Four Railroads Enjoy Year 1923 With No Passenger Deaths
In a period of daily accidents four U S railroads posted zero passenger fatalities in 1923. The Santa Fe, Chicago Milwaukee St Paul, Chicago Northwestern and Chicago and Eastern Illinois led the honor roll, reflecting safe operations across their routes.
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United States
Santa Fe
Chicago,Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago, & Northwestern
Chicago & Eastern
Illinois
Plague in Check Boosts Tuberculosis Efforts in Douglass County
The Douglass county article cites the surprising response to anti tuberculosis activities, noting clinics and physician exams detect the disease early. County oversubscription to the local quota signals public confidence and supports continued good work amid political commentary on Mexican and Huerta governance.
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Douglass County
Sto
Douglas County
King Tut Discovery Sparks Global Speculation
Readers flood in with interest as 3500 year old handiwork is compared to modern craft found in the tomb. Ornate gold pieces reported could rival a mint, while debate swirls over U S aid to Mexico and the prospects of a stable Mexican government.
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Kut
Johrnson
Unita
Wheat futures and political notes from wartime era
The piece cites world wheat acreage trends as prices vary with demand and notes Venizelos returning to Athens with plans to stay briefly. It recalls Kansas wheat growers' concerns over inadequate returns and mentions a Minneapolis youth who fled the draft during World War I and later surrendered, finding his exemption had been granted after his escape.
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Kansas
Minneapolis
Calamity Howling Overblown in Franklin County Review
The Ottawa Herald reviews Franklin county business and building activity, finding no justification for the excess calamity howling heard there. It notes that in handling various products calamity howling often mirrors an overproduction tendency.
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The
Ottawa Herald
Franklin County
Prince Erik of Denmark Tries Farming in Canada
Prince Erik, linked to European royalty, settled near Calgary to study and practice agriculture. He bought a western Canadian farm and pursued hard work, proving himself a practical farmer and aiming to be a useful member of society.
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Prince Erik
Denmark
Lois E. Francis Booth
J. Booth
Europe
Alexandria
George
England
Christian
Canada
Calgary
Flavored cosmetics spark a playful moral in old column
A scatter of whimsical notes claims leap year fashion and flavored makeup hint at modern girl stereotypes. References range from cherry lips to sundae imagery, a Boston doctor on hair turning gray, bootlegger Izzy Einstein’s rent rise, and jokes about wives and drivers, all tongue in cheek from a bygone era.
Berlin Libraries Face Closure Over Cold Funds
Nine public libraries in Berlin have closed due to worn books and lack of funds to replace them. Six children's libraries face potential shutdowns as cold weather drives heavy usage while funding remains scarce. Custodians report about 400 children visit each library daily, making the heated spaces essential for study and reading.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Westminster Hall Dimensions Reported
Westminster Hall is described as 240 feet long by 67 feet wide. The note records a rectangular footprint of 240 feet in length and 67 feet in width.
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Westminster Hall
Farm Outlook Is Bright to Year 1924 Kansas Survey
Topeka Kansas January 4 Associated Press Farm prospects in 1924 show gradual recovery from 1923 lows. Diversified farming and cooperative wheat marketing are seen as key drivers with optimism tempered by international trade weakness. Leaders foresee self reliance and improved livestock, with cooperative marketing expected to move wheat in pools to stabilize prices and restore prosperity.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Kansas
W. M. Jardine
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Jardine
Kansas Wheat Growers
B. E. Corporan
Kansas Wheat Growers Association
Corporan
Forrest Luther
Cimarron
America
New England Bird Protection Conference in Brookline
On the twelfth day eve celebration in England American observers note a New England conference in Brookline Massachusetts to craft a legislative program for bird protection. Senator Borah of Idaho will discuss tax cuts and soldiers' bonus at a National Republican Club luncheon in New York. A national drive to raise ten million dollars to finish Washingtons Episcopal Cathedral begins with Bishop James E. Freeman touring the country.
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England
America
New England
Brookline
Mass
Borah
Idaho
National Republican Club
New York
National Episcopal
Washington
James E. Freman
Father and Son plan is approved by President Coolidge
President Coolidge endorses the National Father and Son Movement as a year long program to strengthen fathers duties and sons obligations to family, home, and country. He cites past civilizational gains from spiritual awakening and urges public cooperation with the movement through Head of Omaha’s national committee.
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New York
Associated Press
Coolidge
Walter W. Head
Omaha
Neb
Head
Harding
Jetter
America
Kanota oats highlighted by Farm Bureau seed drive
The notice urges farmers to secure spring seed, noting Kanota oats showed higher yields in cooperative tests. Louis How ell showcased Kanota seed oats, while others found mixed results. The Farm Bureau promotes joining and using its office, and recommends sowing sweet clover as a beneficial dairy pasture crop.
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Louis Howell
Kanotas
Red Texas
F. S. Butcher
Lawrence
Chamney
Butcher
Farm Bureau Work Hails Better Year Ahead and Unity
The report notes improved prices and a stronger farm dollar, with crop prospects good. It highlights growing cooperation among farmers in cooperative marketing ventures and reduced strife between farm organizations, urging continued unity for better outcomes.
