Vinewood Park Opens with Topeka Delegation Visit
Topeka business leaders toured Vinewood Park today as regular service began on the suburban line. Car trains ran from Eighth and Kas to the park, where Mayor Bergundtal and Vinewood managers cut the opening ribbon. L. S. Myers, Topeka Railways vice president, showcased improvements including a new boat landing, terrace work, and a scenic creek walk. The park will host a first band concert Sunday and expects continued track ballast and station work as the season progresses. Vinewood is owned by W. Wilson of Peoria with a $20,000 base investment plus further spending planned. the Topeka Railway operates the line through Vinewood.
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Vinewood Park
Eighth
Kas- Sas
Rubway Mangement
Unionl
Stedi
Bergundttal
Vinewoodt
View
L. E Myers
To- Peke
Mn Topeka
Twka
Tapek
Mint
Winnwead Park
Trvela
EB. W. Wiron
Ratway
Iva
Pert
Wartogen
Bartly
API Newt Casino
Topeka Copie
Topeka Railway Company
Vinewood
Pureleen Street
W. Wilson
Peoria
Pleasing Features of Vinewood Park Tour Output
A report details a pleasure trip to Vinewood Park by car 200 from the Tenn efer station after 2 pm. It notes the Wirth under trees, quarry activity, and plans for sandwiched pickle production and stone quarrying by KE. Wo Wille n.
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Vinewood Park
Shawnee
Sarsaparilia Claims and Nervous Sleep Remedies
Fragmented text references a "Sarsaparilia" remedy and claims of beneficial effects for nervousness and sleep issues. Mentions direct use and suggested corrections, with unclear product and timeline details. No clear events, people, or organizations are discernible from the readable segment.
Almena Plans Alfalfa Carnival Week of Pleasure
Almena Nebraska to hold a five day alfalfa carnival starting September 8 with events across town. W I Howe leads the carnival association and W A Williams edits the Plaindealer as secretary while locals display alfalfa in front of homes and plan parachute leaps and midway shows.
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Almena
Atchison
Clyde
Ilve Norton
Prairie Dog Valley
W. I. Howe
Carnival Association
W. A. Williams
The
Plaindealer
Nebraska
Burlington Rilroad Company
George Dickson Dies At 50 In Indianapolis Home
George Dickson a well known theatrical figure died at his Indianapolis home today from heart trouble aged 50. In New York the Columbia appeared to suffer damage in a race and lost her topmast after rounding the outer mark near the finish.
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George Dickson
Indianapolis
Tno
A Dickson
Columbia
New York
Levy 412 Mills May Be Sufficient for Shawnee County
Auditor Welch cites expenditures for Shawnee county with a 1908 fiscal year total around $4,020.02 for bridges and various services, noting a flood-influenced overrun vs 1905 estimates. He proposes a four and one half mill levy on amended valuation to fund general purposes and poor support for the coming year.
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Welch
Shawnee County
Hades
Wae & Mits
Saul
Sokag
General Revenue Fund
Jecinte
Onan
Onsk Pera
Ineane
Masini
Oberlin Industry Promises Growth for Central State Tel Co
Oberlin, July 2 The Central State Telephone company of Oberlin promises to be one of the big companies of Sas vas. The capital stock of the company until this week was 329,000 but it has been increased to 900,000. The company owns the exchange at Norton and toll lines throughout northwestern state reach Oberlin, Jennings, Dresden, with offices in Oberlin.
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Oberlin
Central State ‘Telephone Company of
Sas
Vas
Norton
Obertin
Jennings
Dresden
Local company aims to install lines and expand network
The firm plans to install additional lines before winter and build two hundred miles of new transmission. Officers include Decatur and Norton county men of means. S. G. of Chicago Lumber and Company at Jennings serves as president with other prominent local figures holding secretary, editor, and director roles. The capital and personnel suggest a strong, growing future.
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Fem
Decatur
Norton County
Dromnent
S. G
Chicago Lumber and Company
Jennings
Sorrieh
Obertin
Sevice Hien
Mbus Borin
Joseph H- Young
Soure
Dtor
Myonuneee
Aa Mna
Grady
Ssanler Bank
Belle
A. Sa Capitalie Et Dennines
Amr Geiger
Jwige
Ane
Giatridt
Siso
Paymaster records show Mason and Sheldon copying state journals
A report details Mason and Sheldon handling printers copy for the House and Senate journals, with vouchers indicating payments for drafting copies, indexing, and preservation. It notes a June settlement of 2602.40 and a corrected total of 1,280 folios filed, after an initial omission of the index and table of bills.
