Farm Corporations and the Public Interest
A 1981 Kansas newspaper argues that farm ownership should be expanded to involve urban stockholders, arguing that broad participation could influence farm welfare and politics. It notes the historic shift from farming’s political clout and criticizes corporate power while cautioning about balancing interests. The piece reflects debates on public utilities, large corporations, and state policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rauch
Kansas
E Vanderbilt
Supreme Court of Missouri
Fight for Missouri Valley Conference Reshapes Kansas State Grid
Parson Sun reports a college athletics dispute centers on the Missouri Valley Conference and the Kansas schools. The article notes tensions over conference alignment and shifts affecting university teams and athletes as a broader realignment debate unfolds amid competing claims within the league.
Elm trees to be planted around Bismark fairgrounds in March
The Old Home Town notes plan for box elder maple and cottonwood trees to line the Bismark fairgrounds this March with electric lighting to illuminate the grove, enhancing the fair scene. Also mentions local social visits, travels, and appointments of residents such as Minnie Houston, Florence Hendry, Nellie Neil, and Beulah Mardoff, plus staff changes at Adams Express and state librarianship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismark Fair
Bismark Grove
Minnie Houston
Topeka
Misa Florence Hendry
Florence Finch
California
Nellie Neil
Nell
Nellie F Burton
Ottawa
Nellie Haskell
Beulah Mardoff
Roches
N.Y
Emma Hadley
Chas. Monroe
Fire Destroys Part Of Ulrich Residence In February Flashback
Twenty five years ago on a February Friday a fire broke out in A G Ulrich’s home at panane and Elliott streets. A lamp by the window ignited a curtain and spread to carpet and window casing but women inside quickly fought the blaze with water buckets. The afternoon included a mammas and babies gathering with toys and baby cows served, listing babies present such as Marcus Eisipa Edward Foster and Dolph Simons. The main room era was damaged with papering and painting. Chas M Sterling confined to bed by illness. J A G Shirk, then at the university, accepted a position in Leavenworth while Vasomas and others returned morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Ulrich
Panane
Elliott Street
Marcos Eisipa
Edward Foster
Eddy
Chuarebill
Mar Fostarson
Dolph Simons
Martie Kelley
Vinland
Duck Haren
Toom
Chas
M. Sterling
Itr
J. A. G. Shirk
Fragmentary note from Fridsy and Hines on dormitory work
A garbled fragment references Fridsy and Hines. mentions Cora Aerts and Helen Greet Olen Miss Mary Olsen. notes two toppa something and dormitory duties at City this term. Describes a motor car event and facial injury with a lacerated mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Aerts Cora
Hiss Helen Greet
Olen
Mary Olsen
Qi City
First Child Health Conference Sparks National Focus
The 1907 Roosevelts initiative started child health conferences to mobilize the nation toward better health care and environment for children. Every president since has held a conference highlighting the need for regular exams, wholesome environments, school health, and parental involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Ite House
Soineteen
Exodusters Continue Arriving in Kansas in Large Numbers
In 1881 reports note Exodusters from Texas streaming into Kansas, with North Topeka noting arrivals. A. H. Horton and George R. Peck receive photographs of John Brown and his father from an unspecified source, as part of the ongoing migration and memory of the abolitionist figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Texas
North Topeka
A. H. Horton
George R. Peck
John Brown
Kansas brief outlines state identification bureau plan
Assistant general Roland Boon says a bill to establish a Kansas state identification bureau would seek a biennial $36.00 funding and place control under the attorney general. City budget notes show line sponsorship cutting expenses by about 7,500 dollars. Goodland Marion Parker dies unexpectedly. report notes his sudden passing during events at a local trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Topeka
Roland Boon
Attorn General
Attorn
Old Coding? Murder at Merrow Craig Fete
In a crowded murder mystery set at Merrow Craig, Dr Netherton and Miss Marjorie Querdling face suspicion as Captain Stirling’s house becomes a focal point. Rich mond and Jimmie interview suspects including Duckworth and Evelyn, while Janet Baynee and the old aunt’s will loom over motives and threats of disinheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Landon Wren
Epinster
Paris
Netherton
Summona
Duckworth
Shmond
Janet Baynee
Fe Gresham
Ray Chauffeur
Joe Iiien
Constile Roscoe
Miss Querdling
Marjorie
Richmond
Marore
Pers
Marja
Merced
Mias Querdling
Ben
Tate
Ed Richmond
Bill
Bata Bay
Feu
Mighten
Jimmie
Arjoné
Captain Stirling
Stiling
Merrow Seni
Morris
Wald Rjorie
Jimmie Zouk
Dalton
Duckwo
Evelyn Cone
Janet
Reed
Merrow Craig
Jane
Ted Green
Superinternet
Etmite
Lippincott Co
Spring Peepers Bedtime
