Wichita Fire Destroys Motor Equipment Co Building
A late night blaze in Wichita started in an elevator shaft and wrecked the four story Motor Equipment Company building at 212 West Douglas. Merchandise valued at 150000 was destroyed and total losses climb above 250000 as smoke and water damaged surrounding structures. Firefighters battled the fire through the night with all units in use and several men narrowly escaping harm when the roof and east wall collapsed.
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Wichita
Kan
Motor. Equipment Company
West Douglas
Fred Mankoff
Motor Equipment
King
J. R. Jay
Irish Free State President Cosgrave in Washington
In a brisk second day in the capital Cosgrave and aides kept a full schedule after a late night. He joined President Coolidge for a White House luncheon and a previously unannounced reception at the Curtis home on F street. The visit includes a dawn horseback tour of city parks with Assistant Attorney General Nonavan as they discuss shared interests.
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Washington
APF
Cosgrave
William J. Nonavan
Cogsgrave
James F. Curtis
F Street
Curtis
New York
Coolidge
White] House
Ireland
Deadlocked Houston Democratic Endorsement Split
Houston Democratic executive committee remains deadlocked over endorsing Government Al Smith of New York. A spirited session sparked claims that Smith was endorsed while others say no endorsement was made. Chair George E Woods described approving the meeting at James L Bailey’s suggestion to back Houston residents’ bid for the Democratic national convention.
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Houston
Tex
al Smith
New York
Houston Democratic Executive Committee
Smith
Shel
George E. Woods
James L. Bailey
Wire Arrangements for KU Radio Night Jan 30
Arrangements with Western Union to provide a direct wire to radio station KFRU for the annual KU radio night on January 30. Western Union office to stay open as long as needed to handle messages from alumni and students. Remodeling completed to handle large message volume during radio night. Bowling Meet at Wichita Kansas January 24 19 indicates record entry list for South Sweet Bowling Association February 4 19 tournament entries from Kansas Oklahoma Missouri cities.
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K. U
Salumni
Fre Eksworth
Western Union
KFRU
K.U
Ita
Robbins
Wichita - Wichita
Kan
Southsweet Bowling Association
Beataagertrowe
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Beirizy Portugal SAP Carpet Industry Arouses Hope
A broken hearted mother in Douro Portugal turned grief into work by carpet making. Her rapid skill drew six apprentices, expanding to a home shop and a factory with 300 women employed. The industry uses only Portuguese wool and supports families across the region.
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Beirizy
Portugal
Douro
Roosevelt Cut Red Tape to Build Canal
Roosevelt and Goethals credited with overcoming hurdles in Panama construction. General Goethals recalled Stevens’ earlier groundwork and Roosevelt’s decisive leadership. The tale details friction with a supervising commission and the President’s insistence on moving ahead. The exchange underscores the push to finish the canal and the political process behind the decision.
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Roosevelt
New York
Panama Canal
George
Goethals
Canal
Theodore Roosevelt
John, S. Stevens
Panama
Taft
Bonaparte
Oil Production Dips Slightly In Past Week
United States crude oil output slipped modestly in the week ending January 21, with a daily average drop of 1 540 barrels to 2 384 619. Seminole Oklahoma region saw a decline of 8 542 barrels daily, while Khansag increased by 55 barrels. Army finance chief Walker retirement approved, effective April. Police in Hutchinson adopt blue chalk tipped swagger sticks for marking parked cars.
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Okla
United States
Oil and Gas Journal
Seminole
Oklahoma
Jahoma
Army
Washington
Rein
Kenzie Witalker
Helon
Walker
Local Social Notes Highlight Sunday Visits
Blue Mound residents and families attended meals and gatherings across town. Ann and Mrs. We EH Elder and daughters Mary and Nellie joined a Sunday dinner at the Chas Hubbard home. The Methodist Ladies Society will meet with Wheedon on February 1. J. A. Smoots hosted Pearl and guests at the J. W. Hagen home in Pleasant Valley. Other visits included Maury McCihtock and family, Wes and Ed Rock, John Burk, Be Goldrick, and Frank Horreil in Turner and McPherson connections.
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Ann
We EH
Mary
Nellie
Tlohert
Clawlnd
Farry Hicks
Ant
Daughterte
Muncie
Kah
Beatie. Collins
Croat and
Yer
Chas
J. W. Hagen
Pleasant Valley
Geo. Nu
Ruth
Mons
Maury McCiih- Itock
Wes
John Burk
Goldrick
Turner, Kan
Spounday
Paasch
John Horreil
McPherson
Kan
Frank Horreil
Elmer
Joe Cooper
McClintock Hornet
Ution Weeks
Eva
Arthur
Noisy Kidney Flush Ads Urge Salts For Back Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts lithia Salts made from citric acids and lemon juice to flush clogged kidneys. It claims frequent soft water intake and a spoonful of salts daily can cleanse kidneys, calm bladder issues, and prevent serious kidney problems. The piece warns of back pain when kidneys falter and promotes the product as inexpensive and safe.
Local Social Ties Highlight Frank Smith Home Weekend Visits
A flurry of visits and callings passes through the community with Leonard and Ethel Cowles escorting Mrs. B. L. Johnson to her son's Horton residence, Lawrence visitors stopping by, and a string of Hawkins and Boehle family gatherings. Notables include Mrs. Mary McClintock hosting kin, Mrs. Burt Harbor and Cliva May at Harbor home, and many local households sharing Sunday dinners and casual drops by.
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Frank Smith
Leonard
Ethel Cowles
Charchbaugh
Donald
Willow “Springs
Local social notes show visits at Lawrened home
Fragments indicate Sunday evening calls at the Stheats residence with Mrs Allen Smyoots and children present. Nearby mention of visitors and home gatherings suggests informal social activities among local residents.
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Allen
Lawrened
Stheats
Toes ' Ue
Kotex Marketing Claim Promises Unique Sanitary Pad Power
An advertisement extols Kotex as unlike any other sanitary pad, boasting exclusive Cellucotton wadding and absorptive capacity claimed at 16 times its weight. It asserts superior hygiene impact, broader class appeal, and invites readers to accept a remarkable offer to prove why millions of women choose Kotex.
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Kotex
Ite
Kotéx
America
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Big Wichita
White House
Democratic ’ Committee
Wire
Cial
Reitz
Cayot Ferran
Hurse
Aula
Baldwin
Heljfins
Harve Cooper
Eckman Home
Kéte “Moore
Fi Clyde
Edwards ’Home
Farrar
Arthur Weeks
Tuttle ‘Brothers
Delbert
Ruth. Paasch
Marguerite Sknith
John
Irvin
Frank
Horrell
Charles Hibbard
Margaret Cowles
Hagen
Pleassant
Watley
Alli
Ong
Kons
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