Kansas Farmers Faces Prosperity Forecast For 1927
Kansas agricultural economists at the state college forecast better marketing opportunities ahead despite unfavorable weather. Wheat markets may rise with strong cash prices while Canada and Europe influence Kansas City values. corn and hog markets show mixed signals with weather and supply factors likely to drive near term trends. cattle outlook remains steady to higher for higher grades amid lighter feed demand and market receipts.
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Manhattan
Daly
Kansas Agriculture
Kansas’ State Agricultural College
Kansas
Kansas City
Southwest
United States
Liverpool
Europe
Canada
Jarre
United
Argentina
Department of Agriculture
Eldridge Demolition To Start Next Week
The Green construction company will begin demolishing the remaining section of the old Eldridge house next week. Final wing work on the new Eldridge will start once the site is cleared. Basil Green announced bids for plumbing fixtures and salvage material and said an application to the city commission will be made Monday night for a building permit to complete the hotel.
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The
Green Construction ‘Company
Eldridge House
Eldridge
Basil Green
City Commission
Sheriff Warned to Enforce Train Ride Theft Law
Kans July 18 After complaints from Katy railroad officers, Labette County Sheriff Alford Coad vows continued strict enforcement of the law against stealing rides on trains. AAG William A. Smith told Coad he would be held responsible for enforcing the statute, noting enforcement protects riders from harm. The report cites years of jail board costs tied to ride-aways and claims enforcement varies by county, with Katy agents often arresting riders in Parsons at the system’s northern hub.
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Kans
Alfred Coad
Labette C
William A. Smith
Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad
Cord
Smith
Coad
Alford Coad
Labette County
Katy Railroad
Katy
Parsons
North
Coa
Haty
Telegraph Briefs Roundup of 1927 News Snippets
Boston reports death of James Alfred Field a University of Chicago economist and writer. Des Moines notes Harry Blumenthal elected president of veterans organization as the 1928 convention set for Columbus with a France pilgrimage to follow. California minister John Matthews seeks state compensation after injuring a muscle during a sermon. Owens Valley ranchers refuse to take their water-right dispute with Los Angeles to court. Chicago reports crime commission doubts Mayor Thompson’s 65 percent crime drop. murders burglaries and robberies rise in 90 day comparison. Georgia man W G Acree jailed for flogging a woman. Washington Secretary Wilbur cautions aviators following the Smith Bronte trans pacific flight to avoid inaccurate distress reports.
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Pes Moines
Harry Blumenthal
Chicago
Buck
Rainbow
Veterans
Columbus
France
Deaths and Funerals of John Pickens at 820 Massachusetts
John Pickens died Friday at his home 820 Massachusetts street. Funeral services set for 2:30 Sunday afternoon at Funk mortuary with Rev. McKinzie officiating. Burial planned at Oak Hill cemetery. Floyd Carl, living miles west of Lawrence, was arrested last night by county officials near Emporia on forgery charges. National Federation of Federal Employees to hold 1927 convention in San Antonio, beginning Labor Day.
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N Q. Pickens
John John
Sip. m
Massachusetts Street
Funk Mortuary
Mr. McKinzie
Oak Hill Cemetery
Floyd Carl
Lawrence
National Federation of Federal’ Employes
San Antonio
Last Survivor of Black Jack Fight Passes at 93
George Roe died July 8 at his niece Mrs. Seth Fenton’s Vinland home. He came to Kansas in 1854, fought at Black Jack in 1850, and served with the Ninth Kansas Cavalry in the Civil War. Roe lived at Vinland and Lawrence before moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico. He left no will and was remembered as one of the squarest men by neighbors.
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George Roe
Seth Fenton
Vinland
Kan- Fae
Black Jack
Free State
Kansas
Mr. Roe
Lawrence
Ninth Kansas Cavalry
Lind
Free State Forces
Douglas County
Kansas Militia
H. Clay Pate
Westport
Palmyra
John Browyn
Prairie City
Captain Shore
Prairie City Company
Pate
Brown
United States
Packers Draw Fire In Kansas Livestock Meet
Kansas City July 16 AP Livestock men urge Agriculture Secretary Jardine to probe direct buying by packers. Resolution says open markets built over fifty years endangered by packer activity. Packing reps walk out, Creigh sparks clash, committee planned to seek a settlement and cooperate with USDA. Mercer to name other panel members.
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Kansas City
Kansas Livestock Association
William M. Jardine
Secretary of Agriculture
Representa
Thomas Creigh
Cudahy Packing Company
M. W. Boorders
Kansas Stockyards Company
Department of Agriculture
Creigh
Parker
Mercer
Wallace the diminutive pitcher tops big three foes
Norfolk's Jimmy Wallace of William and Mary, a five foot tall pitcher, silenced Princeton Yale Harvard and Richmond in succession with sharp curves and perfect control. He adds wins over Holy Cross and Syracuse to boost his average, earning praise for his corner strikes and guidance from coach to let outfielders handle slugging. This is his first varsity season.
