Shortage of kaffir seed harms farmers in Kansas
A Kansas reporter finds a serious shortage of kafir and cane seed across the state with little surplus in most communities. Farmers are urged to reserve seed for planting, seek seed now from any available sources, and contact the agronomy department for assistance in securing seed. Local efforts focus on preserving seed due to potential spring shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Kay
Agronomy Department
The
Agricultural College
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Liver Pills Ad
An old advertisement promotes Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a quick penetrating remedy for rheumatism sciatica and sore joints plus uses for sprains bruises cuts burns and bites. It urges purchases from retailers for 30 cents with a money back guarantee and mentions Wizard Liver Pills at 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin
To Prevent The Grip Colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine
An ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine to prevent colds. It urges callers to ask for the full name Laxative Bromo Quinine and look for the signature of E. W. Grove. Price listed as 0c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W.grove
Unclear Words Point to Local Social Note
Fragmented text lists names, places, and events in a neighborhood scene. Mentions of individuals like Vin Lawrence, Valery Tuvere, J Raneasite, and Miss To suggest a social or family gathering. The passage appears to be a garbled OCR of a community notice with many unreadable fragments and mis-spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLL
New-Way
FIRST
Gy’ Motor Company
Bansing
Michigan
U.S.A
Lawrence
Green Brothers
Stuart's Calcium Wafers Restore Skin Tone Ad
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure for pimples blackheads and facial discolorations by cleansing impure blood. It claims better complexion follows blood cleanliness and urges purchase at 50 cents a package. The ad uses a boastful tone and period phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Wedding Fragments and Local Social News Recap
Fragmented OCR notes describe a sequence of social events and family mentions. It references Mrs Kinih Heck and Miss des wend Apiwarl with others, plus a bridal gathering and postvisit expectations. Names and places are garbled but indicate a community social page tease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suri
Lennie
Kinih Heck
Toms
Phairy Viepethiy
Iva Butte
Tonganoxie High School Students Brighten Christmas
Mrs Joseph Dreisbach hosted a Christmas Stocking event on December 21 at her home for the Heading Circle mothers and members. The gathering featured a holiday decorated house, a dainty lunch, and stockings hung by the fireplace. Guests included Mrs Anna Bell, Mrs E W Coax, Mrs C F Brown, and others. The needlework project for the Domestic Science department of Tonganoxie High School was also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies
Dusit
Susie Todd
Lawrence
Nets
Leonard Bylinden
Charles Melthone
Frederick
South Dakot
Brande
Melhone
Prederivts
Seyrth Dakota
Jobo
Jobo Tirundage. Te Will Make A Trip To Oebetana
Benath
John Poster
Kansas City
Wallin Lannglien
Slick
Sola
Warteslas
Ated White
Wits
Albert Jump
Walcott
Wilson Myers
United
Betty
Brandt Walcott
Aimibe
Mowday Tiernuer
Earl
Ord
Colorado
Drbach
McNaughtaun
Lucifer Naughton
Phamas Tater
Iunsesity
Betty Dane
Mins Hivia McNaughton
Mabel Mevahton
Earl Strickland
Ko Owith
Anic Almitt Merwerth
Ory Torontie
Gina Hums
Mas
Tinganox
asEitten
Owith Iver
Walter Geib
James Stanton
Leavenworth
Ruest &T
Ames
Godfrey Thestz
Pon
William
James Wright
Linwond
Leoner
Ringler
Ha. P. Leahy
Joseph Dreisbach
Tonganuxie High School
Anna Bell
E. W. Coax
C. F. Brown
C. 11. Cain
Vance
Ed Hosking
Henry
Old-Time Cold Cure Teas Advertised
An ad touts an Hamburg tea as a home remedy for colds and grip. It claims a small package is available at pharmacies and provides a method: dissolve a spoonful in hot water, strain, and drink a cup. Describes relief from congestion and loosened bowels as a cure, touting it as inexpensive and vegetable.
