Kansas Counties Get War Trucks For Road Work
Twenty two Kansas counties already hold 130 trucks and other gear from the war department for federal aid highway work. The total federal allotment was about two million dollars in trucks scrapers harness explosives and more. Counties listed include Allen Atchison Bourbon Cherokee Dickin son Finney Ford Geary Gray Hamilton Haskell Jefferson Labette Leavenworth Linn Lyon Montgomery Reno Saline Sedgwick Sumner and Wyandotte. The state seeks a federal law allowing use of the matériel on any county road used by a U S mail carrier.
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Topeka
Kan
War Department
Kansas
Allen
Atchison
Bourber
Cherokee
Dickinson
Finney
Ford
Geary
Gray
Hamilton
Haskell
Jefferson
Labette
Leave
Missouri Legion to Pick Headquarters at Jefferson City
Jefferson City opens the first Missouri commandery of the American Legion with about 500 delegates expected. Veterans seek state headquarters for St. Louis and Kansas City, plus a possible $15 monthly bonus for all Missouri service members. A barbecue and local reception committees mark the event, with the 140th Infantry band traveling from Kansas City.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Cole
St. Louis
Kansas City
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Germany
American Legion
Straw Vote Indicates Waning Support for President Wilson
A fragile report notes John Johnson returning from a three-month trip via Seattle Portland and Willapa Harbor. A straw vote on President Wilson taken aboard the Pullman yielded no support for the president, with few supporters among travelers and crew observed during the journey.
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John Johnson
Seattle
Portland
Pacific
Willapa Harbor
Raymond
Ash
Wilson
Pullman
Oktstte Erats
Cherokee goal on car Derby Grain Car Adv
Cherokee aims at a goal listed on a derby grain car advertisement. The brief item notes a local event or display featuring a decorative grain car with a striking goal symbol.
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Cherokee
Derby Grain Car
Ford Car Stolen Near K U Normal Game
Thieves took a Ford belonging to Logan Moore Lumber Co from outside the gate by F H Church during a K U Normal football game. Sheriff issued notices with a description and license number, but no leads have surfaced. The car remains missing.
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Joan-Moore
Lawrence
Logan-Moore Lumber
K. U
F. H
the, Company
Lawrence man seeks partner to invest in auto accessory business
A reliable Lawrence resident seeks a partner with one thousand dollars to invest in an auto accessory venture. Interested parties are asked to respond in care of C. B. at the addressed location.
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Lawrence
C. B
Plessant
Journal-World
Concealed Weapons Warning in Powell Case
Fragmentary OCR notes report a concealed weapon finding involving a 7 38 caliber firearm. The text references possession, parole, debt, and Treasury certificates with dates and maturities, but the exact sequence and entities remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Powell
Poere
Coetiche
United. States
Ron Certieates
Piggat
Supreme Court Opens After Recess With Blood Relation Case
The Kansas Supreme Court reconvenes in Topeka after a two month break to hear October docket cases including a high profile dispute over a new law barring state officials from employing blood relatives or relatives by marriage. The case involves P C Reilly and Paul Bailey versus Fred W Knapp with reactions from Justices Marshall and West amid their health concerns. The session starts with five remaining justices, with Chief Justice Johnson and Justices Burch Mason Torter Dawson and clerk PD A Valentine listed.
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Fopela
Kan
State Supreme Court
Talay
John Marshall
J. S. West
Dayton
Ohio
Justice West
P. C. Reilly
State Secretary of State
Paul Bailey
William J. Stewart
22Nd Judicial, District
Fred W. Knapp
Knapp
Reilly
C. McCray
Bailey Quat
Imderstood
Marshall
West
Lawrence Visitors and Travelers Reach Across Kansas
Personal Dr and Mrs C B Francisco of Kansas City spent Sunday in Lawrence. Mrs J Clarke of Himlot returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Charles Milles. Dr and Mrs Will Gorrill and baby visited relatives. Baldwin Miss Helen Armstrong of Emporia and Mr Frank Armstrong of Kansas City visited Lawrence. Mrs Bradford Nout of De Soto spent today in Lawrence. HW B Peairs returned from three weeks in Washington. Mrs Clare Stodder visiting her mother Mrs Er Haworth returned to Burden. Faith Ames went to Topeka. Elsie Chapman and May Romsey of Orborne spent days in Lawrence and went to Ottawa. Mrs Marcus J Morgan of Baldwin spent the weekend in Lawrence. Mrs S S Reges of Topeka visited Lawrence. Mrs F E Butler and George Butler returned from a motor trip through Ohio. Mrs T F Schaffer of McPherson visiting daughter Sedonia Schaffer went to Kansas City. J C McCanles went to Kansas City on business. Miss Mary Jane Butters of Kansas spat spent Sunday with Miss Ora Lee Jones. C H Schwartz returned to Kansas City. Schwartz in Lawrence on Fort to Fort highway business. T C Fitch left for business in St Louis Little Rock and other southern points. T B Cox went to Kansas City on business. Miss Ruth Riley returned from weekend in Kansas City. Miss Georgia Rise returned home in Kansas City after Sunday with friends.
