State board to guide moving pictures in Kansas schools
The Kansas board announced plans to use approved pictures in all grades, aided by a new state bureau at Topeka. Secretary Harrigon emphasized expert input in selecting educational and artistic films. Stereographs and lantern slides will supplement classes, with conversion to accommodate schools lacking projectors. The effort targets facilities in Hutchinson Crawford county and other areas, linking to the state’s pursuits in mining oil and agriculture.
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Tion
Harrison
Kahsas
Harrigon
Uge Anoying
Cat
Topeka
Aml
Wansas
Tonkin
Hutchinson
Pila
Crawford County
Bint
Independence
Wheat
Tragic Collision Near Wakarusa Involving Rankin
Rankin of Wichita traveling salesman suffers aphasia and possible internal injuries after his Ford collides with Santa Fe No. 1 south of Wakarusa. Vehicle demolished, Rankin thrown thirty feet, found near the machine. He was taken to Topeka after authorities identified him as J. A. Rankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Alnkin
Wichita
Aphasia
Santa
Wakarusa
Rankin
Avas
Rakin
Stary Iis
Electrically Heated Gems for Austrian Soldiers
Austrian newspapers report a new heating method using electric threads sewn into soldiers pants and coats. Threads connect to a battery or supply wire, claimed to warm many soldiers over varying distances, keeping troops comfortable in cold weather.
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Viebi
Hietrology
Thusbruck— University
Billed Drydale Film Prompt Censor Action in Kansas
A Topeka film advertised by Alm. company stirred Kansas authorities as a picture depicting Drydale looms, with the state seeking to curb liquor advertising. The censor rejected the film, which showed taverns and wholesale houses in Drydale being loaded for trips across the Missouri to Leavenworth, prompting a ruling against its showing.
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Topeka
Tomy Dee
Kansas
Drydale
Missouri
Leavenworth
Cuticura Remedies Endorsement From 1914 Letter
A 1914 testimonial by Carlyle C. Bryan praises Cuticura Soaps and Cuticura Ointment, claiming healing of skin eruptions and praising the products for care of babies skin and hair. The letter advertises free samples and a "Skin Book" request from the Cuticura Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle C. Bryan
Mali
Requiest
Atiicura
Dept. T
Bow
British Museum Receives Private Stones Gift From Admirer
London December twenty fifth notes the British Museum accepting a private collection of over two hundred precious stones. Sir Arthur Herbert Church, late president of the Mineralogical Society and discoverer of new minerals, gathered the gems. The collection highlights a six karat Spessartite garnet and a wide range of zircons, tourmalines, topazes, emeralds, opals and spinels. The stones will be stored securely, not shown, to shield from war and Zeppelin risks.
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London
Great Britain
Arthur
Herbert Church
Mineralogical Society
Ceylon
Tristdes
Woulan Cares Horse Colie Remedy Ad
A distressed woman and neighbor describe a horse suffering severe colic. They administer Farris Colic Remedy on the tongue and report immediate improvement. The ad promotes Far tis Colic Remedy with a money back plan and mentions a seller at 139 Mass. Street.
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Mass
Jules E
Akerenet
Swiss Naturalization Rules Ease for German Applicants
A fragment describes Swiss citizenship practices under Entente influence noting that naturalization remains controlled by cantons and local authorities. It mentions two year residence generally required and that some small villages near the German frontier have recently granted naturalization to sizeable numbers of Germans, with conditions.
Fragmented Hints of Woman's Help Call on Day
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a plea or call for help involving a woman. The text is unreadable in places but suggests distress or seeking assistance on a particular day. No clear names, places, or concrete actions are discernible.
Freight piling up across the Americas through Panama Canal
Freight congestion grows as ships stack bales of sugar in Peruvian ports and 750000 cotton bales wait in Ecuador. South American shipments rise toward the canal route, with shipping lines racing to find more rolling stock as cocoa harvests threaten destruction if delayed.
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Panama
Punta Arenas
Stork
Ecnador
Dutch Marines Celebrate 250th Anniversary at Willemsoord
The Dutch Marine Corps marks its 250th year at Willemsoord on December 10 amid talks of disbandment as officials question the corps usefulness in modern naval warfare News recalls the unit’s origin with De Ruyter and its long history in global conflicts from Cadiz to Barcelona and Gibraltar, noting a gradual reduction in officers and no recent commissioned appointments.