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Hamburg
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Local Deed Log
Warranty deeds show Priscia M Harris transferring property to Nevada I R K U D A1 on Nelwate street while Natbitivrnay et iurges tapher Be th Jet eto Chrly f toten teen, with Baldwin, ivi m listed as witness or involved party in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscia M. Harris
Nevada
I. Rk. Ud
Nelwate Street
Stafford School Extends Week to Six Days in Year
Stafford Kansas board of education voted to extend the school week to six days for the rest of the year to release three weeks early for spring harvest. All staff and enrolled pupils are Red Cross members and active in Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford
Kans
Board of Education of
The
Red Cross
Funston Five Wins at Kansas City Exhibition
In Kansas City a small Convention Hall crowd watched Camp Funston beat Camp Dodge 44 to 27. Funston stars Burkenroad, formerly of Nebraska, and Hodge, ex Williams, led the scoring while Campbell of Dodge hit several field baskets. Clyde Cornell returned home to Springfield after a visit with his brother-in-law Harry Houk and family. Mrs. Clyde Cornell will stay a few days longer before leaving. Mrs. W. C. Simons plans to return from Chicago tomorrow with Mrs. Hoinville for a brief visit.
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Mmre
Torear Kuebler
Glen
George Siblenbrand
W. F. Wuluhtkuhle
MW Gress
Richland
Hoehringer
Ruth
Edith
Leona Kraft
Vo Hoehringer
Bo Krafe
Fred Wultkuhle
Freda
George Kleipy
Oscar J. Nuffed
Tf Merde Trainger
Esther
Willon Chyer
Anual Marply
Jame
Mildred Pigkens
John Lavin
Charlie Walter
Shaw
Frank Bidinger
Mgr
Roy Deskin
Springhil
Ragusas
Andyraon
Moor
Anderson
Kone
Frid
Myrtle Ridinger
Inker
Bath
Will Hegel
Dt Kristmas
Dolm
Ok Istren
Ph Poplydge
B. Boehringer
My Reeor
Clinton
Myrth
Vidinger
Geo. Cigser
Parte Amierson, Sr. Lime
Buena Ad
Iterson
Me Aiterson
Gomily
Kansas City
Camp Funston
Camp Dodge
Burkenroad
University of Nebraska
Hodge
Williams College
Funston
Campbell
Clyde Cornell
Harry Houk
Springfield
W. C. Simons
Chicago
C.H. Hoinville
Mrs Walter Russell and Mrs Spend Day in City
Mrs Walter Russell and Mrs will spend the day in the city.
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Walter Russell
Mrs
As Will
City
Whole Wheat Biscuit as Meat Substitute
A wartime diet note extols whole wheat as a superior substitute for meat or eggs. Shredded Wheat Biscuit from Niagara Falls NY is praised for using the entire grain in a digestible form. Two biscuits with milk form a nourishing meal.
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Niagara Fils
N.Y
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W. Parsons
the Electric Shoe Shop
Savih Varsity Theatre
Midland
Luptadl
Nuisimitu
Ave Corben
Rave Shultz
Rela
Anna Amd
Valery
Larus
Co Tiastoni
Susett
Asturias
Gabe Preter
Lawrence Produce and Junk Co. Ltd
Delaware Sts
Santa Fe
Excine
Stuart Bldg
Matahalt
Mich
Boe al Enews
Sr Pratt
Mikets Calciuim Waters
Serpe
Tewengerict
Ted Sterday
Saul Mas Tare
Qeigen Wtumin
Mbenicias
Roth
Wien
Redy End
Mrs Lira
Dlay
Yarnold
Chris Root
Mrg Mar
Nichols
Sulel Aay
Athena
Bell-Ans
Bertha Kingler
J. ©. Laming
Leaky
Reot
McNaughton
W. C. Frenii
J. M. Young
Zoellner
Jacoby Winslow
Jac Winslow
Dreisbach
Susie Todt
Ira Cooper
Tonganoxie
J. McNaughton
Enid
Oklahom
Charles Laming
Mar Jen-kins
Laming
Ewede Wilson
Evie Owen
Dreishard
Trl Strickland
Ordwax
Mildred Turner
Joe
Alice Spoor
Mra
Jacoh Freienmuth
Eta In
Fisher
M.iisy Milter
UWH
Crow
Resal Estate Transfers
K. C
Weatheia
Blackwell
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Wi Roper
Armour
Glendale
Uncle Sam
Armour Oval
Armour “N
Altiblig
Kansas Electric Utilities Co
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