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Cyrus Shinn to Governor John St. John
In this letter, Cyrus Shinn of Oneida, advises Kansas Governor St. John that the temperance meeting will be held July 3, at Hyde Park. He mentions notifying Republican nominees President Garfield and...
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R. V. Redpath to Governor John St. John
In this letter, R. V. Redpath wants Kansas Governor St. John to speak to his community of Olathe sometime in October, before the citizens must vote on the temperance amendment.
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William F. Lourey to Governor John St. John
A letter to Kansas Governor St. John requesting him to deliver a temperance amendment speech to citizens of Rice County.
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A. M. Richardson to Governor John St. John
This letter from Pastor Richardson of Lawrence informs Kansas Governor St. John of a temperance union executive meeting to be held September 10th, 1880, and explains the importance of the Governor's...
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M. J. Morse to Governor John St. John
A letter to Kansas Governor St. John inviting him to attend a temperance picnic in Lyons in September. He is asked to deliver a temperance speech.
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J. M. Cavaness to Governor John St. John
In this letter, publisher J.M. Cavaness, of the Chetopa Advance, inquires whether Kansas Governor St. John will be available to deliver an amendment lecture on the 17th. He states the county of...
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Matilda Fletcher to Governor John St. John
A letter from prominent 19th century lecturer and suffragist, Matilda Fletcher, to Kansas Governor St. John, describing her considerable speaking experience and credentials, and expressing her...
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E. B. Crew to Governor John St. John
A letter from temperance supporter E. B. Crew of Delphos to Kansas Governor St. John, contending "that the cost of liquors in this State exceeds the expense of the State government", and asks for...
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C. Humble to Governor John St. John
In this letter, Kansas Governor St. John is invited to speak at a prohibition rally in Wichita on September 30th.
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C. Post to Governor John St. John
In this letter, Kansas Governor St. John is invited to address a large meeting of Saline and neighboring county citizens in mid-October on the subjects of prohibition and the amendment.
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A. L. Coleman to Governor John St. John
In this letter, attorney A.L. Coleman of Sabetha, offers belated congratulations to Kansas Governor St. John on his nomination, pledging his support for prohibition.
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C. Humble to Governor John St. John
A letter to Kansas Governor St. John from C. Humble, requesting the Governor's attendance at a special "street meeting" sometime during that day.
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W. J. Alexander to Governor John St. John
In this letter, W.J. Alexander expresses his gratitude and admiration for Kansas Governor St. John's oratory ability after hearing the governor has accepted an invitation to lecture at a temperance...
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Main Street from 15th Street in Parsons, Kansas
This postcard shows Main Street looking from 15th Street in Parsons, Kansas. The postcard was sent to Mrs. H. Fuller in Bartlesville, Oklahoma from her daughter in Parsons, Kansas.
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Henry Worrall in his studio
A cynotype photograph of musician and illustrator Henry Worrall working in his studio at 715 Polk Street, Topeka, Kansas. An inscription on the back of the photo indicates that it was taken in 1887...
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Chase County farmers
These photographs show farmers in Chase County, Kansas, including Ross Ritchie, engaged in plowing, planting, and pest control. These photographs originally appeared in the Chase County Extension...
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Kansas historical quarterly
The quarterly journal of the Kansas Historical Society from 1931-1977, the Kansas Historical Quarterly succeeded the Kansas Historical Collections, 1875-1928, (also available as unit 221606) and...
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W. H. Trammel to Governor John St. John
In this letter, Kansas Governor St. John is invited by W.H. Trammel to attend a grand temperance rally in Huntington, Indiana, on the 2nd day of October. Trammel would like to be informed of the...
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Mrs. G. H. Lang to Governor John St. John
In this letter, temperance worker, Mrs. Lang, requests Kansas Governor St. John send a letter of introduction to interested parties in Salina, her next stop. She is planning to organize Prohibition...
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A. W. Dahlston to Governor John St. John
In this letter, A.W. Dahlston of Salemsburg writes Kansas Governor St. John, assuring him the community would welcome him whenever the Governor wishes to come. Mr. Dahlston notes that their mail...
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