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Williamsburg
Gap
Jimmy Wallace
Norfolk
College of William and Mary
Wallace
Harrad
Princeton
Yale
Syrabuse
Holy Cross
University of Richmond
Jimmy
Dickens Manuscript Sold for The Mud Frog Papers
London reports the original manuscript of Dickens story The Mud frog Papers has been bought by Mr. Charles Sessler of Philadelphia. The manuscript stayed with the publisher’s family since the work’s first issue ninety years ago and comprises 94 full quarto pages.
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Dickens
London
Dickens Story
Charles, Sessler
Philadelphia
Wedding of Miss Olive Constant and R.H Pratt Planned
The wedding will be Monday at 5 30 PM at the Constant home in Lawrence. Mr. Pratt arrived in town last evening, and several informal events precede the ceremony with families and local friends attending.
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Olive Constant
R.H. Pratt
Washington, D.C
J.T. Constant
H. B.peakrs
Washington, D. C
J. L. Constant
Eymin and Earl
Oklahoma City
Harriet Constant
Lillian Constant
C. H. Constant
Alis
J. H. Mitchell
Miss Constant
Mr. Pratt
Country Club
J.B. Henry
Topeka Country Club
Lawrence
Henry
Clarence Tapping
Eugene Christy
Jack Child
Ralph Achning
Arthur L. Kirchhoff
Ralph Harman
Jack Walton
Laurna_ Mack
Edwin
Earl
Constant- Pratt
J. H. Constant
Preaches Against Work in Manila Healers Forum
An epidemic of semi religious leaders has swept Manila as new healers claim divine status and offer cures for a fee. One figure, the Holy Ghost, denounces hard work and promises wealth for followers, drawing public support with incantations and limb rubs amid a crowded urban district. A Canton murder case and local game schedules are noted in brief alongside routine civic updates.
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Manila
U.P
Philippines
Troilo
Erado I
Idicii
Holy
Elks Triumph Over Eagles In Uneventful Baseball Game
The Elks defeated the Eagles yesterday evening with five runs in the fourth inning aided by four Eagles errors. Searles Allen and Robinson had safe hits in that inning as Allen pitched well, fending off an Eagle rally in the fifty inning to preserve the win. Umpires Dayls and Tin officiated.
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Elks
Eagles
Searles
Allen
Robinson
Hammill
Brady
Stephens Melone
Aleit
Ass Stephenson
Audrey
Rf Xaran
Ib Hanno Irndy
Mekirick
Motala
Jualines c
Metsittiek
Morris
Bashalls
Ate Alen
Alien
Piluherd Bails
Allens
Taphenkoy
Jaongenecker
Arane
Dayls
Tin
Practice on machines for tennis players in Paris
Training machines for tennis players have been installed at a Paris sports club. The device is a black board on a wooden horse with nets and lines to simulate the net and arcs. Beginners aim to clear the net while advanced players target specific arcs. many leading players, including Suzanne Lengien, Lacoste, and Coehet, have used and approved the board.
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Paris
Suzanne Lengien
Lacoste
Coehet
Agricultural notes on ear tagging and silage guidelines
Agricultural tips discuss ear tagging versus tattooing for breed marking and suggest windbreak placement to protect crops. It covers optimal corn moisture for silage, the timing of harvest, and notes on cooperative marketing studies and dairy cow economics. Also mentions a carved cane artwork in Birmingham and a Labor Federation president salary.
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Brreau
Radio Concert Program Broadcasts From Goldman Band
Readable excerpt lists a July Monday schedule featuring the Goldman Band with Richard Wagner selections from Tannhauser and Die Walküre, Techaikowsky overtures, operatic excerpts, and various studio features. Stations across major cities such as New York WJZ WEAF WRCA WINS offer dance music, orchestral concerts, and public programs through late evening with time zone notes and station codes.
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Goldman
Red
National Broadcasting Company
Richard Wagner
Tannhaeuser
Tannheeuser
Techaikowsky
Steose
Detroit
WEAF
Detroit Symphony
Mylo
Thy
EAL
Tle
Jahnny
Studin
Rad
New York
Waldorf
Dinher
United Press
O—Kuchi
O—Parastsus
Goldman Bang Cane
Obert
la Traviatory
Ro! Orchestra
WJZ
Roxy and His Gang
Conlight
al Friedman
Ottawa
Dante Orchestra
WLIT
Philadelphia
Dream Daddy
Chester Chorus
KDKA
Usburgh
Duquesne Opera Company
WCAE
Pitts Urgh
Waller
United Press Bareball
Lovate
Wisconsin to host Alabama on November 3 1928
Alabama will travel to Madison to meet Wisconsin in Randall Stadium on November 3 1928, completing three home contests for Wisconsin with Minnesota and Chicago and a strong intersectional slate. The game marks one of the few Dixie matchups in Badger history and aims to raise Wisconsin's grid status under Director Little and Coach Thistlethwaite.
