Kansas State Institutions Reach Capacity Across Agencies
Topeka reports state facilities filled with patients and wards at record levels. The Topeka state hospital houses 1,639 patients with 704 women in the main building and 21 on floors. Lamed hospital holds 191 insane cases, Norton tubercular ward has 87 patients, and Atchison home shelters 156 orphans. Lansing penitentiary holds 1,118 inmates with 75 in the criminally insane ward. Lansing women’s farm contains 10 inmates. Hutchinson reformatory houses 397 boys with 413 parolees. Beloit girls school has 195 inmates and 59 parolees. Topeka boys school lists 347 inmates with 761 on parole.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated ’ Press
Enal and
Fataaten
Lansing
Mergheus
Tthe Board
Vthe State Hospital
Toptka
Hou m; Haying
Hein
Suis Ee
Fgr
Lamed
Armed ‘Hospital
Board of Administration
Norton
Atchison
State Penitentiary
Hutchinson
Daroye
Beloit
Iridescent colors arise from light interference in oils and feathers
At a American Chemical Society meeting Dr. Wilder D. Bancroft of Cornell explained that vivid colors seen in oil slicks on pavement and in peacock tail feathers come from light interference in thin films rather than pigments. He noted thickness sensitivity and background effects, and contrasted with hummingbird and pigeon iridescence.
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Pittsburgh
Wilder D. Bancroft
Cornell University
American Chemical Society
Dr. Bancroft
Marvelinus
Illinois Town Awakens To Motion Picture Fame
A Spoon River valley village Bernadete awakens from a century of sleep after a film director discovers it. The town, lacking telephones, cars, and electricity, suddenly sees automobiles, gasoline scents, and bustling activity as crews arrive to shoot scenes, transforming quiet life with unfamiliar modern bustle.
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Springfield
Associated
Pross
Bernadete
van Winkle
Yonder Hill
Spoon River
Edgar Lee
Viirnard
Filma Toan “Fey
Paneras
Rise and decline of the Grand Army of the Republic
A historical sketch traces the G A R from its 1866 founding in Indianapolis by Dr. Benjamin F. Stephenson to its peak in 1889 1890 with 409 489 members, then notes declines leaving fewer than 93 000 veterans by the mid 20th century as the organization faded from public life. The article cites early encampment venues and emphasizes strong member activity and the missing official records after 1878.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Benjamin F. Stephenson
Decatur
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Tychanislotis
Jess
Des Mines
Weekly Labor Report Shows 11 276 Registered Workers
Judge John Hy Crawford of the industrial court released a weekly labor report noting 11 276 people registered across six reporting district offices led by Wichita with 304 idle workers. Hutchinson 275 Salina 198 Topeka 181 Kansas City 122 and Parsons 78 followed. The report cites 1 017 applications for aid 1 061 referrals 1 276 unemployed and 956 percent placed.
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Popekea
Labor Division
John Hy Crawford
Industrial Court
Emporia
Wichita
Hutchinson
Salina
Topeka
Kansas City
Parsons
Crawford
Berlin Zoo Closes Amid Bankruptcy Plans
Berlin officials announce the Berlin Zoological Gardens will close to the public from October 1 until March 18 next year due to bankruptcy. Officials estimate a minimum of 4,000,000 marks would be needed to keep the zoo open through the winter.
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Berlin
Berlin Zoological Gardens
Untidy Excerpt Reflects Economic Strain and Animal Herding
Fragmentary text describes Germany facing economic hardship and planned steps to mitigate losses. It mentions fears of injurious consequences from winter economy and the shedding of various types of animals as a necessary measure amid arrangements.
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Germany
England Concludes Her Civil Service Workers Have It Easy
A London report shows civil servants work about 34 hours weekly with holidays from three to eight weeks. The committee calls for aligning hours with private clerks, suggesting staff cuts to reduce costs, noting no government has acted yet. It contrasts prewar and current staffing and costs.
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England
London
Asifor
Civil Service
Eivil
Entomologists Seek Beetle Enemy in Asia for U.S. Pest
Tokio reports J L King of the U S Department of Agriculture travels to Korea after finding a natural enemy for the beetle causing heavy U S damage. King plans further study next year with puparia to be shipped to New Jersey as gypsy moth work continues. Clausen and Sommers also pursue parasites in Asia. U S fire losses average 1 300 000 daily.
