Wheat harvest wages spark Kansas inquiry in April
In Teter, Kan, the labor division notes a steady flow of questions about wheat harvest pay. Last year the average wage was four dollars a day with meals and lodging. some counties paid five, while a few cases reached twelve. Officials say harvest wages are set by farmers’ associations, not the state, with the federal labor system aiding placement and transportation constraints shaping outside help needs.
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Toneka
Kan
Associated Press
Tetter
Kansas
Industrial’ Court
State -Employment
John H. Crawford
Industrial Court
Gentlemen's Agree
Crawford
Thei State Employment Service
Kansas City
Skyscraper Era Urges Modernizing Aging Office Buildings
Chicago April 19 A survey led by Warle chuka president of the National Association of Building Owners and Managers notes that skyscrapers erected 30 years ago face obsolescence. The group urges modernization to extend usefulness amid costly new materials and rehab needs. The association plans to address the issue at its Colorado Springs convention starting June 23.
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Chicazo
Warlechuka
Schultz
Colorado
Springs
Followers of Harvest Giving Drive to New Machinery in Chicago
The April 21 article notes hobo harvester migration linked to a national survey by the National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers. It reports rising costs, improved machinery like harvester threshers, and Kansas leading the shift away from manual labor, with other Western states closely following.
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Chicago
Hobo Harvester
National ‘Associaa of
Kansas
Oth&western
Merger Cuts Operating Costs in Salina Hutchinson Deal
Topeka April 22 Consolidation of Salina electric light and power plants with United Light & Power Company Abilene will trim annual operating expenses by about 100000. The 6 million merger, arranged by C L Brown and Henry L Doherty, uses Rocky Ford Big Blue river hydro plant to supply power, with transmission to Hutchinson and Salina. The move doubles United’s consumption, while maintaining separate identities for now and easing bonded indebtedness. The United company serves 150 towns in Kansas and Nebraska after recent consolidations.
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Topeka
Kan
Salina
United Stats
Kansas State Public Utilities Commission
Kansas
Doherty
Hutchinson
United
United Company
Big Blue River
Rocky Ford
Manhattan
United States
State Public Utilities Commission
Hutchinson-Salina
Brown
Hutchirson
Twl
United ‘Company
Nebraska
Crowded Sunday school scene at Twin Mound church
Local notes report a large crowd attending Sunday school in Twin Mound with the young folks displaying a banner. The Twin Mound Ladies Aid Society held a meeting at Mrs. Bert Fogerty’s home with officers elected and next gathering set for May 7 at the church.
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Mound Ladies' Aid Society
Bert Fogerty
Ira Moore
Will Sinclair
Dan Lamb
Elmer Thurber
Celestia
Thaddie Petefish
Clara
Viola
Sarah Gibler
Mildred Fogerty
Lettie Talley
Bert
Clinton
Belvoir
W. S. Harding
Charlie Bachelor
Clyde Talley
Leslie Talley
Jess Sutton
Eugene Gaines
Overbrook
Lloyd
Merle
Cleo Ruth
Bert Pogerty
Mildred
Dewitt Blocker
Blocker
Mabel Moore
Pearlie Harding
Lawrence visit and church notes in Stony Point summary
Mrs Minnie Randel visited Lawrence last week. Ernest Ree spent Saturday in Vinland. Glen McQueen cut wood for Will Pomroy and John Dailey, with Lorn Williams Verge Landis Dave Wray and John Southard helping. The saw moved from Dailey to George Tucker, who was injured after a wagon fall Wednesday. J D Cripe and baby Ruth, Athey of Lake View Kansas dined with Dave Wray’s family while returning from Pomona after visiting J E Cripe.
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Taker
Walter Randel
Alva T Rockhold
Maggie McMullen
Jameson
D. A. Wray
Lawrence
Dave Wray
Smma
Fitz
McMullen Malone
Will Pomroy
John Daley
Ernest
Owen Flory
High Prairie
Ed Haston
Chas. Kessinger
Mondday
Jim Kessinger
Minnie Randel
Ernest Ree
Glen. McQueen
John
Dailey
Lorn Williams
Verge Landis
Joh Southard
John Dailey
George Tucker
J. D. Cripe
Ruth
North ‘Lawrence
Dress
Athey
Lake View
Kansas
Pomona
J. E.cripe
George Tuck
Jad Salts Kidney Health Advice Eases Urinary Ailments
An advertisement extols Jad Salts and soft water to flush sluggish kidneys. It claims acidic foods clog kidney pores, causing rheumatism headaches and other disorders, and urges morning use to improve kidney function and blood quality. It notes safety and inexpensive cost with physician checkup.
Lecompton Community Notes Include Voters and Weddings
Local news recounts Lecompton events from April including Mr Hartup with a redwood box from California, Blanche Shelley and students picnicking, revival plans at the Methodist church, and funeral services for George Banks Jr. Also reports J B Wilson’s senate candidacy, births Dorothy Jean McClanahan, and marriages of Nite Hugg and Wayne Morris. Cleanup Day at the cemetery and social notes follow. The piece ends with a note on Japan and mourning colors.
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Hartup
California
Kansas
Blanche Shelley
Kettering
H. A. Babbitt
Methodist Church
W. H. Glenn
Billy Glenn
John
Hernan
Leila
Edith
Edward Glenn
Edgar
Starr
Glenn
J. B. Wilson
Lawrence
Senate
Wilson
Lecompton
Perry
University of Kansas
Guy McGlanahan
Muscotah
Dorothy Jean
McClanahan
Nite Hugg
Wayne Morris
Lyndon
Kans
New Radio Site Ghosen in Japan Aimed at Europe
Tokio April 1 AP announces Japan will build a new radio station for direct Europe links near Nagoya. Receiving at Kaizamura and sending at Isumimura in Aichi prefecture. It will be most powerful in Japan costing 9 million yen and will connect with Eiffel Tower Paris and Nauen Germany. Pacific coast Iweki station to handle trans Pacific. Expected in operation by April 5.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Japan
Europe
Department of Communications
Nagoya
Kaizamura
State
Isumimura
Aichi Prefecture
Germany
Iweki
Pacific Coast
New Treatment for Swollen Glands Promoted
Advertised remedy Emerald Oil claims to draw and discharge germs from enlarged glands, promote rapid healing without scarring, and also reduce swollen veins and dissolve goitre. The ad urges securing a two ounce bottle of full strength oil and using as directed.
Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Pain Relief
SAYS RED PEPPER HEAT STOPS PAIN IN FEW MINUTES Rheumatism dumbage peuritis haulache stiff neck strains sprains aching Just when you are suffering you can hardly get around try Red Pepper Rub Concentrated penetrating heat from red peppers provides immediate relief Apply and feel tingling heat in minutes Rawles Red Pepper Rub costs a little at any drug store Get the genuine with Rowles name on every package
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Rowles
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Stony Point
Barrer
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