Hoover health worries Coolidge warns Hoover to rest
President Coolidge expressed concern that Secretary Hoover, newly active in politics, must guard his health amid the upcoming campaign. Hoover, worn after preconvention strain and a long Washington to Superior journey, faced worry over his father in law C. D. Henry's illness and death. The counsel stressed staying rested, fresh, and unimpaired for the arduous political race.
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Superior
Wis
Coolidge
Hoover
White House
Commerce Secretary
Cedar Island Lodge
Pacific Coast
California
Washington
C. D. Henry
Fire Losses in Kansas Decline in June Says State Marshal
Topeka July 17 AP Fire losses in Kansas in June were $199,990 the lowest this year and $28,000 under June 1927 The June report by state fire marshal W A Elston notes fewer dwellings destroyed and widespread public cooperation The largest loss came from 39 barns totaling $59,211 followed by dwellings and 15 stoves losses Lightning caused 32 fires $15,601 two kerosene fires $12,700 with other causes smaller Fifty three of 105 counties reported no losses Sedgwick county $23 107 Montgomery $16 000 Jackson county $17 unclear details remain
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Topeka
Kansas
W. A. Elstun
Sedgwick
Mii
Montgomery
Jackson County
Still Wear Sheets as Santa Fe Indian Officials
A taunt of O humored tale recalls Taos Pueblo officials who wore sheets as a dignity mark since 1692. The account links the practice to General De Vargas after a 1692 uprising in Santa Fe and notes that sheets persist despite modern clothing. A playful reference ends with an uncommon news tease.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Taos Indian Pueblo
de Vargas
da Vargas
Conrad
First Edition of Chante Sells for 2100 at Auction
A first edition of Joseph Conrad's Chance sold here for 2100 dollars. The 1913 1914 printing notes show binder strikes and dated remainders. Another Conrad work realized 5650 dollars at the same sale.
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London
U P
Joseph Conrad
Conrad Jene
Clock Keeps Ticking After 1878 Windy Years
A clock owned by Z. Wilson reportedly has not lost a tick since 1878. Wound and set in the 19th century, the clock reportedly kept time even after a 1908 tornado destroyed the Wilson Oklahoma home, with only minor property damage.
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Pleatiview
Texas
Z. Wilson
Wilson
Oklahoma
Earth Walls Prove Strong in Michigan Earth Homes
University of Michigan engineers test earth built houses and find walls as strong as concrete when dirt is compacted to half its volume. The study shows earth dwellings cost slightly more than conventional homes, with designs resembling stucco houses when coated. Experiments include rammed earth walls and formwork, weather resistance, and plans to supply exterior materials for full homes.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
F. E. Menefee
TR. EB. Franklin
Engineering Mechanics
University
Michigan
Intelligence Varies With Size in Retarded Children
Boston AP report from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Diseases shows retarded school children with below average height or weight score lower on the Stanford revision of the Simon Binet test. Day ton study of 3,?8 children across 1921–22 links stature and BMI to intelligence, urging health and physical condition monitoring.
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Boston
Department of Mental Diseases
State of Mahusetts
New England Society of Psychiatry
Neil A. Dayton
State Department
Dayton
Massachusetts
Walter E.fernald
Wrentham
Stanford
Cuban Government Opens Children’s City Near Havana
Havana area project at Guanabacoa will house and educate more than 200 poor children in a free program with food lodging and physical culture training funded by the public health department. If successful, similar cities will be built across Cuba. The plan foresees year round operation with a summer expansion to maximize sunshine and outdoor activity.
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Havana
Cuba
Guanabacoa
Department of Public Health
Altho
Cuban Bull Fights Banned In Havana Amid Crackdown
Havana introduces a ban on bull fighting and related displays, including sham exhibitions, with a military order backing the prohibition. Police will arrest violations. evasion efforts are anticipated as the long debated sport declines.
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Havana
Cuba
Californian sole Minnesota U class of 1877 survivor attends reunion
Ontario California reports J H Lewis the only remaining member of the Minnesota University class of 1877 at the fiftieth reunion. Lewis reflected on past years while Norfolk Norton grade school superintendent A Raymond resigned to become executive secretary of the Crippled Children's Society of Kansas with headquarters in Wichita.
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Minnesota U
Lewis
University’ of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Trates
Ft. A. Raymond
Norton
Crippled Children’s Society of Kansas
Wichita
Fat Up to Twenty Becomes Liability With Age
Washington (UP) overweight up to age 80 can extend life but beyond 30 it harms longevity. Dr Francis Benedict of the Carnegie Institution reports obesity arises from overeating and poor diet. Even small daily excesses like 19 grams of butter or a daily candy can add about eight pounds a year.