Hog feed mixture from old barrel device
A thrift hog mix uses charcoal two bushels salt quarter bushel wood ash half bushel copperas two quarts air stacked lime half peck and powdered sulphur one quart Keep before hogs at all times A self feed can be made by turning an old barrel over an old mowing machine wheel and notching to fit over the barrel
May Change Reports
Topeka Kan Jan 4 A number of workmen's accident insurers notified Judge John K Crawford of the Kansas industrial court they will send representatives to a meeting set for Tuesday Jan 8. The goal is to discuss adopting a single general form for accident reports to simplify filing and ensure uniform data for insurers and the court.
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Topeka
Kan
John K.crawford
Kansas Industrial Court
Crawford
Paper Money Says Berlin Trade Ties Ink Factory
Word arrived in Berlin that carload lots of German paper money will be shipped to the Rosenberg paper factory near Slatka Gora on the River Mur. The money will serve as a cheap raw material for the plant, bought in preference to other materials due to its low cost.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Belgrade
Rosenberg
Slatka Gora
Mur
London Roman Wall Uncovered in Hounsditch
A segment of the ancient London Wall, recently revealed in Hounsditch, measures 8 feet 9 inches thick. It is faced with squared stones and filled with smaller stones, covered by poured cement.
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London
Hounsditch
Rate problem grows in cement freight case before commissions
A cement freight rate dispute spreading beyond Oklahoma to Kansas and Missouri draws in the Kansas State Public Utilities Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission. Clyde M. Reed notes the case's reach expands like a rock in a pond. The case, tied to haul from Sugar Creek to Kansas City, involves Lola Cement Traffic Association and seeks to restore a four cent differential between southeastern Kansas rates and Kansas City area rates. The hearings may resume around February 15 with participation from Missouri Nebraska and Colorado cement groups.
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Kansas State Public Utilities Commission
U.S. Interstate Commerce Commission
Sugar Greek
Kansas City
Clyde M. Reed
State Commission
Mr. Reed
Lola Cement Traffic Association
Kansas
Tom Sugar Creek
Bonner Sipings
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reed
State Utilities Commission
Missouri
Nebraska
Colorado
Bonner -Springs
Sugar Creek
State
Federal Joint Commission
Wallace Wins Milking Contest Amid Farm Rally
Secretary Wallace wins a milking contest against Minnesota Senator Magnus Johnson at a farm event. His smile of triumph is noted as part of a lively agricultural gathering with district supporters. The contest underscores Wallace's strong tie to farming interests and agricultural policy.
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Wallace
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Booze list phantom stirs Washington gossip and polls
Washington minds swirl over a vanished alleged booze list linked to cabinet and Congress members as debates over Volstead enforcement heat up. Caricatures of political loyalties and a Beers joke illustrate the era while Mrs Kellogg seeks Minnesota flour in London for home bread.
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Washington
Roy Haynes
House
Senate
Desspite
Frank B. Kellogg
Great Britain
London
Minnesota
Obituary of Lizanna Frances Gambill Gambill
Lizanna Frances Gambill, born December 28, 1848 near Owenton Kentucky, died December 27, 1924 at age 76 years 11 months 30 days. Married Nelson Wilson in 1863 eight. They had nine children, two died in childhood. seven survive. Funeral held with all seven living children in attendance. The family moved to Kansas in the early 1870s and joined the Methodist church. She was a devout Christian mother who spoke with her children about meeting in Heaven at her passing.
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Lizanna Frances
Gambill
Owenton
Montis
Nelson Wilson
Kansas
Methodist Church
Astronomers Admit German and Austrian Directors
Utrecht January 5. At the international meeting of directors of meteorological institutions the group unanimously agreed to re admit German and Austrian meteorologists. Professor Hergesell of Berlin University was named Germanys representative.
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Utrecht
Holland
Associated Press
Hergesell
Berlin University
Germany
Business College graduates in demand by banks and firms
Banks and business men from all parts of the country are constantly calling for graduates of the Business College. Clay rods about three inches in length were formerly used for curling wigs, instead of the more modern curl papers.
Haiti to establish new agricultural bureau and education program
The Haitian Council of the State considers an agricultural bill a watershed for national development. It anticipates rural education leading to Polytechnic Institute admissions, training farmers, and exporting expertise. The plan includes research, quarantine, forestry, and a general director, likely Dr. George F. Freeman, funded by state budget plus private and communal support.
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Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Associated Press
Council of the State
Polytechnic Institute
Forestry Branch
New Agricultural Bureau
George F. Freeman
Road Builders to Meet at American Road Congress
Chicago hosts the annual congress and exposition of the American Road Builders Association starting January 19 1918. Highway commissioners from many states, federal representatives, county road groups, and motor clubs gather with about 250 manufacturers showcasing road building machinery. The Bureau of Public Roads and the Association of State Highway Officials display federal aid work status and technical building details.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Federal Department
American Road Builders’ Association
Bureau of Public Roads
Association of State‘Highway Officials
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Harris & Ewing
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Iowa
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