Clifton Oil Strike Prompts Pumping Plant Plans
Clifton oil field leaders announce discovery of oil in Neushy county and plan to develop pumping facilities on about 1100 acres. Board members including Murdock and Dolan discuss leases, profits, and expanding production with a new refinery effort and the potential project terms.
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Clifton
Sunfiner
Motorprise OU
Pr Murdowth
Eka
Dai Engr
Rangrine
Bhisdur
Cliften
Clyde
Corta
Charute
Stockheldere
Tanee
Soels
Horse Notes on Trotting Prospects and Earnings
Horse Notes surveys recent performances and money winnings in trotting and pacing. It highlights few credited entertainers, upcoming meets, notable times, and prize money, with references to tracks, owners, and associations shaping the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werne Spiel
Bacethorne
Milton
Toit Dili
Bilkhew
Dillon
Epmimian
Ivariei
Fim
Ehuda Andacce
Durale Bunton
Grace Bord
Bert
Chicago “Auditors
Kourrie
Pace and racing notes from Springdale track meeting
A fragmented report covers pacers and trotters led by Captain Bam Frown, Hixtod Oyar CHAE Jack & Tile, and a yearling by Jy Procesds. It notes Captain Sam Lrawn's string heading to New Orleans with Jackers Thithnan and Puller as top contenders, plus upcoming racing at Springdale Park and other mentions of horses, drivers, and venues amid scattered results and promotions.
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Credie
Totara
Lo Orne
Tari
Pounester
Mane
Bam Frown
Jy Procesds
Joe
Hixtod
Springdale Park
Holyoke
Pan Stchael
Camdens
God Glory
New York
Tommy Luttton
Tormor
Smathers
Puireon
Hidson
Crumoyian
Pal
Amu
Smone Park
Anistiedl
Wartier
SMO
Neveda
Horse Race at Chicago Ends With Ralph Young Victory
In Chicago racing, Wittal led fields early but Ralph Young won after a stewards decision disqualified jockey J Docker for a stretch-inflicted foul on Ralph Young. Avenger placed second with My Tutdale third as crowd notes a controversial finish amid betting stakes and local vendor ads.
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Chicago
Chinago
Wittal
Ko Eerie
Corusmonte
General Stewlin
Becauwe
J. Docker
Ralph Young
Avenger
My Tutdale Ubird
Topeka High graduates teaching in Shawnee County schools
Shawnee County recruits 35 teachers hold Topeka High School diplomas with eight graduates entering rural posts this year. Superintendent Wright praises graduates for broader education and stronger teaching preparedness, noting union school plans face farmer resistance and limited district mergers.
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Edewnte County
Topeka High School
Topeka
Shawnee County
Lierths Severance
Orla Aley
Estella Stonebach
Muud Fowler
Alma Goebrecht
Georgia Coute
Jennie Courter
Bernice Smith
Shawnee
Whey
Acholary
Wright
Topeka Bleh
Haywnes
Sonpolk
Dad
Corn shows up well in Shawnee county fields
Count Commissioner Harrizon reports corn yields from 60 to 60 bushels per acre in western Shawnee County near Auburn. Husking and cribbing are under way. John Bybee’s 100 acre field is turning out high yields. A local boy Jesse Hoy is setting husking records. County Commissioner Hanes notes good crops on the north side of the Kansas River and describes an unusual wet planting method that produced solid corn results.
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Harrizon
Shawnee County
Auburn
Harrison
John Bybee
Jesse Hoy
Hanes
Kansas River
Br. Baynes
Labette County Bar Association Plans Banquet
The first Labette County Bar Association meeting will host a banquet at Omyeexo on Monday evening November 2. A short program will follow, with each attendee expected to give a brief speech. A. I. Neal Arthur Craneton Jang W Hyatt lead the banquet committee and have invited county lawyers to confirm attendance. nearly every attorney in Gilsonia is slated to attend.
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Gils ¢Ia
Pettioni Wins Fourth Handicap at St Louis Card
Racing at St Louis October 31 featured Pettioni at 3 to 1 in the betting winning the fourth handicap over a mile and a eighth. Judge Brady reported on Sheehan riding Mist Crawford, the agdem favorite in the first race. Track taste noted in the card summary.
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St Louis
St. Louis
Pettioni
Judge Brady
Investisating
Sheehan
Mist Crawford
Agdem
Tast. J
Cooler Weather Boosts Trade and Production Across Sectors
New York report notes improved retail demand for seasonal goods as cooler weather prompts restocking, with heavy dry goods clothing and shoes in demand. Industrial activity rises with many plants resuming, builders optimistic about fall projects, and some labor tensions easing though strikes and closures loom due to weaker new business.
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New York
Bessemer
Pittsboro
Europe
Rg, Dan & Co
Industrial Slowdown Amid Mixed Commerce Signals
The report notes widespread disruption in copper and steel sectors while textiles in the East show hesitancy. Occupations like agriculture anchor the regional economy. collections and unsettled finances temper outlook. October earnings exceed prior year, yet plans push to cut pig iron output. Structural material demand rises slowly with firm print cloths and woolens, while footwear industry signals full capacity needs. Failures rise in the U S and Canada compared with last year.
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England
United States
Canada
Topeka Falls Behind in Bank Clearings Chart
New York reports Bradstreet compiled table for week ending October showing bank clearings at principal cities with percent changes from last year. Entries include New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia St Louis and Charleston with scattered figures and notes on increase or decrease.
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New York
Bradstreet
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Charleston, & Gon Guthrie
Tai Im
Satelite News Saas
Peculiar Pies of a McPherson Woman for Alimony
Jennie McCourt sues Gertrude Rankinnes McCourt in McPherson district court seeking ejectment and partition of late George L. McCourt real estate. She seeks one half in fes simple and an accounting of rents from August 14, 1903. McCourt alleges common law marriage and alimony history including boarding at Union hotel and co residence.
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McPherson
Kan
J. D. Milliken
P. J. Gaile
Jennie McCourt
District Court
Gertrude Rankin
Nes B
McCourt
George L. McCourt
Gertle
George
Mr. McCourt
Union Hotel
T Hey
Seed Supplies for Farmers Amid County Allocation
Commissioners say Shawnee county has nearly 2.59 pacita of garden seed to distribute to farmers next spring. Government seed packages were received in spring, with some sent to Perry Willigmatons and Granteille. the county will finish distributing the remainder next spring. Racing notes from Latonia and Cincinnati report long shots and one minor accident involving Al Sanger and a boy, with spectators watching the day.
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di Irihata
Shawnee County
Bali
Perry
Willigmatons
Granteille
Shawess County
Cincinnati
Latonia
Kiltooris
At & To
Galba
Creoline
al Sanger
Sete Tandeso
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Necabo County
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Shawnes County
Weil
Labette County
Oswego
Hitchcock, the
Man OF the Hour
Retary Hitchcock
Topeka Choral Society
Choral Society
Stansfield's
Musin Concert Company
Westminster Abbey Choir
Madame
Crawford Theater
Hayt
Bill G. Barlow
Rube Welch
Kitty Francis
Mickey Finn
Kansas Westsyan Business College
Mississippi
Bourt
Roach
Supt
Saline
Kans
Loans Om Real Estate Capitol Building and Loan Association
Kansas Avenues
Aldridge
Kansas Ave
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Pees Hasen
Pancoast Kidder
Kansas
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