Burdick restored to active army duty in Kansas
The article notes Major Harold D. Burdick is again on active list and back at the University of Kansas with the Five Officers Training Corps. It discusses his World War service, the wartime cutoff of some officers, and the potential impact on military needs and training amid reassignment pressures.
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Harold D. Burdick
Kansas
Flve
War Department
Thant
Gressives
Cleveland
Adam W
Plumb
Russia
John L Lewis Unopposed For UMWA Presidency Re election
John L Lewis faces no opposition in the United Mine Workers of America biennial election. The 42 year old Iowa native previously led the international union after winning the post two years ago without a prior district chair. He had been AF of L field representative and UMWA legislative agent, and served on government commissions during the war.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
International Organization
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers
Towa
KU Graduate In YMCA Work In India
A letter from H C Herman class of 1909 reports life in India with wife Winifred Wilcox, 1908 graduate. It notes the death of Henry Campion, KU 1918, an engineer in Jamshedpur, killed by accidental rifle discharge while friends tested a gun. Herman discusses India's illiteracy, factionalism, and political changes.
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H. C. Herma
Young Men’s Christian Association
Esplanada
Madras
Herman
Winifred Wilcox
India
K. U
Tatta Iron and Steel Company
Jamshedpur
Japan China Trade Expands In October Exports Rise
Tokyo reports steady growth in Japan China trade for October with exports totaling 26 941 000 yen an increase of 1 636 000 yen from October 1921 and imports down 11 604 000 yen from the prior year. For ten months exports to China reached 000 yen and imports 137 000 000 yen. Admiral Kato begins early conferences and the Asia library head Eratosthenes noted for measuring Earth's circumference in 245 BCE.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Manchuria
Eratosthenes
Alexipaitia Library
B. G
Just Insurance Ad for J. R. Holmes at 107 E Seventh
An insurance notice for J. R. Holmes appears at 107 E Seventh. The brief listing advertises services under the title Just Insurance and directs readers to the same address.
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J. R. Holmes
Just Insurance
E. Seventh
Education Bureau Urges Stronger Federal Support
Washington reports the Commissioner of Education calls for renewed leadership and greater funding to address illiteracy and inequality, stressing that America’s future democracy depends on how education is carried out. The bureau should expand field work, research, and dissemination while maintaining state control.
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Washington
Bureau For Education
Bureau
Tiger
School Life
Congress
Alaska
Bureau of Education
Roller Bearings for Trains Tested by Pennsylvania
New Philadelphia December 8 The Pennsylvania railroad company is testing roller bearings for passenger coaches similar to those used by Sweden's State Railways. Six P 70 coaches have operated with barrel shaped bearings for about a year but conclusive results are not yet available. Officials say bearings show little wear and may reduce tractive effort and fuel usage if adopted widely.
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Davis
New Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
State Railways of
Sweden
Pennsylvania
Eagles to Initiate One Hundred in Leavenworth Aerie
Leavenworth Kansas December 18 Eagles Fraternal Order initiation for one hundred candidates at Leaveburh Aerie No 55. Senior Sara Kiser Jr has already prepared the event with plans and attire for the initiation ceremony.
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Eagies
Leavenworth
Kan
Order of Eagles
Leaveburh Aerie No
Stary Sara Kiser, Jr
White Ants Multiply Across Kansas Threaten Homes
Kansas reports from state entomologist J. Hunter describe a rising presence of white ants, similar to tropical species, damaging houses and furniture and challenging control. Carbon bisulfide injections into holes may prove effective. wheel bugs, sent for study, are also found in notable numbers and are non poison but can bite if handled.
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Kansas
J. Hunter
State
University
Etomologist
Ita
Rabbit Hunt Captains Named for December Event
December 18 rabbit hunt lists captains Carl Hird and George Dews. Participants include Ase Colman Fred Gregory George Strahn Will Slusser Geo Siler Grass John Christy Mark Pierson Homer Hird J Ben Sallow Bob Swaleg Herman Brek man Frank Houk Elmer See ph Colman. Hunters urged to bring at least six rabbits and prizes include a dollar in candy for top scorer. Household mentions include local teachers and residents in Lawrence and Sibley.
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Carl Hird
George Dews
Ghoeen
Carl
Hird
Ase Colman
Fred Gregory
George Strahn
Will Slusser
Geo. Siler
Grass
John Christy
Mark Pierson
Homer Hird
J.ben Swallow
Bob Swaleg Herman
Brekman
Frank’ Houk
Elmer Seeph Colman
Mrs. Bowman
Sibley
Charley
Birth Announcement From Parsons Kansas Couple
Mr and Mrs Giy M Vincent of Parsons Kansas announce the birth of a daughter. The family requests friends to share in their joy and sends appreciation for support.
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Mes.Giy
Parsons, Kan
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