Potato pests and entomology effort in Kansas counties
The United States Department of Agriculture collaborates with Kansas State Entomology to combat crop pests. S. J. Hunter leads work in Kaw Valley potato fields with Professors Clausen and Wil, starting in Eudora and across Douglas County. Efforts include surveys, spraying material, and machinery, aiming to prevent insect damage to corn and wheat while addressing seed potato shortages. Farmers are urged to cooperate, and hog herds are noted as cholera immune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Hag
S. J. Hunter
Kaw Valley
Professora Clausen
Wil& A
Eudora
Department of Entomology
Douglas County
Bolivia denounces German submarine attacks in severing ties
La Paz reports Bolivian note to the German minister declaring severance of diplomatic relations over German submarine attacks on neutral ships. The document cites the Holland-Lloyd steamer Talantia sinking in neutral waters a year earlier and calls for action against those responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
Germany
la Paz
Berlin
Talantia
Beauty winners at University Jayhawker vanity contest
Miss Thelma Wharton a sophomore in the School of Fine Arts won first place in the Jayhawker Vanity Fair contest at the University awards dance in Robinson gymnasium. Miss Margaret McIlvain senior in film won second. Miss Leta Ellison Lawrence freshman won third. Eight other finalists named include Mildred Light Lawrence Margaret Reinisch Lawrence Ethel Scott Columbus Chlora Riggs Emporia Ruth Woolley Hallie Clark Cherokee Oklahoma and Helen Cook Coffeyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Wharton
Iuri
Wecently
Ai Dance
Jayhawker
Robinson Gymnasium
Margaret McIlvain
School of Film
Run Iron Hutchinson
Leta Ellison
Lawrence
School of Fine Arts
Vanity Fair
Mildred Light
Margaret Reinisch
Ethel Scott
Columbus
Chlora Riggs
Emporia
Ruth Woolley
Hallie Clark
Cherokee
Oklahoma
Helen Cook
Coffeyville
Relief drive for Belgian children and war measures
The report covers a relief campaign to aid Belgian children in Muysen Rely with a daily supplementary meal, detailing initial goals of $6,000, contributions from students and faculty, and a substantial faculty-boosted surplus. It also notes war measures, Colonel Little’s draft for liquor restrictions near the Army, and an anticipated price rise for a Maywell Car with labor and material costs cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission For Relief
Belgium
Muysen, Rely
Cattlemen Meet in Manhattan With National Speakers
Kansas State Agricultural College hosts the fifth annual cattlemen's meeting on June 1 in Manhattan. National figures Pow Goebel and other industry leaders will discuss financing the cattle industry and current market trends. The program includes reports on experimental work evaluating forage methods and fattening practices, a tour of the agricultural experiment station, and a dairy herd inspection for hundreds of stockmen from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
Kansan State
Werson
Chigagea
Cresago
Watt
Local Visitors and Returns Highlight Kan City Area
TUNGANOXIE J. Anderson spent the day in Kan as City. Mr and Mrs Wade Zimmerman and their Colorado baby visit weeks with Mr and Mrs Willian H Zimmerman and 3 William E Noble. Thayer returns from Wright Kansas where she taught. George Gress back from Leavenworth trip. I Ask Laptad for Hog Sale Catalogue. Roman has a new goal time as prejudices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Anderson
Kanas City
Wade Zimmerman
Little Baby
Colorado
Willian H. Zimmerman
William E. Noble
I¢ Thayer
Wright
Kansas
George Gress
Leavenworth
Ottawa University Campaign Aims at Endowment Drive
The Ottawa University seeks 1000000 in endowment to fund three new buildings and expand productive capacity. The campus includes twenty three personnel, four college buildings, a downtown music block, and a 200000 endowment. Brown and Prof Olin lead the drive with Rev Bruce Vines facilitating subscriptions in Lawrence. The Baptist churches in Kansas view the school as a key unifying force and ministerial training center, marking forty eight years of growth and scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa University
Baptist Churches of Kansas
Saul
Conservatory of Music
Brown
Pref Arvin S.otis
Genelaates
Ottawi
Mar. Brown
Olin
Bruce Vines
D. D
Home Missions
Southwe
Cherissing Aducation
Lawrence
Baptists of
Kaneius
Dawa University
Sea Great
Daas Uteaun
Commission in Row Over Utilities Securities Shows Tense Hearings
The Utilities Commission in Topeka warns all public utilities under its authority must obtain commission approval before issuing securities. The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company now Southwestern Bell faces possible court action if it continues unapproved unsecured notes. Five rate increase hearings are set across towns, including Hutchinson and Medicine Lodge, covering business and residence phone charges alongside interurban lines. Public scrutiny of telephone rates rises as anticipated legal battles unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Wyss Pabhie UtdiGes Commission
