Kansas Wheat Dreams and Local Civic Notes
Secretary Coburn told bankers at Kansas City that Kansas has long led in wheat despite droughts floods and pests, noting 1906 91 million bushels on less acreage and 1901 99 million bushels from about 51 million acres. Emporia praise cites Noble Prentis and a grand Iolo Record parade. Concordia revival plans Kansas for Christ. Doniphan County handyman Henry Renick. dentists elect officers. Colby crazy case. gas celebrations. ink affidavits for liquor. Kelly Oklahoma warrants case. Vaneil moved to three cents a day. Simpson bio. Modern Woodmen meet and next site Salina 1911.
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Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas City
United States
Sam
Kansas
Buncombe
Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Penitentiary Crowded As New Prisoners Reach 1271
A batch of 59 prisoners arrived at the Kansas penitentiary from Oklahoma, most under 21. The total confined reaches 1,271, the largest in history, with 821 from Kansas and 450 from Oklahoma. The article also notes a Congregational meeting at Sabetha and local farm sales figures.
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Kansas Penitentiary
Oklahoma
Kansas
Fem
Santa Fe Restores Fast Mail Between New ton and Purcell
Beginning June 14 the Santa Fe will restore fast mail service between New ton and Purcell Oklahoma. Two trains were removed months ago and protests were filed by towns along the line. Officials decide to restore service on the old schedule.
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Santa Fe
Newton
Purcell
Relic Coveted by Morgan For Parish Chalice Sale
J Pierpont Morgan offers a handsome sum for a 300 year old chalice in Churchill near Worcester England to fund church repairs. The vicar and churchwardens seek sanction from the diocese chancellor as to the sale. The chalice matches regional patterns and bears a 1571 hall mark linked to Pope Pius V’s Bull. Local opinions differ on its origin and history.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Churchill
Worcester
Eng
Wade
Morgan
Pius V
Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Sandys
London
Cowles Named Rear Admiral in U S Navy
Washington reports Capt William Shef field Cowles has been appointed rear admiral and served as chief of the bureau of equipment since February 1906. Born Farmington Connecticut August 1 1946 he graduated Annapolis 1867 and commanded the Missouri from 1903 to 1905. He held posts as naval attache London 1893 to 1897 and naval aid to the president 1895 to 1903.
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Washington
William Sheffield Cowles
Bureau of Equipment
Farmington
Conn
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Mediterranean
Pacific
North Atlantic
Asiatic
Panama
United States
London
Missouri
Objects of Her Feelings and Everyday Ads Collage
A collage of vintage ad copy and humorous snippets touches on romance and consumer warnings. Includes a mock dialogue about truth in ads, a tale of Mrs. O Leary, starch praises for Defiance, bridal room humor, Castoria product placement, a courtroom quip about the state, and various everyday sales lines urging careful purchase choices.
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Patrick
O'Leary
Casey
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Was He Engaged Madame X seeks new butler
A man asks an applicant if he can serve at table and carve well. Madame X expresses faith in his ability. The reply notes that ten years as a surgeon's servant in a dying room should prepare one to know the job.
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King Dick
Madame X
Mer Reaton Mra Gotrexz-Mabel Dialogue
A fragmentary dialogue between Mer Reaton and Mra Gotrexz Mabel shows concern about Mr Woodhy's affection and his reactions when Mabel is present in the room. The exchange underscores reassurance and trust within a domestic scene.
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Mer Reaton
Mabel
Mr. Woodhy
Starch Brand Claims Superior Strength and Smoothness
In a brief, quirky exchange from Stray Stories a speaker notes that a new additive enhances a starch’s strength and smoothness beyond rivals. Towne recalls a church spelling bee with a revealing three‑word prompt about increase pastor salary. Browne finds it dull but mentions a liney man who won’t work himself long if others can.
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Towne
Syrup of Figs and Senna Promoted as Gentle Laxative
The General Demand for a simple pleasant laxative is cited as met by the California Fig Syrup Co. with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. Physicians approve its wholesome ingredients and gentle but prompt action. Buy genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product only. price is fifty cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Emporia
F. A. Roberts
Oskaloosa
Bays
Noble Prentis
Iolo
Concordia
Milford Hall Lyon
Chicago
Doniphan County
Henry Renick
Palmero
L. D. Hodge
Arkansas City
Kansas den Association
Topeka
E. Bumgardner
Lawrence
S. J. Benz
Leavenworth
H. W. Fessenden
Ottawa
J. Stott Walker
Chetopa
Thomas County
Colby
Imperia
Elmdale
Cottonwood Palls
Strong City
Willam Allen White
Supreme Court
J. C. Gregory
Kelly
District Court
Shawnee County
T. T. Kelly
Vaneil
Ephriam Vaneil
State Penitentiary
Vanell
Woodmen of America
Winfield
Wiliam H. Glenn
Greeley County
C. F. Lauderbach
Fort Scott
Salina
Ed Murphy
Sabetha
State Congregational Association
H. W. Darling
Wichita
F. L. Hayes
W. Wheeler
Seneca
Arthur Coundy
Kinnelley
Geo. Guild
Walter Tuttle
Zion
Waverly
Abilene
Cowles
William S. Cowles
Matiera
Castoria
Philadelphia Ledger
Kansas City Times
D-Zerta Food Co
N. Y
Winston
Gaetan Aliage
Dodds
Guart
Amtaat Ls Savage
Jase
Eliney
PUTNAM _FACELESS
Carters Iver
PILLS
L Carters
Iver Pills
Eadaghe
Comte
Star
Hideatdsalate
SSS
Wathen
South Texas
Chas. F. Simmons
Joseph Dally
Chillicothe
Masog
Tiline
Alamo Plaza
San Antonio
Texas
Bees. Shoe CO. Mfgs
Sattier
Jestern Ganada
Saskatchewan
Albersm
Doren
Wan
Engaen
Robes
Crawford
W. Meth Street
Benes City
Minsouri
Pwne
THE
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mass
Paxtine
Y Priges
Pumpket
Pic Etinabows Bickcee
Gricez
Myers-Boyd Commission CO
St Louis, Mo
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