Kansas Second in U S Acreage Under Cultivation Says Govt
Government reports Kansas holds 22 588 000 acres in cultivation, about half of its land area, ranking second to Texas in national acreage. The Agriculture Department notes land values rose about 10 per acre over three years, with Kansas land averaging 61 per acre now after 53 in 1917 and 58 in 1918.
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Washington
Kansas
United States
Department of Agriculture
Continental
Texas
New England
Iowa
Finais
South Atlantic
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Kentucky
Arkansas
England
Pacific Coast
Louisiana
Montana
Nebraska
South Dakota
California
Indiana
Mississippi
Danderine Hair Care Ad Promises Dandruff Cure
An old advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming to cleanse dust and oil, stop itching and hair loss, and promise new growth after weeks of use. It targets women with vivid claims of light, wavy hair and abundant softness, urging purchase from any druggist or toilet counter.
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Knowlton
Day by Consent Day by Consent Curious Prohibition Trial
Curious experiment in prohibition in Christian County Kentucky went into effect yesterday after a local election. Liquor dealers agreed to discontinue sales on April 1 and to aid enforcement of prohibition. They will support actions against new licenses, bearing half the cost of suits if challenged by applicants.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Christian, County
America
Women's War Work Surges As Men Go To Front
A Board of Trade report notes 3,276,000 women employed in July 1914, 1,532,000 offering services since, mainly to replace men. In April 1918 women made up 37 percent of workers in key industries.
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London
Board of Trade
Sensitives Squabs in Wireless Era
French scientists argue carrier pigeons are influenced by magnetism and that wireless telegraphy reduces reliance on them.
Labor Saving Tack Feeder with Claws for Tight Carpets
A new device feeds tacks into position to be driven by a hammer and includes claws to pull carpet or any material tight before fastening.
Convention Transportation Emphasized for Sunday School Meet
Officials in Salina Kansas announce that attendees will be urged to use automobiles to reach the State Sunday School convention on April 2. The plan stresses car travel to accommodate expected crowds and ease transportation logistics.
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Wizard Liver Pills
An advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe effective remedy for neuralgia sprains cuts burns bites and stings and for sore feet neck frost bites cold sores and canker sores with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Wizard Liver Pills small pink pills claimed to relieve constip ation and headaches with a 30 cent price.
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Hamlin
Convention Attendance Boost Expected in Wichita May 6 8
State convention activity in Wichita May 6 through 8 will be swelled as delegations from many towns plan auto caravans. An extensive covered area used by the wheat show in Wichita will be made available for visitors to park their motor cars.
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Wichita
Incubator venture teased by Green Bros quote
A quirky slogan from Green Bros playfully nods to poultry farming, invoking the idea don’t count your chickens before they hatch unless you have a Queen incubator as a product tease.
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Green Bros
Cigarette blamed for early month fire on Vermont Street
A cigarette flicked into the basement grating of the Francisco building in the 800 block on Vermont Street last night started the first fire alarm of the month. Firemen arrived after a 10:48 PM call and extinguished a small blaze. Two passing men saw the fire and notified the department.
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Francisco
Vermont Street
Trade With Poland Restored by U S and Allies
The war trade board announced the resumption of trade with Poland and Estonia in a Paris agreed move. U S and allied governments permit free trade and communication, with shipments to Poland routed via Danzig. Allies reportedly have the Danzig situation under control for safe shipments to the German port.
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U. S
Entente War Boards
Washington
War Trade Board
Poland
Esthenia
Baltic
Russia
United States
Paris
Danzig
Saves County 23000 by repeal of tax rebates
Hutchinson Kan April 2 In estimating what the law recently enacted by the state legislature repealing tax rebates means to Reno County County Treasurer A E Noonan stated that the average annual rebates in the last five years have been 17000 or a total of 85000 Last year the rebates were 23000 The new law County Treasurer Noonan pointed out does not remove the penalty of five per cent for not paying the first half of the taxes in December.
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Hutchinson
Kan
A. E. Noonan
Noonan
Weyermuller Improves 700 Block With Modernized Weyermuller
Weyermuller and Jack Kelsey remodel the 716 Massachusetts building into a polished sales and service station for Overland and Willys Knight cars. Arthur Godding will run the service department, with the front redesigned for brighter sales space and the interior redecorated for better customer experience.
