Accidental Death Toll Reaches 106000 In 1937 Report
Chicago reports 106000 accidental deaths in 1937 with 39700 in traffic, 375000 permanently injured, and 9400000 temporarily injured. The $3.7 billion cost covers wage loss, medical expenses, and property damage, while falls, burns, drownings, rail accidents, and firearms account for remaining fatalities.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Ouncil
New London
Tex
Council
Poison causes total in the thousand range listed
The passage itemizes 3,000 for gas poisoning 2,000 for other poisons 2,000 and 15,000 for miscellaneous causes, outlining a breakdown of toxic incidents and related figures.
Kansas workers may claim $89,000 in Social Security benefits
Kendall M. Haas reports Kansas wage earners may still have about $89,000 coming from the Social Security Act old age provisions with more than twice that in 1938. Of roughly 4,150 eligibles in 1937 only 415 claimed benefits. 148 claims were forwarded in January alone. Local claims cover wage earners and survivors in numerous Kansas counties.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kendall M. Haas
Field Bis
Washington
Karisas
Haas
Naim Haas
Awnee
Crossword puzzle clues mix many legends and languages
A garbled crossword list shows across and down entries with numbers and fragmented phrases. It mentions charts and continents, olive genus, Mars, Irish patron, Greek letters, and various animals, places, and coins, all in a single dense puzzle read.
Kansas Officials Named and Office Location Given
The list includes Lyon Osage Douglas Jefferson Jackson Wabaunsee Geary Clay Riley Pottawatomie Washington and Nemaha. Haas' office is in Room 240 New England Building Topeka Kan.
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Lyon
Osage
Douglas
Jefferson
Jackson
Wabaunsee
Geary
Clay
Riley
Pottawatomie
Washington
Marshal
Andi Nemaha
Haas
New England Building
Topeka
Kan
Untrue That Monkeys Have Fleas Says Trainer
Col. A. D. Dawson, a longtime monkey trainer in Kentucky, debunks the fleas myth. He notes that scratching is nervous behavior and explains dogs won’t ride objects touched by monkeys. He compares monkeys to children, saying some are quick learners while others are not physically fit for tricks.
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Dawson
Kentucky
Jocko
Brazil
Eas
Santa Fe shop workers vote on union affiliation
In Ottawa Kansas on February 1 about 140 Santa Fe railroad car shop employees cast secret ballots on whether to keep the Shops Craft association as their bargaining unit or join the American Federation of Labor. Ballots go to Chicago for counting February 21. J F Murray, for the mediation board, will supervise votes February 3 at Independence and February 7 at Arkansas City.
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Ottawa
Kan
Santa Fe Railroad
Association of Shops ‘ Crafts
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
J.F. Murray
Federal Mediation Board
Charlute
Independence v
Bonnets and Spring Hats Shown in Chicago Fashion Clinic
Bonnets resembling baby headgear debuted at the Chicago Merchandise Mart fashion clinic for wholesale buyers. A turquoise blue linen bonnet tied under the chin complemented a pink linen spectator frock, signaling a spring silhouette with squared shoulders, higher bustline, flat midriff, and shorter skirt. Suits for women remain prominent with mannish twill gabardine ensembles in black navy and grey, featuring broadened shoulders and longer jackets.
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Chicago
Merchandise Mart
Igi
SENT BACK TO HIS MOTHER
New York news brief about 12 year old Howard Frankel who after two failed attempts to reach his father in New Jersey was returned to his mother Mrs Rose Frankel of Brooklyn. The boy, who had lived with his father since divorce in 1932, was picked up by a detective at Pennsylvania Station. The courts had recently awarded custody to the mother.
