World Company ad teaches carrier rates and service
The item lists monthly carrier delivery charges and advance rates for a newspaper service. It cites National Representatives Thompson Inc in New York and notes Associated Press rights and circulation details. The text references August 1 and weekly publication terms, but specifics are fragmented.
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Hunger in Palestine Signals Food Shortage Amid War
The piece notes widespread hunger in Palestine as war worsens conditions and relief efforts falter. It argues that despite modern farming, output remains limited to small areas and peacetime abundance seems distant until a real peace arrives. The author voices concern over a fragile truce lacking true prospects for stability.
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Palestine
U.N. Trove
Topeka dealers back tax-free food sales push
Hutchinson News Herald reports approval of a plan to remove state sales tax on food, while noting the campaign mainly reflects selfish motives. The piece argues tax relief on essentials like food, clothing, and shelter could spark wider tax reductions and questions the burden on the needy.
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Topeka
Hutchinson
News-Herald
Altho
News- Herald
Kansas
Tarstatlich
Iriasementat
Uncongenial Company and Czech Swimmers in Cold War Era News
The piece notes Tugwell facing backlash within the new party amid communist takeover rumors and hints at resignation risk as dissidents depart. It also reports two Czech swimmers deciding not to return home after the Olympics, seeking refuge in Canada, reflecting broader Soviet influence concerns across Eastern Europe.
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Canada
Slovakia
Harvest hopes lift food prices as abundant crop grows
Reports say fires are fewer and losses smaller amid a strong harvest in Kansas. Cattle movement slows, pasture conditions improve, and grain yields boost food supply. Analysts predict prices may ease later this year, though government controls may temper declines.
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Karsep
Kannas
Maine man 109 marks century of change in American life
A Maine resident just celebrated his 109th birthday illustrating the vast sweep of U.S. history in one lifetime. He recalls a boyhood raid by Indians in sparsely settled Maine, long before Kansas was settled, as white travelers and missionaries mapped new frontiers.
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Kansan
Santa Fe
Oregon
Barbs by Hal Cochran Headlines and Quips
A stitched together column of light humor notes by Hal Cochran. It blends jokes about blondes and brunettes with a quip on mortgages and cars. A stray line asserts scientists claim a mosquito has twenty seven teeth and ponders how they use them at once. The piece closes with a joke about the modern apartment lacking a true home.
The A B C s of Communism Ad by Samuel Pettengale
An advertising pamphlet discusses the A B C s of Communism, listing aims, questions, and alleged answers. It notes the first volume is printed, presses for more copies, and urges readers to contact House Office Building 95, D C, for further copies or information. It cites state ballot bans and debates on federal versus state control, outlining how to identify Communists and address concerns.
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D.C
Communist Party of the
United States
Communist Party
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Arkansas
Nois
Kansas
Ohio
Okgon
Tennessee
Wiscaui
Ameerica
Dl Hotvar
PRL
Tomer Eas
Saao
Radio Listings Highlight August 12 Broadcast Schedule
Evening schedule shows WREN Handline Edition at 8 PM and KMBC Weather Report at 6 20 PM plus WREN Elmer Davis segment. Other items include KMBC News and a KMBC Crime Photographer feature, with WDAF Bob Hawk Show and various music and talk programs listed.
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MBC
Elmer Davis
KMBC
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Wrens
F. Poo
Piashouse
Bob Hawk
Topeka Names Claude E. Commons Assistant Draft Director
Claude E. Commons of Topeka is appointed assistant director of the Kansas selective service records unit and served as assistant draft director in World War I. Brig. Gen. Milton R. McLean disclosed presidential approval of more nominees for local draft boards, with seven appointments remaining for counties including Bourbon, Cherokee, Jefferson, Ness, Ness-Trego-Rush, and Seward.
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Claude E. Commons
Kan
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Commons Wassistant
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Milton R. McLean
Bourbon County
Modern manners at mealtime and social etiquette
A column on gentle feeding habits, arguing at meals, and how to handle picky eaters, with advice to serve small portions, more frequent bites, and a calm table. It includes reader questions on party invitations and wedding invitations, answered with etiquette guidance.
Old Home Town Guests Honor Birthday in Surprise Party
The West Sule Presbyterian church community held a surprise party honoring a birthday with many friends in attendance. Mrs C H Lanier hosted a luncheon yesterday honoring Mrs O J Lane who plans to attend the national encampment in Portland Oregon with Mr and Mrs Lane. Alvin Thiryans couple announced the birth of a child as they hosted a gathering. Defeated contenders Ivan C Crawford and Mesa Dean Crawford returned from a three week trip, while Mrs Ciadya Hobbe came back from Lawrence and Cohn slated to take place in September.
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An BR. Haveson
West Sule Presbyterian Church
Hoenth
C.H. Lanier
Loneheon
Mos Niyr
Mya
Ivan C, Crawford
Mesa Dean Crawford
Mins Ciadya Hobbe
Post Office Petition Circulated at Big Spring
Twenty five years ago a petition circulated in Big Spring to secure a local post office. Weaver fell ill enroute to his home in Connecticut, and Miss Minnie Scott of Lecompton was appointed city public health nurse replacing Mrs. Seamann. Miss Scott served overseas in nursing during the war. Lyman T. Wiley retired after 27 years on rural route 10. Gilbert Kell hosted guests for Miss Gnidts McDougal's upcoming marriage. Invitations issued for Gertrude Glatthart and James Clyde Elder.
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Gnidts McDougal
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Parenta
Rayhel Woetts
Kane Aas
Fens
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Stubbs
Daehier
Hoekhe
Ham Street
Mira
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Templin
Hannah Mitchell
Jonnie Robinson
Hope Rolvine
Anne Savage
Marjane Templin
Katherine Stubbs
Steila Stubbs
A. Becker
Gertrude
James Clyde Elder
Albert Glatthart
Mise Gertrude Glatthart
Caledonia
Ohio
Kansas City
Ada Barnes
Colorado
U.S. G. Plank
Harrisonville
Radio Singer HORIZONTAL 2 6 Pictured singing mistress of ceremonies
Clue filled puzzle entry hints at a radio singer pictured as mistress of ceremonies with several cross references including unusual and ungrateful, pointing to a themed wordplay puzzle published in a period radio page.
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Great Lake
Fragmented 3.30 KMNC Newscast Log and Weather Flags
Radio and television listings show multiple station call signs and anchors for KMNC WREN WDAF KMBC KMEC and others. The page notes varied segments including news weather sports and national reports with time stamps and program labels.
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Forsion Affaire Analyet
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Hal Cochran
Samuel B. Pettengilel
WDAT
C. E. Commons
Milton R. Melean
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Seth Aliver
Dove's Call
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Ralph Norman
Averica
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Ast Daar
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Hand of America
Romarce
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KMEC
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Heart of Anierte
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KMRC
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HANNA
Bill’s Grill
Malta
Ipen
Court Rouse
Atways
Schubert Funeral Home
N. AL
Smith Electric Company
GIT N. Hse
Eagle
Drlg CO
Mel Fisher
Scott
Temperature Equipment CO
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Elmer Schiller
Ralph Rood
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