Ed Howe Story of a Country Town sparks attention
Washington rep Fred Schrader writes on Ed Howe and The Story of a Country Town. Howes book faced initial rejection but later gained fame after actor Barney McCauley read it and sparked strong New York reviews leading to a major publisher bid and national success. Crum awaits Senate confirmation with no opposition. Curtis discusses Chisham bill. Plenniken named office deputy.
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Atchison
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New York
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State Journal
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Frank Plenniken
Local Post Office Robbery Hits Reimbursement Bill
A government bill seeks reimbursement to James Chisham of Atchison for 708.99 lost by robbery at the Atchison post office. Bowel Jones of Topeka is noted in relation to duties tied to railroad matters.
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James Chisham
Atchison
Atchison Post Office
Bowel Jones
Topeka
Elders clash with church fund raising hugging social
In Bellefontaine North Greenfield church elders condemn a young people hugging social held to raise funds. The event featured a price schedule by age and status, drew local attention, and a February 1 date for a repeat gathering was planned despite concerns about propriety and church debt.
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Bellefontaine
North Greenfield
D.C
Wedding Plans Interrupted by Crutch Bound Injury
Ida Gannon, set to be maid of honor at her brother's wedding in Macsillon, slipped after leaving a millinery store on January 35 and broke her leg, forcing a postponement and her use of a crutch to attend.
Midwinter Exposition Dominates Topeka Society Week
Topeka society news highlights a quiet week centered on the Midwinter Exposition. Woman's Day events are planned with Kansas women attending, while reception duties and club activities anchor the social calendar.
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A. A. Robinson
Metta Robinson
Tyler Street
Bessie Campbell
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J. W. Thurston
Kansas
Topeka
Two Methods of Treating Coughs With Hyomel Inhalation
An old advertisement touts HYOMEL a dry air germicide that can be inhaled by children to destroy germs and relieve coughs. It claims croup disappears in thirty minutes and that pneumonia is cured in days by simple inhalation without dosing or watchful waiting.
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Atchison
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