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Harry Weyermuller
Massachusetts
Water ‘Works Company
Mr. Weyermulle
Qverland
Willys-Knight
Jack Kelsey
Arthur Godding
Weyermuller
Lawrence Taxicab Co Advertisement Listing
Lawrence Taxicab Co advertises 708 Mass with phone 503 offering day and night calls. Cars stored repaired and washed.
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Lawrence
Hash House league forms for upcoming season
Nine leaders from colleges hash house clubs met at a college cafe to push the Hash House baseball league. W C Hamilton athletics manager hosted as George Nettles outlined plans for a schedule beginning in two to three weeks mainly at Hamilton field. Varsity players may participate if not needed in regular roles. Captains will be elected next meeting with Nettles as president and Bunn Harms and Matthews on the committee from the Men’s Student Council. The winner may face the proposed interfraternity league champion.
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Hash House Baseball League
W. C. Hamilton
Hash Housers
George Nettles
Hamilton Field
McCook Field
George Netties
John Bunn
Marvin Harms
Kelsey Matthews
Insurance agency promotes versatile coverage
The One Double Three Agency markets itself as an all purpose insurer, offering insurance of any kind anywhere and prompting readers to consider how well policies fit their needs and who bears the risk.
College notes and local events from April season
Tuesday events include a funeral for Mrs. Sarah J. Fisher on the West Side. Bailey dislocated a wrist while cranking an ear. Mrs. Gibbon and daughter visit from Burlington with Ruth and Janet. Delta Upsilon sister Shugert visits from Lincoln. The college held a Son and Daughters of Rest convention with costumes from many nations. Dr Minakuchi, a Japanese orator, will speak at the chapel Friday morning under Y M C A auspices. Brockway family drove to Lawrence with Miss Mabel Jackson. Mrs O G Markham and Miss Vivinta Markham visited Lawrence. B U L A will present the Zedeler Quintet on April 6. Friday college dictate on the League of Nations at Centenary Hall.
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Tov. C. OW. - Bailey
Sarah J. Fisher
West Side
Gibbon
Burlington
Sons and Daughters of Rest
Minakuchi
Y. M. Cf A
Brockway
Lawrence
Mabel Jackson
O. G. Markham
Vievinta
Practical Cooperation Forms Labor Party Alliance in Chicago
Chicago moves toward cheaper food with a new alliance between the Chicago Labor Party and the Non-Partisan League. One cooperative store per city ward will stock farm products from North Dakota direct to consumers and also serve as labor union headquarters to direct strikes if needed.
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Laborite
Chicago
Chicago Labor Party
Morton L. Johnston
Labor Party
Johnson
North Dakota
Kansas Jayhawks Open First Outdoor Baseball Practice
University of Kansas varsity squad began outdoor practice yesterday with thirty players. Coach Jay Bond, assisted by Max Ferguson and Hugo Wedell, led the session as five lettermen return and promising freshmen compete. Four conference games are planned in the Missouri valley, with most games in the Kansas conference.
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Jayhawkers
University of Kansas
Jay Bond
Maxwell Ferguson
K. U
Hugo Wedell
Bond
Kansas
Ames
Lawrence Native Gets Ensign Commission in Navy
Hobart McPherson son of Mrs A C McPherson 718 Ohio street was commissioned ensign in the navy in New York City a week ago and has been visiting here recently McPherson a Lawrence boy attended Lawrence high school and studied at the University of Kansas last year He trained for commission at the ROTC school near New York City.
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Hobart McPherson
A. C. McPherson
Ohio Street
Navy
New York City
McPherson
Lawrence
Lawrence High School
University of Kansas
Retham School
Card of Thanks to friends for kindness during illness and death
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindnesses during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. W. F. Zeeb and family.
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W. F. Zeeb
Water for drinking by distilled air at McNish offer
McNish advertises savings on gas bills by selling distilled water and boiled drinking water may be unnecessary with their aerated water product.
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McNish
Fort Worth Fire Ten Years On Devastating City Loss
Ten years ago today Fort Worth endured a major fire that destroyed property valued at five million one hundred thousand dollars. The incident marked a defining disaster in the city’s history and prompted rebuilding efforts and investigations.
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Fort Worth
Domestic servants in Toronto unionize for eight hour day
City Drug Store ad shows McNish water orders while a police court case fines Mrs. Matild Altenbaund six dollars for allowing chickens to run at large. Quinine hair tonic and Rankin's Drug Store tone up scalp as flu season remedy.
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Toronto
Rankin’s Drug Storer
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