Band of 25 Instruments and His Ranch Novel Curiosity Del Rio
A peculiar Kansas seaside item notes a band of 25 instruments and a ranch alongside a single cowboy band in Texas. Dispatch mentions Abilene and Dickinson County with garbled details about Gillett, Vastremwite, and a planned arrival from plains regions. The text is fragmented, but signals an event or showcase involving musical cattle-related imagery and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abliene
G. Gert
Dickinson County
Earth
Wrenthine
Mr. Gillett
Dane
Plains
Ailiett
Rene
Farmers Institute Program Says December Meeting Notice
The executive committee of the Parsee Fannituin for Harvey and Renucunntus drafts the program for the tard eotine at this plact on Thursday and Friday. Lectures cover dairy economy, soil culture, and rural education with speakers from Newton township Whitewater Halstead and other areas. The schedule includes morning sessions on how to improve farming, afternoon discussions on credit and science, and evening gatherings featuring a farm orchestra and school activities.
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Nevetory Huw. W
Parsee Fannituin
Harvey
Renucunntus
Cmd
Delia
Weloek
Ieee
Harlan
Pleasant Township
Fred Hither
Whitewaten
Dideices
Thunsday Apternoun
Dore It Paytt
Stauher
Newton
E. A. Feeker
Credit Bratem
I. AL Wrist
Newton Miricedurlot
Borne Luca Newds
Farner
Grfe
Wises
Halstead
Bhattie
Tina Tipe
Duhaendy
Eurain
Eburne
Newton Jonpebis
Wichita man described in disjointed OCR scene
A garbled OCR passage from a Wichita context portrays a man, with unclear actions and details, mentioning a green appearance, a small $80 roll, an elevator, and various disjointed references to clothing, rope, and smoking. The fragmentary text lacks coherent narrative.
A Croup Cure Promises Safe Relief for Parents
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is touted as a reliable croup cure to ease mothers' fears of the dreaded cough. Testimonials from W. J. Dickson of Truro Nova Scotia and B. T. Cox of Pluschewiile describe rapid relief and survival from severe attacks after using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Mra
W. J. Dickson
Stanford Evelath
Truro
N.S
B.tl Cox
Kansan Misplaces Money On Street Near Dealing Booth
A Kansas man carrying $90 in a concealed packet was robbed of the notes on a busy street near a doorman and a bar. He pointed to a suspect, M. Lamond from Wichita, as the likely thief. Police, led by Sergeant Wilvamenf Central, took the man in for questioning as the crowd passed by. The case centered on the boot sole and a hidden cash stash later recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Kansas
M. Lamond
Wichita
Wilvamenf
Kangar
Kansas at Omaha Exhibit Appointment for Tucker
Lawrence November reports Tucker the university photographer accepts an appointment as editorial wrestler for the Kansas Exhibit at the Transmissionippl International Exposition in Omaha from June to November. He will travel statewide to collect funds and displays. Prof. Villedan leads Kansas building stones and illustrations while Prof. Haworth directs mineral products display. Prof. Hunter oversees entomology with Miss Werks to draw and color miniature insect pest figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Tucker
Kansas
Omaha
University
Villedan
Haworth
Casalfy
Hunter
Miss Werks
Nervy Desperado Holds Up Conway Springs Store
A lone outlaw robbed A F Mummy’s store at Multan Conway Springs yesterday afternoon, gaining money after drawing revolvers and holding two men at gunpoint. He fled on horseback toward Atlis place, pursued by citizens, but the desperado escaped as a posse closed in.
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Conway Springs
Conway Sprites
Uimk
A. F. Mummy
Multan
Rick
Musims
D.C. Maury
Roe Om
Atils Place
Guinness
Victim of Hydrophobia in Washington County
George Cutwater, a longtime county citizen and politician, and a young man named Chatfield were suspected of hydrophobia after exposure. Cutwater died after Pasteur treatment failed and was buried at his Linn home. Chatfield’s recovery is considered likely.
