Wichita Citizens Celebrate Today on Gusher Day
Wichita Kansas observes Gusher Day marking oil and aviation industries. Festivities begin with King Aviation and Queen Petrolia at 1 PM, featuring a spudding in derrick drilling and Ted Braley’s stunt flight. Parade whistles, an airplane show, and royal crowning at 5 PM follow, with governor elect Clyde Reed visiting and Army Air Corps planes overhead.
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King Aviation
Petrolia
Ted Braley
Breen
Karl Rowland
Wichita University ‘and Friends University
Clyde M. Reed
Reed
Parsons
U. S. Army Air Corps
Fort Riley
Thelking
Queen
Braley
Iss
Broadview
Lawrence Avenue
Parole Ends as Robber Scott Returns to Penitentiary
Ralph Scott, alleged Ray Terrill gang member convicted in a Parsons jewelry store robbery, returned to Lansing Penitentiary from a temporary parole after a brain surgery. He had been granted parole to visit his mother near Miami Idaho and is serving a 10 to 21 year sentence for the crime.
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Lansing
Kan
Ralph Scott
Ray Terrill
Parsons
J Scott
Miami
Ida
Grand Duke Nicholas Improved, Russia Heals in France
Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia, ill with pneumonia, showed notable improvement in Antibes France. Physicians said he would likely recover barring complications as of December 18, according to dispatches from AP.
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Nicholas
Antibes
France
Russia
Fragmentary Note on Immigration Aid and Transport Methods
The fragment references Washington D. C. and Pasadena figures, including Donald Nevis and a lyric tenor, linked to an audience event. It mentions a Kent scholarship funded by a cash prize and describes sugar supply for Mormon immigrants and California gold seekers at one dollar per pound. Machinery from Liverpool is noted, with transport routes via sailing vessel to New Orleans and ox-drawn trains along the chains.
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Washington ,D. C
Donald Nevis
Pasadena
Cal
Igates Kent
Liverpool
England
New Orleans
Farmers Week planned in Topeka as Kansas legislators convene
Topeka December 18 ap The second week in January is designated Farmers Week in Kansas with six agricultural groups holding annual conventions in Topeka during January 7 to 12 alongside the 1929 Kansas legislative session. The gatherings include the Kansas Agricultural convention the Kansas State Board of Agriculture the Kansas Farm Bureau the Veterinary association creamery men and field superintendents the State Association of Kansas Fairs and the Kansas Agricultural council. Delegates from across Kansas and some out of state are expected with special rail rates offered.
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Kansas
Tapeka
Kansas Agricultural Convention
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas State Farm Bureau
Kansas Veterinary Medical Association
State Association of Kansas
Kansas Agricultural Council
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Aise
Washington
J. C. Mohler
State Board, of Agriculture
S.railroades
Jews forsaKE faith in hungary amid terror shifts
Budapest reports show about 10,000 Hungarian Jews abandoned Judaism for Christianity after the collapse of Bela Kun’s regime. Officials say no bias but exclude Jews from trusted posts. hundreds were killed in the White Terror under Admiral Horthy, prompting many to seek baptism as fear and upheaval spread. Sunken cargo seeks salvage.
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Budapest
APJ
Bela Kun
Moscow
Hungary
Admiral Horthy
Whiskey and Mercury Lost In 1864 River Sinking
Missouri Valley Iowa AP whiskey and mercury valued at 150000 were swallowed by the Missouri river when the Bertrand steamboat sank on April 1 1864. Several thousand gallons of whiskey and two tons of mercury were aboard destined for Montana. Farmers along the river rescued Bertrand passengers and work on a new bridge seeks the treasure.
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Missouri Valley
Iowa
Missouri River
Bertrand
Montana
Old Sugar Factory Demolished for Department Store
Salt Lake City AP reports a five story adobe brick building erected in 1853 by Brigham Young for what was said to be the second sugar factory in the United States has been torn down to make room for a department store. It was built for Brigham Young, president of the LDS Church, and by A Smoot, father of Senator James Reed Smoot.
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Salt Lake City
A. @. Smoot
James Reed Smoot
United States
Brigham Young
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Sargon Medicine Praised By Kansas City Man
A Kansas City railroad mechanic reports fourteen years of chronic stomach trouble cleared by Sargon and Soft Mass Pills. He describes relief from bloating, dizziness, and indigestion after six bottles, and notes renewed strength, appetite, and sleep. Ad claims availability at Round Corner Drug Company in Lawrence.
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G. E. Freden
Missouri-Pacific Railroad
Drury Ave
Kansas City
Lawrence
Round Corner Drug Company
Adv
Cold weather warning urges denatured alcohol use
The Weather Bureau cautions a spell of wintry weather and advises car owners to equip vehicles with denatured alcohol as antifreeze. A local repairman notes prior cold snaps caused radiator and engine damage, with repair bills ranging from 100 to 250 dollars. Denatured alcohol is promoted as a low cost insurance to prevent costly engine and radiator leaks.
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Bis
Re Pairman
Auto men advise car owners to use denatured alcohol
Auto experts urge motorists to protect cooling systems during cold spells. Air and filling stations stock denatured alcohol and advise owners to test radiator solutions now. Automobile manufacturers endorse denatured alcohol as safe, economical, and not harmful to engines or radiators.
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Kinogram News
Olive Borden Huntly
Gordon and
Leena Owen
Kay
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W. T. Farmer
Bowerlock
Onight Fomorro
New York
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Barbara Kene
Jerry
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Thriller
Olive Borden
Jack Pickford
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