Kansas Sorghums Elevate Kansas Cropping System
Kansas sorghums and kaffir corn have grown from regional staples to major crops in the state. The article details acreages for forage grain and syrup, noting rapid growth since 1880s, shifting uses from syrup to forage, and comparing saccharine and non saccharine varieties across counties. It highlights area gains in 1902 and the rising role of kaffir corn as a reliable drought tolerant feed resource alongside alfalfa.
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Durin
Kansas
Calle
Coburn
Dullettn
Board of Agriculture
Cern
Kath Corm
Norton
Butler
Green- Wood
Anderson
Bullet Fue
Vie
Lyon
State Board of Agriculture
Greenwood
Wileh
Doniphan
Denivhan
Wyandotte
Dickinson
Tickinson
Kansan
Ohio Club Picnic At Garfield Park Draws Big County Delegations
At Garfield Park yesterday the Ohio club held a picnic and basket dinner attended by about 150 members. Stark and Pelmont counties sent seven representatives each, the largest delegations. J H Foucht presided. Dr H W Roby read poems and several recitations were given. Congressman Calderhead of Marysville spoke on Ohio people and events, noting Ohio’s great figures and contrasting with Kansas as a preferred home for many.
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Calderhead
Garfield Park
Ohio Club
Ohio
Stark and Pelmont
J. H. Foucht
H. W. Roby
Mixe Helen’ Morrow
Mixa Fern Fitepatrick
Misa Ora
Miller
Lillian Gatch
W. A. Calderhead
Marysville
Kansas
Mackay Sails to Assume Commercial Cable Presidency
New York early September reports Clarence H. Mackay sailed on the Teutonic to assume his father’s duties as head of the Commercial Cable Company. He stated management would continue along current lines, per Herald London correspondent.
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Mackay
New York
Clarence H. Mackay
Teutonic
Commercial Cable Company
Cables
London
The
Herald
Steamer AorangI breaks Brisbane to Suva record
Victoria BC reports the steamer AorangI of the Canadian Australian Line arrives from Sydney and Honolulu, shattering the Brisbane to Suva record with a four day eight hour voyage, beating the prior time.
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Victoria
B.C
Aorang
Sydney
Honolulu
Brisbane
Suave
Topeka News Snapshots Highlight Local Events
A collage of Topeka items includes Washburn Observatory work on a new instrument, city finance borrowing for August bills, and social visits. Prominent people plan moves in education law and journalism, while railroad and bank developments shape local commerce and infrastructure.
Independent rally and meetings for sheriff candidates
Independent candidates for sheriff and county attorney plan a mass meeting at the Auditorium on September 2 with speeches by Stahl and Stebbins plus additional speakers and music. A Cumberland Presbyterian church meeting Friday will feature Rev M Bowman and several others. Saturday night a campaign event at Richland will have PF M Stahl, L A Stebbins and E B Cowgill speaking.
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Stahl
Stebbins
Cumberland Presbyterian_ church
Rev. M. Bowman
Fe McDowell
L. A. St
Bbins
F. M. Stenl
Ney Dammer
EE. Roudebush
A. Swendson
F. H. Foster
A. H. Vance
H. Allen
Richland
PF. M. Stahl
L. A. Stebbins
E. B. Cowgill
Baker University appoints teachers and bands guides
The Topeka department at Baker University elects a violin teacher while J. H. McConnell dedicates his time to directing the band and teaching the mandolins guitar and banjo figures.
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Baker A
Baker University
Epartmenth Colling
Topeka
J. H. McConnell
Pensions For Kaveans Washington
Pensions for Kaveans Washington include several individuals such as Ephron Slehols Scrat Treesdell Sterling Segtt and others. The fragment references Parker Lael Mercier and Abi Smith among names tied to the pensions, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
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Kaveans Washington
Graterense
Ri Ephron
Slehols
Scrat ‘Treesdell
Sterling
Segtt
Fast Run on Santa Fe Ends with Near-Death Ferry
Denver dispatch reports Mrs A Dake and daughter flew to Winslow Arizona where the Santa Fe special car covered 320 miles between cities in 2 hours 61 minutes the fastest rail distance record. Mrs Dake learned her husband was alive but very ill in California and ordered a special train for 21 000 Sartt.
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Denver
Colo
Mrs. A
Dake Anit Ughter
Winslow
Arig
Inayhar
Chicnes
Deke
Santa Fe Road
Gloomy outlook as Baer insists on coal terms
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reports a mood of gloom as President Baer declares the strike unsettled on coal company terms. Strike leaders meet but refuse to speak for publication. Mitchell may respond later and denied Morgans involvement in seeking settlement terms.
