Two Bohemians Tour World by Foot to San Francisco
Two travelers from Bohemia journey on foot and by rail through Cuba and the southern United States on a voyage toward Yokohama via San Francisco. They claim origins in Orangé Bohemia and write letters home from Parsons, detailing their health, unusual travel habits, and plans to board a steamer to Japan. They prefer railroad paths for direct routes and seek assistance from press and locals to reach Japan.
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Parsons
Cuba
United States
San Francisco
Yokohama
Yoko- Japan
San
Oberlin at Work in Westward Extension Efforts
Oberlin Kansas reports rapid drilling for oil as business leaders invest to secure Missouri Pacific extension from Lenore. Committees of safety monitor every shovel full of dirt while officials in Oberlin and Atwood await the new telephone link and exchange first courtesies upon completion of the public benefactor project.
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Oberlin
Kan
Puble
Securig
Missouri Pacific
Lenore
Oll
Prise
Atwood
Phillipsburg forms Fifteen Young Ladies Band
Phillipsburg residents organize a girls band with fifteen members aged 4 to 18 and elect Ralph Winship as leader. Members include Belle Daggett Gel Tressie van Smith Josie Woods Susie Maude Daggett Florence Monroe and others. They plan to wear uniforms and practice on public streets.
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Phillipsburg
Phillipehurs
Ralph Winship
Belle Daggett
Gel ‘Tressie Ee van Smith
Josie Woods
Etl
Eay
Atwood and Rawlins County Prosperity Report
Atwood and Rawlins County enjoy growth as railroad issues ease. The counties raise abundant stock feed, farmers harvest third alfalfa crops, and wheat conditions are favorable across most areas, signaling strong agricultural yields.
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Atwood
Rawlins County
Rawlins
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Cure Amid Local Changes
An old newspaper fragment touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney ailments and urging readers to request a free sample. The passage shifts to Atwood town progress with school plans, telephone links, and local improvements by John Burton and Foster Lumber. It also notes a district court ruling: farmer William Gugeler liable for 925 damages after a runaway team injured a plaintiff. Blue Rapids Republican organizers list officers and a Hereford cattle sale is announced.
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Kilmer
Hughes
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Binghampton
Atwood
Colby
Herndon
Oberlin
John Burton
Foster ‘Lumber Company
Missouri Pacific
Lenora
Denver
Abilene
William Gugeler
Litble
Gugeler
Ed Jones
Jones
Enterprise
Private Mal-Un of E troop drowns at Fort Riley
Fort Riley on September 16 reported the drowning of Private Mal Un, recruit with the Fourth Cavalry, while bathing in the river Monday afternoon. He arrived with troops from Fort Leavenworth. In Phillipsburg, a two weeks term of court closed with the city of Phillipsburg versus David Wilson et al.
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Junction City
Mal- UN
E Troop
Fourth Cavalry
Fort Riley
Fort Leavenworth
Phillipsburg
City of
David Wilson
Fragmentary local notice and political commentary
The text outlines a fragmented local notice involving Wise & Co and a city suit, with references to a recovered judgment after frost damage and mentions several candidates in a Socialist context. It reads as a garbled report of a contested case, a frost affected scene, and election remarks.
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Wise & Co
Apeak
Who's Money This Claim Forces Court Names Raed On
A fragmented account shows a probate dispute over a $2.00 stake linking Mrs Caplola Raed to a claim. The court faces competing interests as the wife dies first, leaving downstream claimants to pursue their rights. The matter tests inheritance rules and the arena for settlement.
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Caplola (Clark
Raed Tod Sult
Wellington Carnival Queen to be crowned in Sept. event
Sept 16 Wichita features include Frank Shults and William Kibble fined in federal cases for false returns and unlicensed selling respectively. Wellington carnival opens with Banda Rossa. Tracy queen chosen amid attendance by young women and Sorrentino’s band. W J Bailey to crown queen. Lawrence editors’ meeting Oct 17 18 called. Atchison man Sho lz dies by self inflicted gunshot.
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Wichita
Frank Shults
Scotted
Bath
Atianapolis
William Kibble
Morris County
Wellington
Tracy Queen
Sorrentino
W. J. Bailey
Man Falls From Water Tower at Hutchinson
A 37 year old man fell from a water tower at the water tower building in Hutchinson. He was found and the incident is linked to a train fare listing for the Kansas fair with round trip tickets on the Santa Fe line, dated September 15 16.
