Act Brings Cheer to Shipping Board
Washington reports optimism for the American merchant marine as the Shipping Board adapts under the Jones White act. The annual review predicts substantial new vessel construction aided by loan provisions and better carrier contracts, while noting recent losses and growth in cargo tonnage amid shifting global competition.
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Washington
Hines Bra
United States
Theovernment
Lovin Ies
Stewart
England
Germany
France
Italy
Japan
Rgo
Shipping Board
Pacific
Atlantic Coast
Board
United States “Lines
Legisla Hague
London
Army
Navy
Panama Railroad Steamship Line
Banks Pay December Dividends In Kansas
Two failed state banks in Kansas will issue December dividends. Burlington State Bank, closed in April 1927, distributes 10 percent to depositors on December 5, bringing total reimbursements to about 70 percent. First State Bank of Lansing pays 20 percent on December 14, with total dividends near 20,000 dollars. the bank closed November 29, 1926.
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Stopeka
Kansas
Charles W. Johnson
State Banking Department
Burlington
First State Bank
Lansing
Ee Ee
Remedy for bugs tips from Prof J W Golloch
The Kansas State Agricultural College entomology department offers householders a tip to kill insects like roaches and box beetles by sprinkling hydrogen cyanide wherever the pests appear. The AP report notes that early freezing weather may reduce some bug activity and suggests practical steps for home use.
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Manhattan
Kan
J. W.me
Golloch
Kansas
State Agricultural College
50 Acre Farm Produces 3 Million Eggs yearly
Mose Johnson built a Wichita Falls Texas poultry operation on 50 acres with 15 000 Leghorn hens producing 3 000 000 eggs yearly. A tornado damaged his incubator but he rebuilt and sold 800 000 chicks last spring and summer to customers in Mexico Canada Cuba South America Europe and all US states. President Calles of Mexico sought foundation stock from his flocks for a Mexico City poultry ranch after his retirement.
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Wichita, Falls, Texas
Mose Johnson
Unia
Johnson
Wichita Falls
Bowie
Texas
Mexico
Canada
Cuba
South America
Europe
South Africa
Calles
Mexico City
Kansas fur dealers face new licensing and record rules
Pratt Kansas AP reports the Kansas forestry fish and game commission released new fur dealer regulations. Resident dealers pay 10 dollar annual licenses, non residents 25 dollars. Dealers must record fur purchases and seller names and file annual reports by April 1. Beavers remain protected except where warden supervision allows limited take to protect property. A 50 year old woman marries a 21 year old man in a separate item.
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Pratt
Kan
Kansas Forestry,’ Fish and Game Commission
Alva Clapp
Eldest Bride Marries Younger Former Sunday School Pupil
A 50 year old bride, a former assistant pastor at Kirst Christian church in Lynn, wed her 21 year old former Sunday school pupil, Leonard Clarke Wade of Swampscott. The ceremony occurred late Saturday night in West Newbury with Rev. Glen Morse officiating amid minor confusion. Wade’s parents seek annulment but face little success as both principals followed legal formalities.
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Boston
Kirst Christian Church
Lynn
Leonard_Clarke’ Wade
Swampscott
Theresa - Eliza Deane
Wade
Isaid
West Newbury
Glen Morse
Samuel D. Twombley
Salem
Mr. Twombley
Snow Tuesday Forecast Hits Western Kansas Cold Wave
A northwest cold wave brought Western Kansas temperatures down to 10 degrees last night with Goodland recording the low. The Weather Bureau forecast continued cold tonight and tomorrow with snow on Tuesday and nightly lows around 15 degrees in the west and 25 in the east. Tuesday’s highs not exceeding 25 degrees.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Goodland
Kanwaka Social Roundup Tops Thanksgiving Week
Mrs William Miller of Brooklyn visited Kanwaka with cousin Homer Hitch. A Kanwaka Hall dance drew about thirty youths hosted by the Colmans and Armstongs. W F Elkin and Willis Colman attended the American Royal Stock Show in Kansas City. Numerous calls and visits followed in Lawrence and Topeka. The Kanwaka Literary club met November 27 for a Thanksgiving program including stories, poems, and songs. A Christmas party is planned for December 13.
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Harley Armstrong
Ralph’ Colman
Merle Colman
Kanwaka Hall
W. F. Elkin
Willis Colman
Kansas City
H.G. van Neste
Willis Colmans
Guy. Bigsbys
Fred. A. Richardson
Lawrence
Jwilis Colman
George Dews
Secret to Keeping Young Olive Tablets Ad
A 1900 era ad claims the key to youth is a healthy liver and bowels. It cites Dr Edwards in Ohio who formulated a vegetable compound with olive oil as a gentler alternative to calomel. Olive Tablets are promoted as a gentle, effective tonic in olive color available in 15c 30c and 60c sizes.
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Edwards
Ohio
Weekend Visits and Travel Notes in Kansas Towns
Sunday trips linked to high water results at Tawa. Mr and Mrs Rothwell visited McLouth as guests of Mr and Mrs Holiday. Miss Elliott stayed with Miss Ruth Miler in Lawrence. Hamacher hauled two a Picnae of jomber from Topeka Friday for G T Richards.
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Tawa
Elliott
Ruth Miler
Lawrence
I Hamacher
Topeka
G. T. '. Richards
Woolaroc monoplane back from Scott Field in doubt
Art Goebel returned the Woolaroc from Scott Field after abandoning plans for a transcontinental flight to New York. He says the ship lacks sufficient speed for record flights and notes the cockpit has been moved behind the wing. He will go to Chicago for the aeronautical exposition.
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Gobel
Wichita
Kan
Woolaroc
Art Goebel
Dole
Hanear
Chicago
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