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Wilkesbarre
Baer
Philadelphia Reading Company
Quay
Penrose
Mitchell
J. Pierpont Morgan
No Serious Results From President Roosevelt Accident
Oyster Bay N Y Sept 4 Dr Lung Roosevelt's physician said this evening there were no serious results to the president from yesterday s accident. The president planned a quiet night and asked not to be disturbed until about 10 o clock this morning. Boris, the friend of the president, will be his guest at lunch today and will arrive aboard Newport in Ogden Mills yacht with Count Casini and three suite members, Ogden Mills and Assistant Secretary Pierce. He will depart tomorrow on the Ralph preparatory to a southern trip, leaving Jersey City in a private car on the Pennsy line. He will leave Washington at 7 p m tomorrow on a special Baltimore Ohio train for Chattanooga to attend the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen convention on Monday.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Lung
Roosevelt
Isai Wight
Duke Boris
Tunchowh
Arive Trea
Newport
Ogden Mfilis
Count Cassini
Ogden Mite
Pierce
Washington
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Road
Chattanogga
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Wild Disorder Marks Union Party Convention Split
Philadelphia reports wild disorder at the Union party gathering with two conventions formed. One faction backed the Democratic ticket later by Pattison. the other supported the Republican ticket led by Samuel W. Pennypacker. Pistols, knives, and blows accompanied platform storms as factions clashed and court action looms. Separate convention at Continental Hotel named Pattison for governor and Guthrie for lieutenant governor. Denver notes three National Letter Carriers sessions with routine reports and an executive session on internal affairs.
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Philadelphia
Union Party
Robert B. Pattison
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Pennypacker
Pattisen
Btste
Riter
Continental Hotel
Pattion
C. W. Guthrie
Pittsburg
Denver
National Letter Carriers’ Convention
Committee On
Mitimal Benefit Association
Bee Keepers Convene in Denver Convention Opens
The national association of bee keepers opened its annual convention in Denver with welcome addresses by Gov. Orman and J. A. Hurrin of the Colorado State Bee Keepers' association. President Hutchins and others responded. The business session starts today and will conclude Friday night with a banquet.
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Bee Keepers
Denver
National Assection of
Gov. Orman
J. A. Hurrin
Colorado State
Bee Keepers’ Association
Hutchins
USEFUL ANYWHERE A Way to Prevent Car Sickness
A gentleman describes how he prevents car sickness on a five day trip to California using Grape Nuts with milk and sugar. He reports steady strength gain and a five pound weight increase with no illness.
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Ale
California
Diaz's Advance Agent Arranges Diaz Visit Tour
Gen Mena minister of public works gets leave of absence to study European travel plans. He will coordinate Diaz's tour to European nations while the Mexican commercial commission prepares a yearlong journey through Centre and South America, then to Washington New York and Europe to boost direct trade. Government funds most expenses.
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Mexico City
Francesco 2
Mena
Europe
Diaz
Mexican Commercial Commission
Centre
South America
Washington
New York
Brazil
Trix
Ward Minstrels At Crawford Impress More In Print Than Performance
Review notes that Ward’s minstrels at Crawford drew a fair audience but failed to meet hype. Promised “grand” and “beau tiful” electrical bag punching did not materialize. A lone athletic act and a late call that the show was over left the crowd unsatisfied, though the troupe appears to turn a profit.
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Ward
the Crawford
Dramatic Events at New Crawford Teater
New Crawford theater presents a program titled Human Heart with scenes of pathos and strong dramatic situations. Ticket prices 3 and 25 cents. Open Sept 8 featuring Romeo and Juliet and other plays plus vaudeville between acts. Dr Thomas electric oil advertised.
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Crawford
Realiste
Sam
Aera Lot
Thas Peatioe
Grace Haven
Crowtor
Clemenceau
Perris
Atxelas
Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil Ateny
Fragmented telegraph notices from Sept 4 1903 briefed
A collage of short foreign and domestic items includes elections of officials in Germany and Pennsylvania, a Civil War veteran Colonel Frederick Martin dead in New York, a Bologna murder tied to Count Bonmartini with 000,000 rumored, Pennsylvania Railroad coal shipments during a strike, and various scattered notes from Philadelphia New York Denver and Monterey about personnel, strikes, and corporate affairs.
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Hartisburg
Emere Oepeneeictoer
New York
Philadelphia
Frederick Martin
General Butt
Richmond
Incranford
Bologna
Bonmartini
Marricount
Venice
Brooklyn Ship Incident Off Cape Fear Lightouse
The Brooklyn Strikes a Rock near Dem Fing Lighthouse while at anchor. Rear Admiral Coxh ran the ship into the rock. The vessel left New Bedford under its own steam with three ships aiding the distressed craft. Cargo and crew reportedly safe though the ship may be injured.
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Brooklyn
Rew
Orfileer
Qieship
Coxhran
Dem Fing
Mayflower
Fnland
Leyden
Brooklsn
New Bedford
Mexican Paper Praises Roosevelt in Mexico City
El Diaro, a liberal paper, lauds President Roosevelt for his United States trip and meetings with fellow Mexicans. It highlights his democratic stance and a speech recounting events. The notice also mentions the annual election of No. 30 on Friday evening Sept. 5 and calls all members to attend.
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Montgomery
Ala
Giles W. Jackson
Circuse Court of the
United States
Alabama
Roosevelt
Mexico City
el Diaro
Minnie M. Newman
Cor. Bee
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