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New York
Howard Frankel
Rose Frankel
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Pennsylvania Station
Times Square
The
Bronx
Frankel
Beds Playgrounds as Quints Laugh and Play in Bed
Callander Ontario February 1 Canadian Press Dr Allan Roy Dafoe said the Dionne quintuplets ill with colds remain abed this week yet play on their beds. The doctor noted Yvonne stood on her head and the children laughed and threw pillows despite the illness. Outdoor access delayed until signs of recovery. Death Pronounced Death by own action Atchison Kansas February 1 The body of Herman H Linneweh Jr 23 was found in a parked car and declared death by asphyxiation. Survived by widow and 16 month old son. Three Boys Asphyxiated Clareshom Alberta February 1 Three boys 15 11 and 8 died from exhaust fumes in a closed garage after starting a car engine. Names Yokom Williams and Foxcroft."
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Callander
Ontario
Allan Roy Dafoe
Yvonne
Atchison, Kan
Herman H. Linneweh, Jr
Atchison
William Stanton Jr
Linneweh
Clareshom
Alta
Jackie Yokom
Lawrence Williams
Tommy Foxcroft
Valley Grove Social Planned At Chester Schoolhouse
A plate and box social will be held at the Chester schoolhouse on February 11 with Miss Mildred Moore and local pupils presenting a program. Attendees from McLouth and Merriam will assist and all are welcome.
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Chester
Mildred Moore
McLouth
Merriam
W. QO. Flory
Kansas City
Russell Shaw
Guy Shultz
County Soil Conservation Association
Will Eberhard
Will Puckett
W. O. Flory
R. D. Shaw
Pleasant View
Pleasant View Grange
Grange
Hayes
Local Groups Highlight Worthwhile Activities and Scholarships
The Jefferson county Pomona Grange plans a joint meeting with Hayes Grange on February 12 at 10:30 a m. Darlene Smith missed days due to illness while Bonnie Jean Barnes made the Lawrence High honor roll among 110. Harland Brown leaves for Topeka to work at the state house. A N Y A free scholarship at Fort Hays College goes to LaVerta Graham for five hours college work and ten hours vocational training. Principal Clifford Nowlin addressed county teachers at Oskaloosa. A ten lesson poultry class starts January 26 at the Ag building in Oskaloosa.
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Jefferson County
Pomona Grange
Hayes Grange
Darlene Smith
Bonnie Jean Barnes
Here
Lawrence High School
Allen
Topeka
Lawrence
Holladay
Ida Blaylock
Grover Husted
Waldo Ogle
Earl Beard
van Nowak
Jimmie Holladay
Tom Holladay
Bill Holladay
Blaylock
Rose Reed
Roscoe Dartiels
McLouth
Oliver Garner
Russell Shaw
W. O. Flory
Tibbett
Elmer Weible
Kansas Day
Julian Bonar
A. R. Reed
Charles Spray
Clarence Spray
Marie Houk
Edwin Schoengert
Oak Ridge Farm Bureau
R. D. Shaw
Walter Love
LaVerta Graham
Graham
Oread
Fort Hays College
Hays
Ethel Graham
Christian Endeavor
Harland Brown
State House
Harland
George Brown
Riley
Bill Stirlings
Jarbale
Clifford H. Nowlin
East High School
Kansas City
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Orchestra
Glee Club
Local club plans chili supper for families
So and So club members schedule a chili supper for February 5 at Arnold Welliver's home. Readings note honor roll students Maire Smith and Veola Ousdahl of McLouth high, Mildred Moore in junior play, and a Lyceum course Tuesday. Various locals visit and travel, with plans for a tacky party and supper at Welliver's. Glen Champion begins work at a Kansas City grocery store.
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Pebsons of
Arnold “Welliver
Maire Smith
Veola‘Ousdahl
Here
McLouth High
Mildred
Lyceum
Mildred Moore
Olathe
J. M. Holladay
Topeka
WIBW
Anthony Deitrich
Lawrence
Richard Petrie
Jimmie Hollady
Treasury
Hazel Welliver
Thiry
Welliver
C. A. Petrie
Arnold ‘Welliver’s
Glen Champion
Kansas City
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