Water Problem and Western Kansas Irrigation Project
A Kansas legislative investigation into western water supply examines irrigation for tracts of at least five acres. The report details survey methods, geological strata, aquifer depth, soil capacity, and surface formations from red beds to Cretaceous and tertiary deposits, describing wells, springs, and underground flow shaping western Kansas water availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxrene
Kan
E Haworth
The
State University
Haworth
Kansas
Grologista
Meade
Wilburn
Crooked Creek
Creche
America
Artesian wells and irrigation in Kansas discussed
A long account notes artesian wells in western Kansas and their irrigation potential. It estimates groundwater output, compares well yields, and describes wasteful practices. German settlers’ success and the need for better water management and education are emphasized.
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Trrigute
Additon
Professor Haworth
Bat
Kansas
Sarrow Aresian
Chicago laundry war lowers shirt washing to 3 cents
Chicago laundries press prices after a two year war with cuts. Shirts are now advertised as done up for 3 cents, a new low in the local industry, following past reductions from 10 to 4 and then to 5 cents before this latest drop.
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Chicago
Anotter
Gilbert's Dilemma and Topeka Social Snubs
Last week Judge Hazen handled Dr. Z. L. Gilbert's divorce case with waters seeking dismissal and transport for his wife to Colorado. The court ordered $15 weekly support pending the divorce, while Atchison Globe notes Topeka society snubs hardworking young men, as Charley Huff joins the social scene despite modest means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Waters
Hazen
Z. L. Gilbert
Judes Hazen
Gilbert
Ed Howe
Atchison Globe
Topeka
Atchison
Topeks
Talks of Wool Tells Them What a Fine Thing His Tariff Was
A brief item notes discussions on wool tariffs, highlighting public interest in the impact of tariffs on prices and trade. The report emphasizes how tariff policy was described as a fine thing by supporters and examined as a concern by opponents.
Evils of Free Wool at Harrison County Rally
A Canton Ohio crowd of Calais and Harrison county wool growers met at the Canton station and the McKinley home. D A Hollingsworth introduced attendees as farmers urging protection while recalling earlier warnings on free wool and the Wilson tariff. McKinley praised farmers and wool industry, contrasting past prosperity with current declines and urging tariff defense.
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Canton
Cleveland ‘Terminal & Valley Railway
Calaiz
Harricon County
McKinley
D. A. Hollinesworth
Ohio
Hollingsworth
Harrison County
Juin
Bingham
Ieant
Cadiz
United States
Cheerine
Henry
Trent
Fragmentary review of tariff protection and 1850 act impact
A garbled passage argues that tariff protections on iron ore and coal were intended to shield industry but failed to avert decline. It notes the Republican era and the 1850 act as granting increased protection, with scattered phrases about free trade and receivership and misread terms.
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Republican Party
Two Young Women Use Law Against Employment Agent
Daisy Baustian and another woman recount a string of deceptions by Dr. D H Dickason seeking jobs through his East Sixth Street agency. The women pressed charges, Dickason was arrested on a warrant, and police investigated reports of farm labor recruitment schemes tied to the same agency. Detective Zeller and Chief Gardiner led the case with arrests and ongoing inquiry into the employment service.
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Dens Osusesn
Suu Ssabel Hedman
Reve
Daisy Baustian
Santi Eile
Jim Armstrong
Santa Fe
Daisy
Zeller
D. H. Dickason
East Sixth Street
Gardiner
Dickason
Notables Invited to Bryan Mass Meeting in New York
Notables invited to attend the Bryan mass meeting in New York on September 24 include prominent Democrats: Senators West of Missouri, Sibley of Pennsylvania, Daniel of Virginia, and more. Invitations extended by committee mention ex-governors, ex-attorneys general, governors, generals, and representatives from multiple states. A letter from John Quincy Adams offering services at the demonstration was received and accepted. Electric Bitters promoted as a nerve tonic and blood purifier with claims of restoring vigor. Ayers Sarsaparilla recommended for kidney ailments.
