Kansas Past and Present Nation’s Breadbasket to Oil Fields
National Geographic survey traces Kansas from its pioneer wheat rise to a modern oil boom. It notes Mennonite wheat imports, Soviet seed interest, and diverse crops while detailing trade routes, border conflicts, and the rise of Wichita and Kansas City franchises. It highlights Santa Fe shops, Topeka industry, and corn feeding livestock as the state’s economic backbone.
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Yank ships visit England again led by U S battle squadron
1100 midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy cruise to Britain aboard three ships of the Sixth Battle Squadron. Rear Admiral Alfred W. Johnson leads the practice squadron with the U S New York flagship replaying WWI events. Admiral Beatty extended an invitation to return, and British crews greet the squadron with music and a shared salute as they revisit English waters.
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Queen Elzabeth
Ban on Gambling Triggers Inmates to Play Marbles
Jackson prison inmates turn to marbles after a gambling ban. Deputy Warden James Ryan notes players may use contraband money but are limited to one dollar on their person. excess cash is seized for the prison fund. One escape-plot participant once hid six twenty dollar bills in a shoe heel.
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Jackson
Mich
James Ryan
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Readers Warned Against Habit of Back Tracking
Southbridge, Mass. readers are urged to break the habit of back tracking after a survey found only 25 percent of 3,000 people read efficiently. Dr. R. J. Beitel lists four rules to read without moving lips: recognize words instantly, absorb more than one word at a glance, read left to right in a progressive manner, and read silently.
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Southbridge
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R. J. Beitel
How to Make a Crocheted Rag Rug by Ruth Wyeth Spears
Diagrams show arranging 5 inch squares in a rug 36 by 21 inches with black as a joining color and a single crochet edging. Use rags or rug yarn, tear strips to 1 4 inch widths, and turn raw edges inward. Full instructions for slip covers and home decor are offered in Spears book for 25 cents postpaid to Mrs Spears Chicago Illinois.
Nicotine Sulfate Drives Dogs From Garden Smell
Homeowners upset by dogs ruining ornamental evergreens gain relief from a simple spray of nicotine sulfate in water on lower branches. The odor repels dogs and keeps them away from treated shrubs, solving a long standing neighborhood complaint.
Practical Replies and Mourning Whimsy in a Canaries Tale
A dialogue filled with small requests and sidewalk observations unfolds as a child asks for licorice while a shopkeeper explains no stock. The mood shifts when a canary is declared dead, prompting a dutiful mourner’s quiet moment and a gentle, domestic vignette of small daily dramas.
What is political economy asks a newborn’s first cry
A playful exchange unfolds as a new father asks about political economy over the phone. The scene pivots to a joyous announcement as the caller exclaims the baby is born and seeks his parents. The dialogue humorously blends a complex topic with a life’s new beginning.
Commercial traveler loses order address in hotel room
A commercial traveler, turning a room upside down, asks his wife what was lost. He explains he took an order today and mislaid his firm’s address, creating a small domestic comic moment.
Dashing His Hopes in a Cloudy Day Exchange
A porter jokes with a traveler over no change coming, as a cloudy day backdrop frames a brief street encounter. The exchange hinges on a small, humorous misunderstanding about coins and timing.
To Be Sure Visitor Seeks Aid for Suffering Poor
A brief dialogue shows a visitor offering help to the suffering poor, while a housewife questions their needs. The visitor affirmes his commitment by claiming to spend hours in the homes of those in want.
Garage rustlers slow car speedometer debate
A witty exchange mocks auto repair antics as a speaker laments a car losing speed after a garage fitted a new speedometer. The jest hints at frustrated owners and hurried tinkering.
Warning Martha Seeks New Work Amid Sharp Witty Exchange
In a terse exchange, a mistress orders Martha to polish a table for a reflection, while Martha, after quitting, responds with a bold caution advising against looking. The scene captures a tense domestic moment of resignation and retort.
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Martha
No Alls Questioned by Judge and Witness Debate
A courtroom exchange centers on whether the judge’s ruling is biased. The judge asks for evidence to counter the prior testimony while a woman witness asserts her confidence in challenging the previous witness. The dialogue highlights the tension between judicial reasoning and opposing testimony.
Ewe Rejects Two Triplet Lambs in Corvallis Mont
A ewe that gave birth to triplet lambs refused to feed two of them, nursing only one. The unfed twins were adopted by nearby ewes, while the surviving lamb thrived under the mother's care.
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Corvallis, Mont
Salesmen Wanted Guaranteed Paints Direct from Factory
Direct from factory paint sales outfit seeks salesmen in Wisconsin Rapids area. Free freight prepaid. Attractive terms and guaranteed paints. Immediate openings with full training and support. Apply to Wisconsin Paint Manufacturers, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. REMEDY
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Iite K
Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Forgetful Chap Faces Sharp Reply From Razor Firm
A young man wrote to a business firm ordering a razor and enclosed a dollar. He forgot to include the money, but expected the firm to bill him anyway. The firm replied that the razor would be sent and then joked about his cheek.
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John Jones
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