Kansas State Architectural Growth After War Expands Projects
State architects report large postwar construction surge across universities and state institutions. Projects include University of Kansas library and dormitory. Agricultural College Manhattan wings. Osawatomie and Fort Dodge facilities. Lansing Penitentiary improvements. Capitol remodeling. Totals approach $1.3 million at major campuses with multiple buildings under construction or planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan Haa
Gamble
Piatin
Emporia State Normal Girl’s
Kansas University Library
Kansas
State Agricultural College
Manhattan
State Manual Training Normal
Pittsburg
State Hospital For the Insane
Osawatomie
Fort Dodge
Lansing
Topela
State University
Lawrence
Agricultural "College
West Wing
Mente Laboratory
Rosedale
State Normal
Hays
Mary R Scone
Ponae
Norton
Indane
Topeka
Hospital For
Parsons
Larned Tone
Eaenis Cottage
Mindinfield
Kansan City
Kan
John Brown Memorial Park
Boys’ Trades
oHita
Untler Way
Induatriak
Pinand Reformatory
Hoker
Unicr
Capitol
State
Cascarets and relief claims in old medical ad text
An OCR fragment markets Cascarets at 10c promising gentle bowel cleansing without cramps or distress. It touts relief from headaches gas sour upset stomach and digestive woes with quick morning effects, though the copy is garbled and hard to parse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Pines
Wayne
Mentho Sulphur Mentioned as Skin Remedy
The fragment references a sulphur preparation used on skin eruptions and itching. It suggests purchasing Mentho Sulphur from a druggist and applying it to the affected areas to aid healing. It notes quick relief for pimples and skin troubles and mentions a small Rowles product line.
Diamond Dyes Advertises Colorful Fabric Rejuvenation
An old advertisement touts Diamond Dyes promising to revive worn skirts coats stockings and fabrics. It claims the dye works on wool silk linen cotton and blends, with guarantees against fading and streaking. Vendors advise confirming fabric content with the druggist before dyeing.
Onaga School Attendance and Local Social Notes
The fragment notes attendance and movements at the Kanwaka area school and nearby towns. It mentions monasticist references and lists several individuals including Shaw Marguerite, Bing Jan, Richards Cogenie Colman, Everett Seetin Howard, Donald Elkin, Eugene Hird, Virginia Dews, Rind Ela, Curtis, Lulac Rose Eliot, and a visit or return from Medora Illinois after weeks away.
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Donne F Neegaber
da Ain Non
Doen Houk
Wittara “Shaw
Marguerite Hi K
M ‘Sitison
Jan Bing
Oun
Iy Richards
Cogenie Colman
Everett An Ete Seetin
Howard. Gregory
Donald Elkin
Eugene Hird
Virginia Dews
Ra Rind Ela
Curtis
Onaga Be
Lulac
Rose Eiliot
Medora
Meath
Local Notes From Eudora and Welda Community
Eudora reports Mrs G Le Fuller returning from Ottawa for care at a hospital, while Welda sees Brecheisen as president of Welda Gas and Oil Co and plans for a first well. School events include girls and boys glee club and high school orchestra performances with a large audience. Several local residents are noted in recent personal changes and club leadership.
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Brécheise
Welda
Kansas
Beesmonde Brecheisen
Welda Gas and Oil Co
Ee School
High
Wm. Miller
Ee ‘Grant
Lulu
Lothholz
Eou Moody
Eas Os Letra
Agnes Betty
Ani
Strachan
Wichita
Salem Evangelical Missionary Society Ladies Meet Review
Salem Evangelical missionary Society held a city group gathering at Beangel church with 73 district ladies attending. Mrs Huscher chaired the day. speaker Miss Clara Schuer led the afternoon address as others traveled from Kaw Valley and Lawrence to join in. The day also noted local events and a fall for Freeh Copp’s son causing a broken collar bone.
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W. Elkina
Kanwaka Literary Elub
Uber
George ‘Miller
J.W
Harley’ Armarea
Bigeby
Acc
Pg Bigsby
Bigsby
Brackett
Flora Nell Bigsby
Ernes
Kaw Valley
Jothan Carter
Seqoni ' Ee
L. “Ip
Baldwin
Fred Buchheim
Robert
Diclet
Columbia
Bawake
George Dews
Rl Hird
Cieles 4
Ladies | Aid ‘Society
Thomas Hird
Irana
Canada
Texas
C. E. Sheldon
Znis
Roy Combest
Geo. Hausman
Ott
Rev
Mrs. Huscher
Huscher
Clara Schuer
Regulers
Salem Jical
Ralph Tripp
Lawrence
St Paul's
Freeh
Copp
Jake Copp
Mike Seiwald
Kansas City
Repeal of Preference of Veterans in Federal Positions Is Demanded
The National Civil Service Reform League calls for repeal of all laws giving veterans preference in federal appointments. It urges ending political postmaster spoils and prohibition-enforcement patronage, arguing veteran exams show lower results than non veterans. The report condemns Republican era abuses and promotes a national merit system with focus on states lacking civil service, targeting Pennsylvania Connecticut Nebraska Minnesota Kentucky Indiana and Virginia.
