Small Farm Power in Prosperous Nation Dream
Theodore N. Vail, president of the American Telegraph and Telephone Co, told a National Agricultural Society meeting in Washington that the era of greatest prosperity is near. He predicted the small but productive farm and farmer will dominate, bringing abundant homes, rural wealth, and parity with urban life. He urged farmers to stay informed, engage with world markets, and resist demagogic promises that derail practical progress.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Theodore N. Vail
American ‘Telegraph and ‘Telephone Company
National Agricultural Society
Vail
Anit Ley Mr. Vail
Uelanera
Ultiereta
At- Peja
Oklahoma Woman Offers Two Big Farms for Army Use
Mrs. A. N. Burnheim of Pittsburg County Oklahoma writes to County Farm Agent F L Rounsevell saying she will turn over rent free two large farms to grow food for the soldiers in the war with Germany. Another resident Miss Annie Phonas offers hundreds of acres in Colorado to finance crop drops for the army.
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Oklahoma
Muskogee
Okhi
A. N. Burnheim
Pittsburg County
United States
Germany
F. L. Rounsevelt
Dean
Hundred Ae. of Owns
Colorado
Mi Rounsevelt
Capper Considers Merging Agricultural Commissions
Governor Capper weighs combining the state agricultural commission with the Federal defense council task force to boost crop production. Delays stem from awaiting confirmations and marriage status of prospective members. Seed potato supply concerns in the Kaw Valley prompt efforts to locate additional distribution sources.
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Capper
Yopeka
Kans
Mangus Agricultural Commission
Agricultural Commission
Cur
National Defense Council
Becn
Kaw Valles
Language courses open for soldiers in French and Spanish
University to offer elements of French and Spanish taught to recruits. Courses by Romance Languages faculty. free of charge. Enrollment by letter or phone to Proth ALG Cowper or Chancellor's office. Guest topics include Portuguese and Dutch basics with lab aids planned.
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National Cid
Tein
Chisses
Proth
Alg. Cowper
Shhairman
Ameda Stanton
Messrs. Trottmann
Mofina
Demand for bonds not shock to business in Kansas
Vopeha Kansas April 16 reports no shock to banking when bonds are subscribed. Officials say regional reserve bank Watts City notes conditions in Kansas district were never unsettled by bond sales. Analysts expect Kansas investors to subscribe heavily, keeping markets steady.
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Vopeha
Kansas
Resere Bank
Watts City
Lawser
Kansas Reserve
Colamadea
O Taha
Wyoming
Nebrnaski
Misaiurk
Sawyer Amd
Katinas
Real Estate Transfers in Lawrence and Beyond
Real estate transfers involve Lawrence Kansas properties including Lot 1 Has- Addition transfers to MOA Gish and S& Curd with Lucy E. O Neal and Jane Has- 54 Part. of southwest area and other parcels in Baldwin and Douglas counties. Also listed are transfers to Charles F Horner for 26 000 in Montana region and John W Ehart for 8 000. Additional parcels reference University Place and various northwest quarters.
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Lawrence
Kan
Moa. Gish
Kansas
T. S& Curd
Lucy E. O'Neal
Jane
Y Southwest
Clay B. Harris
Et al
Butte County
Montana
Charles F. Horner
J. G. Day
Baldwin
John W. Ehart
Perry Albritton
Douglas County
Charles Lewis
White
John H. White
University Place
Lawrence, Kan
Spain’s Gimeno Cautions On War’s End Not Near
Madrid reports via Associated Press that Spain’s Minister of State Senor Gimeno warns the end of World War I remains distant while war-linked information flows through neutral channels. He notes the enormous human suffering and the difficulty of predicting a ceasefire, reflecting Spain’s unique mediation position and political stature.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Germany
Jude
Ingeoie
Senor Gimeno
University of Madrid
Liberal Party
Potato Raising Hints From Southern Pacific Crop Expert
Tips on potato culture emphasize open porous soil with good drainage and thorough preparation. Rotations limit on same plot to two consecutive crops. fallow two out of five years. deep mowing, harrowing, and breaking ground before planting. Plant whole potatoes for best results and watch for syringe roots and growth delays.
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Chicago
Southern Pacific Company
Miller walks 300 miles to school for education
A 21 year old from Fagin Kentucky traveled 300 miles to the Martha Berry school in Rome Georgia with only one cent in his pocket. He works on a farm near the school to pay his way and seeks an education in a place famed by Daniel Boone.
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Miller
Fagin
Martha Berry
Rome
Daniel Boone
Increased Food Production Sought to Stand as Patriotism
Kansas leaders urge food production and conservation amid looming war with Germany. Governor Capper calls citizens to patriotic duty to boost crops, with plans to mobilize youths for farming. State officials push kitchen economy, restaurant waste reduction, and fire prevention to protect crops, while cities promote home gardening.
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Toyeka
Kansas
United States
Germany
Capper
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriture
L. A. Congdion
L.’ ‘F. Hussey
Manual for gardeners urges food rise in nation
Washington reports April 16 The department of agriculture has prepared a free manual to guide gardeners. Thousands of copies printed with more to follow as demand requires. The booklet offers detailed instructions based on scientific and practical knowledge for novices, covering garden plotting crop choice soil prep cultivation and irrigation.
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Washington
Ulus
Department of Agriculture
Boys Club Meeting Postponed for Glee Concert
The High School Boys' Club meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening is cancelled due to the Girls Glee Club concert also set for tomorrow, a benefit for the Red Cross Society.
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Girls Glee Club
Red Cross Society
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