Corn Growth Mystery Proves Night Figures False
Mrs G J Reynolds recounts a Topeka Capital tale where Fred Webster won five dollars by proving corn does not grow at night. A measured field near the former baseball park showed six inches of growth overnight, with no daytime growth detected. The note praises American opportunity, stating social mobility thrives on individual effort. Pickled pork at Baker's.
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Fred Webster
Topeka
Corm
Webster
Judge Rupenthal Urges Notice to All Defendants in Publication Service
Judge Rupenthal urges that in district cases pending by publication all defendants be given real notice. He asks the bar to act as amicus curiae to notify defendants and report non appearances, to ensure they have their day in court. The message emphasizes prompt, fair, and economical justice and warns against sole reliance on newspaper notices.
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Bar
Amicus Curiae
J.C. Rappenthal
Foxey Fritz Observations on Manners and Marital Mischief
A column of sharp wry bits on male and female behavior. It lampoons impostures and double standards in courtship, home life, and social rowdiness with humor about pranks, nerves, and common sayings. It notes how public talk contrasts with private habits and outcomes in relationships.
Trego County High School Opens Third Year
Trego County High School begins its third year on Monday September 2 1907 under Principal J H Niestey with assistants Miss Florence Beatty and Miss Mary E Kepner. The board reports readiness and expectations of larger enrollment. Rooms and boarding plans are under way as the town taxes to provide space. Enrollment on the first day grants access to this year’s work.
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Trego County High School
J. H. Niesley
J. H. Niestey
Weather Report for Week Ending August 22 at Wa Keeney
Government thermometer readings show the week ending August 22 in Wa Keeney with daily highs and lows. Cloudy cool spell persists with little rainfall. notable days include Friday and Saturday with lower temperatures and a steady cooling trend into midweek.
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Wakeeney
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G. J. Reynolds
United States
Baker’s
Burke
Uncle Tom
Palace Pavilion Theater
Ore
Wa-Keeney
Rupenthal
Dean
Jane Addams
Frances Willard
Booker T. Washington
Harmon D. Wilson
Maine Woods
Thoreau
In. C. Wilson
Foxey Fritz
Weather Report
Foley
Ar Rodney
Rockport
W. W. Gibson
Chas Rogers
Ransom
Kaneas
Hardman Lumber
The
Wa-Keeney State Bank
Ross & Waldo
Ogallah Kansas
C.D. Yetter
H. F. Osterkamp
Baker's
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