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Washington
National Civil Service Reform League
League
United Sites Civil Service Commission
Rey
Council of the League
Fed
Harding
Sorreas
al Jocal
Pelt Lang
Roosevelt Administatioe al
Civil Service ‘Commission
Tawa
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Nebraska
Minnesota
Kentucky
Indiana
Virginia
Unfair Trade Commission notes year in review
Washington reports a federal trade commission annual summary highlighting growth in unfair competition law via court precedents, rising foreign trade complaints, and 1 065 relief petitions. The agency disposed of 211 cases with 97 cease and desist orders, and began inquiries into grain, petroleum, tobacco, cotton, and house furnishings trades.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
California
Tobacco Trust
BBSOC
Survey reports vast coal and mineral lands reserved
Washington December 11 The Geological Survey reports large acreages of coal 65 000 000 petroleum 6 501 000 oil shale 100 000 and phosphates 200 000 suitable for fertilizer manufacture. The annual activities include topographic mapping covering 13 544 square miles with detailed contour and stream data and extensive river flow investigations. Additional studies include ore deposits in Utah and underground temperature measurements in Nevada identifying 382 000 acres of land for potential utilization.
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Washington
Caleiidtora
Utah
Nevada
Ambiguous City Project Funds Reported
A garbled OCR item notes a city plan with about 2% million dollars designated for homes feature buildings and public improvements over a past period. It mentions operation details and an era agreement, but exact entities and dates are unclear.
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Cording. Com
Smuggling Down Rio Grande Faces New Penalties
Brownsville Texas reports that the new tariff law tightens penalties for contraband, curbing drug smugglers and bootleggers along the Rio Grande. Officials note methods include tow bottles and bagged liquor, while shallow waters and dense riverbank brush hinder enforcement over roughly 100 miles by land and 500 miles by water.
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Brownsville
Tex
Congress
Rio Grande
Mission
Surplus Material Sold by War Department
Washington reports surplus war department material purchased during the war generated 874,131,577 in receipts up to June 30 last. Assistant Secretary Wainwright states the original cost value exceeded 2 billion dollars and property on hand for disposition stood at 261,112,502. The report notes an average recovery of 45 percent of original cost by June 20, 1922, with 88,187,689 received by June 30, 1921 and 55,943,888 for the fiscal year, totaling 874,131,577 by June 30, 1922.
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Washington
War Department
Wainwright
Department
Woman game warden named in Fayette County Ohio
Washington December 11 reports Mrs Rosetta Zimmerman 24 daughter of C P Luttrell a wealthy family becomes Ohio s first woman game protector She carries a pistol and handcuffs and declares when I go after them they gotta come Her trip to Dayton led to placing a man under arrest in a recent enforcement effort.
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Washington
Fayette County
Ohio
Rosetta Zimmerman
Pape's Diap Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief
The ad claims that taking a tablet of Pape's Diap ends indigestion and distress from sour upset stomach. It promises relief from flatulence heartburn and palpitation with a low cost and druggist guaranteed effectiveness.
Salts to Flush Kidneys and Prevent Urinary Disorders
Advice warns excessive meat can raise uric acid, stressing kidneys and causing back pains, dizziness, and urinary symptoms. Recommends four ounces of rad Salts daily in water before breakfast for several days to neutralize acids and cleanse the urinary tract. Claims lithia-based effervescent salts soothe kidneys and bladder, prevent disorders, and ease rheumatic pains when weather is bad.
Hunter fined for trespass and illegal hunting actions
A man was fined ten shillings plus costs for hunting without the owner's permission. A game protector warned he could bolt and shoot if necessary. Mrs Ziromermant wore Tenick erbockers while on duty.
Red Pepper Rub Provides Quick Heat Relief
The passage describes Red Pepper Rub offering rapid warmth and relief once applied. It emphasizes penetrating heat and a short wait time, claiming notable comfort within minutes and suggesting strong, immediate effects.
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Dee
As ‘Gnciated Press
Gi - Acculiec Ray L. Gamble
Pring & Se
Scotts
Met Ag
Yan Aera
Scott's
aRion
Ieee
Kanwaka
Eudora
Federal
Commission
Rosetta’ Zimmerman
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