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Antes Ik
House
Senate
Brick” Mason
Charley Sheldon
Uney
Masun'e
Seenvary Et Wate
Saeed
Aes
Wray Morgan
I. W. ¥. Morgan
House Journal of 1965
WP. Mason
Mason
Stolen Horse and Buggy During Band Concert Crowd
A bay mare two years old weighing about 950 pounds and a runabout buggy with red gear were stolen at Eighth and Van Buren as hundreds watched a band concert. Owner Sam Lakin offered 25 dollars for recovery with Sheriff Lucas adding 25 for arrest and conviction. It is unclear how the thief avoided detection despite large crowds.
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Band
Eighth
van Buren
Sam Lakin
Joose
Tunaway
Pearch
Griver
Lucas
Missouri National Guard encampment closes with strong turnout
Adjutant General Kelsey returns from St Joseph where about 9,000 Missouri Guardsmen, four regiments, drill admirably at the national encampment. Three regiments wear Krag Jorgensen rifles, one fine battery from St Louis. Kelsey receives eleven-gun salute during full dress parade. Fort Riley maneuvers to feature a single Missouri regiment while effort grows for a full army division.
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St. Joseph
Missouri National Ad Cents
National Guard
Ft. Riley
Misaouri
St Louis
St. Joe
Hin Falas
Hendie
Sassouri
Funde
United States
Missouri
Soner
Will Be Sweet Sixteen Kensington Celebration
Public spirited citizens of Kensington favor keeping up the annual celebration as the sixteenth birthday approaches on July 25. The town plans a grand fall festival with many new amusements and upgrades. old plank sidewalks are replaced by vitrified brick walks, a notable improvement worthy of celebration.
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Kensington
Local events and meetings noted in Topeka area
Chambers of Arkansas City runs Ginastone hotel listings in Topeka area social scene with dances by Harry Tenbere at Fanwood Perle. A joint Shawnee and Wampanoag tribal meeting is planned in Bonny aoe with initiation of candidates. Christian Enflectvor focal union to rally at First Eastheraa church corner Fifth and Sereneaeay with reports from the rational convention.
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Chambers
Arkansas City
Topeka
Harry Tenbere
Fanwood Perle
Christian Enfletvor Focal Union
Eastheraa Church
Echo
Rational Convention
Deaths and Funerals and Misc Notices Marred Text
Funeral for Mrs Nancy Blythe aged seventy five was held at her daughter Mrs GW Richards home on Clay Street at two this afternoon. Remains of Robert P Wilson died at his residence Nort Madison Street and were taken to Independence Missouri for burial. Dispatch from Vladivostok reports Korean ministers and dignitaries are cleared of plotting against the empress. Mrs Lillie Paxan thanks Herman Sons for insurance payment.
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Nancy Blythe
GW. Richardson
Clay Street
Robert P. Wilson
Hie Or
Madison Street
Intependence, Mo
Herman Sons
Errer
Lillie Paxan
Spectacle of the Sultan's Cavalcade in Morning Camp Break
An eyewitness recounts the grand procession as the Sultan of Morocco travels, with ministers, guards, and standard bearers moving in military order. The sultan rides among mounted troops while black-clad guards attend, then sits in a blue chair amid a measured, ceremonial display. Kensington baseball game notes Lebanon’s 4 2 victory over the home club, plus brief odds and local notices.
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Ittle
Kalae
Clave
Hornes
Soline
Lan
Aprispallin
Pontateee
Kensingtos
Kensington
Lebanon
Cattarinn
Malcolm
Welden
Daff
Sandia
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Fred Freeman
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Hubert Pierre
C.F. Maunwell
W. Webb
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Charen K. Holidsy
W. W. Gavitt
Fred Jewen
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A.W. Dane
Chenetst Smith
Rourke
J. Weod
George
Cote
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C. G. Blakely
L. G. W. Hackney
le M. Seane
Joseph Patten
B. G. Kelly
Collina
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Topeka City Hallway
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Central State
Bell Bros
North Topeka
Kaw Valley
Bell Bros. Piano Co
Lawrence
Kansas
HORSE
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Milwaukee
Kansas City
Ashi
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Sherburn Becker
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King
FK. Bull
Racine
Brook
Kansas National Guard
Fort Riley
Hensington
St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya Today
Vladivostock
Korea
Capitol Building and Loan Association
Kansas Avenue
Growler
First Methodist Cyeb Church
J. T. McFarland
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Eastern College
Oimart
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