Heroes and drought grit in Kansas farms in 1912
Herbert Quick voices a plea for belief in heroes amid drought and shifting sensationalism. He cites Trego county Kansas and the Panhandle, praising drought resistant crops, soil science, and strong local schools as keys to lasting prosperity. The piece argues schools as social centers can drive agricultural progress and farmer happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoky Hill
Kansas
Trego County
Oklahoma
Texas
Goodwin
David
Acre
Hensert Quick
Herbert Quick
Farm and Fireside
Springfield
Ohio
Old Si and Uncle Heck on voting and yammering
Old Si mocks talkers who speak loudly in capitals while Uncle Heck warns to watch the graft hurled by loud critics. The piece contrasts gentleman suffragette views with skepticism about voter readiness and the influx of new electors, urging quiet, informed participation over noisy activism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Heck
Old Si
Helper Judge in Bad Fix Justice Eli Cherry's Cure
Gillis Mills Tennessee judge Eli Cherry suffered a leg sore baffling doctors and remedies. He credited Bucklin's Amica with a full cure after fearing cancer. Salve claimed to heal burns and ulcers, with a 250 price tag at Gibsons drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Cherry
Gillis Mills
Tenn
Bucklin
Gibsons
Weather stops, dust storms hit western Kansas crops
Last week Collyer rail traffic delayed due to the burning of 2 Uridge near Monument. A fierce dust storm disrupted activity and blocked light, frightening residents and damaging wheat fields. Sunday's rain brought relief, and crops show little growth. Rev Ziegenfuss begins May instruction for first communicants. Mr Deitrich’s sale postponed to May 11. Anna Isenberg celebrates first birthday at Paradise. County exams held. Ray Nelson led the school exam. Chas Hildebrand and family visited Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collyer
Kansas
Anna Isenberg
Paradise
Chas Hildebrand
Russell
Christ Hildebrand
Banner
Ray Nelson
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement promise reward
An 19th century style advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and F J Cheney Co, Toledo. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Testimonials offered, price per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Hhis
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hail
Papering Patterns and Designs Now in Attractive Range
This year offers unusually attractive designs and coloring for any room. We showcase a pick of the most desirable papers produced, with options to suit varied decor and preferences.
Notice to Boys and Girls of Trego County Prizes Offered
Notice to Boys and Girls of Trego County invites youths in classes A and B to enter corn ear and bread baking contests at the Farmer's Institute in November. Boys 10 to 21 and girls similar age ranges must submit name, age, and address by deadlines in 1912. Entries go to Charles F. Folkers Wa Keeney Kansas. Burdock Blood Bitters ad appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Institute
Manhattan
The
Agricultural College
Charles F. Folkers
Trego County
Norton T C H S Meet Highlights Wakeeney runners
The Norton T C H S track meet last Friday featured six Wakeeney athletes including Glenn Hinshaw and Steve Benson earning state meet qualification. Steve Beason won the mile and placed second in the half mile, while Glenn Hinshaw took second in the shot put. Coach Locker raised his vault record, and O Toole excelled in low hurdles. The relay team finished second as Norton edged them. The squad prepared under tough conditions and looks to improve at Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. HS
Glenn Hinshaw
Steve Benson
Norton
Ttle
Glenn Ilinshaw
Steve Beason
Frank Locker
Gus Hefner
Albert O'Toole
Wade Evans
Éok
Wakeeney
T.C.H.S
Mr. Locker
Tine
Geo. Smee
Heffner
O'Toole
Benson
Tean
Hays
High School Notes and Local Activities Overview
Arthur Keraus and Geo Smee visited Monday along with Miss Louise Kessler of Collyer. The Caesar clan showcased Ceasar's bridge across the Rhine and the Juniors planned programs while track events were set for Hays on May 3 and 4. Weather reported May week rain totaling six tenths inch, April precipitation 1.65 inches, year totals up to four months 4.67 inches, with last year at 2.57 inches. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets recommended for digestion and appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Keraus
Geo. Smee
Caesar
Ceasar
Rhine
Louise Kessler
Collyer
Hays
Fern Carpenter
Kirkendal
Wa-Keeney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trego Mer. CO
Carnegie
Hero Fund
Panama Canal
Amos Wickham
Herolam
Israel
Gallath
Great Plains
Osterkamp
Hisself
Capitals
Uncle Hieck
Lincoln
W.W. Gibson
Baker's
Rochester
Rudy
B. A.isenberg
Oftcer
CoLturer
Ross & Waldo
Empwmenta Bugeies
Vette
Mgr
Ogulich
Komes
Weather Report
Chamberlain
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