Bill Eyes Three-Woman Board for Mothers Pension Review
Topeka moves to overhaul Kansas mothers' pension law via a three-woman board to investigate pension applications. If approved, county commissioners must grant up to 50 dollars monthly, with six monthly reviews. The bill also relaxes eligibility and raises the maximum benefit to match living costs.
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Children’s Code Commission
Allen
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Florence Brown Sherbon
Division of
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State Board of Health
Secrets
Doctor Sherbon
Sherbon
Robbers Tunnel Into Farmers State Bank Vault
In Rea Mo near St Joseph, robbers tunneled through a three foot vault wall and took 200 in postage stamps and 41 in pennies from Farmers State bank. They also carried off patron strong boxes with contents unknown. Suspectedly they sought 18000 in cash rumored to be inside. They fled by car without alerting villagers.
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St. Joseph
Farmers State Bank
Rea. Mo
Here
Maey Named to Immigration Commission by Wilson
President Wilson appoints Roland B Maey solicitor in the labor department as the American representative on the international commission of immigration. The action, announced in Washington on January 18, marks a formal assignment joining officials and delegates overseeing immigration matters under the League framework.
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Roland B. Maey
Denart“Labor
Wilson
International Commission of Immigration
League of A
Parents Asked Views on Housing for Women Students
Emporia Kansas January 13 parents of women students at state education institutions are asked to express views on housing conditions for female students. A questionnaire from the State Normal School asks if dormitories with proper environment, sanitary conditions, and social atmosphere are needed, noting scarce approved rooms and risks of off campus housing. A bill to fund dormitories is being introduced in the legislature.
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Emporia
Kansas
Rohtom
Repeal War Laws Clears Senate Judiciary Panel
Senate judiciary committee approved a resolution to repeal most wartime laws while preserving the fuel and oil contract act. In Dublin a military raid began with a cordon of a square mile ringed by troops, expected to last 18 hours and ongoing. Mrs Cyrus Hall McCormick dies in Chicago after brief illness. Fire destroys Owl restaurant and adjacent properties in McLouth. Local ads list services and goods from Derby Grain Co and others in Indiana and Kansas.
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Senate
Judiciary Committee
Dublin
Cyrus “McCormick
Hiearo
Cyrus Hall McCormick
International Harvesters
McLouth
Owl
MM. S Tyerman
W. H. Clark
Tonee Rue
Ovine
Exagenee
State board would be charged with meeting needs for improvements
Topeka Jan 18 Kansas legislators face a plan by Sen Kimball to fund a building program with a straight mill tax of about 7.7 mills. The bill assigns institution needs to the state board of administration and state business manager with a three fourths mill tax aimed at around three million dollars annually, six million over the next biennium. It seeks to curb legislative rivalry by directing funds based on urgency rather than divided appropriations.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kimball
Parsons
Labette
State Board of Administration
J. A. Kimball
Lawrence Hunt Ends in Wolf Casualties and Injuries
Two wolves were killed on Herb Rogers farm during Saturday’s hunt. Marion Hardin, a Santa Fe operator from Osage City visiting for the hunt, was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital. Weather remains chilly with an east wind and cloudy skies. Plans for a Kansas union stadium week parade may be discussed at tomorrow’s college convocation. Thog Allen aims to have the new stadium ready for the October 8 game if funds are raised. Rotarians and wives at the Wichita convention practice new songs. Publicity for the Kansas union stadium week begins with a local picture show. The city commission meeting last night was brief after a private conference.
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Marion Hardin
Santa Fe
Osage City
Wichita Unis
Ticia
Flks
Just-One Laxative Market Claim From Round Corner Drug Co
A vintage ad promotes Just One as the sole combination laxative on the market. It asserts broad effectiveness for various digestive needs and urges readers to ask a druggist about the product sold by Round Corner Drug Co.
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Suisa
Round Corner Drug Co
California Syrup of Figs Ends With Farcical Claim
A reader notes the phrase on a bottle of laxative is misleadingly grandiose, urging that the misrepresented branding “California” on the label misleads consumers about the product. The letter warns parents about misused health claims and stresses to follow actual directions on the bottle.
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California
Old English Remedy for Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises
An 19th era advertisement outlines a constitutional treatment for catarrh and ear noises. It promotes a Purmint based remedy mixed with hot water to ease nasal and ear symptoms, claiming relief by reducing inflammation of the Eustachian tubes and improving breathing. The ad urges all afflicted individuals to try the preparation.
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Ind
Omar
USA
Deaths and Funerals Jehu Wilson Wand Dies in California
Jehu Wilson Wand died at his Long Beach home at about 87 years old. An early Kansas settler, he spent the last two decades in California and was uncle to Eli Wilson of Big City and B E Wilson of Willigmaster.
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Jehu Wilson
Long Beach
California
Mr. Wilson
Kansas
Eli Wilson
Big City
B.E. Wilson
Wiligmastown
Imperial Shrine session eyed for Des Moines or Savannah
The Forty seventh session of the Imperial Council of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will be held in Des Moines or Savannah as announced by the convention committee. Zurish temple members from Minneapolis urged support for a hospital for crippled children. The hospital fund reached 1 000 000 dollars, with plans to either build a great hospital or endow several facilities for all children regardless of religion, rank, or color. A Puppy Lay show is set for Lane Star on Friday January 21, featuring unusually poor finances with comedy. Children ride adults 50 cents. meals and other details included.
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Imperial Council
Des Moines
Town
Savannah
Georgia
Minneapolis
Ame Great
Lane Star
No-To-Bac Tobacco Addict Breaker Ad
An old advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a simple aid to quit tobacco. It promises relief from cravings for cigarettes pipes or chewing, claiming users may break the habit and improve health finances and mental well being. If it fails the refund offers to return the money.
Dressmaker Praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
A dressmaker describes gall stone surgery three years ago and four weeks in hospital. After a year of relief symptoms returned and persisted until she tried Mayr's Wonderful Remedy on a friend's advice. She reports feeling healed and urges others to try the medicine. The ad claims the preparation removes mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis with a money back guarantee at Round Corner Drug Store and affiliated druggists.
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Mayr
Weman
Pain Relief Promise From A Simple Trunk Bottle
A sales pitch touts a small trunk bottle from any drug store as harmless and capable of ending backache lumbago or sciatica after a single use. Claiming 69 years of recommendation, it promises lasting relief and asserts no skin burning or discoloration.
Pineax Pine Syrup Cures Coughs Fast At Home
An old remedy touts Pinex plus pine extract as a powerful cough and throat treatment. The home made syrup blends genuine Norway pine extract with sugar or syrup, claimed to soothe membranes and clear coughs within about 24 hours. The ad urges asking for 2 ounces of Pinex and promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back from The Pines Co in Ft Wayne Indiana.
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Fue Pines Co
Wayne, Ind
Quick Way to End Stomach Trouble
A vintage ad touts Marlix as a rapid remedy for indigestion and stomach distress. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Jane Currat of Dole Wisconsin and Robert Thompson of Rising Sun Indiana praising relief after two bottles. The copy promises immediate relief, restored appetite, and declares a money back guarantee if results are not seen. Marlix is available at local druggists and drug stores with price details indicated.
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Jane Currat
Dole
Robert Thompson
Trai
Tomach
Concengula Marlix
Fered
LUX
Marlix
Wayne
LawSegce
Round Corner Drag Store
Sage and Sulphur Cure for Graying Hair Ad
An aged advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound as a natural, even hair darkener. It claims easy home use with a sponge or comb, restoring color and luster to faded gray hair after one or two applications, offered cheaply at drug stores.
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