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Hutchinson
Banta Fe
Kansas Fair
Topeka Mutual Burial Association Notice
Members are reminded that assessment No. 7 is due and payable on or before the specified date. Hepetrsbert L. M. Penwell serves as Secretary and oversees collection.
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Topeka
Western Passenger Banviews on Rail Traffic to Colorado
Railroads report heavy westbound travel with two engines and extra sleepers. Chicago lines face similar patterns as tourists and homeseekers crowd routes to the Northwest, amid extended excursion rates through September and October. Proponents argue long-term cheap rates aid settlement, while conservatives warn weather and climate dampen the homeseeker exodus.
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Jerho
Denver
Chicago
Thone
Prominent U S Pacific official cites 1900 census data
A Cheyenne report notes a notable statement by a United States Pacific official regarding the locomotive manufacturing sector around the 1900 census year. The brief mentions a 1900 context and references the station’s role in the period.
Facture tn wage talks mark possible rise in wages
Leaders of the General Adjustment Committee report a plan to raise wages as unions review adjusted pay scales. The chairmen, voting through lodges, will send the caucus result to Kansas City for a stakeholding meeting on October 1. Grand Chief Clark dismisses strike rumors as unwarranted and stresses orderly action pending member votes.
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Roverert
Kansas
Stpee
Kateas City
Clark
Morrissey
Prosperous Plans for Argentine Area Rail Yard Growth
The Giunta Fenad has bought thirty acres near Argentine for expanded yard facilities as part of road improvements. Mr. Mudge notes the site is a premier point on the system and expects the year to bring business growth. A recent inquiry referenced a 100,000 trainmen Western Rail race and fat cattle market signals, indicating optimism for immediate market activity.
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Giunta Fenad
Mr. Mudge
Dr Pierces Pleasant Pellets Claim Cure
Fragment from a vintage medical ad claims Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets cure indigestion and stomach ailments. Weighing evidence and anecdotes, the text touts digestive relief and weight restoration with a focus on bowel movements and bodily function. The passage references an Orange Street reader and a testimonial style typical of era medical advertisements.
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Pierce
Union Station project discussions amid railroad interests
The article notes talks around a new union station and the involvement of major railroads including Union Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. City directors express opinions on the plan while weather and regional transport conditions influence the debate.
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Mipler
Atchison
Topeka & Hanta Fe Railroad
Atchison Road
Okistorsu
Fragmented OCR notes on local workers and incidents
A rough list of names and brief notes describes workers away from duty, medical visits, and travel. Samuel Florence, a blacksmith, and John Bauer, a tinsmith, leave work for health or other reasons. James E. Larkin visits a hospital for throat treatment, amid reports of typhoid pneumonia and lengthy shifts as others attend to heavy traffic and locomotive duties.
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Srmaz
Samuel Florence
William Powell
Silaina
M. C. Naylor
Fe Oounet Grove Farm
California
James E. Larkin
Quinay
John Bauer
Rexialeade
Hus
Alcke
pLousias Dalam
Renta We
Kans Cie
Santa Fe
George Derrid Red Shuart
Deiweire
Webb
Transportation workers job details and shop notes
Fragmentary report mentions Don Joseph Morgtvern, a repairer in a coach shop, and a possible return to work. It references a telegraph station, a Topeka location, and notes about a clock work and various shop tasks. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse but suggests a reconstruction of labor or repair activity with several names and places.
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Joseph MoGtvern
Otewey W. Teark
Este & Sn
Cricken House
Bow Manice Mechanic
Besser
Eerie
Riera x
Telegraph
Thomas
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Bohemia
Atunic
Blue Rapids
LG. Lathrop
George Gases Brandt B. Tibbetts
General
Emporia High School
Emporis
Emporia
FF AL Loomis
Lawrence
Brady
Second District Republican Editorial Association
Association
John Sholz
Motis
Jim Dumps
Woodlands
Jim
Sunny Jims
Esmence of
Testes
Han
Laws Sesotho
Railroad News
Western Bosds
Trafic
Colorado
Northwest
Ona
Perms
Laramie
Cheyenne
Clark and
Eatleoads
Mudge Saya
of Es Young Child
Ivory
Ion
Union
Union Pacific & Alton
Arisi
Pythas Bend
Fermet Davonot
Pumpeit
Ee Charles Jett
Tasca
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