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Pasteur
Washington County
Washington
Nev
George Cutwater
Chat- Seid
Sav es Era il road Fare New York Nov
Chauncey M. Depew, president of the New York Central and Hudson River, notes that long distance telephone use cuts travel needs. A distant business friend says he can conduct business from New York by phone, paying less than railroad fares and saving four or two days monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central& Madsen River
Disorder in Coffeyville Streets Draws Attention
In Coffeyville on Saturday Cons Dulipan and a companion created a loud scene as they rode horses through the streets. They shouted and damaged property, breaking windows on the sidewalks. Win Kime tried to stop them as Gutther and others fled toward the river fence near City Marshal Kine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeysville
Dulipan
Tennon
Coffeyville
Wichita Police Account Shows Administration Finances
Wichita December minutes recount the present administration paying into the treasurer during power. The sequence lists February 400, March 0, April 100, May 0, June 309, July 560, August 0, September 400 totaling 750 paid to the treasurer. The report compares this to Lewelling or Morrill administrations for similar sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Noy
K Spencer
Wellington Council Allocates Funds for Wells
The city council votes to appropriate money to sink wells in the Rock inland bottoms to provide broader water access. Details are incomplete but indicate a local effort to improve water supply and public works.
Wellington Considers Public Water Supply Question
A court action begins as a preliminary step toward resolving the mooted water supply issue for Wellington. Citizens oppose being bound by the water company and seek a malleable solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eround
Wellington
Appropriation Too Small Ends Kansas Orphan Asylum
The Kansas Orphan Asylum in Leavenworth closed its doors on November 1 due to insufficient funding. Since 1866 more than 2,000 orphans have been cared for, but legislative cuts reduced annual support to 700 dollars, forcing suspension and transfer of some children to other homes. The building will be kept in good repair for a possible reopening.
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Leavenworth
Kansas Orphan Asylum
Soktiens
Huede
Atohiseum
New Salt Plant to Open Near Hutchinson
Hobson of the Gyn Bull company plans a new salt production plant at Hutchinson after extensive experiments. A carload of new machinery is en route from Cincinnati and operations will start once it arrives and is installed.
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Hutchinson
Hobson
Gyn Bull Company
Sears
Bie
Hobveon
Cicinnati
Taxes in Reno County railroads pay vast sums
Huntchinson Nov 1 The railroads of Reno county contribute nearly 50 000 in taxes to the county. Total railroad valuation this year stands at 1 200.05 and the tax on this amounts to 45 BODO. The county pays 28 651.08 in interest on railroad bonds. Revenue from railroads this year exceeds bond interest by almost 20 000.
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Huntchinson
Reno
Bodo
Emporia Council Mandates Uniforms Amid Rebellion
Emporia reports the city council passed an ordinance requiring peljeenen to wear regu lal uniforms with Draws tdltons. The city marshal refuses to wear a uniform, prompting a revolt. The ongoing dispute draws public interest as the affair unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Peljeenen
Hes
EAU Glse Club in Suspense
University musicians remain in suspense as the council delays a decision on allowing use musical clubs to perform during the holidays. A meeting on Friday promised a ruling, with another session set for the near future to decide the fate of the music group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAU. Glse Club
Lawrence
Ue University
University Council
Connec
Bethe Muds
Chestnut Trees at Sedan Reported and Local Suicides
The Sedan Times-Star notes W H Jeff left chestnuts at a local site, describing farm trees grown from seeds planted 18 to 20 years ago. At Atchison the Soldiers' Orphans home faces an epidemic of illness with unclear cause, while farmer George Ramsey aged around 60 in Doniphan County died by his own hand, leaving a widow and children. the exact motive is unknown.
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Sedan
W. H. Jeff
Chia Wlice
Jell
Atchiden
George Ramsey
Atchison
Doniphan County
Fltinset
Aes
Leaven
Euscide
Candidate’s Son Leaves for Washington on Postoffice Début
An unclear item reports that a son of a candidate departs today for Washington tied to postoffice duties. The piece notes speculation about his true role and the candidate’s assertion that he is not going to Washington on postoffice business.
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Thisun
Now. O
Washington
Inxalls Jem
Postoffice
Postofice
Short Work of Durrant Court Orders Theatre to Be Closed Next Friday
San Francisco authorities moved to set a new execution date for William Henry Durrant, condemned for the Miss Lamont murder and related crimes. Judge Bashers denied defense delays and ordered the execution for the upcoming Friday, rejecting technical objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Wiliam Henry Theodors Durrant
Ninieper
Missy Blanche Lamont
Hesumubly
Mies Marie Williams
Raehers
Bashers
Durant
Colder Tomorrow Promised Temperatures Rise Today
The warm spell did not last as Mr Jennings forecast. Today the afternoon temperature rose 17 degrees from yesterday. A high of 50 last night and 67 this afternoon at 3 pm are noted. Indications say 4 colt Wave will strike eastern Kansas tomorrow.
