Local Society Notes Highlight Dinner At Liberty Post
Society circles gathered last evening at Liberty Post where Lieut Harry Mey anemia led a banquet program. Prof fiths spoke on university topics. Beidde hosted guests, and Klina and D Wear entertained. A quilt raffle, baked chicken dinner, and festive toasts followed the program.
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S Countes
Dmbbers
Liberty Post
Wagstaff
Lieut
Harry
F. Meyanemia
Prof
Fiths
University of
New Rm
Kansas
Oklahoma
Beidde
Klinan
D. Wear
Carr
J. Sidney
Aunt Het Robert Quillen and Topfright 1928
A compact note highlights Aunt Het and writer Robert Quillen in 1928 syndicated Topfright material. The entry points to a humor or feature column arrangement with Publishers Syndicate backing.
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Het Robert Quillen
Topfright
Publishers Syndicate
Personal notes from Kansas City and beyond
E T Arnold was in Kansas City on business today, Ars W Herndon left for Leavenworth for a few days with her brother Earl Daniels and family, Guy Pettit and Frank J Carr also visited Kansas City on work. Miss Birdie Leigh Shropshire arrives from Glendale California to stay with her sister Grace McNamara and aunt Gertie Johnston, then heads to Cincinnati for work. Eleanor Brown returned from Corvallis Oregon where she attended Oregon Agricultural College. Ts E Tuttle came back from Poona YL where she cared for her ill daughter Mrs L B Graham, Mrs Louise Pohl substituted for Mrs Tuttle in Douglas County schools.
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E. T. Arnold
Kansas City
Bupinees
Ars. W. Herndon
Leavenworth
Earl Daniels
Guy Pettit
Frank J. Carr
Birdie Leigh Shropshire Will
Glendale
Calif
Grace, McNamara
Gertie K. Johnston
Cincinnati
Ohio
Eleanor Brown
Corvallis
Ore
Oregon Ericultural College
L. B, Grnham
Louise Poh
Tuttle
Douglas County
Oyster Flavor Depends On Water Purification Chlorine
West Sayville New York AP reports a purifying method using chlorine affects oyster flavor. Dr William Wells of North Atlantic Oyster Farms explains oysters tighten shells under excess chlorine to protect themselves while chlorine acts germicidally on shell exteriors. Once salt water neutralizes chlorine the oyster resumes filtering to feed and cleanse its system.
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West Sayville
N.Y
William. F
Wells
North’ Atlantic Oyster Farms, Inc
Dr. Wells
German Birth Rate Rises Nationwide Except Berlin
Berlin births decline while the overall German birth rate climbs after a multi year slump. Official first quarter 1928 figures show disparities from 26.61 per thousand in Upper Silesia to 10.94 in Berlin, with the Reich tally 18 000 higher than 1927 Q1. Berlin leads in marriages despite deaths surpassing births, doctors cite fatigue and rising sedative use among residents.
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Berlin
Upper
Silesia
Reich
German Medical Weekly Reports Rising Flat Feet Among Women
Doctors say women now make up about 60 percent of patients while tuberculosis cases fall due to better hygienic care. Flat feet among women have surged, with a nine to one ratio shift toward women in the past decade. Causes blamed include modern footwear hard surfaces and increasing urban wear.
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Wien
Mer
Three Chinese Students Translate Chinese Laws Into English
In Washington three Chinese students Henry P. Chim J Huang and Semon K Foo plan a three year project to translate China's complex laws into English. They seek to spark a Chinese legal renaissance by adapting ancient statutes to modern usage with Western legal aid. The first volume covers laws from 216 B C to 1644.
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Washington
China
National ‘University
Sun Yat Sen
Henry P. Chim
J. Huang
Semon
K. Foo
Sif
Comparative Law School of China
B.C
A. D
Ehu Aghasty
New and Smaller Bills Issued July First
Washington AP Smaller pocketbooks will be the value beginning July 1 1929. Gash registers and pay envelopes will be thinner. The date set for issuance of the new small United States currency. Federal reserve banks will issue both green backs and yellowbacks reduced one third in size. Treasury regards the shrinkage as a profit, expecting to save printing and servicing costs. No change in intrinsic value or denomination. Old size currency to cease April 30. two months of requests met by banks from new bills. Some old bills may remain in circulation after July 2 due to redemption issues. early redemption of old currency urged. National bank currency not included initially pending Congress decision.
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Washington
United States
Federal Reserve l S
Treasury Department
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
National ‘Bank
Congress
Russia to adopt modern living standards in large cities
The Soviet government eyes foreign involvement to build and run utilities in the sixty largest cities. Electric plants spread across the union while many homes lack running water or gas. Public baths and electricity dominate daily life as posters promote weekly bathing and modern comforts amid widespread rural hardship. Authorities leverage foreign concessions for construction amid a push to modernize infrastructure.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Leningrad
Russia
Union
Pda A Eer
Tax at French ports drives travelers to avoid Paris ports
The tax on all arrivals and departures at French ports is failing its purpose. Steamship companies report growing traveler avoidance of French ports as many tourists choose British Belgian German or Dutch ports to land or depart rather than pay the tax in addition to the ordinary visa fee.
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Paris
Iis Steamship Companies
Kansas Girl in Health Tests
Kansas mother praises California Fig Syrup as a safe, gentle laxative that restores health and vigor in children. The ad claims widespread use and endorsements by physicians for over 50 years, urging parents to ask for the genuine product with the California label.
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Kansas
California
Dand Allgire
Monroe St. Topeka
Bonnie B
Peggy Prim Shops and Local Retail Updates in Lawrence
Peggy Prim shares shopping notes as stores in Lawrence update their shops new fixtures and plans. Lowell’s expands to a new west of Innes location with a Shine Department forthcoming, New York Cleaners promises spotless scarf cleanup, Robertson Music Shop showcases the 1929 Majestic radio model, and Guy Young’s Paint and Wallpaper on West 9th Street features a fresh wall paper shipment.
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Lowell's
Innes
Lawrence
Robertson ‘Music Sixre
Majestic
Monarch
Robertson’s
Guy Young
West 9Th Street
Valentine Gift Ideas Spur Weekend Shopping Frenzy
A reader notes rapid enamel finishes for furniture from Rankin s Drug Store and sees Pencil Bridge by Mont Smith at Book Nook. Valentine cards and gifts abound at Virginia May Flower and Gift Shop, with plans to buy flowers as the perfect token. A final nudge to visit Oma Hat Works to repair hats.
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Mont.Smith
Virginia May
Influenza milder this year than 1918 says health officials
Health authorities note this year's flu is less severe than 1918 but urge caution as even mild symptoms can lower resistance. The article highlights Vicks VapoRub's renewed popularity as a preventive and reports Vicks labs producing 375,000 jars daily to meet demand.
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Vicks
Vicks Laboratories
Delux Cafe praised as top lunch and dinner spot
A lively note extols the Delux Cafe as a delightful place for lunch and dinner with ever changing Sunday menus. Peggy Prim-Adv notes the Old World Kaiser's era ships caused disappointment. Bremen and Bremen voyages draw ire over christenings as Europe and Bremen spark debate. Marseille talks curb undressed shows for economic reasons while swimsuit costs and salaries of flawless girls hit high levels.
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Vve
Peggy Prim
Ippe Bremen
Kaiser
Bremer
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