Better Farm Homes Advocated to Stabilize Rural Life
AP report from Manhattan Kansas notes Kansas State Agricultural College advocates rural architecture to harmonize with surroundings. H E Wickers says improved homes stabilize life on farms and boost contentment for both men and women. Designs include hilltop colonial, prairie long house, and orchard facing styles tailored to terrain.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural College
America
Kansas College
H.E. Wickers
Wichers
H. E., Wichers
Believer's Death Stirs Benton Harbor Cult Followers
Disciples of Benjamin Purnell await a miracle on the third day after his death as health officials postpone burial to tomorrow. About 600 followers, drawn from Australia, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, keep vigil around Purnell's bier while awaiting his promised resurrection.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Bee
Benjamin Purnell
House of David
Purnell
Mary Stollard
Kentucky Hills
Tennessee
West Virginia
Louis Fead
Five Prisoners to Penal Institutions on Commitments
District court clerk D F Smith issued commitment papers for five county prisoners sentenced by Judge Hugh Means. Names include Charles Edward Bartley and Leon Horace Mikesell of Columbus Ohio. Jack Nesbit of Oklahoma City Oklahoma. GC H Abbott of West Virginia. and Jack Long of Chicago Illinois. Each faces terms from one to ten years in reformatories or penitentiaries. Also noted are property filings in Lawrence and two divorce filings for residents of Overbrook and Lawrence.
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Hugh Means
D. F., Smith
Charles Edward Bartley
Leon Horace Mikesell
Columbus
Hutchinson Reformatory
Jack Nesbit
Oklahoma’ City
Okla
Last Tax Day In Douglas County 1927 Taxes Boomed
Taxpayers faced the last day to pay the first half of 1927 taxes without a 5 percent penalty in Douglas County. The county treasurer estimated about 100000 would be paid today at offices and by mail plus banks in nearby towns. Receipts on Monday reached 48000 as deputies praised taxpayers pink payment slips saving time.
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Douglas County
L. E. Hoover
Ottawa man arraigned after crash with University student
H. J. Newton of Ottawa was arrested after his car collided with a vehicle driven by Miss Marion Cowles in front of her Tennessee Street home. He faces driving while intoxicated and liquor possession charges with a $300 bond set. Cowles, a University of Kansas senior, filed a $50 damage suit. Lila Kennedy settled damages and costs, and the Cowles suit was dismissed. Newton previously faced a liquor charge in police court.
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H. J.’ Newton
Ottawa
Marion Cowles
Miss Cowles
University of Kansas
Stevens
Lila “Doc” Kennedy
Newton
Steeple at Nieuwkoop Straightened After 800-Year Misalignment
A 800yearold Nieuwkoop church steeple, once three feet out of plumb, was lifted by twelve hydraulic jacks and carefully lowered back to straightness. The massive 400 ton structure required expert handling from architectural specialists across the Netherlands and was completed without incident.
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Nieuwkoop
Holland
Spends Much for Schools in Oregon Varies per Pupil
Salem report shows Oregon spent over 23.78 million dollars on elementary and high schools last year across 36 counties. The pupil count reached 185,959 and average annual cost per pupil stood at 127.90 dollars. Salaries favored women teachers over men by a wide margin.
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Salem
Ore
Altho
Oregon
C. A. Howlard
Post Office Sees Early Christmas Mail Rise In Lawrence
Pestmaster Hosford notes better condition of packages and stamps indicate more early mailing. Stamp sales on December 17 totaled 1007.02 with 1190.80 by day’s end and 1000 dollars ahead for the first 19 days of December. Between December 13 and 19, 203 900 letters were cancelled. Local and KU post offices to close for holidays. carriers to resume next Monday 5 to 6 am and stop at noon. Vets Benefit Dance Friday to raise funds for flags for Lawrence Spanish War veterans. Col A M Harvey of Topeka to speak. County road crews remain busy despite cold as clear skies aid project work.
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Lawrence , Post Office
University of Kansas
Lawrence Camp
United
Col. A. M. Harvey
Topeka
Home demonstrator fades from guiding housewives
A Chicago home economics expert from a merchandising firm shifts focus from door to door persuasion to teaching women scientific buying of food clothing and household appliances. The once renowned home demonstrator now warned that modern housewives use standard products and rely on trained guidance rather than universal panaceas.
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Chicago
Ite
Ry. Dahnke
Dahnke
Paradise
Test Wear On Airplanes Apparatus Tests Parts
Pittsburgh AP reports a Westinghouse laboratory device continuously tests metal pieces by simulating air travel stresses. The fatigue machine repeats bending and pressure on propeller hubs connecting rods tubes and gears to measure endurance limits.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Research Laboratory
P. L. Erwin
Meter
Will Found Hidden in Old Chateau Will Bequeathed Fortune to Church
A Paris book dealer discovered a long-lost will inside a family prayer-book. The document, dated to the day the nobleman faced the scaffold, leaves the fortune to the church and hints at hidden wealth. A basement search at the nearby chateau uncovered gold and jewels valued around $2,000,000.
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Paris
U. P
Work Horses Increase in England Says Veterinary President
Professor G. H. Wooldridge, president of the National Veterinary Medical Association, declares horses are rising in London for transport work. He notes more horses working in London last year than in 1913, despite a dip in horse numbers.
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England
America
G. H. Wooldridge
Marathon stadium near completion for next year's Olympiad
Professor Wooldridge notes horses used in maneuvres on the mechanical army. Work on the boxing space fencing marathon tower and swimming basin advances. grounds to be ornamented with shrubs under way. Five dollars offered for old batteries as Palmer Tire and Battery Co advertises. Amsterdam stadium nearing completion could host events next week if needed.
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Wooldridge
Amsterdam
Holland
A. Py
Barber's Drug
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