International customs conventions widen global codification effort
About thirty nations have signed a Geneva drafted convention on simplifying customs formalities. The U S delegation attended but did not vote. The move reflects League of Nations aims to codify international law with dozens of conventions, including labor protection and freedom of communications, and to foster faster merchandise movement and quicker travel checks.
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Fener
Associated Preas
Geneva
United States
League of Nations
League
World Court of Justice
Austria
Baldwin News Glimpses of Christmas Travels and Funeral
Mrs Josephine Van Landingham and daughter Mamie left Arkansas City after a three month stay to visit Ottawa with relatives. Families in Baldwin and Kansas City celebrated Christmas with visits and church service notes. Funeral services were held for Mrs John F Reynolds at Ives Chapel with eight children listed as survivors, and interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
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John
William
Pauline
Hutchinson
Harold Greenwood
Hotchkiss
Colo
Baldwin
H. F. Ruble
Kansas City
Earl
William Holliday
A. B. Bruner
Paola
Edward Huff
Forrest. M. Beard
Murray Wilson
Florence Storum
Carl
Oliver
Coffeyville
Lloyd
Lloyd Storum
Baby
H. K. Ebright
Oakwood Cemetery
Elizabeth Smith
Lola Burton
Messers Rowland and Clark
Ruble
Harriett Wilson
Earl Ruble
J. C. Walk
Ft. Scott
Helen Wilson
Abilene
Harold Wilson
Texas
Grace’s. Black
Lawrence
G. S. Sanders
Howard Sanders
Boston University
Berry Hann
Burlington Junction
Josephine van Landingham
Mamie van Landingham
Arkansas City
Kansas
Richard Cochran
Ottawa
Harry van Landingham
Charles E. Beeks
Tansas City
Forrest
C. E H. Alpet
Evansville
Elizabeth Riley
Harry Wise
First Methodist
Kenosha
Wis
William Alllen Knight
Fieda i Neal
St. Joseph
Erdine Johnni
Elizabeth ‘Smith
Irs
Smith
Waverly
Hoyle Smith
John F. Reynolds
Ralph Twichell
Ives
Reynolds
Anthony F. Reynolds
van Hook
N. P
Fleming Reynolds
Powers Lake
N. D
David 5. Reynolds
Long Beach
Cal
Newton
Sumner
Martins Mills
Earl R. Reynolds
Lundo Valley
Ralph
Oak Hill
Cemetery
S. ‘W. Muenzenmayer
May Muenzenmayer
Mrs. Johr
Oakridge Christmas Program at Mackey School
Miss Dorothy Wilson teaches a December 21 program at Mackey school featuring opening carols, recitations, wreath drill by eight students, solos by Ila Martin Mary Breese and others, dialogues Notable pieces include A Forecast Not Lettin On Uncle Jonas Whiskers and a Christmas Lullaby. Mrs Ross Stanwix hosts Birthday Club Jan 2 with Prominent Women of Kansas roll call. Grant township board meets Dec 29.
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Dorothy Wilson
Mackey
A. Forecast
Arthur Wallis
Arthur Hemphill
Ila ‘Martin
Mary ‘Breese
Holly
Linda ‘Wilson
Anna
Consuella Greer
Clark’ Mills
Clifford Saunders
Glen Kiefer
Franklin Watkins
Jrec
Betty Nan Hemphill
Willie House
Francis Wilson
Vera Fairbairn
Fern Wilson
Stella Baily
Janette Swain
Thelma Greer
Jona
Elizabeth _Edger
Mary Lynn Davis
Galine Brown
Birthday Club
Ross Stanwix
Roll Call
Kansas
Frank Bereiter
Mary Breese
Rolla Stanwix
Gon . Clayton
Christmas News From Bonner Springs and Kaw Valley
Christmas notices and visits fill local pages with family gatherings. The text records guests from Lawrence and Eudora, trips to Fors and Oskaloosa, and neighbors sharing meals and gifts. A theft near Six Corners is noted, with stolen goods not recovered and a suspect claiming knowledge of the wrecked car’s owners. The Jayhawker club plans a Kaw Valley gathering at J. H. Corell’s, and teachers arrive home for holidays as communities reflect Christmas calm.
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Jessie Tenettli
Oh. R
Wagner
Ford, ‘Agency
Niilat i Foriday
Ross” Stanwik
Scott
Bonner Springs
Wm. Hemme
Newman
Chester
Toms
Frank J Leonhard
Arthur
Fors
Oskaloosa
Wordie
Laughlin
Lawrence
Frank Bereiter
Amily
X. ’ “Kennedy
Lawrence Ver
van Neste
Ha Martin
Ruby Faires
Marjorie
John Lehman
Avere
Lehman
Mary Long
Carrie -Mathia
Frank Johns
Anna
Emma Hornberger
Anna Gabriel
Emma’ Bisle
Maxwell
Martha Kannenberg
Bertha Knop
Mildred Leonhard
Hattie Fetty
Frank Leonhard
Johnnie Strong
Wellsville
Kaw Valley
Dora Wilson
Valley Falls
Jayhawker Club
J. H. Corell
Free State faces budget crisis spurring strict economy
Dublin reports severe financial strain on the Free State government as the finance minister warns balancing the budget requires strict economy. The Dial backs salary cuts for teachers and pensions, while trimming other departments to reduce costs.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Dial
Free State
Ireland
Canada
Irom
A Forest Ranger Describes Duties in California Parks
A California forest ranger outlines the diverse duties in his district. He explains timber sales, tree knowledge, logging rules, brush burning, grazing supervision, forage plants, livestock breeds, fire fighting, road and trail construction, and surveying. He notes coordinating a deputy and eight guards while drafting frequent forest service reports.
