Douglas County Notes and Local Proceedings
County treasurer W L Esterday reports total taxes of 3294 dollars. Various items include Anderson’s fall near the country club, a float in Pueblo, the Kal Valley Tire Lines purchase, and fire department activity at South Park yards. County board approved bills. two divorce suits filed, two marriage licenses issued, and hearings set. Sheriff Johnston holds a warrant for a Lawrence suspect with bad checks. Community reports cover gas service charges, sidewalk use in a Missouris Street area, and agricultural shipping plans for the Douglas County wheat crop.
Hess visits California in early diary entry
L Hess of Charles UL records cold spell and travel notes as he recalls visits last fall and winter. The fragment references a journey from his street address and mentions distant plans or memories of California.
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Rles
L. Hess
Charles UL
Hess
Calfornia
Kansas City and Topeka visits fill week from Lawrence
Local society notes recount Miss Leelie Hilkey traveling to Kansas City, couples and families visiting relatives in Topeka for commencements, and several residents attending the Christian Endeavor convention in Independence. Multiple names appear, including Mrs Georgia Hanson and Mrs Ernest Wise, as guests and travelers in Kansas City, Topeka, and nearby towns.
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Georgia Hanson
Georgia Hason
Edwin
Kansas
Leelie Hilkey
Kansas City
W. L. Gardner
Topeks
Beth Are
K. UW
Malfel Tichueilson
Ila Coffman
Abilene
Vention
Independence
Jespie Gauk
Lake
T Spangler
Margaret
Ganton
Ling
Spangier
Cruz
New Mexico
Lil Nfain
Kendig
Dks Gu
Glasco
Withida
Yessenfay
Lawrence
Chitaeows
Evger
Foxt Pieatt
Tis
C. B. Taelifte
Tamoon
Mary Neuser
Huta
Iitls
Jamhattans
Ernest Wise
Iss
Eva Gill
Wielita
W. G. Darby
Herbert Darby
Phil Darby
M. G. Hume
Ottawa
Pattee
Kan- C
George Butler
Salini
U. C
W. 4B. Anderson
Topeka
Tad. Dogds
L. Chambers
Q. Lane
Kansas Y . v
R.A. Beck
Dolph
Luteile DeWourddy
Christian Endeavor
Perry O
Hanson
Elizabeth
China
Fred H. Rhodes
Lle
Ritter
Dodge City
iGolorago
Mayne Brune
Wichita
Gsuwatemie
Osawatomie
William Whitney
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Reeman Herrington
Alabama
Willian Whitney
Vinland
Kansas Farm Property Value Surges 1920 Census Shows
Kansas farmers increased total farm property value by about 18 percent from 1910 to 1920 while the number of farmers fell by roughly 12,600. Land and buildings valued at 2.88 billion dollars, machinery up 200 percent to 15.7 million, average farm value about 20 thousand dollars, and per acre land values rising from 35.45 to 54.50 dollars.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Wert Ward
Dynastic Attendant Serves at Royal Dinner
A curious note observes that in a royal dinner setting the king's personal attendant offers service to no one else. The text blends assorted facts from cities, attire, and social life, highlighting varied cultural anecdotes and a stray glimpse of status symbols across nations.
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New York City
Liberia
Chicago
Taster of
Waris
Earl of Kembroke
New York
Obituary of Margaret Hill Carter and Civil War era life
Memorial notice recalls Margaret Hill Carter and her role in The Prairie Princess while detailing the Lantené community of Kansas and the grit of pioneer families. It celebrates endurance, harvests, and faith amid blizzards and drought as the region shaped its Great American narrative.
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Lantené
John W. Gerkin
Rhode Iskind Street
Upéik
Margaret Hill
Carter
Teri Prairies
Gafin
New'-York
Rollin Prairies
Weston
Kansas
Ellis
Sunny Side Sewing Club Meets and Picnic Planned
A sunny Thursday afternoon report from Sunny Side notes the Sewing Club met at Georgiana Ye hail with most members present. The group discussed tasks for the term, planned a picnic, and noted upcoming activities including Children’s Day on July 1. Longtime residents Miss Alma, Hazel Shaw, and Mrs. Hind attended, with family visits and local gatherings continuing through the weekend.
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Hueyilay
Georgiana
Yunes
Einements
Alma
Annadius
Hazel
Als
Virgil Hirdad
Pleasant Grove Prathidvings Begin Improvement Project
In Pleasant Grove a plan to use a local cemetery for improvement work was discussed for next Saturday. Reports mention a large turnout hoped for and involvement of Mess Hailie and Ralph That ersen, with Mr Gosh Wibner visiting over the weekend.
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Mess Hailie
Ralth
Mr Gosh Wibner
Quit Tobacco No-Ta-Bac proves easy aid to quit
No-Ta-Bac helps thousands break tobacco habit by placing a harmless tablet in the mouth when a craving hits. If it fails to release you from all craving for tobacco in any form, your money will be refunded without question.
On Road to Boneyard Miracle Remedy Promises Cure
A reader recounts severe weight loss and digestive distress for five years after which Mayr's Wonderful enters the diet. They claim rapid improvement and a belief the product clears catarrah musds from the intestinal tract and relieves stomach and intestinal inflammation.
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Birmingham
Mayr
Emerly
Flurry of Names and Notices Amid Busy Weekend
The piece lists a jumble of individuals and relatives including Blaskt and Glande, with scattered references to events, sales, and social happenings. It mentions Leverhulme as a corporate leader advocating a six hour day and notes planned paper mache wheels for Paris trains, plus a Cleveland meeting in June and various items about dogs and tombs.
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Ani
Blaskt
Jack
Ebner
Glande
Arthur
Scott
Esther
Ploy
Flory
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Mac’ High School
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