Hospital fund grows as Kansas Legion Auxiliary pledges support
Kansas City Kan June 7 The American Legion Auxiliary reports about 4000 of a 5000 fund raised to aid hospital work for disabled World War veterans across Kansas and nearby states. Poppy production at Norton Sanatorium yielded 1216 after costs, and officers urge national expansion of the program. The convention also highlights a proposed National Legion Children’s Home of Independence with Belleau Cantigny day activities encouraged for June 11.
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Kansas City
Kan
Associated Press
American Legion Auxiliary
Kansas
Emma Hadorn
Kansas Auxiliary
Miss Hadern
The
Legion Auxiliary
Miss Hadorn
Norton State
Grace G.tinney
Norton
Sanatarium
Flanders Field
Auxiliary of
Aemard
Auxiliary
National Legion, Children’s Home of Independence
Auxilies
Harvest men needed for Kansas harvest beginning June 10
The June employment outlook in Kansas shows virtually no unemployment, with an expected wheat harvest beginning next week requiring about 30 000 workers. The May unemployment rate was 8 765 statewide, most finding work before month’s end, and harvest labor is expected to rise in multiple districts including Hutchinson Parsons Salina Topeka Wichita and surrounding areas.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Kansas
John J. Crawford
Labor ‘Department
The
Industrial Court
Crawford
Kansas City
Parsons
Salina
Wichita
Wichehita
Best Sand Is Sought at Lewis Institute Library
A Chicago era piece describes the Structural Materials Research Laboratory at Lewis Institute. Rows of glass bottles filled with sand line cabinets forming a unique technical library. Labels on the bottles carry information that underpins the collection’s value.
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Union
Canada
Cuba
Mexico
Chicago
Associated Press
Technical
Structural Materials Research Laboratory
Lewis Institute
British union membership slides as labor movement weakens
The organized labor movement in Great Britain has entered a slump over the last two to three years with total trade union membership falling by about 1.5 million.
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Great Britain
Unions in Spokane Build $75,000 Labor Temple
Labor unions in Spokane begin construction on a new temple valued at 75000 dollars. The project aims to serve as a meeting and training center for local labor groups and affiliates.
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Spokane
Vacation safety urged as outdoors beckons across Kansas
Dr. S. J. Crumbine of the state health board urges Americans to enjoy outdoor vacations but avoid fly breeding sites, drink pure water, and vaccinate for typhoid. He says relaxation is vital and promotes practical checks like water quality and sanitation, ending with a note on early matches and Swedish sulfur block origins.
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Topeka
Associated Press
S. J. Grumbine
State Board of Health
Crumbine
Deepest Mine in Brazil Linked to Old English Company
The St John del Rey mine in Brazil is described as the deepest in the world and is tied to the oldest registered English mining company founded in 1830 to operate a mine located some distance from the current workings.
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St. John del Rey
Brazil
Engineering extension courses by radio proposed
Pennsylvania State College proposes using radio broadcasts to extend engineering education. The plan would offer courses to nontraditional students and reach remote areas, expanding access to technical training through the broadcast medium.
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Pennsylvania State College
Swedish State Bank Struggles to Stabilize Crown
Stockholm reports the Swedish State Bank sold dollars to match the rising dollar in London keeping the crown near par with the U S currency. The bank's foreign holdings fell from 160 million to 63 million crowns this year. Experts warn further delays on gold backing could lift paper notes above gold value.
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Stockholm
A. P
London
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Newman
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Journay Vivanti
Nylots
Stephen Day
Round Corner Drug Co
Lawrence, Kans
Newmark
Ratine
Gingham
Satine
Silkeline
Designer
Woman's Magazine
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