Fragmentary records from 1920s Kansas irrigation meeting
Incomplete notes show discussions among P. F. Walker of Kansas University Engineering, Ar and Griece Control of Water resources officials, plus attendees including Krag, state irrigation authorities, and Topeka figures. Mentions Fort Leavenworth city water, Attorney General Rey Hopkins, and bicycle gift promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecte
Rasporiding
Allen
Gévernor
P. F. Walker
K. U. Q . of Engineering
Griece
Jwater
Ares
Krag
Cat Acee Board
Saith Meig State
Fort Oe
Topeka
A. S
Bird
Rey Opkins
Hudaut
Patmes
Points on Purchasing Preedy Fren
The notice outlines purchasing points and procedures for a pre approved item. It lists eligible bidders and required documentation. Vendors must submit bids by the stated deadline and comply with local procurement rules.
Gift ideas and newspaper pricing ideas share a spoke
An assorted list of gifts and utilities, including a Kraker Fountain Pen from Rankin's Drug Store, is suggested as a useful present. A discussion notes rising postage rates and more newsprint use affecting weekly papers, with references to various local shops and the Kansas Historical Society context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karisas
W. FE. Bacon
Kansas
Bacon
Hanna
Rankin's Drug Store
Italy Rebuilding War Wrecks Faster Than France
In Rome on December 20 the American Ambassador Robert Underwood Johnson said Italy is rapidly repairing war devastated areas around Piave Lsonzo and Asiago. He recalled April’s view of France from Chateau Thierry to Rheims as far worse and noted Italy now shows 20 to 65 percent of houses renewed in towns, marking significant recuperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Robert Underwood Johnson
Piave
Lsonzo
Asiago
Mr. Johnson
France
Chateau Thierry
Rheims
Italy
Refugees Live in Government Barracks as New Italian Houses Rise
Refugees remain housed in government bar racks while new Italian model homes go up weekly. The second story may be destroyed, but the walls are standing, roofed and made habitable for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tem
Berlin Embraces Professional Prize Fighting And Wrestling
Berlin officials note the postwar rise of professional prize fighting and wrestling as social events in Germany. High priced seats attract attire like evening dress, while the public debates proper decorum. Cheating and noisy rooting are condemned as audiences demand quiet and orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Lawrence court and campus hoops mix in scrimmage notes
John Wulf of John James high school Portland shows promise in recent scrimmages. Dee Mifflin centers with KU freshmen per Coach Scrubby Laslett. Armin Woestemeyer drills shots under the basket as Laslett positions opposite the forward. A varsity versus student team clash in Roginson gym highlighted by Woestemeyer Houk Uhriaub and Uhrlaub. 1500 seats may fill for season games. Clarence Houk and Phil White feature in standout local basketball action. teams from K U and Oklahoma backfield star Phil White expected to appear in Robinson gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armin Woestemeyer
Scrubby Laslett
S. H. S. Star
Julius Uhrlaub
Rudolph Uherlaub
Andy McDonald
Bowman
Roginson Gymnasium
Compos Woestemeyer
Ant Houk
Walt
Endac
Ernest Uhriaub
Gueard
Chriaubs
Simte Court
Phil White
Oklahoma
Robinson Gymnasium
White
Immigration from Canada and Mexico Sets Records
Immigrant arrivals from Canada last fiscal year reached 90,025 with 7,656 departures, a surplus of 82,357. Mexicans admitted totalled 61, while departures to Mexico stood at 6,606, creating a 45,755 excess. Europeans sent 246. 256,483 left for Europe, reducing the U.S. alien population by 10,138. Asia saw 17,505 admitted and 9,441 departed, an excess of 8,844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
Mexico
Anthony Caminetti
Commissioner General of
Mexi
United States
Eurone
The
United
Europe
Asia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hahna
Iit
Gil “Drug
Preedy Fren
Coe
Electric Utilities Co
John
Pal I
Johnston's
Checet Rankin’s
Rankin’s Drug Store
Wee
Laity
Hoover. At
Marion
Herbert Hoover
Harding
League of Nations
Hoover
Remitserce
Jeff
Don al Vano
August Pierson
Massachusetts St
John Wulf
John James High School
Portland
Oregen
Dee Mifflin
K. U
Lawrence
Clarence Houk
LL. HH. S
W. VU
Dr. F. C. Allen
Ant
Ernst Uhriaub
Missouri
Brownings
Thisdea
Pidee" Browning
Browning
Pideo
Praska
Arlen
Elmers, Nunninally’s
Huyler
City
Journal-World
Immigration Bureau
Hoes Srrsay
Batavia
Glass Batavia
S & S Grocery
Sutita
Ralph W. Ward
Ward’s Flower Shop
Mass. St
Peerless Garage
N. H
3ILLY
Sweet Home San
Charlton
Bruder
Hester & Roberts
Barber’s Drug Store
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!