Harvest labor mobilization work in Kansas underway
Topeka announces difficulty recruiting 30000 harvest workers for the June 15 start. Judge Crawford and A L Clapp coordinate with state and federal offices to mobilize manpower from Oklahoma Texas and other states, with wages around 3 to 6 dollars daily plus board. Distribution offices will operate in Kansas City Topeka Parsons Wichita Hutchinson Salina and Colby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Kansas
U.S. Farm Labor Bureau
Kansas City
John Hi. Crawford
Labor Division
Industrial Court
A. L. Glapp
Big
Wheat Belt
George E. Tucker
Federal Bureau
Tucker
Judge Crawford
Parsons
Wichita
Hutchinson
Salina
Colby
Crawford
Clapp
Judge Crate
Oklahoma
Texas Panhandle
Texas
H. W. Chavin
State Labor Department
Finley
Valley Citapel Notes on Local Social and Weather
Mrs. Robert Wilson hosted a Tuesday party for Miss Mildred Longaneck. The community saw frequent rain slowing crop work and several Lawrence trips as families attended church and Decoration Day events. A Valley Chapel wedding linked Mildred Longanecker and Solon J. Markley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
Mildred Longanecker
Harry Bowen
Inez
William Puckett
Willis Dunn
Lawrence
McNeese
Henry Beck
Helen
Puckett
John Hageh
Cyrus Flory
Charlie Banning
Nick Home
Nickly
Dial
John Banks
Ellis Bond
John Dunn
Charlie’ Martin
Marie Schellhorn
Hugo Schellhorn
Charlie Martin
Jeroy Puckett
Valley Chapel
Mildred Longa
Necker
Solon
J. Markley
Evangelical church hosts Children's Day prep and memory
Clearfield events include a Children Day program practice at the Evangelical church and a Memorial service led by Rev Scerman. Local residents attend Lawrence and Vinland visits, shop in Kansas City, and join a surprise party at Gideon Breithaupt’s home with ice cream and cake. The Clearfield baseball team loses 4 to 7 to Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church of
Clearfield
Henry Haasman
Paul
Vera Breithaupt
Alice McKinney
Lawrence
Scerman
Evangelical Church
Baldwin
Scott Bailey
Bert Deay
Ellen Melville
Vinland
William Deay
Aaron Brecheisen
Laverne
Brecheisen
Kansas City
Sol Werts
Harry .Werts
Johnny Selzer, Jr
Eudora
Lomez Shrecker
Gideon Breithaupt
Ida
Henry Deckwa
Henry Hausman
John Channey
Albert Moldenhauer
David Strum
Charles Lawrent
Local Notes on Reno Area and Topeka Visitations
Report lists Lewis and Herbert Lewis laying a gas pipeline east of Reno while Levi Bower spent Monday in Topeka on business. Also notes Sunday dinners with Mrs Mary Lewis and family including Rev Stevenson Mrs Mandy Logan Lillie Lewis and Charley Lewis of Lecompton and others at George Lewis and Sam Wesley Brune, Fred ina El.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Luter
G.B. Parks
Kansas City
Frances Lewis
James Hill
Bert’ Flory
Lone Star
Levi Bowers
Marguerite Bower
Bowersock Theater
Roy Deay
Miss Roller
Pleasant Grove
Owen Mitchell
Morris
Lecompton
George Langenderfer
Gourtney
Colorado
Mer. Lewis
Herbert Lewis
Reno
Levi Bower
Topeka
Mary Lewis
Rev. Stevenson
Mandy Logan
Lillie Lewis
Charley Lewis
George
Lewis
Sam- Wesley
Brune
Fred Ina el
Kanwaka Community Notes Bright with Visits and Events
Residents report Texas and local visitors including Dick Richards and Marcus Richardson. grandparent visits and extended families gather at Kanwaka homes. The Kanwaka Ladies Aid meeting was postponed by weather and rescheduled for June 7 at the church for a quilting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Richards
Texas
G. T. Richards
Marcus Richardson
M. J. Pierson
Pred ‘A. Richardson
Oliver
Kanwaka Ladies Aid
Kanwala
Stull
G. H. Dicks
M. C. Elliott
George Dews
W. S. Godlove
Ella and
Curtis
Ida May Richards
Ed Shaw
Martha
Viola Transywieier
S. EB. Seetin
Florence Reece
George Laughlin
Lewis Warren
Joe Preston
Sam Bridges
Marvin Houk
Frank
Houk
Missouri
Aileen Colman
Gene‘Brune
W. A. Colman
Kanwaka
Lawrence Paper Mill
Vinland
Paper Mill
Kanwaka Boys
R. S. Hicks
Virginia Ann
Kansas City
Topeka
Fred A. Richardson
Lawrence
Mark. Pierson
Rose Dews
Wakefield era home torn down in Kansas settlement history
