Maintenance cost per Kansas mile of federal aid roads 1923
Topeka reports the maintenance cost for 1054.39 miles of federal aid roads in Kansas during 1923 averaged 158.72 dollars per mile about 50 cents daily. Captain L R Tillotson notes federal projects require strict inspection and proper drainage, surfaces and shoulders. Total certified maintenance expenditure was 288275.28 dollars with 166340 approved. Since 1928 route location rules spurred inspections in 18 counties covering 330 miles. Sixty two new federal aid projects began since last April in 33 counties, 19 bridges of concrete and steel and 345 miles of roads plus 62 tentative projects in 38 counties with 10 bridges and 232 miles to Washington.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Kansas
L. R. Tillotson
Captain Tillotson
State Highway Department
Highway Department
State Highway Commission
Washington
Woodmen Lodge Installment Set for Monday Night
Modern Woodmen of Lawrence lodge to install officers at Woodman Hall on Monday at 8 00 pm Consul Frank Gibb advisor James Robinson past consul J F Brock clerk J A Hamlin banker F L Draper escort EL Jones watchman Charles Riggs sentry Edgar Payne trustee C B Rumsey physicians A J Anderson C J Simmons J Rudolph J B Henry Hamlin marks 36 years as clerk uninterrupted aside from brief relocations to another city
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Lawrence Lodjre
Woodman’s Hall
Frank Gibb
James Robinson
J. F. Brock
J. A. Hamlin
F. L. Draper
EL. Jones
Charles Riggs
Edgar Payne
C. B. Rumsey
A.J. Anderson
C. J. Simmons
J. ©. Rudolph
J. B. Henry
Lodge
Lawrence
Joe Stecher Fails To Toss Mondt In Pro Wrestling Match
Joe Stecher, once world wrestling champion, failed in two attempts to throw Joe Mondt of Colorado within 90 minutes. The hour and a half bout ended with Mondt declared technical winner as Stecher’s holds produced no decisive effect. Mondt spent 30 minutes on his feet avoiding Stecher’s moves. later Stecher added toe holds and arm locks without success. Both men finished the match strong and evenly matched.
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Wichita
Joe Stecher
Joe
Toots” Mondt
Colorado
Mondt
Stecher
Larceny Charge Upheld Against Two Men in Gibbs Stock Case
In Hutchinson Jan 19, information from Sheriff Jess Langford says G E Davidson of Ottumwa Iowa and Dr Kenn B Uhis of Overland Park Kansas face joint larceny charges over 102000 dollars of Sanitarium stock from W E Gibbs slain here three weeks ago. Davidson expected to arrive on an afternoon train to report to the sheriff and bond may be posted. arraignment planned.
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Hutchinson
Jess Langford
Reno County
G. E. Davidson
Ottumwa
Towa
Kenn B. Uhis
Overland Park
Kansas
W. E. Gibbs
Bond
Marriage licenses issued in Kansas with several couples
LeRoy Nicholson and Stella Burris of Kansas City Kansas were married this morning by Probate Judge Menger. Harry L. Hallar of Silverlake Kansas and Ida A. Ruff of Topeka were granted a marriage license as well.
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LeRoy Nicholson
Stella Burris
Kansas City
Kans
Menger
Harry L. Hallar
Silverlake
Kang
Ida A. Ruff
Topeka
Eudora News Highlights Local Social and Deaths
The Eudora items report the Metropolitan Glee Club program at the high school auditorium, plus notices of Mrs. M. M. Joy's death in Osborne Kansas and burial in Osborne. It notes residents, family movements, bank robbery suspect Marion Case death in St. Louis, and various social events in Eudora including church Dorcas class, university visitors, and multiple visits to Kansas City for conventions and shopping.
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Metropolitan Glee Club
Eudora
M. M
Joy
Osborne
Kansas
St. Louis
Mason
Kansas City
Wichita
George Lothholz
George Miller
Lawrence
Clarence Fuller
Western Retail Implement and Hardware Dealers Convention
John Mohler
Herbert Lawson
Elsie Louise
S&s. J. Lawson
Joseph Vitt
Walter
Vitt
William Trefz Jr
Mabel Fern
Western Retail Implement and Hardware Dealers
Dancing Was Furnished by Paul Lukan Jr and Stewart
A fragment notes that dancing was furnished by Paul Lukan Jr and Stewart for an event in Lawrence. The readable text mentions names but provides no further details on date or venue.