Division engineers named by governor in Kansas
Kansas Governor names three division engineers for the state highway department Eastern Northwest and Southwest districts cover the eastern to western thirds of the state. C I Feips L P Scott and C C Jones named with wartime service records. W W Buck and M W Watson also noted in department reorganization. A C Blair named to the commission by the governor.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Highway Commission
C. I. Feips
State Agricultural College
State Highway Department
France
Northwest Division
P. Scott
Camp Humphreys
Southwest District
Jones
Wabnaunse Sant Oss
Yale
M. W. Watson
Stat Arway
Sinte
A. C. Blair of
Lyons
Henry J. Allen
Persistence Won Ride to Kansas City with Two Tots
A Lawrence mother and her two children were aboard a train to Kansas City when the mother tried to keep the children with her despite conductor’s demands to depart. Onlookers recall the mother choosing to stay with the tots after the attempt to abandon them.
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Kansas City
Hle
Slong
Tive
Matthews Lumber Co Lump Roar Cars Ad Sparks Interest
Fractured OCR item shows Janie and Lind semi anthracite lump roar on cars at Matthews Lumber Co with a phone number 34 Adv. The readable fragment hints at an advertisement or classified entry seeking customers or promoting a coal product.
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Janie
Matthews Lumber Go
Supreme Court Reopens After Summer Recess
The Supreme Court of the United States re convenes today after the final summer recess with many important cases docketed for early hearings, signaling a busy start to the new term.
Clean-Up Week Proclaimed in North Carolina
A gubernatorial proclamation sets the week beginning today as Clean-Up Week across North Carolina, urging residents to engage in community cleaning efforts and public space beautification coordinated by local authorities.
High School Talk on News Gathering by Prof Rice
Prof S O Rice of the Kk N School of Journalism delivered an intensive morning talk to the high school staff on what constitutes news and methods of gathering news. He formerly edited the City Weekly Star and illustrated his talk with personal experiences.
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S. O. Rice
Kk. N School of Journalism
Ries
Ones City Weekly Star
Postal workers seek graduated pay rise in Senate bill
Washington date Oct 6 A graduator increase in pay for postal department employees was debated in the Senate post committee in place of the flat $150 raise approved by the House. The measure aims to tailor increases to ranks and years of service.
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Washington
Postal Department
House
Senate Post Committee
Shipping Embargo Eases After Rail Strike Ends
Washington reports a partial lifting of the shipping board embargo on sailing vessels to Great Britain following the end of the railroad strike. The move reflects adjustments in wartime supply lines as authorities ease restrictions to restore trade and transport capacity.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Great Britain
The
Will Feed Together At Kansas Football Training Table
Twenty one Kansas varsity players start a football boarding club at Bricken's Sumlay to discuss game points and season work. The plan allows board for the players but conflicts with Missouri Valley rules which ban free board unless paid for. Captain Howard Laslett leads the club, following last year's merchant and friend funding of a training table under a temporary rule.
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Kk. U
University of Kansas
Bricken
Missouri Valley Athletic Conference
Kansas
Howard
Scrubby" Laslett
Merchants of Lawrence and Friends of the University
Wreck Kills Sixty on Laredo Mexico City Line
Sixty persons died today when the Laredo Mexico City passenger train derailed between Venemas and Saltillo. Authorities expect the final toll to rise with at least 14 more deaths anticipated. The heavily loaded train, carrying many second class passengers, wrecked on the international line and details were released from the Mexican Central railroad headquarters.
