Kansas Greatest Year in State Farm Report
Topeka report: 1910 era record year for Kansas farming and livestock. Secretary C. Mohler of the rate board of A Pave releases data showing historic highs in crops and livestock value, including wheat yields and cattle, horses, swine, and hay totals.
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Topeka
Kan
Dee
Kansas
Law Gho C. Mohler
Pontry
Dulter
Mobler
Visa
Sverethy Mahler
Lmns Ars
Elton
Katfie
Renin Mila
Hoa
Ae Wal Hordenli
Mohler
Fragmentary World War Era Dispatches Recount Odd Narratives
A garbled OCR passage hints at wartime dispatches from Servia and references to Narigeorgevitel dynaiaty. It mentions gunpowder, heroes, a lie, a vow, and a surge of fear, with fragments describing trains, a gunpenaler incident, and a dramatic moment at a har.
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Panis
Dee
Rabbits Draw Big Day For Local Hunters
A large crowd of Lawrence sportsmen hunted rabbits on opening day in brisk weather. Hunters traveled by train, car, and on foot to reach the Cottenail grounds, seeking the season’s first good sport of the year. Rabbit hunting licenses issued have risen sharply this week as winter eases.
Farmers Institute chooses Lawrence as site for institute
Farmers at the session favored keeping the Farmers Institute in Lawrence citing better accommodations and shelter. They discussed moving it to Vinland but after debate decided to stay. The gathering highlighted the institute as a valuable aid to farmers facing daily business problems. Snowy conditions may have influenced attendance and proceedings.
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Lawrence
Farmers Institute
de Vinland
al’ Gieiv
Aggies Use Pictures in KSAC Equipment Study
The State Agricultural College announces moving pictures will be introduced into many branches of study. Superintendent Lofty Dean explains the visuals illustrate propositions better than lengthy explanations, aiding science education.
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Agriculino College
Navy air arm upgrade urged by Captain Bristol
Testimony before the committee reveals Captain Bristol urging a 2.2 million dollar appropriation to elevate the naval aeronautical branch. He envisions an air navy with aeroplanes ships and a destroyer class the air torpedo boat to scout submarines and mine fields and attack enemy dirigibles.
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Washington
US States Navy
Aereenantien
Baretu
Bristol
Navy
Brista
United States
Shoes for Lawrence relief drive urged amid cold weather
A local appeal urges residents to donate usable shoes to Lawrence social service efforts. The message stresses distributing existing footwear more evenly, sending undamaged pairs to a special relief center before the cold snap.
University Installs Boiler in Heat Plant Today
The University buildings gain a new boiler connected this afternoon after delays. It was bought and installed weeks ago for 2850 but connections delayed until today. In Police Court Curtis Bherhark faced drunkenness charges. he pleaded guilty and was fined 0.40. Water bills this month are signed by receiver JOH Mitchell, a first for the post. The Good Citizenship League of Kan plans a Saturday meeting at the Unitarian Church with state officers and county legislators invited for briefings.
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Curis Bherhark
Syns
Police Eduri
Joh. Mitchell
League of Kan
Unitarian
Iengue
Leer
Methodists Defeat Presbyterians At Vo C
Last night the Methodists defeated the Presbyterians by a score of 42 to 18. The Lutheran and Congregational games, scheduled for last night, were postponed until tonight.
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Vo C
Russian and French Forces Make Gains on Eastern Front
German and Russian reports exchange claims as battles rage across the Yser region and northeast of Vailly. French and Russian forces report successful counterattacks, with 18,000 prisoners mentioned and artillery duels near LaGrurie and Valjevas.
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Paris
Talwee
Ajene
Vailly
LaGrurie
Locies
Gerais
Attieke
Koluthara
Liaarevata
jSer Vinny
Disabled English Vessel Rumor Reported Two Sunk
Edinburgh dispatch to the Daily Mail says two German ships were reportedly sunk near Worth Intl but no confirmation yet from the Admiralty. The Firth of Forth hosts a naval base at Rosyth with defenses guarding approaches to Britain.