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San Francisco
Associated ‘Press
California
District of the
United’States
Forest Service
Pime
Superstitious Over Crop in Lindenthal Town
In Lindenthal Leipsig, residents fear a second strawberry crop signals misfortune. Old inhabitants report no prior second crop, berries are pale yet edible, and peasants hesitate to taste. Scientists attribute the excess crop to a warm autumn that favored fruit formation.
Hungarians Begin Aid Drives For Germany Relief
Berlin reports from Budapest say Hungarian newspapers have opened subscription lists to fund food for Germany. Relief committees are formed to aid relatives in Germany and to organize regular food shipments.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Budapest
Germany
Hungary
Chicago Wheat Prices Edge Higher in Weekend Trading
Chicago December wheat prices showed a modest weekly gain with May and July futures up slightly led by early Chicago Winnipeg spread activity. Corn and oats followed mixed patterns as market participants weighed predicted storms and fluctuating receipts while hogs posted firmer quotes despite ongoing supply pressure.
Hog Prices Higher in Kansas City Week Ending Dec 29
Hog receipts totaled 40 000 for the week with hog prices 20 to 25 cents higher on all butcher grade hogs. Heavier hogs showed improved quality and closing prices ranged from 6.80 to 7.20 per hundredweight, top at 7.20. Beef steer trade was erratic with late-session gains erasing earlier declines. fat cattle and sheep/lamb markets closed higher, with western lambs selling 12.50 to 12.90 and fat sheep up 50 to 75 cents. Chicago cattle and hog markets reflected mixed changes, with beef steers steady to firm and veal calves up 2.00 to 2.50.
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Kansas
City
United States Department of Agriculture
Kansas City Livestock Prices Weekly Summary
U S Department of Agriculture reports Kansas City market activity for cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle demand steady to higher with ranges from 7.25 to 10.00 for steers and yearlings and 8.50 to 9.50 for cows and bulls. Hogs strongest, most sales 6.60 to 6.90 with top around 6.90. Sheep and lambs up about 50 to 75 cents with lambs near 12.50 to 12.75 and feeding lambs 11.25 to 11.75.
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Kansas City
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Kansas City Grain Prices and Bids Dec 29
Kansas City cash grain shows wheat steady to 2 cents higher with No 2 dark and hard grades around 1.06 to 1.19 dollars per bushel. Corn bids range from 64 to 66 cents for white and yellow, with No 2 mixed about 66. Rye 62, barley 58. Maize prices cited red and Kaffir at 1.26 to 1.28. Nearby futures: Wheat Dec 98 3/4 bid, May 1.02 5/8, July 1.00 1/2 split bid. Corn Dec 67 5/8 asked, May 70 1/4 to 70 1/8 split asked, July shown.
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Kansas City
Red Ball Transfer Co announces new management
The Red Ball Transfer Co outlines new leadership and ready service for heavy hauling and house moving. It emphasizes experienced men, prompt delivery, and reasonable rates, offering all equipment and personnel for local and related moving needs.
Fragmentary OCR Sports Ledger Entries From 19th Century
Disjointed date and score fragments mention months May July Dec and year style, with references to persons or teams such as Gorni Pee Lord Ribs and numbers like 3-8 12:20 9.62. The text reads as scattered box score style notes or diary entries rather than a coherent story.
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tGorni
Kansas City Hay Market Prices Mixed Across Commodities
Kansas City market figures show hay prices largely steady with some gains. Alfalfa selections range from 27.00 to 29.00 per unit, Timothy and Prairiesbay offerings noted, and packing hay listed around 7.00 to 9.00. Overall, prices display modest shifts amid varied lots and quality grades.
Kansas City Produce Prices Summary
Kansas City prices show butter unchanged and creamery and packing figures mixed. Butterfat appears steady with extra quality premiums. eggs trend lower for firsts and selected grades. hens and roosters edge up slightly. broilers listed at 225. Old toms and other lines show varied small shifts.
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Kansas City
Liberty Bonds Market Snapshot and Rates
New York report details Liberty bonds trading figures with closing levels for various issues. Government 4s and 4 1/4s appear alongside first and second 4s and 4 1/4s readings, with bond prices quoted in hundredths and percentages for December.
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Liberty Bonds
New York
U. S. Government
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