Poor Farm Life and Community News in Wichita Area
A detailed feature on Sedgwick County poor farm near Wichita University describes the 166 acre property, improvements, and daily operations. Overseer William Dudley and Matron Mrs Dudley lead a dedicated staff caring for inmates, with emphasis on health, safety, schooling, and orderly routines. The piece notes farm facilities, stock, crops, and the cemetery, along with social anecdotes and local events including a political meeting, an election of officers, and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita University
Sedgwick
Cohn
Durand
Poultry and Pet Stock Show Opens in Garfield Hall
The first annual Kan say Poultry and Pet Stock exhibition opened yesterday in Garfield hall. A large display of poultry and pet stock filled the sides and center of the hall drawing many visitors who lingered hours. Exhibitors include Mulkey of Garden Philp with a patent brooding coop, and numerous breeders from Wichita, Wellington, Emporia, and more with breeds such as Brown Leghorns Plymouth Rocks and Cochin varieties. The event also lists officers President John C Snyder Constant Kas Vice Presidents N H Nye Leavenworth Ken Plain James Eliott Enterprise Secretary Harry Swift Marion Treasurer ML Keagy Wellington and a nine member executive committee. Also noted are numerous exhibitors including Jacobs Jones Le Andrews Brachties Crowder Sart Arnott and many others showcasing various birds and animals. A bazaar and musical program accompany the fair at the Bazam near Market and Second Streets with proceeds aiding the Christian church. Distinguished railroad men Ladlow and associates were in Wichita visiting packing houses, after trips through Denver and the Texas Panhandle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansay Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Garfield Hall
Mulkey
Garden
Philp
Aevier
Association
John C. Snyder
Constant
Kun
N. H. Nye
Leavenworth
Ken Plain
James Eliott
Enterprise
Harry Swift
Marion
ML 1. Keagy
Wellington
KG Jacobs
Wichita—Brown Leghorns
Plymouth Hoeks
Pekin Ducks
Kengy
Kmouth
Win. Jones
Wichita
Light
D. M. May
Emporia
S. 1
Wyandovtes
Smitty Schott
E Damost
Arnott
Lyoos
Greyhound
Wyandotte
Waite Pirmonh Rock
Hamburgs
HL McCull
B. BR. Games
P_ Steves
Hutchinson
Swine Breeders elect officers and set aims for Kansas
Kansas swine breeders met at the Metropolitan Hotel in Topeka to elect officers and adopt a constitution. Col M Stewart became president with O B Stanifer as secretary, and Isaac Wood named first vice president. The body frames rules on exams for judges, membership, and annual meetings with plans to standardize premium lists for state fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Metropole Hotel
M. Stewart
T. A. Hulberd
O. B Stanifer
O. B. Stanifer
M. B Keagry
Isaac Wood
Oxford
Kan
Robert Rounds
Clay Center
Hannah
Ottawa
Whipple
W.trusdell
Lyons
B. Baldridge
Parsons
J. J. Mails
Manhattan
W. B. Howey
Topeka
George W. Berry
Berrysville
George W. Cox
Lawreves
Charles S. Chaffin
Pratt
Eli Benedict
Medhel Lodge
Zimmeraiae
Hiawatha
Robert Cook
Iola
Swine Breeders Association
State of
Agd
Iustanlar
Wolding
Teane Wood
PL. Wadkins
W. E. Gresley
Col. M. Sewart
Stauiter
Aiden
Wood
Watkins
Harper
FE. Ferguson
Spivey
B. Heagy
Wellington
W. E. Grisham
Burton
A. Hubbard
Cook
Wickiut
Cunningham
Pratt County
R Jowett
Lowell and Wien Mailed Notes of a Public Figure
Fragmented OCR text references Lowell, Wien, and a public figure with scattered mentions of Sarat, Whitner, and Beset names. The readable items hint at a historical notice or column noting events around a person named Lowell and associates, with dates and places garbled. The piece remains unclear but preserves a local-news voice about individuals and locales.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Debtor Notice to Goldstein & Co
A fragmented notice warns that all outstanding accounts with Goldstein & Co Famous Clothing are to be presented promptly. Debtors are urged to settle immediately, with details indicating relocation and potential inconvenience for parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldstein & Cy
Fragmentary Mall Postcard Dialog Echoes Daily Life
A garbled OCR style passage reflects scattered phrases about purchases and prices. It mentions a dollar amount and various fragment mentions of names and items, with little coherent narrative or clear event. The text reads like stray notes from a shopping list or informal chatter rather than a unified report.
