University of Kansas lab signs to industrial chemistry history
Fragmented OCR from a 1920s Kansas newspaper discusses postwar dye shortages, the impact on paper and textiles, and university efforts to foster industrial chemistry. It notes Germany’s earlier role, KU faculty leadership, and the push to bridge science with industry for U.S. self sufficiency and economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
University of Kansas
University of Kansas Dune Played In Part, Hiaring Ats
Industrie Independeee
Robert Kupnels
Diorman
Unites
Duncal
Atchison’s Answer on Prohibition Debate and Liquor Interests
In Atchison a heated discussion follows the prohibition law enforcement and liquor industry backlash. The piece notes shifting public stance, dwindling support for bans, and attempts by advocates to sustain prohibition amid changing attitudes and recent crime figures.
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Atchison
Kansas Town
Ateltison
Pavelbelion
Ali Ville
Ais
Binsiia al Silat
Lister
Inter-American scientific conference in Washington
The War Intermediary delegates attend a Pan American scientific conference in Washington. The meeting debates the postwar balance between North and South America, trade, and naval strategy. It notes tensions, alliances, and the need for unity versus rivalry, with Foreiers and North America figures shaping policy.
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Washington
Sarthe
North America
South Americ
England
Germany
Pan Calli Missio
Bai Livership
Theawar
South Amnerien
Alvin Duss
Iliiwa Herald
Twenty Five Years Ago at Their Featidence
A fragmentary note recalls long past family events with names, places, and social gatherings. Mentions include relatives, a traveling salesman position, and local social entertainments. The text references Topeka and Lawrence events, a party, and a forthcoming visit, but many names and details are garbled.
Building armored cars for pursuit of bank robbers
Oklahoma City reports a drive to arm lawmen with armored bodies amid rising bank and post office robberies. A machine shop head claims to be constructing armored car bodies for early officers, while critics cite secrecy and safety concerns.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Dan
Iemniders
Ceernt Hakotebe Beries
Metoy
Tie Pohhers
Ome Dewiran
Pizreus
Oange
Tiete Jnre
Offivers
Pitesiit
Iseless
Eneli
Peking Legation Guards Apprehension in Chinese Ports
Reported tensions at various locations as guards from the Peking legation refuse side arms during liberty. Chinese officials welcome the restraint amid minor clashes and fears of further skirmishes, noting adjusted movements and patrols to prevent incidents.
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Peking
Iciarail
Wrestling results summary amid tangled text
Fragmentary OCR notes describe wrestling results and plans with unclear wording. The jagged text hints at event outcomes and preparation but lacks coherent details such as names, places, or dates to confirm facts. Further readable material is needed for a precise, sourced card.
Baldwin relatives gather for weddings and local notices
The Baldwin community marks weddings and social updates with mention of Miss Grave Johnes and Williama Wile, Miss Marwnerite Warker, and Miss Nutty Tundlygan among others. Local figures, hotel and church ties, and travel to Kansas City and New York surface in weekly notices, with brief notes on civic life and school events.
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Aura
Elbert Wright
Hal Kinney
Chaka
John ‘Dean Loft
Jola
Thley
Jonze
Aldwsia
Lawrente
Ald
Afd
John Wean
Mars
Floyd Moles
Catherine Buteten
Guy
Baldwin
Williama Wile
Marwnerite Warker
Halken University
Popeka
Ubneh
Rehuaiin
Miss Haines
Hulihs
Rawlandhs
Tisdey
Kansas City
Mitsen
Ately
Ma Erueda Thuriin
Mrsv A. Xn
Local campus notes and staff updates from a small town school
A period item records scattered campus items including teaching assignments at a college, a staff move to Pasco Kansas to lead a local Methodist church, and various notes on students and residents. Mentions include Mary Ross teaching, J L Brown leaving for Pasco, and William Wilton in hospital in Kansas City.
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Firth Hom
Tental College
Alisg Mary Ross
L. Brown
Pasieo
Kan
le Methodist
Charel
Dos Wiliam Wilton
Gerjan
Bakvette
Kansas City
Ivane Whiele
Baldwin Jhassa
Teast
Community Christmas Socials and Family Visits Sparse
Miss Thos Mardech and Opal spend Sunday in Lawrence with relatives while many residents attend church events, supper gatherings, and holiday visits. Names include Winters, Cratett, Hemphill, Pardee, and Topeka connections. several trips to Baldwin, Topeka, and Lawrence noted with festive and travel details amid varied socializing and Christmas preparations.
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Thos
Mardech
Lawringe
Warlktwagridall
Thingliier Opal
Pratt Heane
al Walesa
James Wassinges
Jeanie
Lawrence
Voral
Mhea
Dulin
Iiby
Mario Cane
Sansas
Abriuis Wiltelaux
Wren
Ileek
Kerk
Ballwin
Lloyd Cratett
Hemphill
Hrom Gheirles’ Geer
Wal Watersen
Glidys
Sid Corwin
Mirtin Grose
Tor Alta
Wiernoet
Bouke Vopeka
Christias
Perecu
Thie Steppe
Mas
Pe Watersarn
Corwin Peut
Alan Pe
Tuis
Mead
House
Bedy Bond
Che Mansfield
Hon
Baldwin
My. Dolar Maltiy
Dsunisas Cilyy Mu
Amar
Tari Tol
Speml
Phys
Vera
Dabe Malthe
Slibtgelsbey
Ranks Pardes and
Penh -Wittlers
Mouse Af
Fragmented OCR text hints at public works and school irrigation plans
The readable fragments describe government infrastructure and irrigation projects, a Minidoka related pumping plan, and a new school facility for about 3 060 pupils. Details are garbled but point to civic development and facility upgrades with dates and local impacts.
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Washington
Government
Jamalion Project
Phint Joenleet
Laut
Belpin Rey Theoost
Mims
ESI
Yhovons
Chinese Bandits Active Around Peking and Mongolia
Correspondent reports bandit activity in northern China near Peking and Mongolia with formations threatening rail lines. Loyalist troops have been deployed and travel between regions has increased to monitor and contain the bandit groups.
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Peking
Dee
Tusienia
Ig Crbout
China
Riva
Moneolia
Fragmentary note on daily routine and activity cues
A scribbled fragment mentions work, meals and busyness. It references names and actions in a rough stream of ideas. The text is incomplete, making it hard to determine a clear event or subject.
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