Kansas Flood Congress Pushes Gauging Stations Plan
A Kansas flood congress report urges Governor Capper and state leaders to establish gauging stations at key rivers including the Kansas near Topeka and Smoky Hill near Salina. It warns flood losses exceed $000,000 over thirteen years and calls for a federal aid and a dedicated flood committee to coordinate state and federal actions.
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T. J. Strickles
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Curvey
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Engineering Committee
Kansas Flood Congress
State to pass flood prevention legislation plan
The state will pass legislation to fund a large share of flood prevention plans. Current laws are inadequate and a permanent Board of Commissioners, mainly engineers, should be created to work with the federal government. Gaging stations should be set up at key points along the Kansas River and its tributaries.
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Alarm on kidney inflammation warns: act now
A promotions-style testimonial urges readers to avoid delay for kidney problems. It cites backache dizziness and urinary disorders as signs and promotes Deans Widney Pills as effective. The ad quotes a Lawrence woman and a Lawrence man’s endorsement from Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY.
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Atchison Fights Gas Rate With Nichisom Railway Power
City officials in Atchison plan to sue Nichisom Railway Light and Power to enforce franchise terms and cap gas rates at 35 cents per thousand cubic feet. The current rate is 40 cents, and the school board aimed to share costs this year. The dispute will be settled in court with City Attorney Walter E. Brown likely to cite Judge Phinnelley’s decision as guidance.
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Phinnelley
Dread of an Oneration and Cardui Help
A patient faced a feared surgery but chose a herbal remedy and supportive care. Doctors advised operation yet the patient avoided it, noting relief fromCardui and other remedies. The account mentions a physician’s caution and a belief in remedies over surgery.
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Thomsande
Ldaabs
Soldiers Coming Home Kansas Regiments at Eagle
The report notes Kansas regiments at Eagle may be returning, with losses mounting as troops depart and officers report rapid casualties among the ranks.
Soldier And Civilians In Eagle Pass Exhibit Strain Of Rations And Applications
The report from Eagle Pass Texas details heavy regimental losses and rising student discharge pressure as the First and Second regiments shrink. Affidavits for university release surge with sixty filed. high school involvement grows while doubts linger about possible returns to school.
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National Tax Association Holds Aug Conference in Indianapolis
Officials and economists meet in Indianapolis for a four day National Tax Association conference marking the 10th anniversary. Delegates from multiple states discuss rising expenses and lack of programs, with focus on federal revenue plans and the income tax after two years of trial. A special committee will address locating public service corporation values.
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National Tax Association
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Lone Star Picnic Draws Douglas County Residents
Judge Amari the principal speaker at Lone Star celebration by Lone Star Grange 1406. The Saturday picnic drew many residents of Douglas County and was a big success. Judge A Smart urged modern ideas on criminal justice including work for criminals and giving earnings to families. He called idleness a crime.
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Lone Star
Douglas County
Lone Star Grange
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County Board Votes to Vacate Road in Rural District
County commissioners on Saturday voted to vacate the Robinson through Weaver road section. The hearing drew few participants and bids were tabled until a later date as officials planned a southern county meeting to finalize the matter.
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Weaver
Democratic Central Committee Plans Saturday Candidate Meeting
Announcement states the Democratic central committee will convene Saturday afternoon to hear county candidates discuss general campaign plans. No special business is expected beyond outlining campaign strategy.
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Democratic Cent Committee
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Death of George White Former Lawrence Brick Plant Superintendent
George White died at 3 this morning at his daughter's home after a long illness from stomach cancer. He formerly served as superintendent of the Lawrence brick plant and helped guide its peak years. He is survived by a widow, ten sons and two daughters.
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Lawrence
Fragmented musings mix on war, politics, and strange names
A garbled scribble references wartime talk and illicit topics, then shifts to stray mentions of Robert Cox in Kansas and a brief visit with friends. The readable bits mention no clear event, date, or cohesive report.
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Caner
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Tales of the Town Herd of Tea Cattle Incident
A fragment describes a late night incident in the 800 block involving two girls Hansen and Brita who eluded police and hastily fled toward Massachusetts avenue. They reportedly woke a policeman and accused their parents of something while the event unfolded.
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Brita
Massachusetts
Died at Home Hannah M Stancliff Passes After Illness
Hannah M Stancliff died at her home 106 W Eliiet street Saint Louis after a long illness. She was sixty years old and funeral plans were unsettled with a probable service tomorrow afternoon from the home. Interment will be in Gat Hill cemetery. The infant child of J W of Lone Star died shortly after birth and was interred in Clinton cemetery.
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Lone Star
Clinton Ecemete - Anderson
Unsure Fragment Reveals Unclear Vessel Tale
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions a hostile vessel and a private design claimed for personal use. References to individuals and a supposed owner wife or relation are garbled, leaving the exact event and names unreadable.
Unscrambled Puzzle Text Leads to Confused Clues
A damaged OCR style puzzle snippet misrenders a riddle about a Bigfish event and a fast boy, with stray words like Whi Toalise and Peni sieress. The legible fragments mention a prize and a sentence, but the passage remains muddled and unresolved.
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Fragmentary verse reflects uncertain club day in a foreign text
The readable lines hint at a personal or poetic fragment about time and affection with scattered phrases. Names and clear events are absent, leaving a puzzle of misread words and incomplete thoughts.
Nervous Strain highlights oddities in daily life
Fragmentary clipping notes a humorous yet anxious strain in modern living. It references a figure named Crawford and an elephant, observing how barely five hours of sleep in a 27 hour span affects routines like lectures, opera, and listening to others.
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Misheard Excuse Sparks Mischief Acknowledgment
A muddled message hints at an attempt to fool others with a joke tied to a tune. The fragment suggests prankish behavior linked to a playful but misleading excuse.
Fragmentary plea hints at hardship in wartime era
OCR fragment mentions belty time and weary belly as a speaker asks for help. Vague dialogue includes references to Hard time and wars. Names and clear places are missing, making exact events unclear but tone suggests wartime strain and social struggle.
Chicken Fry at Hult's Grove and Lawson Station Event
Invitation to a chicken fry tonight at Hults Grove near Lawson Station on Interurban Tine with entertainment. Larkin Club promotes prayer and easy living messages. Odd musings on geography and education appear in scattered text segments.
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Hult’s Grove
Lawson Station
Back From Homeland Mx and Mrs H Cohn Return Home
Mx and Mrs H Cohn and their son Marcel arrived home yesterday after a week at Ex celsior Springs. Cohns tour included Hopksville Kentucky and stops in Chicago and St. Louis where the family enjoyed time with friends. Clarence Carl, injured in a streetcar crash, is recovering and plans to resume his city route soon. Prof W J Baumgartner visited the area and Mayor W J Francisca and Fire Chief Wiliam Reiniseh went to Kansas City.
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