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Commmission
Commission
Comrissien
Che Commission
Bell Company
Bell
Hutchinson
Cdmmission
Richland Telephony Compran
City of Medicine Lodge
Arkansas Valley Telephone Company A
Interurban
Ehi Telephone
Band Offers Services and Ratifies Call to War
The 28 provendard under Be th Oxon band leader have tendered to the War Department by Captain J.C. Matthews commander of the Kiis State Agricultural gallege racet corps. If accepted the band will be under orders as soon as a call for men is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andatian
Kiasas
Beth. Oxon
War Department
J.C. Matthews
Kiis State Apsicultural
Gallege Racet Corps
Mares
Complete Roster of KU National Guard Unit
Topeka April 16. The Kansas National Guard engineering corps organized by Captain G J McLane, of Hutchinson, lists students engineers and professionals from nine states led by KU Lawrence. The roster includes LeRoy D Anderson Berryton Alfred Gl Baker Arthur Barnes Revigton and many others from Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas National Guard
G. J. McLane
Hutchinson
University of Kansas At
Lawrence
New York
Nebraska
Oklithoma
Minois
Virginian
Iowa
Missouri
Colorado
LeRoy PD. Anderson
Berryton
Alfred Gl Bakar
Glade
Arthur Or. Barnes
Revigton
Breaks der Findlay
Alexander BR. Bell
Che Opay
Bart Bunge
Ps 3
Taamis A. McGill
Fort Madison
Towa
Wilbus S. McGill
Burr Oak
Theodore H. Read
Ence
Howard MM
Welch
Allen T. Compton
Kanestuch T. Gaywoo
Eureka
Sedewicks Wilson
Tonekar
George A. Clark
Leds Wick
Chines Clayton
Great Bend
David McCevggill
Yopekas
Lestie Cawier
Altoona
Raymond B. Curania
George
Crawford
John 8
Marion
Rice Decrost
Subtly
Vernon Re Kagan
Berry Creckney
Eberhart
Lecomptons Royney
Harrison
A. Finny
Clifford L. Firestone
Anthony
A. Carl Poulk
Twrons Chiude
Fletcher
Glasceny Blinn
A. Ford
Haines Rayimond Bo French
Philipshayes Tugh
Philipshayes Tugh Ay Garvie, Tadtustey
Thavold FE
Garrett
Vopekislarence
THM
Wasinore
Nebo
Miehsida
THT
Dacksercute
Hughes
Manis
Hees
Maurene
Tiz promised to cure sore feet and swelling
An old style ad touts Tiz as a foot remedy that draws out poisons causing swelling and pain. It claims instant relief from soreness, corns, callouses and bunions and urges buying a 25 cent box at drug or department stores for immediate comfort.
Standard Crops Advised For Kansas Farmers In April
Manhattan Kansas April 1 grain prices will be high and crops must be standard says L Call professor of agronomy at Kansas State Agricultural College Do not experiment with new kinds of crops or untested varieties only standard crops should be planted home grown seed is preferred tested for vitality and acclimated seed should be used Hogs and farm events are noted with a campus photo plan for Kansas State College including Anderson Hall and cadet corps in movement on campus
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Erie
New York
Marie Beapue
Ebay
Agust Helmont
Mmn
League
Cnaneial
Ecanaerelal
Assurs
Marine Heise
New York University
Jother Iickitutions
Eier- Zeney
GS Po
Seta
Manhattan
Kan
L. Call
Kansastate Agricultural College
Call
Alain Wm Waa
Rattsas State Agerieuldays
Beer
Anderson Hall
Moerming
Cadet Corps
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad and Cadet Parade Note
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver aid with claims of clearing pimples and improving health. The piece mentions a parade cadet formation and announces summer enrollment at Lance Business College for civil service preparation.
County Home Aid and Bills From April Session
In March the county home housed eighteen inmates and aided forty five indigent residents. The youngest is OT, of sound mind and health, the oldest eighty four. The county clerk reports that during the April session six thousand four hundred thirty eight dollars in bills were allowed by the Douglas commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners of
Douglas
Local notes on spending and visits in Baldwin area
A county report lists a large item of 445 dollars for bridge maintenance. Mrs C S Nation traveled to Baldwin to visit her daughter, Mrs Jerry Curtis, reflecting family and civic life in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Nation
Baldwin
Jerry Curtis
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K. CU
Mlinnix
Alte Relief
Guaranty Law
FORD
Telling
Wisconsin
C. F. Matthews Lumber & Coal Co
Little
House of Representatives
Twentieth Kansas
San Franco
Presidio
Tyrannla
United States
Ask Laptad
Ena Ene
Roman
Frank Evans Auto Accessory Co
Maxx Si
C. U
Baptists
Laptal’s
Htlities
K. U
Engineering Corps
Abe Wolfson
Uchippe
Feyy Payse
Weyr
JC Pacog
Pappe
Bem
ONIAU
Bath
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Eddwars
Tively
Riitcivus Nogue
RE. A. C
The
Lance Business College
Siemon Ore
Tas
Petit
Rene ON
Ogee
Oath
Mircea Td — Ey Sre
New York ‘Society
Clarrlett L. McAlpine
Uranfield Regulator Co
Dept. L
Atlanti, Ga
S. Swift
Swift
Atlanta, Ga
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