Seed Law Debate Boosts Kansas Farmers Needs
In the Kansas legislature the Ravisas seed law drawn by Mohler is praised as advancing seed quality and ethics for farmers and merchants. The measure requires seeds sold to be labeled tested or untested, with germination and purity guarantees for tested seeds only. Critics note the law does not cover untested seeds and origin testing remains difficult. proponents urge testing and education to ensure seed quality and informed purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
Tate
Mohler
Kansas
Tipily
Fire losses cut in Kansas March 1924 report
Topeka April 17 Kansas with 356 fires during March 1924 suffered total fire losses of 418290, the monthly report of Douglas A. state fire marshal said today. Dwellings accounted for 183799 of the losses, with 205 homes destroyed. Shawnee county reported the largest loss with 62 fires totaling 135509.
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Topeka
Kansas
Donglas
A.mi
Shawnee County
Elk County
Marshall County
Wichita doctor hunts jack rabbits with bow and arrow
Dr Milton Nyberg of Wichita pursues jack rabbits using a bow and arrow claiming accuracy within 80 yards and a distance record of 370 yards. He often bags rabbits on the run and reportedly challenged a group of Cheyenne to a shooting contest without failing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita, Kan
Milton
Nyberg
Nybérg
Linwood high school election and Lawrence visit notes
A fragmentary local page records several people from Villa Eon attending the Linwood high school election on Friday afternoon. It also lists visits and social calls in Lawrence over the weekend, naming families including the Herron, Hallenbeck, Trapp, Torneden, Pettengill, Davison, Hughey, McCabrin, Canary, and others. The text is garbled but indicates social movements and small gatherings among area residents.
Davenport Family Saturday Visit Referenced In Local Notes
A sequence of social calls shows Fern Brock Merlin Brock and Mr and Mrs William Torneden visiting and being visited by Roy Canary Chas Davidson Paul Torneden Nora Torneden Herman Torneden Fred Reetz and E Daniels. A school meeting occurred Friday afternoon at the school house.
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T. B. Davenport
Fern
Merlin Brock
William Torneden
Roy Canary
Chas
Davidson
Lawrence
Paul Torneden
Nora
Herman ‘Torneden
William. Torneden
Fred Reetz
E. Daniels
Brock
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promises Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural remedy to cleanse the system and boost vitality. It claims the tablets replace calomel, reduce constipation, and improve appearance and energy, with endorsements of widespread use and pricing of 10c, 30c, and 60c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Damon
Edwards
Edsis
Local Baldwin Visitors and Family News Report
L J Milleret was re elected as treasurer. Chas Davidson and Lloyd Douglas were Baldwin visitors Friday. Mr and Mrs Crabb and family spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs EB Crebb. Valspar enamels advertised at Barber's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.' J. Milleret
Oote
Chas
Davidson
Lloyd Douglas
Baldwin
Dere- Crabb
EB. J.crebb
Valspar’ and Enamels
Barber's Drug Store
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Bow and Arrow
Wichita
Jack
Villa Eon
National
Tire Stores, Inc
Phillips Bros
Carter
Ality
Wilson Bros. and
Tyson
Resilio and
Wilson Bros
Dobbs
Flanul Felt
Ferry
Universal
Ober
America
Affiliated Clothiers
Spalding and Gold- Smith
Atta
N. H
Fritz Co
Reusch Garage
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