Ivory Soap Endorsed By Doctor for Charity Use
Noncontributory donors to hospitals and asylums are urged to give Ivory Soar soap for hourly needs. Dr R Ogden Doremus endorses its purity and detergent power after microscopical tests. Warns against counterfeits claiming to be as good and urges asking for Ivory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ogden Doremus
M. D
Isat
Mroeber & Damit
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Jannett Murdock & Bio
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Ian Mewin
Herii
UBL
Eine
Kinane
Kitinnes
Jarhicwcon Uy Keaneay
Tadlan
Panhandte
Posum
Wartorn
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Bendy
Unity Clu Exaerson Claxa
Ubid
Water Street
Rockland
Evenang Bis Boot
Knows & Vexas
Wain
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TH. Morrie
Spiteg
Ak Sylivey
Hue
Metcalf
J. A. Gleason
Mra
Catherine Russell
HD Hammond
Sterling
A. Ricker
Jay Pitenrn
Business Mann
Malvane
Olty Gestenlay
Ay Soul Regiment
Kansas National Gayerd
Medtbeine
Asia
Otf Huey
Olio Society
Praidept
HW. Meverison
Wie
A. T. Carpenter
Teenge FE
Cleaveland
Mine Eva Kydaway
Latretar
Daves
Jarkmin
Geone O. Mf
Hickeer
Mins Farnte
Celipel
Masbalinn
Kentucky
Indira
Addi
Poland
China
William Dudley
Dudley Fetwak Matyon
Lineal
Jold
Lily
Mr. Sargeant
Cuan
Charke
Herta
Tak
Sint
F. E. Tever
Bushtom
Rice County
Tom
St Peter's
Wille
Young Men's Christian Association
Sue Deoway
Audrey Shywens
Igns
Wittebarg
Victor
Martock
Chas
Helitok
Vonaka
Acu Cri
Brie
Garfield University Orchestra
Thusaday
Stra
Ladlow
Rock Island
Cable
Henry Curtl
Coronel Steele
J.J. Parks Hay
Denver
Swine Breeders’ Association
Cisation
Ottcera
Ares
Lyf Laat
Order of the Eastern Star
Maxonies Temple
Fytal
Rom
Mra KR Allen Hall
Tom Aveyor
Jensie Ferguen
I T. Ferzawin
Fredonia Koa
Musrad
Biriel
Laun
the Fagin
Birst Street
Topeka Avenue
Orter
Gulves
Board of Trade
YM. C. AL Yell
Fei
Adopt Board
Lowell
Wien
Praians
Rarmapreitia
Vanrofain
Pete Laas
Joey Lieest
Mies Whitdler
Vane Waliasek
Hood
Bogie
Ayn
Winourl
Coiseado
Hagamont
Foglia
Teesecize
Aea O KK
the Hatter and Haberdasher
Maly ST
Chad’s Chine
Ruby and
Posey Turners
Carsing Kalterand Park
Demasrae
Gilver
June Hex
Eo Pelee
Cash Henderson
North Main Stree
New York
Bitting Bros
Geatintoen
Bitting Brothers the
ONE Price Clothiers, Hatters,& Furnishers
Douglas Ave
Comer Market
Johnston & Larimer Dry Goods CO
Topeka Ave
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