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Hague
Dee
Dutch Marine Corps
Netherlands
Willemsoord
Nmber
de Ruyter
Chatham
England
Cadiz
Gibraltar
Barcelona
Spain
Madrid
Alesate
Saragossa
Kyance
Cane‘of Good Hope
South Africa
Underdog's Struggle Highlights Humble Racing Tale
A fragmented report notes an underdog horse or jockey gaining sympathy as the competition unfolds. The piece hints at a hobbyist or amateur involvement, with odds shifting as the animal faces a bucking challenge and evolving public interest.
War Toys Dominate Shops In Wartime Storefronts
A fragmentary OCR description notes children’s toys shifting to warfare themes. Soldiers, cannons, bayonets, Zeppelins and forts appear as favored playthings from British Russian French armies. Even silk garments fade as military kits multiply. The piece observes a surprising fidelity to war gear in children’s play amid broader wartime sentiment.
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Childress
Lawrence Family Update From Pleasant Grove Community News
In Lawrence area notes Mrs Missouri and family report an operation Saturday morning with steady recovery. Numerous visits and gatherings filled the week as neighbors and relatives from Pleasant Grove and Baldwin shared meals and stories. Many children missed school due to illness, planning to return after a rest week while adults tended wood and farm tasks.
To Attend Conference in Washington for Economics Team
IL AL Millia of the Culver aity Department of Eeonomies will leave tonight for Washington D C to attend a meeting of the American Economic Association.
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Pool. IL
AL Millia
Culveraity Department
Eeonomies
Washington, D. C
The
Almerican Economic Association
Tied Up Mall Service In San Juan Post Office Theft Case
Investigation reveals wholesale theft of letters and valuables at the San Juan post office. Carriers Sanu Jiukn Porto Kreo Lee J Pran visco Calverin and Pante Gragrzsiles tied to the scheme, with about 2000 in money and jewelry recovered among seized items. Damaged mail and goods traced to shipments from the United States.
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Sanu Jiukn
Porto Kreo
Lee
High Post Office
Hathaway
Tvom
San Juan
J Pranvisco Calverin
Pante Gragrzsiles
Foleval
Civil Service
Calverinn
Post Office
United States
New Arm Stamp Built For British Officer
In Tonidon a newly built artificial arm stump is described for a British officer who lost a limb in combat. Surgeons removed bone from the patient’s leg and shaped a shin bone graft to attach an artificial limb, with a prosthetic joint joining to the stump. The surgeon notes the limb’s potential mobility and function after attachment.
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Tonidon
Germany
Arts
London
Jle
Books Are Coating More in Paris and After War
The article notes that postwar price increases affect booksellers as publishers cite higher paper costs. Retailers have not yet set final adjustments, but a ten percent rise is mentioned as part of the climbing cost of goods affecting readers.
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Paris
Ial
Papa
Christmas Social News From Pleasant Grove Area
A Sunday evening gathering at W. S. Pence's home brought together Miss Lula Pence Karl Horoliford and Howail Deay TEE Vail Hostui and Arthur Rissel with families. Amos Flory Ira Flory and others visited Owen Blore home. Mrs Dari Beegtitey spent time with her mother Mrs Wesley Flore. Chas Brohammer helped Beetley at Katehine. Hazel Deay visited Clearfield Kamu with relatives for Christmas. A crowd attended the Pleasant Grove literary and Christmas tea Thursday night. Winfred Avelis stopped by EB Van Hoesen home Thursday.
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Grove
Wesley ‘Flore
Chas. Brohammer
Beetley
G. O. Deay
Hazel
Clearfield
Kamu
Thesday
Pleasant Grove
Winfred Avelis
EB. H. van Hoesen
Real estate transfers and patents noted in obscure 19th century record
An excerpt catalogs real estate transfers including patent mentions to United States entities and Platts assignee of John Wad. It also references lots in sections 11, 14 and 33 with triangular boundaries and hundreds of acres. The text shifts to fragmented dialogue about a young man and a mother, with a local court chronicle appearing interleaved.
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Ea Bank
United States of Ameries
Anya Ge “Platts
John Wad
United States of
Platts
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Walter-Deay
Baldwin
Uul
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Késlex
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Marvin
Herr
Bertha Kester
Stella” Deay
Leroy Herr
Wesley Flory
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Will Boelle
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Ing
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Z. T. Filbu
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Pleasant Crrove
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Elwood Deay
Halli Peterson
Monk
Dietz Brothers
P. R
Wester
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Lex Nat
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Phe Tan
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Panama-California
San Diego
Baker's
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
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Paige Fairfield
Paige
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