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Paul Lukan, Jr
Stewart
Lawrence
Market unsettled as corn futures slip on favorable weather
General market session sees corn decline in early Chicago dealings amid expectations of improved movement. May futures drop from 78 1/4 to 78 1/2 cents, with a unsettled close 4 to 5 percent lower. Wheat and oats follow corn lower on weak demand and ample stocks.
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Chicago
Janu
Rather
General Commission
France
Northwest
Argentina
Market Was Erratic On Kansas City Beef and Wall Street
On January 19 the Kansas City weekly livestock review shows erratic beef steer trading with sessions swinging from dull and lower to regaining ground then slipping again. Light handy-weight steers held steady to slightly higher while other grades fell. Hog prices closed 15 to 20 cents lower. fat lamb trading was uneven with clear gains unlikely. Receipts totaled 41 000 cattle 78 000 hogs and 27 000 sheep. week prior had 45 500 cattle 80 000 hogs and 22 000 sheep. In New York, stock market activity steadied despite low money rates, with some profit taking and short selling. United States Cast Iron Pipe and Davison Chemical led declines amid mixed equipment gains. overall volume neared 355 000 shares.
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Kansas City
Tarkett News Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Wall Street
New York
United States
Davison Chemical
Lowe
Kansas City Livestock
U. S. Department of ‘Agriculture
Liberty Bonds Prices Report from New York
Liberty Bonds closed with readings across series. First 444s at 99.4, second 4% at 99.12, third 44s at 19.28, fourth 4s at 99.6, and U.S. 4% at 100.1. Market activity noted for January 19.
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Liberty Bonds
New York
U. S
Chicago Livestock Hogs and Cattle Market Summary
Chicago livestock prices from January 19 report by the U S Department of Agriculture show hogs at about 15 000 head with good and choice 250 to 300 pound butchers mostly 7 15 to 7 20, sows 6 60 to 6 70, slaughter pigs 6 00 to 6 25, heavyweight hogs 7 10 to 7 20. Cattle around 1000 head, compared with prior, market tones mixed.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Week's cattle and hogs markets show mixed changes across grades
Week's livestock results show steers and yearlings largely steady to higher in better grades, with fat cows and bulls mostly lower. Hogs and veal off modestly. stockers and feeders firm. Lambs mostly steady to lower. Kansas City and Chicago charts record mixed grain quotes and cash grain variations, with wheat around 1.04 to 1.08 and corn near 0.78 to 0.79. cash grain notes list several No. 2 and No. 3 grades with assorted prices.
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Kansas City Cash
Grain City
Dan
Grain and livestock market notes from Kansas City and Pittsburg
Wheat and corn futures show May June and July bids with fractions. hay prices vary by grade across Kansas City markets. Local Elks bowling scores and high men listed. Pittsburg contract default unsettles a sewage disposal plant project with Beeson Machinery. Lawrence reps head to New Orleans for the National Chamber convention with other Kansas chambers attending.
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Pittsbure
Beson Machinery Company
Pittsburg
T. M. Beeson
Kansas City
Ap Cnue
New Orleans
van Bruner
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
C. T. Scott
National Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Business College Notes From The Region
Glenn Henry went to Topeka for a position with The Farmers National Bank. A leap year party by Methodist Church social teams drew about 85 attendees. Cecil Craig hired as bookkeeper at Watkins National Bank. Mary Dyer works in Griesa Nursery offices. Clifton Osborne now assistant cashier of First National Bank at Dodge City Kansas. Paul Hunzicker leads the Business College bank. finances sound. Next term division begins February 4. Geo FE Liggett reports self employment in Leavenworth Kansas and credits S B C start for his success. Carolyn Ulrich Nellie Calhoun Francis Curtis Carrie Kreotz and Helen Sommers win typing proficiency medals.
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Glenn Henry
Topeka
Farmers National Bank
Methodist Church
Cecil Craig
Watkins National Bank
Mary Dyer
Griesa Nursery
Clifton Osborne
Cliff
First National Bank
Dodge City
Kans
Paul Hunzicker
Business College Bank
Geo. FE. Liggett
Leavenworth
Kansas
S. B.C
Carolyn Ulrich
Nellie Calhoun
Francis Curtis
Carrie Kreotz
Kansas Editorial Association Opens Thirty-Second Convention
Editors and publishers from Kansas met in Wichita for the Kansas Editorial Association convention. More than 200 delegates gathered for round table talks on management financing and the business side of newspapers with speeches by national and state figures. The session opened with welcome by Earle C. Eliott and response by Rolla A. Clymer.
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Wichita
Kan
Associated Press
Kansas Editorial Association
Round Table
Land A
Weldoma
Earle C. Eliott
Rolla A. Clymer
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