Labor unrest and farm labor shortage hit central west
The central west faces scattered strikes and high prices as unemployment lingers in mining and industry. Kansas seeks 220000 harvest workers for 11 million acres of wheat with wages around 4 dollars for labor and 7 to 8 dollars for experienced hands. Nebraska and nearby states advertise for help while returned soldiers avoid farm work, shaping a mixed labor picture across Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and Oklahoma.
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Central West
Canada
Witte
Associated Press
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Inllinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Michigan
Kansan
Kansas
RE. E. Frizell
Kentucky
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Nebraska
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Wisconsin
Dumcin McDonald
Illinois State Federation of Labor
Oklahoma
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Wiede Manns Ice Cream Advertises Pasteurized Product
Pure pasteurized ice cream described as wholesome and delicious. The ad notes Wiede Manns and provides phone number 182 for contact or orders.
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Wiedemann's
Summer funds for R O C at Funston event
A fragmented notice outlines summer funding for the R.O.C. at Camp Funston with references to Col. Herold and Col. Geo. J. Hetdum. It mentions senior and junior members, health and morals, and opportunities for the young, plus military training and mileage components tied to local regional groups.
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Herold B. Buraiely
Metbers
Camp Finston
Geo. J. Hetdum
Nebraska
Kansas
Lyon County Seeks Army Trucks for Highway Work
Lyon County commissioners authorize county engineer W S Ruggles to request four army trucks from the federal government for use on federal aid road projects. The county plans to cover freight costs. Surveys advance on the New Santa Fe Trail highway across Suvon county 22 miles. A farmers meeting renames the Emporia Admire Reading road to the Emporia and Northeastern highway with hard surface to be concrete or brick for the first six miles, six miles north of town. Remaining sections’ material choice to be decided by county boards.
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Lyon County
Emporia
Kans
Board of County Commissioners
W. S. Ruggles
State Highwear Commission
Highway Commission
Suvon County
Emporia-Admire-Reading
Bishop McGavick Celebrates 20th Consecration Anniversary
Rt. Rev. Alexander J. McGavick of the Catholic Diocese of Chicago marks the twentieth anniversary of his consecration. The milestone reflects his decades of leadership within the Chicago Catholic community.
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Alexander J. McGavick
Farrelly Completes Tenth Year as Cleveland Catholic Bishop
Rt. Rev. John P. Farrelly today completes his tenth year as Catholic bishop of Cleveland. He has led the diocese through growth and community outreach, marking a decade of service to parishes, schools, and charitable programs.
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John P. Farrelly
Cleveland
Seniors Op 47 Play Delivers Comic Penetrating Performances
A packed house watched a senior girls production titled Oh Shoot. Five seniors led a lively penitent play with comic and dramatic moments from start to finish. Nadine Bigh, Jessie, Miss Hovey, and Pattony received praise for their clever performances and stage skill. The orchestra under Professor Kendrie enriched the evening.
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Cree Mactis Ray
Paiwin Pattony
Nadine Bigh
Jessie Aere
Miss Hovey
Orchestra
Two Lay Girls Return From War Service With Brothers In 35th Division
Pauline Richardson a 1914 K A graduate and former base hospital dietitian in Little France returned to Lawrence with her brother James Richardson of the 137th Infantry. Olive Wilcox arrived Monday with her brother Harry of the 139th Infantry after service as Red Cross nurses in France and Germany. Their parents are Mr and Mrs E D Wilcox. Olive and Pauline both pursued domestic science and economic work.
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Fraser
Lawrence
Pauline Richardson
K. A
Little
France
Buffalo
James Richardson
Argonne
137Th Infantry
Olive Wilcox
Harry
139Th Infantry
Germany
Red Cross
E. D. Wilcox
Olive
Harry Wilcox
Olive’ Wilcox
Miss Richaniogn
Indiana _ Mie
Uni
Real estate transfers and civic notices in Baldwin and Lawrence
Real estate transfers include Conrad J. Eriksen to Carl Graeber with nominal and other considerations for a 50 ft strip in block 8 Oread addition to Lawrence. John M. Newlin to Walter Es Varnum for Lot 77 Missouri St and Lot 78 Arkansas St in Stock 23 West Lawrence. Hugh Blair and wife to Hermon Walker. Elizabeth Walker and Florence Walker for Lots 31 and 33 on Fremont St Baldwin Kans. The Community Club hosted a pie social raising funds to pay piano rent. program featured songs, recitals, and a duet performance by local participants.
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Conrad J. Eriksen
Carl Graeber
Oread
Lawrence
John M. Newlin
Walter Es Varnum
Missouri St
Arkansas St
West Lawrence
Hugh Blair
Hermon Walker
Elizabeth Walker
Florence Walker
Freemont St
Baldwin, Kans
Ambiguous Patent Claim Promises Delicate Pipe Craft
An unclear fragment states that a patented process produces a delight in smoking pipes and mentions men who have smoked pipes for years. The passage hints at exclusive methods and contrasts with other shorter or drier options, but lacks concrete facts, names, dates, or locations.
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Amebe
P. A
Local Social Notes From a Kansas Town Fragments
A fragile record of community activities lists visits and gatherings. Names like Mr. Clough Mr. Cox Mr. Whitlink and others appear among brief mentions of dinners, calls, and home visits across a midweek period.
Canada’s Sea Coast Extent Mirrors Half the World’s Circumference
The claim states Canada’s coastline equals half the world’s circumference. It highlights vast shoreline length, implying immense maritime reach and geographic scale, with emphasis on Canada’s global coastline standing out among nations.
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Canada
Dewey Victory Anniversary Marked at Moanils Bay
The twenty first anniversary of Dewey's victory at Moanils Bay is observed with ceremonies marking the decisive naval triumph. Veterans gather with local officials to recount the key battle and its impact on regional history.
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Dewey
Moanils Bay
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