Kansas farmers forecast cash gains amid strong crops
A 1924 market forecast from Kansas State Agricultural College economists says Kansas farmers have more ready cash than since 1920 with bumper wheat and corn. They urge conservative policy, noting speculative price rises but limited cash supply growth. Hog and corn markets show near term strength with January price trends likely to rise. The report cites livestock demand, feed prices, and cautious holding of wheat to stabilize the sector. Mr. and Mrs. M W Callahan have moved to nest with Mr and Mrs William Vaughn of Kansas City.
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Manhattan
Kan
Jane
Associated Press
Kansas State Agricultural Cell
Kansas
Chicaré
Chicago
State treasurer Thompson to retire after four terms
Thompson, who has served twelve years in the Kansas treasurer’s office and four years as treasurer, will retire January 12. He notes growth of the fiscal agency from near nothing to a 200 million institution and cites increased annual balances and new income streams. The office holds about 40 million in bonds, with assets totaling a tenth of state and national bank resources in Kansas.
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Kansas
Elt. Thompson
Thompson
Siness
New York Bank
New York
State Insurance Department
State School Fund
Elemen
Birc
Thi Ps
Smith Lebrity
Thoughtful Signora Puccini in Vienna Remembered
By the Associated Press a late Giacomo Puccini is recalled as constantly seeking balance between irritation and genius. His wife tried to shield him from sources of annoyance to preserve his creative freedom and focus amid a career shaped by struggle and brilliance.
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Signora Puccini
Vienna
Jan
Associated Press
Giacomo Fuccini
Enius
Mourning in Bulgaria for Exterminated Bandits
Curious pre-Mohammedan mourning rites revived in Kirdjali district after government forces killed bandits Ahmed and Mehmed. Muslims erected altars and sacrificed blemishless rams with a feasting period lasting into the morning, viewing the outlaws as heroes of a vanished race.
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Kirdjali
Bulgaria
Associated Press
Ahmed
Mehmed
Lawrence Druggist Finds New Cough Remedy
A Lawrence druggist has discovered a new cough sedative claimed to ease bronchitis asthma whooping cough croup and throat irritation. It is sold at Reese's Drug Store 929 Mass street for 50 cents a large bottle and is guaranteed to five satisfactory results.
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Lawrence
Reese's Drug Store
Mass. Street
Record Coal Output in France Reaches New High
Paris reports a record October coal production of 4 103 516 tons, rising from September and marking a daily average of 151 982 tons. Miners total increased from 203 000 prewar to 302 000 in October 1924, reflecting postwar growth.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Kansas farmers likely to file more income tax returns in 1924
Wichita lampstands indicate Kansas prosperity from a bumper 1924 wheat crop. Revenue collector H H Motter says many farmers who previously paid no income tax will now contribute. Blanks mailed to last year filers. others who requested forms will also file. Farmers who held grain after threshing may owe tax, while those who sold early in the season likely won’t. Total 1923 state income tax receipts were 26.5 million dollars. 1924 totals expected lower for several reasons.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas
H. H. Motter
Motter
Milk of Magnesia Sold by Drug Stores for 50 Years
Vintage ad notes Phillip mentioned as key to obtaining the original Milk of Magnesia. It describes the product prescribed by physicians for five decades as an antacid and laxative with 25 cent and 50 cent bottle sizes and directions printed on the label.
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Phillip
Principal notes tax changes cut theater revenue
The 1924 tax is only 1 percent of yearly income, down from 4 percent in 1923, reducing theater revenue as public admission charges under 50 cents escape tax. Under the new law, someone earning 32,500 is tax exempt, vs last year’s threshold under 2,000. Mailing blanks mostly done. payments will be ben. An opera to be produced in Prague. other items mention Paris, animals, and heavers.
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Mottar
Prague
Paris
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WWE
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Mador
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Funk
Evne AL Neal Simectom
Lawrence Druggist
Buick
United States
Portland Cement Association
Critis
Cheney & CO
Tolleda, Oaia
Dongle Brothers
Dodge Brothers
Dodie
Burger-S Anvernson Mover Co
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