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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
2
Wartime poultry prosperity lifts backyard farming as prices rise. Southern states see renewed interest in standard bred stock, breeder responsibility, and better bloodlines. Buyers urged to choose quality stock, expect higher prices, and ensure proper brooders and care for newborn chicks.
Kansas will receive federal support under the Smith-Lever act with grants totaling about 60,046 this year, boosting state funds to 1,200 per county. Last year Kansas received roughly 48,85. the annual increase brings the state total to about 1000. This fund matches the federal allowance and supports county farm bureaus organized in many counties. Agricultural districts expand as farmers organize, with farm agents aiding local groups and counties funding support through levies. The Kansas farm bureau system operates under the supervision of the State Agricultural Colleges, expanding across districts since 1912.
Twenty five years ago today the so called Army of the Common People led by Jacob Coxey left Mesgilion Ohio seeking relief from economic distress. The march aimed to demand work and government action during a period of high unemployment.
A garbled wire style clipping from Wichita reports a woman involved in a diamonds store incident. Key names and places are unclear but the event centers on a theft or struggle at a Kansas City area hotel. Further details unreadable.
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