Douglas County Valuation and State Tax Totals
The state board of equalization fixed Douglas County tangible valuation at 44 725.53 and intangible at 2 433 280. The general revenue levy from Douglas County is 91 137.87, and intangible property funds yield 1 013.87 to the state. Total state tax from the county amounts to 92 151.77 with 2 727.82 for bonuses. wheat assessments were raised from 1.60 to 1.65 per bushel.
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Douglas County
Bussing
Jstate Board “of Equalization
Storm Damage Reports Across Hutchinson Region
Storied reports from Hutchinson Kansas and nearby areas describe a violent wind and hail storm causing extensive damage. Estimates place losses at about half a million dollars with crops destroyed and homes damaged along a ten by three mile swath. No serious injuries reported though several people sustained bruises and there were road closures from fallen trees and cloudbursts.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Ai Strip
Joe Hale
C. Crow
P.g. Doty
Gunninham
Mr. Doty
Bac
Wichita
Protest Ends in Elks Victory in Twilight League
The Junior Twilight League Board of Arbitration ruled the Haskell Elks 4 to 3 win over August 3 protest stands. If tied for the second half championship, one game will decide. if three or more teams tie, two names drawn from a hat will play the initial game. Scoop Pugh batted .1000 and Hagerman excelled at the plate while Welch and Lonborg provided solid pitching. The article also notes stock market activity and local social notices from Topeka and surrounding areas.
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Board of “Arbitration
Twilight League
Haskell- Elks
Elks
Board of Arbitration
Community Notes Feature Local Visits and Reunions
Mrs. Fulton and Glenn drove to Topeka for morning and evening runs. Marguerite, Dorothy and Doris Tarr visited the Will Brown home. Old Letter's Reunion drew Oskaloosa attendees including the McGalls and Donald Smith. Glenn Ladies Aid planned an ice cream social on Friday on the Glenn school lawn.
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Glenn
H. A. Davidson
Lecompton
Billy Glenn
W.H. Glenn
Mae Growder
Nettie
Lakeview
D.T
Crowders
Metalls
Lake View
Wim
Bowen
Perry
Judd
Geelan
Bert Reynolds
Lunber
W. B
Fulton W. B. Glenn
Topeka
Fulton
Marguerite
Dorothy
Doris Tarr
Will Brown
D.T. McGall
John
Donald Smith
Oskaloosa
Glenn School
B. F. Glenn
Blanche Harris
Maxine
Wichita
Minneapolis
Minn
Reynolds
Kansas City
Charles = Brown
the Star
the Star School
Elizabeth Bahnmaier
William Sulzen
Shawnee
Kans
G.M. Bahnmaier
R.M. Gray
Grace
Robert
Old Settlers
Grays
Jefferson County
George Claar
Arlene
Mr Claar
Zar Claar
Topekai
W. H. Robison
Ford
For Sale 2 Household Goods Ad
Classified column notes sale of two household goods with brief advertisement text. Mentions market items and Market Basket Friday. Also notes fall term at Lawrence Business College opens September 1.
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The
Lawrence Business College
Self Poisoning Warning and Liver Health Cure Ad
A vintage advertisement warns of self poisoning from liver neglect and promotes Dr H S Thacher Liver and Blood Syrup. It claims quick health improvements after meals and offers a free trial bottle via Rankin's Drug Store with a limited-time coupon.
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Thacher
Rankin’s
Public Service Commission Notes and Orders
Topeka Aug 13 The Missouri Pacific Railroad faced PSC action against two bus lines by Albert Williams from Atwater to Wichita. The St Louis-San Francisco Railway seeks rate changes for drain tile carloads to Pittsburg Hutchinson. Atchison Topeka Santa Fe seeks varied rates on sand and geranium iron shipments. Reduced power rates affirmed for Kansas Power Co. Ottawa Muncipal line approved to Scipio with a branch to a rock crusher. Union Pacific gains substitution of motor train schedules Salina Hill City Oakley. PSC may order Sunday motor service after three months. Kansas power lines approved for 66 000 to 13 000 volt change Atchison Effingham. Routing approved for 60 000 volt line Wichita Arkansas City and Crawford county rights. Bargains in household goods at 1946 Ohio ad.