The article notes Williams farm demolition in Lawrence with Greene Brothers planning to reuse stone for a new foundation. It recalls Judge Wakefield's Civil War era residence for his tenants, later burned, ivy grown, and vacant for decades. Social notices mention Mrs. Menle Colman’s birthday party and local residents attending events and academic milestones at Kansas University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Will Greene
Greene Brothers
Avill
Lawrence
dJudeg Wakefield
Judge Wakefield
AF Smith
Fremont Trail
Fort To
Fort
J. R. Topping
Chas. Topping
O. W. Orr
Leland Colman
Albert Davis
Win
Underwood
Loren Hunter
George Dornan
Willis Colman
Ellsworth
Shipman Carter
Ed Mull
Harry and
Marriet
S. KE
Worthy Richardson
Kansas City
Sam
Elsie Godlove
Perry Godlove
Kansas University
John Liggett
K. U
Kanwaka
Our School
Lecompton Area Notes and Alumni Banquet Report
Lecompton area residents visited Lecompton and Topeka last week. The third annual Lecompton Rural High School Alumni Association banquet was held at the I. O. O. F. hall with a 45-plate meal reflecting black and gold decorations. Activities included a program featuring class of 1923 members and a parade of local families attending Decoration Day events. several local residents were noted visiting, traveling, or ill, with church services affected by the holiday events. The Lecompton baseball team defeated Topeka Delca, and many residents reported canning berries and fruit preparations at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Armstrong
Greenwood Valley
Lecompton
Walter Moore
Don Pardee
Baldwin
Dave McCall
FE. McMurtry
Julia Moore
Geo. Young
Topeka
Young
Zella Iliff
Laura ‘Steeves
Irene Slavens
Ted” Baughman
Mike” Bahnmaier
Jake” Shirley
Fritz Hill
Jack Hill
Curtis Sehon
Ted Baughman
Ruth Bahn
Lawrence
Glenn
Harry Smith
Kansas City
Walter Stauffer
Pueblo
Colo
Chas. Bauman
W.H. Glenn
Eugene McMurtry
Alfred McMurtry
Jack
A. L. Reeder
Grace Parrish
C. H.marist
Hedger McClana- Iran
Elmer
Geo.l. Glenn
Rosemary
Edward McClanahan
Methodists Church
W. H. Glenn
Stevens
Big Springs
Tenpenny
America
Hope
Our Republic
Mabelle Slavens
Huffman
Megill
U.B
Ned Day
Geo. McCarty
Wm. Hill
John Day
Frank Kerns
B. I. Wizer
John Bowers
C. H. Maust
Starr Glenn
I. M. McCall
Ed McClanahan
Topeka Delca
Herrington Field
Delmar Parrish
W. Brown
George Catlin
J. F. Marley
Will
Mertz
Gerald * Miller
Angela Ats
Sommers
Elizabeth
Cairns
Louise ‘Ziesenis
Frank Kadlic
Homer White
Volney
Holmes
Donald White
K. A
A Richards
Lulu Foley
Claude Richards
Decoration Day
Iwitch
Rockford Bay
Idaho
Fred Walker
Spring Hill
Kan
P. B. Knepp
W. J. Steelin
Joe Sh
Lydia Schubert
Harry Brass
Elroy Ayers
Albuquerque
N. M
George Lothholz
Lothholz
Brass
Ayers
Carl Schmidt
Emil Schmidt
Eudora
Memorial Hospital
Della Andrews
Prairie Center
Max Roseman
Just Insurance ad and local notes from Abilene visit
J R Holmes Just Insurance 107 Seventh Phone 19 appears with a duplication. Mrs Géo Whipple and niece Sarah Dummer return from a visit in Abilene with Mrs Whipple's sister Mrs Floyd Atkinson and family. See A Tempest in a Tub on Back Page Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Holmes
Géo. Whipple
Sarah Dummer
Abilene
Largest bomber ready for trial flight in England
England prepares to test its largest airplane built entirely of steel. The bomber, developed in secret for the ministry, features a gunproofed engine cabin and a separate mechanic in the engine room, enabling the pilot to focus on lifting and steering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated * Press
England
Shir
Bapress
Hat Greeting Fades as Hat Prices Rise in Germany
In Germany hat-raising among men as a greeting is losing popularity due to the high cost of hats. The custom, once common in greeting rituals, is being discouraged as prices climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
New Summer Classes Start Next Monday at Hry College
School will operate through the summer at Hry College with new classes beginning next Monday. Students are advised to check the catalog for course offerings and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hry College
Eudora Social Roundup Sees Visitors and Travel
Local residents hosted and visited across Kansas communities. Guests include Miss Molvia Pilla in Kansas City, Dan Reber shipping strawberries, and families such as the Daughertys, Schnieder, and Catlin clan attending events. Hospital stays, travels, and church group activities punctuate the week.