Foreigners Buy Wheat Reported From Chicago Export
York reports 500 loads of wheat taken for export today as J. L. Ball & Co. notes a firm market close with potential higher selling prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Ball & Co
Chicago
York
Big Baseball Trade Rumors Between St Louis and Philadelphia
At the Walton hotel executives discuss a likely deal sending Guteher Doughiss Pitcher Benin hue and Monte Cross from St Louis to Philadelphia for Taylor Clements Dowd and Lave Cram. Washington offers complicate swaps with cash while Philadelphia resists paying for non retained Washington players. Deal confirmed. Dutcher Grady likely moves from St Louis to New York.
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Philadelfaia
Walton Hotel
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Guteher Doughiss
Beninhue
Monte Cross
Taylor
Citober Clements
Fielder Dowd
Lave
St. Lous
Shert
Washington
St. Louia
Dutcher Grady
New York
Cattle Quarantine Conference Called for St Louis Meeting
Coronel Johnson, president of the Interstate Association of Live Stock Sanitary Boards, calls a conference of cattle sanitary boards and state veterinarians from multiple states at the Planters' Hotel in St Louis on December 2. The aim is to align policies on quarantine lines for arteriosus and southern fever, seeking federal cooperation and a possible fine.
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St Louis
Springfeld
Coronel CP. Johnson
Interstate Association of
Live Stock Sanitary Boards
Livestock Sanitary Boards
Kanawe
Nebraski
Missouri
Iown
Jillfoi
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohile
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkamas
Planters’ ‘Hotel
St. Imuix
Tates
FAI
New Insurance Rates Adopted by Eastern Firms
The Times reports Mutual Life Insurance of New York and other major firms will switch to a uniform premium rate based on the American mortality table at 2 1/2 percent interest, effective January 1, 1888. premiums will rise as the old 4 percent rate is replaced and reserves for new policies will be computed on the new basis. Other companies named include New York and Equitable Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Times
Mutual Juife Insurance Company
Ife
New York and
Equitanette Insurance Panies
Only One Woman Attends Knights of Labor Assembly
Nov 10 Louisville Ky The general assembly of the Knights of Labor enters a heated session over credentials. The sole woman delegate present is Lulu F. Ford of Rowhexter New York, a donated worker in the organized labor movement.
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General Assembly
Louisville
The
Knights of Labor
Lulu F. Ford
Rowhexter, N
Organized Labor
Fire Destroys 3000 Sheep on Panhandle Range
From Ft Worth Texas a report says a prairie fire swept Crosby County and burned 3000 Donathen sheep, the entire herd, as autumn ranges suffered heavy damage across the Panhandle area. The blaze advances over grazing lands, causing immense losses to ranchers and affecting livestock across the wider range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Post Dispatch
Ft Worth
Tex
Donatheon
Crosby County
Panhandle
Glowers From Miss Whitney At Carnival Knights Show
Miss Whitney presents a display of chrysanthemums at the Kansas City event. The show includes a dozen blooms with instructions for distribution among the Carnival Knights executive committee. John Waters and coworkers supervise the swearing in of the rowers this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
Bing Etna Whitney
Is Qaten
Kaursas
Karnival Knights
Waters
Jonn Waters
Five dollar contest for naming new restaurant dishes
Downes and Eastes invite submissions for a name for their new restaurant Mighty and Kansas area dishes. Send ten Eagie and Curry's suggestions before Friday night to win five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downes & Easte
Mighty Aod Kansas Areous
Eagie & Curry
Death From Diphtheria Claims Child Near City
Selday Taylor a ten year old child of Charles and Mrs Taylor died yesterday at the family home three miles east of the city from diphtheria. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
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Selday Taylor
Charles Taylor
Santa Fe Line Gains 201 Miles of Block-Systems Track
Rail news notes the Santa Fe line now has 201 miles of track equipped with block signals from the “cut off” branch to Emporia. Trains run safely with minimal timetable changes, though night operators have been added at some stations.