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London
Edinburgh
Daily Mail
Warth
Beitish Oponstions Aginal Hermanay
Riley Troops Stay at Junction City in World War I
From Junction City Kansas on December 12 1918 reports state Battery Deoldhe Sixth heavy artillery unit that served in the spring advance will remain behind as per the War Department at Washington. Monel rdVivers of its battery return to Fort Riley to supervise packing of the men's heavy winter clothing headed to them. The Jokers once stationed at Fore Riley and the imepe dell now await shipment and deployment details.
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Junction City
Nan
Bort Riley
Henl
Russian frontier pierced in two places near Cislehanowh and Praasnsz
Russian military observers say German forces are using delaying tactics by a fuel shortage tactic until renewables are exhausted. Petrograd reports indicate the front has been pierced in two points near Cislehanowh and Praasnsz, threatening a severing of communications between German and allied lines.
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Petrograd
Cisehanowh
Praasnsz
Fighting near Nave border town continues as U.S. firepower arrives
Fighting between Mexican factions around Nave Sonora persisted yesterday despite three U.S. artillery batteries from Fort Bliss and patrols. A U.S. cavalryman was wounded by a bullet, a bullet pierced a tent pipe, and a Mexican woman was shot in her home in the American town. No cease fire order from Mexican leaders was received, according to C Ramirez, agent for the convention.
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Naeo
Arizona
Nave
Sonora
United States
Fort Bliss
Bulleig
Gutierrez
Mexico
Maytorena
C. Ramirez
Looking Towards Lawrence in a Flower Advertiser Letter
A letter from R Caldwell of Colome SD asks for a simple copy of the Journal World and mentions seven copies of the paper. He plans to come to Lawrence for the show and to learn how to reach advertisers. He notes other papers failed to find florists and sends money for ads, urging delivery. The Journal World is described as a vigilant town institution.
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Lawrence
R. Caldwell
Colome
South Dakota
Tatavuer
Journal World
Eleven Divorces Granted At Rapid Feival Court Session
A eucharistic festival era edict prompted rapid hearings with ten o clock start last night. The Webster vs Keohe money suit saw the motion for a new trial overruled while Rossi Broadhead vs AL and SP railroad also fell to denial. Eleven divorces were granted in the session yesterday afternoon and last night with a record pace for hearing cases.
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Dike Saniri
Ated Pond
Webster Vs. Keohe
al’ Rossi
Broadhead
AL & SP Stailroad Company
Support the Marshal bill bolsters Kansas fire department funding
The proposed measure would shift the marshal department toward state support rather than self funding. Critics argue the change rewards political workers and jeopardizes an efficient two year old agency led by Warrison Parkman, risking turnover of a proven manager and the loss of coordinated property conservation advantages.
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Topeka
Dex
Marshall
Kansas
Politivad
Heginning Aida
Warrison Parkman
Kansax
Ammons Not Ready to Remove Troops in Colorado
President Wilk refuses to withdraw troops until Colorado Governor Ammons requests action. The Colorado strike situation prompts formation of a commission led by Seth Low, Patrick Gilday, and C. W. Mills with Low as chairman, meeting with the president to organize the commission.
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Wilk
Colorado
Washington
Bee
Amse
Aniis
Ammons
Meger Seth Low
Patrick Gilday
C. W.mills
Swithh
Low
Will
Kansas Weather Notes Snow Tonight for Sunday
Weather notes indicate snow tonight and for Sunday with morning observations at 7 a m and 9 pom yesterday. Forecast shows precipitation moving in, potential accumulation varies by location. Authorities urge motorists to prepare for slick conditions and reduced visibility.
White Christmas Comes Early in Lawrence
Snow blankets the middle states as sleigh bells greet Christmas shoppers in Lawrence. Light snowfalls continue, leaving ground cover and easing sleighing conditions while forecasts suggest the white blanket may linger.
