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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1957
Page
13
A staff photographer, famed for intrepid reporting, repeatedly returns home with muddy shoes and pants, proving rumors of flow in the Arkansas river and wet fields true. He then braves a flood tale in Lakin, returning barefoot and muddy, prompting jokes about drought-related peril.
A reader notes mislabeling and mismatches in the zoo exhibit 200 signs. They mention guanacos appearing striped, mouflon sheep and sika deer enclosures, hawk signs, and uncertain prairie dog identification, urging up to date markers for casual visitors.
The piece argues Secretary Humphrey violated conflict of interest laws by retaining large stakes in M. A. Hanna Co and related firms while directing treasury duties. It cites stock totals, company values, and specific transactions to question potential bias in shipping, taxes, and ore operations. It notes senators' concerns and outlines increases in Hanna holdings during his tenure.
In Nebraska at Frenchman Creek a family tale recounts three new burned toads given to children. Two died under a bed after two days of care, while the third remains at large in grandma’s house. The note also mentions McCook school attire rules and a joint Elks and Country Club project.
A fragmentary column blends a prayer passage with light cultural notes. It recalls women’s spring hats described as frilly and floppy, mentions longtime rural mail carrier Willie L. Mills, hints at a cat-ads boom and a realtor writer, and ends with a child questioning heaven due to tornado fears.
Sunday road tests mark the end of a long conversion project begun for Kansas City in 1859 88 years ago. Cars now operate on former trolley streets amid nostalgia from amateur photographers and fans.
1100 editors from farm publications gathered in Kansas City report a powerful lightning storm. One barn was split in two killing cattle and destroying several farms in Lafayette County Missouri and nearby barns and milksheds. The storm knocked out power near Loring Kansas and disrupted eastern Kansas pastures as crews assess damage.
A Pontiac sales pitch extols high trade in value and superior performance. It claims 4.9 percent more solid car per dollar, longer wheelbase, smooth ride, precision controls, and roomier interior. Test drives are urged to prove the claim against smaller cars.
A fragmentary note appears to describe a dispute or mischief around a party or event. The readable words hint at frustration or antagonism but lack clear names, dates, or locations to specify parties or outcomes. Further text would be needed for a precise summary.
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