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Santa Fetrontal- Vidas
Emporia
Résulti—Ionn
Holliday
Ibmies
Avery Durner
Rock Taland
Santa Fe
Atchison
Rushville
Rock J
Land Roade
Mixzouri
Lenera
Alice T
Pneumatic signaling to be extended on Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia November 10. The Pennsylvania Railroad plans to extend the pneumatic automatic signaling system on the line from Wolmesboro Junction to Monmouth Junction. When finished the stretch to New York will be controlled by this system, connecting Jersey City to Monmouth Junction and Holmesburg Junction to Philadelphia. The air power house, supplying switches between Philadelphia and Holmesburg Junction, is at Holmesburg Junction and can operate as far as Prenton and beyond if needed. Location of the new power house is undecided, likely between Monmouth Junction and Trenton.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Rairoad Company
New York
Wolmesbore Junction
Monmouth Junction
Une
Thidely
Jersey City
Holmesburg Junction
Phiadelphe
Hulmesbure Junction
Prenton
Tren- Ton
Grain Tariff Restored After Chicago Conference
A conference of railroad managers in Chicago agreed to restore grain tariffs effective December 6, returning rates to the old basis. The meeting adjourned with the understanding that the new session would solidify the plan. The action, involving a 1 cent rise on corn and a 2 cent rise on wheat, followed by earlier 15 cent rates from Memphis to Kansas City. several roads published no figures, while others reported the price target. The move aims to revive the previous pricing structure and has broad support among rail line operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaso
Uidey
Fe Mersphis
Kanvax
Gils
Teissiely
Uit
Rock Island Road Agent Burned Sleeping Boy in Firehoax Incident
Kansas City court of appeals orders Kaness City based company to pay heavy damages after agent allegedly poured benzine on farmer boy Jimmy Meade in Altament, Me. The boy suffered burns while in a waiting room during a fire themed dream sequence. Jacob Meade also sued for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kaness
Meade
Keating
Jacob Meade
Engines for Finland boost Baldwin order book
Philadelphia November 10 Baldwin Locomotive Works booked orders for 6 locomotives. The government state railway of Finland placed 21 locomotives, the first major order from that country in this era. Brazil ordered 24 heavy broad gauged engines, and the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada ordered ten. All deliveries are to be made by January 1895.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Government State Railway
Finland
Government of
Brasil
Grand Trank Railroad
Canada
No Decrease at Santa Fe Shops
Santa Fe shop men in this city are told not to worry about dispatches printed today marked Specials from Topeka. The Santa Fe plans to distribute mechanical work to division points, but officials say Topeka will continue handling general work and that hauling from other points is cheap. Enlarging local division shops would incur unnecessary costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Topeka
Santa Fe Company
Santa Pr
Safety at the Crossings Santa Fe installs interlocking device at North Ottawa
The Santa Fe company places a new interlocking device at the crossing of its tracks with Missouri Pacific in North Ottawa. Additional devices are ordered for Osage City, Emporia Junction, and Holliday crossings to enhance safety along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Ottawa
Missouri Pacific
North Ottawa
Santa Fe Company
Osage City
Rock Island Brakeman Injured In Freight Fall
A Rock Island brakeman named A J Boyd, from Herton Run, fell from a freight at Pierse Junction, suffering serious injuries. He sustained a broken right leg below the thigh and injuries to the left leg ankle, and was sent home to Merton for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
A.J. Boyd
Herton, Run
Pierse Junction
Elis
Merton
Real estate transfers list in Potwin and Merriam areas
Real estate transfers recorded include Cartides and wife to Wai, W. Kitano, mortgage notice of 3000, and multiple grants in Potwin and Merriam. Transactions cover Liberty Street in Veate's addition, north and south halves of quarters, blocks in Auburndale, and West 6 acres of various tracts. Several names recur, with parcel descriptions and small cash considerations noted.
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Che Peg Nettin A
Cartiides
Wai
W. Kitenel
Woodlawn Avenue
Motwin
Yskne Pembleton
Florence Pierce
Corre
A. Kelsey
Matte A. Robers
Liberty Street
Veate
Wesles Davis
Merriam
Howsville Township
CR. Smith
Elite Tuntine
Ukramneh Wald
Spruce Street
Roseville
Kan
Une
HF. Pratt
H. M. Burne
F. G. Popence
J. W. Stuker
Auburndale
Potwin
W. BR. Barratt
J. W. Stowker
Porwin
Sarah C. Fieta
F. C. Popenoy
Juie
Burndale
Weeley Davin
Kepley
Nouth- Neort
Clark Shelden
Moneyless claim unsettled by Mutual Benefit association
C M B lacks funds as an attorney from Whillineburg seeks information on collecting an 8000 dem Nora policy from the General Mutual Benefit Association of New York. The superintendent states the order has no property or money to pay the claim. the matter is referred to the attorney general. Charles Smith resigns from Rock Island telegraph department to join Colorado Midland in Colorado Springs.