Arras Heads Kiwanis International at Atlanta Convention
Edmund F. Arras of Columbus Ohio was elected president of Kiwanis Club International at the closing session in Atlanta. Denver was chosen for the 1924 convention city. Vice presidents elected were Henry C. Heinz of Atlanta Douglas J. Scott of Winnipeg and George E. Snell of Billet Mott. Russell Ward of Jackson Michigan was re elected treasurer. Credentials committee reported 1422 registered delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Edmund F.arras
Columbus
Ohio
Kiwanis Club International
Denver
Colo
Kiwanians
Henry C. Heinz
Douglas J. Scott
Winnipeg
George E. Snell
Billet Mott
Russell Ward
Jackson
Michigan
Flying boat Valentia weighs 9 tons and sails at 110 mph
The Valentia flying boat spans 112 feet and carries two 650 horsepower engines. It weighs nine tons in flying trim and can reach about 110 miles per hour. England allows only the King to travel without number plates, with royal insignia displayed during royal tours and a blue light at night above the chauffeur’s canopy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
isEett
England
Associated Press
Valentia
Electric hot plates line Amsterdam crosswalks for cops
Ground level fireless stoves powered by electricity are installed at certain street corners in Amsterdam to keep police officers comfortable during crossing duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Acetylenic Anaesthetic Showed Quick Sleep Recovery
Kansas State Agricultural College researchers report a new anaesthetic blend of purified acetylene with 10 to 25 percent oxygen that puts animals to sleep quickly and allows rapid recovery without ether or chloroform aftereffects. The compound can be produced cheaply in large quantities. Also noted are college students preparing for Estes Park YWCA conference and Dr Ackert’s studies on hookworm research with Rockefeller Foundation support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kans
Charles N. Jordan
Tempest in a Tub sparks splashy revival on Back Page
A lighthearted feature titled A Tempest in a Tub appears on the back page, likely a humorous or human interest piece about a bathtub scene or prank. The item centering on playful spectacle suggests a quirky, trend driven read with local flavor and nostalgic tone.
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham product for relief
Mrs Phsluszny of 106 High Street Bay City Michigan describes severe back pain fatigue and weakness after childbirth. She reports improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges others to request the company's private text book on women's ailments free by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Screens Last Call of the Season Ad
Local ad notes no more orders after June 15 citing Frank Pearce and contact at phone 2240 Mihack for screen wares. The brief announces end of season sale items and closes inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pearce
Mihack
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. M. Testerman
Lena Nevitt
Emporia
Bertha Thomas
Lohengrin
Lola Wilbur
Mabel Longanecker
Esther Nevitt
Esther Frantz
Dorothy Dowers
Charles Banning
Cyrus Mlory
Deady and Jones
Harry Bowens
Filis Bond
Leroy Puckett
Citapel
Wesley
Mersey
Saturd
William Selzer, Sr
Little Otto
Lake ‘View
Glenn & Vicinity
Peka
Bert Daugherty
Carl Gerstenberger
Molvia Pilla
Roy Combest
Marie and
Christina
Gladys Jones
Robin Hood
Bowersock
A. H. Fiehler
Robert Gabriel
Pearl
Ruth Daugherty
Olathe
Ardella Crane
Jack Crane
Dan Reber
Carl
George Schnieder
Carol
Schnieder
Bethany
Hudora
Jim McClain
Wellsville
Georgia Stanley
Kansas’ City
Samuel Breithaupt
Breithaupt
Chas. Baker
Lizzie Robinson
Miss Kunkle
de Soto
Edwin Abels
Dorothy
Stauffer
Louise Knopp
A. H. Vichler
Carrie Richards
Leota Lindley
S. W. W. Carr
S. V. Carr
F. G. Hughes
J. D. Adams
Henrietta Schubert
Gage Park
Jule Jacoues
Terra McDermott
Summer Schott
Emporia State Normal
Mary Ott
Louise
Johnett Sr
J. W. Good
Jno. Hunbicker
Howard ,McConnell
A. Weber
Junction City
Mary Myer
Alma
Catholic Men’s Welfare Club
Knights of Columbus
Lothholz Opera House
League of St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Theo J. Hauck
Lois Fuchs
Alma Myer
Leon Durr
George Gerstenberger
Captains Creek
Clarence Hunzicker
Emma Bolen
Leloup Kan
Keith Crouse
Tulsa
Okla
Andrew Koehler
Ed Haverty
Gerald Miller
John Miller
Arras
Aggie Y. W. C. A
Estes Park
Polly Hedges
Berenice Fleming
Wakefield
Florence True
Perry
Doris Riddell
Ruth Leonard
Mildred Moore
Carthage
Margaret 2Affington
Ruth Bechelor
Fredonia
Lois Richardson
Lavina Waugh
Oxkalooza
Jennie Horner
Graitfield
Anna Unruh
Pawnee Rock
Helen Reid
J. E. Ackert
E. S. A. C. Department of Zoology
American Journal of Hygiene
International Health ‘Board
Trinidad
Doctor Ackert
Rockefeller Foundation
Foundation
Nating
Care Journal World
Nisunie Perret
Vista
Sre
Absee
Journal- World
Awe Wey
Oveabe
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