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Washington
Francis G
Benedict
Carnegie Institution of Washington
District Expenditure Ledger Reveals Pay History
A fifty year column lists every district expenditure. Comparing teachers salaries shows a late 19th century decline from 54 a month to 25 dollars in 1880, with the figure thereafter changing to 89 dollars today.
Educational Economy Account Book Ties 40 Years to District
A treasurer's account book, kept for the same school district in Nebraska, records finances from May 1877 onward. The volume, neatly bound in feather, reflects long term accounting by the county superintendent’s office in City, Nebraska.
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Nebraska
City
From Williamstown Local News Ailing Sister Taken to Hospital
Mrs Joe Seeber Sr was summoned Sunday by the illness of her sister Miss Anna Hoffmeier who has been taken to a hospital with a brain tumor. Others visiting relatives in Kansas included Mr and Mrs rishia Webb and con who have headed home to Texas. Mrs Odessa Underwood and son joined them to Amarillo. Eugene Baker and Leroy Brige weter workers in Lucas harvest fields visited family then returned to Lucas. Mrs Blanche Reed of Topeka spent Sunday with Mrs L L Tyrrell. Friends of the White family learn Walter White is ill and hospitalized in Salina after an injury near the railroad.
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Leo. Jones
Ozwakie
Ben- White
Lavon Humphries
Steeve Welter
Frances’ Welter
Wax
Williamstown
Addie Trapp
Oskaloosa
Eubanks
Flanders
Hazel Jenkins
Herbert Anderson
Httle
Julia Maloney
Emmett Hasis
Jay
Agnes White
Julia_ Maloney
Topeka
Arthur Canning
Ralph Baker
Vansickle
Lawrence
Joe Seeber
Colony Sunday
Anna Hoffmeier
Rishia Webb
Con
McLouth
Kansas City
Texas
Odessa, Underwood
Lucas
Blanche Reed
Srs
L. L. Tyrrell
Walter White
Salina
Sand truck accident pins man. ankle injury improves
A steel truck bed broke loose and fell on a man, pinning him. He sustained a bruised, acrated ankle but has discarded crutches and expects a speedy recovery barring complications.
Lecompton visitors and Christian Endeavor convention notes
Lecompton hosts visitors from Topeka and nearby towns as Lawrence business trips occur. The Religious Telescope previews the Kansas district Christian Endeavor and Sunday school convention with leaders named including Bishop A B Stratton and Dr W O Jones guiding events.
Christian Endeavor Convention Plans Noted
The article outlines a Christian Endeavor newspaper convention with Rev. C. O. Main as upcoming newspaper editor and Dr. H. W. Widdoes guiding the event for two days. It lists daily devotions classes for senior junior and intermediate groups ministers business inspirational talks and a Sunday School session led by Professor E Doty. Rev. Stanley Williams to lead the twilight service and daily play periods managed by different leaders. It also notes the death of Mrs. Cecil Brown formerly Mae Baughman of Lecompton after an operation in Kansas City.
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EB. J. Hill
Marion Lasswell
Lawrence
L| McGall
Topeka
D. T. McCall
Helen Carlson
Liberty Life| Insurance. Company
Lizzie Carlson
Glenn
Rose
Mary
Christian Endeavor
Lecompton
Kansas
A. B. Stratton
City University
W. O. Jones
BE. Be) McAferty
F. M. Testerman
Missouri State Conference
Paul Herrick
E. O. Shepherd
State Christian Endeavor
D. A. Smith
E. I. Doty
Kansas City University
Thomas Ditmars
R. C. ¢Onn
Elizabeth Bahnmaier
Ralph Holt
Frank Bennett
C. O. Main
H.W. Widdoes
Doty
Supoéer
Stanley Williams
Cecil Brown
Mae Baughman
Kansas City
Christian En
Lecom Evening Preview Sketches Local Scene
An OCR fragment hints at a brief Lecom evening preview, noting a local scene and success in a concise, newspaper card style. No clear names or dates are legible, but the item conveys a short community update in period voice.
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Perry
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Mand
Webb
Reba
Rebs
Oscar
Baker
Gentry
Ontario
Cal
J. H. ‘Lewis
Carter
Alimited
WY Price
Abe Wolfson
Mase
Straw Hat Sale
Panamas
Tractor Service
Eudaly Bros
Als
Brigidaire
Shimmons. Bros
Mass
Kingbird
Auto Electric CO
Ptlone 406
Burgner-Bowman-Matthews Lumber
Peoples Utilities ‘Kansas Corp
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