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Allsru
Wisconsin
Alabama
Badgers
Wallace Wade
Randall Stadium
Madison
Wisconsin Athletic Council
Dixie
Arkansas
Evans
Wade
Vanderbilt
Mississippi A. & M
Georgia Tech
Stanford
Virginia athlete Mackall wins state amateur golf title
Charlottesville report notes Charlie Mackall of the Charlottesville Down J Club wins the Virginia State Amateur Championship. He played football for the University of Virginia and earned All-Southern honors. Described as tall and strong, Mackall excels as a driver and putter, with a clean lifestyle. A separate item mentions plans for a July 16 celebration for Walter Johnson in Washington after a mound milestone and notes a wedding and a visit of Miss Marjorie Rickard.
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Charlottesville
Charlie Mack
Mackall
University of Virginia
Johnson
Washington
Walter Johnson
Peat “Kitchen
Detroit Tigers
They Come and Go But Mac Remains Giants Manager
Twenty five years nearly to the day since John J McGraw joined the New York Giants as playing manager the famed coach has remained at the helm Through tough seasons he told players he had seen them come and go but would still be Giants manager when forgotten The focus remains on McGraws enduring tenure and the Giants historic leadership in baseball The report blends reminiscence with a reflection on McGraws lasting impact in baseball history
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John J. McGrawone
Baltimore
New York Giants
McGraw
Hiants
Ilove
Vmae
Pat
Giants
Phiadelph Ram
Pairings Announced for Boys City Tennis Tournament
Pairings for the boys city tennis tournament were made last night and play begins Monday. Opening round matches include Barnett vs L Coffey, Dennis Hull vs Franklin Yarlotte, Alexander Kelly vs Floyd Hildebrand, John Stephenson vs Blair Weidman. Doubles feature Stephenson and Harris, Peters and Hull vs Coffey and Holly, Yarlotte and Hildebrand, Weidman and Wampler. matches must be played next week with a referee at every match.
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Fan Pla
Barnett
L. Coffey
Dennis Hull
Franklin “Yarlotte
Alexander Kelly
Floyd Hildebrand
John Stephenson
Blair Weidman
Burnet Coffey
Hull
Yarlotte
Kelly-Hildebrand
Stephensg
Weidman
Stephenson
Harris
Peters
Coffey
Holly
Hildebrand
Wampler
Peters-Holl Va
Coffey-Kelly Tech
Splay Stephenson
Iid Yarlotté
Lawrence All Stars to Face Basehor in Debut
The Lawrence All Stars, a new o zed baseball team under Carl Ellerbrook, will play Basehor tomorrow afternoon in Basehor. The lineup features Broker at first Erickson at second Tamieson at third Ellerbrook shortstop KE Davis left Scott right Francis and Erickson pitching with E Davis and Scott catching. Many applications for positions have been received.
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Lawrence’ All-Stars
Newo Zed
Te Ma
Carl Ellerbrook
All-Stars
Reuter Organ Company
Witch
Broker
Erickson
Tamieson
Ellerbrook
Hortstop
KE. Davis
Scott
Francis
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John Matthews
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Owens
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Crime Commission
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W. G. Acree
Ansley Bowers
Washinton
Wilbur Today
Anguar the Marr
Marie
Lawrence Flower Club
Phlox
T. EB. Griesa
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Canton
Ohio
S.A. Lengel
Don. R. Meller
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Lawrence Athletics
Union Pacific
Topeka
Roy Lasiter
Lane
Eagles Rally
Bureau of Industry
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Ala
Missouri State Federation of Labor
al Senedalra 'Hml
WPG
Atlantic City
Qaymore Orchestra
WAL
Baltimor Zee
Rosy
Gang
SAL
WRAL
Waldener Music
WGR
Jenny Wrenhour
Coon-Sanders
WSAI
Cincinnati
Curtec
WFHH
Clearwatter
WTAM
Cleveland
Lombardo's
Willard Cavaliers
Memory Garden
Censtaer
Artmouth
Boren Teestaht
Lowe's
Orch Tetra Iw
Roxy
Fis Gung
Gleppa Denm Corpe
Rantin’y Orcheatray
Iers Isha
WRC
Swashington
Fiers
WIL
JU. S Navy
WSB
Atlanta
Sage
Treatt
Dallas
Daverpori
Progeam Ikom
Soni
Dasa
Christensen
Rebestes
WBAP
Fortsworth
the Ramblers
WDAF
KFAB
Lincoln
Quisville
ST. Paul
Isis
Schneiler
Nashville
Eis Gang
O—Stones
Dinney Munds
Wow
K. U
Strong Dixie Eleven
Marjorie Rickard
Mac
Lyleague
Liston
Baker Baldwin
Emil S$. Liston
Baker University
Thomas A. Evans
Aluani
Baker
Harvard
Baldwin
Union
George Melvin
Colorado
ounceinyGraw
City
Ping Trasehar
ck—Hulson
Philipps
Houk
Schubert
Ee National Ickere
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5 National
Merchants National Bank
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