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Doighis
Babt
May pardon sought for Mollie and Mollie Stewart case
Ottawa reports strong push to pardon Mollie Stewart and Frank Schneck by Governor Tiddges. Mollie Stewart, formerly jailed for involvement in a family murder, is praised as a model prisoner while her husband Mattie Stewart remains absent and unverified.
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Ottawa
Tiddges
Mollie, Stewart
Frank Schneck
Franklin Vounty
Frank Selmerk
Mollie Stewart
Supreme Court
Mattie ‘Stewart
Bat
Stewart
Joel
Three K Men Stay to Graduate and Return Next Year
Three key players named Wood Graft and Keeling will return for a third season, shaping Kansas Missouri Valley title hopes. With several seniors leaving, Coach Wheaton plans spring practice to accelerate development, aiming for a strong start when fall term begins. The Belgian relief work closed next week.
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Kansas
Wood
Graft
Keeling
iThis
Soneller Ins
Mmch
Wheaton
Ifew
Snea
Fem
Carnegie Opposes Christmas Truce Against Christian Pause
White House caller Andrew Carnegie voiced opposition to a Christmas truce in the European war. He argued it would be unchristian to stop and restart fighting during the holidays and said no nation should bow to such a proposal. He praised President Wilson’s peace efforts while urging continued hostilities.
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Carnegie
Washington, D.C
White House
Wilson
Permitting Sinking of New Water Well in Kansas City
Receiver Mitchell seeks court consent to sink a new well at the water plant to raise pressure and increase supply. If approved, work will start immediately and be completed by early spring with a deeper pump to improve mains pressure and water availability.
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Studige Pollark
Kansas City
EL. Mitchell
Ita
Jone
Veasoys
Quarantine Sealed on Tennessee Livestock Movement
Tennessee will quarantine the state against foot and mouth disease. Commissioner T. F. Peek issued the order prohibiting livestock except for immediate slaughter. Horses and mules must travel with disinfected feet and cattle must be in disinfected ears. No outbreak has been reported in Tennessee.
Bethany College president shot on cottage campus in West Virginia
Rev Thomas Crambler, 52, president of Bethany College, was shot and seriously wounded by Howard Woods on the cottage campus. Woods, who stood behind a tree, fired a double barreled shotgun and was arrested in Wellsburg jail on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. The incident followed a dispute over work. Endora relief funds reported $33.60 raised by Endora school first grade entertainment, teachers listed.
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Bethany
W. Va
Dee
Thomas Crambler
Bethany College
Howard Woods
Woods
Coesar Crandler
Wellsburg
Woos
Doctor Crambler
Endora
Kelly
Findora
Davis
Alice
Mies
Kansas Governor Praises Belgian Relief Drive Success
Former Governor Stubbs reports strong Kansas response to Belgian relief appeal. He notes Douglas and Baldwin counties surpass others, with five carloads collected and plans to close next week. Docking, relief committee chair, praises generous citizens and diligent community effort statewide.
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Stubbs
Ngibt
Kansas
Tie
Stu
T State
Ile
Ally Avery
Dow
Ins County
Gov. Stubbs
Douglas
County
Baldwin
Lawrence
Willian
Docking
Farmers Seek Cholera Prevention Guidance at Institutes
Farmers ask for information on cholera prevention as vaccination demonstrations draw crowds at university farm institutes. College men are sent to deliver talks, with advice repeatedly proving cost-saving in areas where cholera has spread.
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Agricultural Ext Service
University Farm
Deficit In Funds At State Penitentiary Warned
Warden J TD Botkin said an appropriation will be asked to cover a deficit in penitentiary funds likely under $40,000. He blamed the previous administration for unpaid supplies totaling about $20,000 and half used, with crop failure and a plant fire contributing to the shortfall.
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J. TD. Botkin
Staks Penitentiary
Botkin
Death of John Rerick at Simmons Hospital
John Rerick died this morning at Simmons Hospital from pneumonia. A telegram was sent to his brother in Pennsylvania before his death, with no reply received. Three nearer relatives have been located.
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John Rerick
Simmons Hospital
Pennsylvania
Hiss
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