Freight rates blamed for burden on farming in war-post era
In Topeka on May 23 J R Koontz of Santa Fe criticized Kansas Board of Agriculture shippers for misreporting cost data. Secretary Mohler said total cost figures mix freight with other expenses, masking true freight increases. Hoovers figures show farm prices lag behind, urging relief for farmers without ICC recourse.
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Topeka
Kans
J. R. Koontz
Santa Fe
Kansas Board of Agriculture
J. C. Mohter
Mohler
H. Woodbury
Olivet
Osage County
Herbert Hoover
Still More Subscribers for Journal-World May 1920 to May 1921
The Journal-World reports a net paid subscription rise of 445 over twelve months from May 14 1920 to May 14 1921 averaging about 1.25 new subscribers per day. Over March 19 to May 14 eight weeks the net increase was 74 about 1.25 daily. The paper touts Associated Press telegraphic news and its large local staff in Lawrence.
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Journal-World
Associated Press
Lawrence
Bee
Spending Jess tian you earn and haa ep ig the only way
The readable fragments describe a spending or earnings theme centered on an individual named Jess tian, with unclear context and missing concrete facts. No identifiable events, organizations, or dates are present to confirm a proper news-style item.
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Jess
Sunday school and church attendance note
The Chariton area reports a well attended Sunday school and church on May 6 with commitments to resume next month’s events. Socials occurred at Julius Maas home May 1 and Frye home May 7, with refreshments and expanded weekly activities planned. Local residents visited relatives and attended services, while a hospital admission concerned families.
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Ebright
Smiley Gurlay Scholel
Julius Maas
Geosters
Ladies Aid
West Caldwin
Ives Chapel
Frye Home
Prairie Aid Meeting Entertained By Mrs Ada Williams
The Prairie Aid group enjoyed a pleasant afternoon hosted by Mrs Ada Williams with four members present plus two visitors and two children. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs James Gale in Independence, and Mr Eli Ulrich of Washington Creek, brother of Mrs Lewis, attended.
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Chariton McCall
Bahtumair
George Miller
Tsugh
Mary Margaret
Ab Smith's
Henry Wulfkubie
Wulfsuhle
Henry Bahkiiaier
End
Gi. McCall
Tivles
Ada Williams
James Gale
Independence
Eli Ulrich
Washington Creek
Lewis Aan
Funeral set for Eli Ulrich at Lawrence Methodi st church
High Prairie community mourns Eli Ulrich who died Saturday morning in Lawrence after a brief illness. Funeral to be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Lawrence Methodist church with Dr Kipne and Mr Winey officiating. Survived by a wife two sons ten siblings and many relatives and friends.
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Eli Uviieh
Lawrence
Hersehell Ulrich
Ulrich
Messrs
Herschell
Night Prairie
Harry Ulrich
Lone Star
Ned Ulrich
Cat Sheetwell
Clif Eliis
Eli Ulrich
Colorado
Charlie Wiliams
Johnnie Timbiet
Kipne
Bir
Winey
Tyler
Sermion
Alice van Hoosen
Mnure
Shrine to memory of early friar to be honored in Kansas
A shrine memorializing Fray Juan Padilla, first Christian martyr in Quivira, may be erected near Junction City Kansas by Bishop Francis Tief. The plan includes a monument and bronze tablet at the site of Padilla’s death, linked to Coronado’s 1542 expedition. The area is a historic route area with Coronado Heights attracting visitors for views and geology.
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Concordia
Franz Juan Padilli
United States
Francis Tief
Junction City
Kans
Fray Puan] Padilla
Padilla
Quivira
Kansas
Francisco Vads Ygues de Coronado
Coronado
Kanoag
Lindsborg
Vicinia McPhessnn
Coronwla Heights
Poor Maple Sugar Year in Vermont Report
Montpelier Vermont May 21 capricious spring and high production costs kept Vermont maple sugar crop below normal this year. Estimated yield under 5 000 tons from about 4 500 000 taps with 10 000 000 trees in state. weather and warm spells without frosty nights reduced output while farmers paid costs similar to last year and harvesting equipment stayed costly.
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Montpelier
Vermont
German officials curb debt as cost of living soars
Berlin May 21 The high cost of living and the devaluation of the mark with shrinking salaries press Germany's government workers. They face rising expenses and shrinking purchasing power, prompting concerns about debt and financial strain across state employment.