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Bryant
New York
Bryan
West
Missouri
Joseph Sibley
Pennsylvania
John W. Daniel
Visgnia
Robert L. Taylor
Tennessee
Hake Smith
Georgia
Senator White
California
Pugh
Alabama
Culbertson
Texas
Garland
Arkansas
F. Shively
Indiana
Claude Matthews
Joseph Wheeler
Pasco
Florida
Morgan
McEnery
Louisiana
Dubois
Idaho
Squires
Washington
James Kerr
Pennsyailia
Earle
South Carolina
David Callahan
New Haven
Sheehan
John Quincy Adan
Founders
Petrios
The
Republic
Bryan Demonstration
Campaizil
Francis A_ Adams Hoth
Sheckers
J. K. Joven Drug Store
Kansas Avenue
Bryan Addresses Immense Crowds in Louisville
In Louisville on September 15 William J Bryan spoke to three large crowds, Phoenix Hill five to 20 000, Haymarket at least 5 000, and Willard's hotel crowd near twofold that, urging Kentucky electoral support and condemning the Chicago convention while praising the people over newspapers.
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Louisville
Wm J. Bryan
Phoenix Hill
Haymarket
Willard’s
Bryan
Ocasion
Chicago
Willard
McKinley
Asher G. Ceruth
Kentucky
Democratic Party
Europe
Bes
Bryan Visit Draws Enormous Crowds in Henderson Ky
Crowds greet William Jennings Bryan in Henderson Kentucky as he speaks from a city park and a street stand. The enthusiastic Southern turnout includes residents from nearby towns who packed streets from depot to square to hear his campaign message and express strong support. Bryan notes interest along stops at Owensboro Hayesville Clover Point and Irvington.
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Lewisville
Bryan
Kentucky
Henderson
Ohio Senator John Sherman on McKinley silver plan
In Omaha Senator John Sherman discusses the Republican finance stance and tariff reform. He predicts McKinley wins with a 56,000 to 360,000 majority, cites labor and silver debates, and opposes Bryan’s approach to silver and government bonds. He also explains silver certificates, debt, and the need for tariff changes to balance the budget.
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Ohio
Omaha
Neb
John Sherman Ia
Miles
Chia
McKinley
Peach Market Glutted in Chicago Market Shock
Chicago reports a peach glut with prices falling to record lows as buyers dominate bids. Receipts totaled over 120,000 one fifth bushel baskets including grapes, plus 11,400 half bushel baskets and 3,000 bushels. railroad and canning factories absorb much of the crop while shipper demand and retail selling press prices down.
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Chicago
Reactioa
Law Student Kitchell Reads Law at State University
William W Sitenen of the Kitchell Marburg hardware firm has begun law studies at the State University of Kansas in Lawrence. He plans winter recitations with Dean Green on Mount Oread and will return to the hardware business next spring. Kitchell is described as a highly educated, multilingual reader who treats law as recreation.
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William W. Sitenen
Kitchell & Marburg
State University of Lawrence
Dean Green
Mount Oread
Kitchell
State University
Marborg
Sys
Germany
Burlington Route through trains to St Paul and Minneapolis
Two splendid through trains run from Missouri River points to the north via the old Burton Route and Sioux City line. The train offers observation vestibules free chair cars and care with handsome sleepers to Council Bluffs and Sioux City. Ticket agent LW WA Yr KELE Gen-Agent. St Louis Mo.
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Colorado
Montans
Hot Springs
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Burlington
Missouri River
Dally
Kansas City
Mortaim
Tant
Billings
Lincoln
St Paul
Minneapolia
Burtington
Sioux City Line
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Bronx City
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Prof. Maworth
DR. Gilbert
Thoreughly
Dr. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mans
Hood
Hersid
Ayers
Ottawa
Wate Son
J. Hudson
Wee Son's Hall
Hudson
John Sherman
McLean
Treasury
Tunmirig
Peach Market
LAW
Mr. Kitchell
G. Caitloutte
Beaversville
King
la Grippe
Dr. King
J. K. Jones
Fram
Jordan, Bell Oe
Young & Wives
DeMoss
Odd Fellows’ Building
Quincy Street
Undertakers
DeMoss.Penwell
Quincy ST. Larrison
Ball Phoos
LM. Peawell
Great Western Sham Dye Es Cleaning Works
Amd
E. M. Fisher
Clocagy
Kateas
Fort Scott & Mompus
Shota
J.B. Lockwood
Katses City
Mankar
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