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Topeka
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Albert Williams
Atwater
Wichita
Pittsburgh
Hutchinson
St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company
Atchison, Toneka~& Santa Fe Railway Company
Union Traction Company
Goffeyville
Ifrom
Indepenae
Santa Fe
el Dorado
Kansas City
Kan
Aighison
Leavenworth
Hopewell and Byers
Wichita Northwestern Railway Company
Gretna
Public Service Commission
Chicago
Rock’ Island
and Pacific
Delvale
Rock Island
Kansas Power Company
Concordia
Mudmnicipal Power Transmission Company
Ottawa
Salina
Land Hill City
Oakley
Union Pacific Railroad
Atchison
Effingham
Kansas Power and Light Company
Arkansas City
Kansas Gas and Electric Company
The
Crawford County
McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets Boosts Weight
Miss Alberta Rogers of Decatur Illinois credits McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets with restoring her health after a flu layoff. She gained 15 pounds in six weeks, noting improved appetite and a healthier complexion. The ad urges 30 day use at 60 tablets for 60 cents and offers a money back guarantee.
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McCoy
Alberta Rogers
Ceryo-Gorda St
Decatur
Round Corner Drug Co
McCoy’s
Negotiations with Belgian debt commissions pause in Brussels
Washington reports only a few talks between the American and Belgian debt commissions were suspended to let visitors receive Brussels instructions on a new Belgian offer. A reply is expected overnight and meetings will resume tomorrow with a new American proposal including concessions. Ottawa notes Germany asks Canada to return sequestered German property, but government will likely delay a decision for months. The request comes through the German consul general at Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brussels
Ottawa
Canada
Montreal
Comstock Leaves for Missouri in Extradition Fight
Topeka Aug. 17. William T. Comstock began a trip toward St. Louis as extradition battles endgame. Governor Paulen issued extradition papers yesterday and Comstock’s lawyers withdrew his habeas corpus petition in Shawnee county district court after brief jail detention. Proceedings continued pending the extradition hearing.
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Topeka
William T. Comstock
St. Louis
Missouri City
Paulen
Comstock
Shawnee County
Old Resident Dies in Coffey Hill Kansas
Lavinia Jane Warner aged 72 died in Coffey Hill on August 13. She had come to the area the week after the Dalton 1892 event. Those enrolling at Lawrence Business College before August 21 will receive summer tuition rates.
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Inoffeyville
Kan
Lawrence Business College
Karnak makes life worth living declares Wichita woman
Mrs. Orah Lehman of 722 South Market Street Wichita says Karnak transformed her three year stomach trouble and near death pains into a life where she eats anything, handles housework, and feels like a schoolgirl again. She notes four bottles cured indigestion gas and nerve unrest and praises Karnak daily. Karnak is sold in Lawrence by Round Corner Rug Co Linwood by H E Van Noy MD and local druggists.
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Wichita
Orah Lehman
S. Market St
Wood
Karnak
Lawrence
Round Corner Rug Co
Linwood
H. E. van Noy
M. D
Adv
Urgent appeal to quell arson in Bragg City Missouri
A flood of letters and telegraphs from Bragg City residents and the mayor requests U S Marshal support to suppress dynamiting of black homes. The plea was delivered to Marshal Hukriede. Also note summer tuition rates at Business College start August 21. Frank Overfield dies near Montgom ery County independence Kan. born here nephew of Senator J F Overfield. Heart trouble cited as cause.
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St. Louis
A. P
Bragg City
Pemiscott County
Missouri
United States
Hukriede
Frank Overfield
Independence
Kan
Montgomery County
Caney
J.F. Overfield
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Sedgwick
Princeton
Kesterson
Seneca
Elmer Clark
Clark
Dave . Minter
Spickard
Ardirie
B. Owen
Kansas
Yesteray
George Selig
George ‘Selig
Union Station
Packard
Selig
Winston-Salem
Wg.y
Sir. Ratherman
All Stars
North
Gates
Moil’s
Ask
Scoop Pugh
Bucky Harris
Ty Cobb
Hagerman
Welch
John Lonborg
Tiango
Odd Fellows
Holcom Boys
Goff
Pugh
Holccm Battery
Dr. Welch
Guffler
Thurber
Hickson
Wall Street
New York
American Can
General Flectric
Mack
State Board of Administration
Winfield
Eagles
Acacia A
A. Ee
R. W. Bro
Gin H. Parker, W. M. Paul A. Lange
Sec’y
Ohio
Fairyland
Electric
Fairmount Parks
Union Pacific
Mrs. Ohta Lehman
Business College
Chambray
Rae el
Heather
Athletic
Munson
Children’s Union Sails
Lion Brand Ress Shoes
Oxfords
Cata
Ladies ‘' Tweed
Lisle Sox
Etek
S. Army
Balbrigmin
National Army Stores
Clinton, Kansas
Glenn Fishburn
Journal-World
Essential
T.am
T. Xeara
Oes
A. M. Werkenthin
Tennessee Street
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