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Berlin
Officials in Debt As War Strains Salary Purchases
A government official earning 2,000 marks monthly notes debt deepening as prices rise. He cannot buy a suit costing 3,000 marks or shoes at 500. Tobacco spending trims meals and appetite, while former wealthy colleagues beg for worn garments. The wave of hardship signals a collapsing standard of living.
Pleasant Grove Local Notes and Weather Drift
Pleasant Grove section records a market note on wheat sales by Harvey and Henry Tlery and a Ford purchase by Frank Hibner of Kansas City. It mentions changing weather, local visits including A L Williams and Sandy, Ulrichs at A T H Bochie, and various residents traveling from Maybell Colorado and Nebraska with names such as Francis Williams and Avery Hebner.
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Frank Hibner
Kansas City
A. E. Puckett
Fountain Cole
Mer
Noah Timblett
Williams
A. L. Williams
Sandy
Grove Store
Worgen Truck Delays Bring Surprise for His People
A narrative line notes a Worgen truck leading the way and catching His people by surprise as arrivals run two days late, marking an unexpected delay in transit and its impact.
American Legion pledges graves overseas tribute on Memorial Day
May 24 Topeka reports the American Legion will honor all overseas graves on Memorial Day. National fundraising has raised about 20 thousand dollars, expected to exceed 40 thousand by month end. Kansas ranked second in state contributions, with 2512.50 assigned and about 2000 raised. Ohio led with 2564.90. France’s Legion units consolidate amid efforts by Francis G. Yake to decorate soldiers buried in Europe.
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Topeka
American Legion
Florida
Kansas
United States
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Louisiane
Arizona
Canal Zone
Cuba
Kentucky
South Dakota
Wyoming
Ohio
Paris
Aelian Legion
Buvel
Europe
Francis g.Yake
Legion's Department of
France
No-To-Bac tobacco habit help claims in ad
A mass market advertisement states No-To-Bac helps people quit tobacco by placing a harmless product in the mouth to curb cravings. It promises complete habit breakage and nonphysical benefits, with a money back refund if cravings persist.
Press Club Show Plans For Sigma Delta Chi Visit
The Topeka Press Club, KU professional journalism fraternity, prepares a multi event program for visiting Sigma Delta Chi members. About thirty KU journalists travel with downtown members to attend games and meet Washburn students and the State Editorial Golf Association. The night features three stunts, a Washburn journalist appearance, a big dinner, and an overnight KU men’s entertainment. The Blue Goose at the Country Club Tower hosts a notably elaborate event.
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Topeka
Sigma Delta’ Chi
K. U
Washburn Journalism
State Editorial Golf Association
Sigma Delta Chi
Washburn
Epsonade Salts Taste Like Lemonade Listed in Ad Copy
An advertisement touts Epsonade Salts as real Epsom salts blended with fruit derivative salts to imitate a sparkling lemonade flavor. It claims a tablespoon in water relieves biliousness headaches or constipation and promotes Epconade Selts as a celebrated American discovery.
Pimples on Face and Body Case Cured by Cuticura
A reader from Wisconsin shares a therapeutic anecdote about persistent facial and body pimples that resisted various remedies. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment along with Talcum daily for about two months, the skin cleared completely. Signed Beenerd Brepenbach, Sherman Ave., Et. Askinson.
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Beenerd Brepenbach
Sherman Ave
Askinson
Wis
Cuticura
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Rai
Ned
Jack Dempsey
Atlantic City
Georges Sarpentier
Manhasset
L. 1
Georges
Trairie City
Hugh] Prairie
High Prairie
Wrobel
Concordia Plann Ig
Ismorial
Uolders
Hari
Pleasant Grove
Harvey and
Henry Tlery
Grover Ulrich
A. T H. Bochie
Glenn and
Dudley
Francis Williams
Hebner
A. L. Willams
Avery Hebner
Maybell
Scott Trler
Lalisadi
Neb
Milton
Buick
Maxwell Touring
C. W. Smith
Terie
Mass
FOR Graves Overseas
Kaneas
Country Club Tower
Epsom
Cutiura
Ager En
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dakota
Arthur J. Kade
Bort
Dante
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