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Levis
Whillineburg
Gonental Mutual Benefit
York
Solum
Kanwak
Charles Smith
Charlies Smith
Hock Island Railway
Colorado Springs
Smith
Rock Ieland
Horton
Midland Road
Kansas cattle sale notice and local laundry ad
The Journal invites readers to view the Kansas Agricultural College cattle sale advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Peerless Steam Laundry offers shirts collars and cuffs laundered to look like new at 12 and 114 West ath Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Agricultural Coulrge
Iy Peerless
West Ath St
State Librarian Race Narrowed as Candidates Field Narrows
The state house opinion centers on a contest among F C Johnson a Phillips county lawyer and GA Joineon Crwhey county bond clerk with Annie Digee also considered for the post. Mrs Sheldon a strong local candidate backed by Tepeke lawyers seeks the seat, while George Wesner and Gol Adane vie, and ex Congressman John Ditthe faces competition. The appointing process continues as James L King nears retirement and the field remains unsettled.
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Judees
Supreme Exilre
James L. King
Onecd
Saxo Ui
I. Pallas
State House
F.C. Johnson
Phillips County
God GA. Jotineon
Crwhey County
Officow
Vere
Annie Digee
Leedy
Tee Trieniis
Wipers Fendant
Beluit Industri Echool
Heine
Liseie Sheldon
Thie City
Sheldon Ban
Gol Adane
Anth
John Ditthe
Junction City
Nave
Ale
Wbrarius
Dee
Tiene
Kink
A. Jobson
Abrirmn
BS F.C
Johnaun
Tyiva
Af Asalitant
Contemptuous Claims Over Topeka Meat Scandal Published
A 1607 Topeka item reports denials by J Fars Worth jigs and accusations about cold packing meat shipments. City Inspector Farnsworth and Dr Mitchell describe condemned meat with dark red color and strong odor, arguing the meat was in the first ages of decomposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Journal
Topeka
Jacob Cold Mackie
Inter
Knggus
Wbiyit
W. i. Gilfillan
Kan
Jouresil
J. P. Parnworth
Mitenet
Mr. Farnsworth
Dr Mitchell
Healer Fined in Diphtheria Case In Kansas City
Kansas City moves report Athanda J. Baird a Christian Scientist healer fined four dollars for failing to report a death and a diphtheria case. The case centers on treatment of Mae Linney and Christina Selanee. The decedent’s parents face a legal clash with Mrs. Baird amid the conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Athanda J. Baird
Healeh
Kinney
Mae Linney
Muinonge
Baird
Cycle Papers Unite Under Cycle Age Name
Chicago readers will see a new publication cycle life era as Cycle Age debuts November nine. The three papers consolidate under one title and will feature cycling news, gear reviews, and event coverage while continuing local advertising and market listings for the bicycle community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cycine Lite
Steck
Lecture Engagement At City Church Stirs Interest
Ed Littie invites attention to a podcast lecture at the First Church in the city. Mr Littie plans to speak on a topic tied to winter risks and moral themes. The event is organized by the chamber of commerce with local sponsors, including the Franklin Academy and the county high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie
Little
Eharen
Soi
Acatemy
Tin Thema
Kanne
Burglary and Larceny Case Reaches Springhed
Arrest at Port Side for burglary and larceny tied to a crime months past. Indicted suspect moved to Springheld for prosecution. Officials deny access to certain records while pursuing the case. Key figures include McGann and McNaell with involvement from Kansas City and Detroit associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thres
SieGats
Port Seite
Spritefeld
William of
Tor McGann
Springheal
All the Cars Now Running on Time Across City
Streetcar service resumes at full schedule after extensive work. Crews report progress as contractor teams ready to operate and restore reliable service citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raul Cirt
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Farmers Institute
Harvey and Bane County Association
Hutt
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Plese
Aed
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Depew
Xheaus
Prontier
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Sore Ears City
Com
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Hutchinson Salt
Reno County
Hallroads
Texas
Miss Whitney
Railroad News
Hampton
Wade Hampton
General Longstreet
Interior Department
Pacifé
General Horton
Union Pacific
Unten
Central Pacific
Chan
Catcago
Yun
Rock Island Rosd
Jams of Misson
Court of Appeals
Mystic Brotherhood
Insurance Society
State Librarian
Christian Scientist
McMall
MrXall
Beogresaive Sociery
eBid BD
Whitehead
Dice la Sresiae
McNaell
Order of
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Linesin
Detroit
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