Mary Graham Sonner presents a whimsical tale where tiny spring peepers vow to brave cold and celebrate with a swampside feast. They chat about moss quilts and soft leaves while two friends and the Little Black Clock walk through the mossy ground, ready for night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Graham Sonner
Courae
Eter
John
Pumy FLASHES OF LIFE Near New York Visit
Fragmentary AP dispatch describes a trip two hours from New York to the home of Colonel and Mrs Lind Maurois. The account notes a French novelist's invitation and a suggested route via a Newark area road, with incomplete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mra
Lind Aon Maurois
New York
Ville Nege
Newark
New York and Ghent News Briefs in Fragmented Text
A fragmented Sanitary and immigration note mentions a request to detain three machines and a change in checks. It touches on US citizenship for wives of immigrants and a wartime court martial defender Brussels Braun. It cites Ghent Liege Brussels tallies, and Iselin receiving his mother’s estate with a name change to William Jay referencing John Jay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Clem
New York
Uncle Sam
Uctas
United States
Brusselo
Thomas Braun
Ghent
Liege
Brussels
Intama
Iselin
A Tude Sa
Wiliam Jay
Jay
John Jay
United Tes Supreme Court
Baldwin News Briefs From Kansas City to Earl Park
Baldwin residents attended events across Kansas and nearby towns. C E Beeks and W M Clark joined County Bankers’ Association activities in Lawrence. Carl Butell was elected press of the association. Elizabeth James visited Baldwin from Kansas City. YWCA advisory board hosted cabinet members at a Dean Irwin home supper. Helen Murray reported on the Detroit midwinter conference. Several local clubs met in Baldwin with speakers from Wichita and elsewhere. Mrs. Charlotte Kinney’s short story won first place in a Kansas authors contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Chubb
Kansas City
C. E. Beeks
W. M. Clark
County Bankers’ Association
Lawrence
Carl Butell
Baldw bin Sate Bank
Association
Elizabeth James
Baldwin
Virginia
Dean Grace Irwin
Helen Murray
Detroit
Miss Irwin
F. M. Hartley
T. A. Evans
Paul Evans
Helen’ Wilson
Missea Grace Vsaahn
Lydia Hay
Sunda
Mayetta
James Stephens
Garnett
Charles E. Stephens
Amer ‘jean Association of _ University
John W. Hillman
B.a.ssener
Claude B. Beeks
Bill
Co. E. Beeks
S. W. Muenzenmayer
Eudora
George Hausman
H W. R. Husted
Methodist
Winlon
J.organ
Charlotte Kinney
Kansas Author's Club
Peeves
Okla
Baker
Thomas A. Evans
Hartley
Kelly
Latereseg
Misa
Neil Ince
Saul M. Pearson
Kovi
Hoover
Woodstock Neighborhood Winter Visit Notes
In Woodstock area residents share winter shopping trips in Lawrence and visit kin. Verna Davison spent the weekend with Ed and Mrs Davison. J F Harries of Pawnee City Neb visited his mother Margaret Harries Emma and others in the neighborhood. Nearby families including the Willits Rogers Edmonds and Will Wyatt households hosted and connected with visiting relatives during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch- Me
Dan Petrie
Jen
Lawrence
Verna Davison
Ed Davison
J. F. Harries
Pawnes City
Neb
Margaret Harries
Emma
MacLouth
Herman v
Harry Willits
Wiltite
M. L. Rogers
Independence
George Edmonds
Will Wyatt
Mra
Edgars
Wera
Jack
Helm Home
Medical schools limit licenses feared in Australia
Sydney AP report says the British Medical Association considers cutting annual medical licenses as student numbers rise in Australia. The body warns the profession is already damaged amid concerns over training capacity and standards. Rome AP notes Scorza, head of Fascist University groups, reduced student expenses and cut convention summons costs from 4 to 1 lira per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maette Wallman
Drt Frank Champion
Sydney
British Medical Association
Australia
Rome
Sleeping Car Scorza
Brightest From Three To Twelve Period Wean Constipation
A vintage health message warns that ages three to twelve are crucial for child development and notes that constipation can retard mental and physical growth. It advises looking for California on cartons as a sign of genuine product.
Neuritis Pain Gone Claims By Local Man
A. L. Brown of Cod, Kansas praises Gly-Gas a new remedy for neuritis relief. He says it eased shoulder and arm pain, reduced swelling in fingers, steadied stomach and bowels, and improved sleep and daily work. The notice notes availability in Lawrence at Round Corner Drug Store and other leading outlets.
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A. L. Brown
Weat
Chestnut St
Cod
Kansas
Lawrence
Round Corner
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Nora
Isimad
Fridsy
Sischosea
Joe Allén
Baldwin News
China
Publishers Syndicate
Helen Gertrude Gill
Kathryn
Anne Kelly
Homer K. Ebright
Betty
Woman’s Foreign Missionary , Society
Weeneuiay
Rebekah
Town Hall
Margot Hayes
Centenary Hall
Baker University
Mise Hayes
Pees
Berger
College Cafe
Ronalds
C. C. Alexander
Harold W. Guest
William M. Balch
Clara. Krefting
Irving D. Bartley
Nelly Heath
Joyce Learment
Dick Fisher
City
Unity Lutheran Hospital
Fisher
Woodstock
R. F. Hastings
21St St
Ralph
MR. A. L. Brown
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