Fire Destroys Swedish Lutheran Church in Salina
A severe lightning storm sparked a blaze at a prominent church eleven miles southwest of Salina Kansas. The structure burned for over an hour, reaching the belfry and collapsing into an inferno. Remarkably, only movable items and a Carl Lotave painting survived. insurance coverage stood at 76060 though losses are expected to be higher.
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Salina
Kan
Salems
Carl Lotave
Pike's Peak
Gustaf Erickson
Harvest festival plans at LeConpton High School
A Friday night harvest event is planned after a Monday evening meeting at the LeConpton high school. Secretary Geo. Mac Watts and treasurer Mrs. Iohn Taylor discussed preparations while families, including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lazlor, visited Topeka for a weekend. The district Young People's group and Junior League members attended events this week with a Saturday food sale planned and expressions of thanks to friends in City.
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M. Gray
Theridents Geo
Mac Watts
Iohn- Taylor
Topeka
Frank
Lazlor
Lye Mi
Yira
Theodore Kuestey
Ildenbrat
Iile
Lorene
Nate
La ’s_ will
Tuestey
Skeleton found near Howard unearths identity
A second skeleton found near Howard, Colorado, is believed to belong to Walter Sisco of Newton, Kansas, who vanished with his brother on August 23, 1923. Earlier remains were identified as Milton Sisco, with later confirmation that two men and another person were involved, prompting renewed search efforts. In Big Springs, Kansas, community events include a Watson vs Big Springs ball game, church social gatherings, threshing work, and convention attendance, with updates on local families and a newborn announced at the schoolhouse.
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Ganon City
Gotol
Walter
Sisco
Newton
Kan
Onas
Howard
Colo
Milton
Ekaall
Whee
Big Springs
Eighth wedding anniversary celebrated at home
Mr and Mrs G C E Daniels surprised by relatives and friends at their Pink and White decorated home for their eighth anniversary. Guests delivered gifts and refreshments as part of the celebration.
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E.daniels
Mattie Piper
Amy and
Vicolet Piper
Personal notices of travel and visits across Kansas
Several residents travel or visit relatives and friends in Kansas and nearby states. Mrs Lidia A Richards Mrs CG E Moorman and Hazel Richards went to Kansas City to visit relatives. Mrs E G Verton and Miss Grace Vernon spent the day in Topeka. Mrs Ro B Vaughn recently with her parents and Mrs Hi J Pipes joined by her husband went to Memphis Tennessee to visit friends. Miss Winnie Davis went to Wakefield Kansas to spend weeks with her sister Mrs Julius Was Miss Grace and Mildred Greene and Miss Mable Timken spent yesterday in Kansas City. Mrs J George Adams, visiting friends at Nowata Oklahoma, returned yesterday. Mr and Mrs J O Lovejoy move this week into the house at
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Lawrence
Esther
C. En R
New- York
England
Model-Normal School
Philippines
United States
Heyjer
B & N Ples Co
Manila
Orient
Louisiana
M.B. Zerby
Anna ‘Arnett
Hvanston
Northy
Astern’ University
Guy. Bigsby
Park
Colo
Alice _ Dicker
Frieda Hume
Gothenburg
Neb
Ruth
Charlotte Karlson
John Moffteith
Raviss City
S. J. Hunter
Fred Laptad
Paul Laptad
Denver
Yellowstone Park
Russell
Eugene Keck
H. C. Brinkman
J. M. Sanderson
New York
Will
Gail
Europe
F. C. Whipple
John Montgomery
Journal-World
the Gazette
Lawrante
Lidia A. Richards
CG. E. Moorman
Hazel Richards
Kansas City
E.G. Verton
Grace Vernon
Ro .B. Vaughn
Hi" J. Pipes
Memphs, Tenn
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promoted for Weight Gain
An ad touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a simple way for men women and children to gain weight. It extols the tablets as sugar coated tasteless and easy to swallow promising strong vitamins and healthy flesh with a catchy claim that ten pounds in twenty days is possible.
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Fromen
McCoy's
Fires Near Emporia Residence. Minor Damage Reported
Emporia Gazette notes a small fire at Mrs Frank Vaughn s residence 39 Kentucky street last night around 7 30 o clock. Firefighters prevented major damage to the house.
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Frank Vaughn
Kentucky Street
Reeses Ace
Kansas City
Menger l
Harry Hutchings
Wm. Biggs
Ladies Fine Shoes
W. ‘Inut Street
Mass
St. Wait
Hutchings & Biggs
Gaither charged with careless driving after streetcar collision
T H Gaither pleaded not guilty in police court this morning to careless driving after an accident in the 900 block on Massachusetts street that knocked J H Bell to the pavement. Gaither posted a $100 bond and said Bell crossed in front of an approaching street car, obscuring Gaither’s view, making him not at fault. Trial set for Saturday morning.
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T. H. Gaither
J. H. Bell
Gaither
Massachusetts Street
F Gaither
Bell
Divorce suit charges desertion and cruelty in early marriage
Mary J. Lueth files for divorce from Fred G. Lueth in district court alleging extreme cruelty gross neglect and abandonment within the first month of marriage They married in Wichita in May 1924 and she seeks restoration of her maiden name Mary J Johnson.
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Mary J. Lueth
Fred G. Lueth
Luyeth
Mary J. Johnson
Lueths
Theve
Wichita
Lueth
Old Mr. Carter Finds Relief From Adlerika
An advertisement features W. W. Carter praising Adlerika a simple buckthorn bark glycerine mix. It claims gas removal in ten minutes easing a bloated stomach and chronic constipation, with Stows Round Corner Drug Store as a seller.
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W. W. Carter
Desertion Claim and Company Affiliations Mentioned
A woman asserts her husband deserted her on July 21, 1924. The remark contrasts reputations tied to the companies he promotes, highlighting social pressures around business alliances and personal trust in the era.
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