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Mexico City
Laredo
Venemas
Saltillo
Herve Gy
Paderewski Says He Sacrificed Art for Country
Paris October 6 Jan Paderewski, after signing the Austrian treaty, said he had forgotten how to play the piano. He admitted lack of time to think of music for two years and three months, adding he did not regret sacrificing his art for his country.
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Ignatz Jan Paderewski
Paris
Jan Paderewski
Toland
Starmbr
Gifts List From Wilsons Released In Europe
Washington October 6 Acting on the Presidents and Mrs Wilsons instruction secretary Tumulty issued a public statement containing an itemized list of presents received by them during their visit to Europe.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
Journal-World Advertising Proves Its Value
A Kansas paper touts its classified ads with a boastful claim that readers respond, citing a seller who sold 290 bushels of vats after placing an ad. The ad’s success is presented as proof that Journal-World ads generate results and should be used by all merchants.
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Journal-World
James McGill 175th Birthday Honored Founder of McGill
The article marks the 175th anniversary of James McGill the philanthropist who founded McGill University detailing his role in creating the institution and his lasting legacy in higher education.
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James McGill
McGill University
Birth of Sir Isaac Brock Celebrated on Anniversary
The notice marks the 150th anniversary of Sir Isaac Brock's birth. It notes his command of Canadian forces during the War of 1812 and commemorates his impact. The ad lists contact as Aerated distilled water McNiss with phone 198.Adv. Today.
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McNiss
Sir Isaac Brock
Walrus intestines and sea lion skins repurposed for gear
In the article fragment, the intestines of the walrus and the sea lion skins are described being used to make sails for boats and to stitch hooded coats. The coats are claimed to be more waterproof than rubber, highlighting inventive reuse of animal materials.
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Fikimos
Curious Window Pane Fly Record
An old observation notes a fly crawling up a window pane to the ten, then returning to the bottom and crawling up again in a repeatable order. The record states the fly performed this sequence twice, always returning to the same spot.
Customs of greeting among Masai Ukerewe and Tibetans
The passage notes that Masai and Ukerewe greet strangers by spitting as a sign of respect and that Tibetans greet by sticking out the tongue. The text appears fragmentary.
Course of Study Receives County Superintendent Notice
County Superintendent C. J. Lane reports state printer pamphlets printing the current year course of study for rural schools. The annual publication is available for every teacher in the county, though recent delay slowed new teachers starting their work.
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C. J. Lane
Agenda Mill Products Rent Upper Floor Rights
John Campbell of 4041 Vermont street rents the upper floor of Gorsuch Mill to Agenda Milline Co of Agenda Kansas to handle flour and feed production and distribution.
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Agenda Mill
John Campbell
Vermont Street
Gorsuch
Agenda Milline Co
Agenda, Kansas
Kansas City Star Editor Visits Parents in City
Cargill Sprouil from the exchanges department of the Kansas City Star spent Sunday in the city with his parents.
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Cargill Sprouil
Exchange Department
The
Kansas City Star
Lamps Stop Ell Migration At Baltic Coast
The Danish government suspends electric lights along a cable to deter ell migrations at night, aiming to keep them from leaving the Baltic Sea for the ocean and guiding behavior through illumination.
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Baltic Sea
Gambling Tales From a Bygone Era
A blunt stereotype-laden remark attributes gambling vigor to Chinese people, claiming they will gamble as long as money or clothing remains to trade for it. The assertion reflects dated prejudice and connotations from an earlier period, not a factual report.
Century-Old Time Split Explained
The passage explains the division of the hour into sixty minutes by noting that the number six can be evenly divided by two and ten, while sixty emerges from factors including two, three, four, five, six, ten, twelve, fifteen, twenty, and thirty.
Markets Report From Kansas City Grain and Livestock
Kansas City market data shows cattle receipts around 6000 with mixed weights and price ranges, hogs receipts about 11000 with heavies near 15.75 to 16.45, and various prices for butter eggs and poultry. Cash wheat and corn markets are largely unchanged with No 1 hard at 2.24 2.38 and No 2 mixed at 1.17, while oats and rye peg higher on limited supplies.
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Kansas City
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