State Journal reports dispute over trees on Topeka grounds
Communication from John P. Brown of the International Society of Arboriculture questions removal of mature trees on state asylum grounds in Topeka. Kansas officials defend the project as necessary for improved walks and planned landscaping, noting plans to plant new trees and shrubs while preserving several large specimens.
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Jornal
Manhattan
John P. Brown
International Society of Arboriculture
Topeka
Port Worth
Tees
State Journa
Kansue
Newgland
Kansas
Rome
Nebewska
T. ©. Biddie
Mr. Brown
Tare
Tare, and If Mr. Brown
Blowing Well Attracts Attention In Lyon County
Emporia Kansas January 1 The Gazette reports Lyon County surveyor Alva J Smith will attend a State Academy of Biennial meeting in fold readings include A Blowing Well by Me Eworth The well near Emporia exhibits a strong wind draft from a submerged cavity Scientists attribute it to warm air rising and venting through an underground cavity Morrisey theory notes a chimney like effect Well air movement occasionally strong enough to blow a whistle when tested with a propeller device Also reported Mother Sells Her Baby For 50 At Hamilton City infirmary learns of sale of a third baby by her mother The buyer Mrs W F and seller Mrs Charles Holmes delivered to a Cincinnati hospital The mother deserted by husband offered infant to guardian who refused Mrs Smith returned with infant and city authorities took custody
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Lyon County
Emporia
the Gazette
Alva J. Smith
State Academy of Bei~uneé
Eworth
Empdria
Golreth
Meetin
Emily
Hamilton
W. F. Sir
Charles Holmes
King Hing
Omega Oil Promises Relief for Weak Backs
A vintage advertisement extols Omega Oil for back pain claiming it provides great relief even after long standing issues. It urges nightly rubbing for a week or two, warning against heavy work during treatment and noting new cases respond better.
The Fighting Convoy in Sweltering Boer War Action
Abridged from St James Gazette recounts a convoy under artillery fire marching across hot veldt. Scouts locate Boers on a kopje as 15 and 16 pounders hammer positions while Maxim and Vickers guns rake enemy lines. The rear guard, Manchesters, and yeomanry repel ambush with rapid fire as dust, heat, and noise drive the march toward safety.
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St James
Hades
bin Il
Vee
Shaster
Donga
Craasy
Wawona
Tver
Kopje
Tim Lee- Metford
Sanka
Brent
Two Views of the Panama Question
A fragment from a humorous exchange features McSwilligen and a duo from Philadelphia newspapers, with lines about sunken notions and a playful vow to correct them culminating in a lighthearted bookish banter.
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Panama
Illustrations to Popular Novels Attract Readers
Snatches from reviews describe characters and plots such as Miss Passay claiming to be an old maid and Tess noting choices of marriage partners. Gilbert Vavasour strides from a room while Mrs. Wederly admires a hat in a milliner’s window as prices and fashion intersect in urban life.
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Amother
Tess
FOR RENT AND SALE ADVERTISING fragment from Topeka paper
Fragmented rental and sale notices from Topeka Kansas include rooms for rent, furnished suites, a room cottage, a house, sale of real estate and a bank counter, plus miscellaneous ads for loans, watches, furs, flowers, and a teething remedy. Names include Monteith, 70 Filmore, M. Fr, C. C. Baker, 13 BE, Kansas Ave. Also mentions Topeka Water Works and D. Humphreys.
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West First St
Fillmore
Monteith
Filmore
Uth St
Sir North Kanaae
New
Alto
Topeka
Kansas Ave
C. C. Baker
Montana News: Arkansas Suspect Arrested in Helena
An Arkansas case surfaces in Butte where A. N. Anderson a telegraph operator and express agent is arrested for allegedly stealing 8000 dollars during a 1900 October theft. He faced authorities in Cor ward after tracing his identity to a young woman and plans to depart with officers Thursday.
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Butte. Mont
Mainillo
Mont
BK Andenod
Alice Byron A. Keith
Anderson
Eee ‘Ark
Cor
Ward
Ed Young Lady
Arkansas
Veteran trapper killed in Big Horn fall in Wyoming
Riley McLaughlin, a famed Big Horn guide known to tourists, fell about 300 feet while stepping wrong near Coay Wyoming. Rescue efforts failed until grappling gear lifted the body amid rope and crew from the precipice. Theodore Foshler died at his daughter's home in Lawrence Kansas on Monday.
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Riley McLaughlin
Big Horn
Coay
Wyo
Jas
Riley McLough- Tina
Theodore Foshler
Tawrence
Kan
Theodore Porhler
W. H. Pen
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Cleveland
Gilbert Vavasour
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Minneapolia Journal
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State Journal
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Journal Office
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North Ran
Cremeric Reataurant
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Topekis
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Madison
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GM. Brown
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