Cowen of Baltimore B. L. Smalley of St Paul W. C Cornwell of Buffalo and others. A letter from Governor Morrill is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Sound Money League
Chicago
Leaue
George BE. Ileneton
St. Louis
MLE, Snealts Et Cinsinnet
John K. Cowen
Baltimore
PL Robinson
BL V. Smalley
St Paul
W. C Cornwell
Buffalo
W. A. Blair
North Carolina
John B. Jackson
Pittsburg
W. Royal
Virginia
Morrill
Sound money sentiment gains ground in state talks
The report outlines debates on currency reform with rapid growth of sound money support in Kansas and opposition to consolidation with the Indianapolis movement. It notes the Topeka debt, teacher salaries, local events, appointments, and upcoming performances while listing civic notes from Topeka, Lawrence, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
League
In- Manapolix
Indianapolis
Chicago
Unclear Crawford theater show criticized for weak acting
The 4 by the J FB Toole company at Crawford theater received harsh criticism for poor acting and weak performances. Report notes the company seemed crippled by mistakes and critic suggests wages may hinder effort, while the audience appeared unsatisfied with the Uncle Tom's Cabin presentation.
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J. FB. Toole
Crawford Theater
Wreck Storm Drowns Dozens. Boston and Gloucester Hit
A fierce storm along eastern Massachusetts sinks twenty to thirty vessels and drowns a number of people with at least twelve unidentified corpses reported at Baker's Island and Gloucester. Wreckage lines the bay from Cape Ann to Cape Cod as towns report telegraph outages and widespread property damage. Estimated losses include city and railway damages, electric and telegraph firms, and business income declines across Boston and surrounding areas.
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Boston
Mose
Massachusetts
Tenndersland
Comp
Gloucester
Lynn
Turin
Charles F. Brice
Baker's Island
Salem Harbor
Tirect
Boxton
Truley
Boxton Elevated Railway Company
City of Hoston
Westefania Telecraft Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Long Etetaeee ‘Telephone Company
New Rogtine ‘Telephone Company
Hostone
Climax of Cold Wave Reaches Springfield Mass
Springfield Mass February 1 The cold wave arrived in thin seatiahere yesterday morning and reached a climax this morning with temperatures ranging near 17 degrees below zero. Railway and electric car traffic have been restored though trains at some points are delayed. Commercial ads promise cures and tonics including Electric Bitters and various patent medicines. Local laundries advertise services for a fresh look.
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Springfield
Masa
Seatiahere
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TE Star Grocery Telephone
East 6Th Street
California
Lion, Arbuckle
Lev
Greeley
Colorado
Wright
Wisconsin
Michigan
Warren
Halstes
King's Self
Mivon
Ty Star
Dalny Chothen
News of the
Kansas State Departments
Annie Diggs
King
Railroad News
Williams
Las Vegas Hospital
Pinto
Bayless
Bnt
Plears
Easter
Buehning Santa FE Tunnel
Wellington
Rey Winger
A. M. Winger
Bowden
Blake
Kramer Bros
Antwerp
Germany
McCarthy
Hangen
Hans
Blake and
Bowdey
J. Croan
Bridge and Building Department
Newton
Anton
LIKE
Postal Service
Honduras
C. al
Dr. Ayer Co
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
India
Lawrence Chamberlain
State University
Tooeka
Dave Norton
Jonathan D. Norton
West Point
Francis
Yale
Crawford
Miss Gibbons
Adame
Fourth Street
State Library
St. Ananias Club
Siloam Lodge No. 2S
James Moore
New Post Chapel
Fort Riley
Harry J. Heald
Tenneseees
Raymond & Whitcomb
Pacific Coast
Shy Enemeer Barnes
Henry E. Dixyy
Adonis
Leavenworth
Crawford Ia
Disey
Countermine
First Presbyterian Church
Kansas City
FB. Myer
T. B. Jennings
Columbian
J. W. F Hughes
Lower Fifth Street
Chase. Price
Gen. W. Jackson
G A. Shamacker
Mammon
Kansas Roads
Lawrence
State
Ottawa
Olathe
Wincheld
Baldwin
Jeanie Dale
John Date
Railroad Street
Rock
Alma
Shorey
Harriton Street
Sixth
Eighth
Killarney
Rhine
New England
Swift & Hob Iday Drug Store
Kinga
Cis
Peertess
West
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