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Tokio
J. .L. King
United States Department of Agriculture
Japan
United States
Korea
Mr. King
New Jersey
C._P. Clausen
Mr. Kingy
Hokkaido
John Sommers
Mexico Liking Boxing Replaces Bullfights in City
Mexico City notes a shift from bullfights to boxing as the sport captures public imagination. crowds fill arenas for regular bouts, domestic fighters improve, and referees gain respect amid growing spectator understanding. Meanwhile local society updates include a family wedding in Kansas City and community notes on moves and visits.
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Mexico City
Janis
Uae
Biehlee Lanning
Local Social Notes Highlight Tidrow Trip and Busy Bee Meeting
Reno Mrs F M Tidrow and daughter of Lawrence visited the Taylors on Monday. E S Dehoiff and others took a MeLouth trip Sunday. W T Harwood of Tanganoxie spoke Monday on extracts and spices. Stanwix party planned Michigan motor trip. Busy Bee club entertained by Mrs M R Conrad with hostesses Mrs Clyde Ford and Mrs Coffman. seventeen members and fourteen guests attended. Program included piano solos and a quilt block workshop. Upcoming meeting set for Oct 4 at Mrs T A Dickinson with Mrs Alex Davidson assisting.
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F. M. Tidrow
Lawrence
Thomas Taylor
E.S. Dehoif
MeLouth
T. Harwood
Tanganoxie
Leonard Stanwix
Deay
Michigan
Stanwix
Dwyer
Barnes
J. &. ‘Diwyer
San A
Wartzack
Welch
E. S. Dehoff
McLouth
Busy Bee Club
M. R. Conrad
Clyde Ford
Coffman
Conrad
Laura Coffman
Marion Schrimplin
Gen. Schrimplin
Minefee Roberts
Robert Graham
Robb
Wells
Anna Taylor
Ella, Glitske
Clara
Alma Glitske
Ella O'Dez
Wm. Botts
Pearl
Irene Botts
Pearl “Botts
Eva Graham
Jesse
F. A. Dickinson
Roy Cook
Fuiay
Market summaries from Kansas City and Chicago signals steady to mixed
Kansas City markets show cash wheat and corn largely unchanged with slight on and off bids across grades while futures close steady to mixed. Chicago cattle hogs and lambs move unevenly with beef prices mixed, fat cows and heifers firming, calves weak, and hogs showing modest declines from Friday’s levels.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Lord
Kinane City
Canada Milk Producers honor island test results
The Dominion government report notes the highest honors for inlex from the Butter Workers of Canada. Islands milk producers association received top marks after province wide tests supervised by the Shorts supervisor. A possible 100 points was considered, with vanchivey Island herds scoring Moe.
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Canada
Island
Associahioneon
Inlex
Lota “Regent
Dominion
Vanchivey Island
Lawrence County approves street improvement bonds
The Lawrence Kansas Board of Commissioners and the Joint Board approve funding for North Seventh Street and Locust Street improvements. Total costs around 30,000 dollars with 9,000 city share and 21,000 county planning bonds to be issued. details outline bond amounts, interest, and repayment by the city and district. A public sale of the bonds is authorized with ten annual installments and registration by city and county clerks.
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Lawrence Journal-World
BOSE
FLAS
Janers
Yehee
Kansas
Commissioners
Uh Winty
Dotglas
Ana
Atuptuys
North Seventh
Laiwrance
Pressild
Haa
Sgefit
Lawrente
Board OF Commission
Lanan
Tea
Sikk City
Lawrence
Variass
Ute
Tawaul
Chicky Lyear Witlett Honda
Tai City
Fei
Lawrenta
Karisan
Dos Jas
Cama
Vata
Pons
Rene
Ranans
Challers
Samia Mayorks
Naplie Sale
Allen
Pleagan
Lee
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Misa Shay Katherite
Cimpwall
Columbus
AdobHe’City
Ft Beauty Ecoftest
Mexico
Panama
Aid Society
George Casteel
Lecompton
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Reno
Bert Harmon
Tonganoxie
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Dorothy Bleakley
Kansas Historien
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Frank McRill
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Petergon
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Jayhawk Cafe
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