Douglas County Tractor Increases Highlight Farm Shifts 1919
In 1919 there were seventy tractors in Douglas County, but assessors’ records show 203 tractors for the current year. State board figures indicate a sharp rise, with March 1 totals reaching 14,370 tractors statewide, up 5,686 from 1919. Counties report gains as labor shifts to machine power, led by McPherson Sumner Dickinson Reno and Marion with strong tractor adoption.
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Douglas County
State Board of Iificulture
Altpre
McPher
Sumner
Dickinson Ae
Reno
Marion
Kansas
3. C. Mohler
Board of Agriculture
Fens
Kansas Farmers Advised to Sell at Profit
Kan Sept 29 The secretary of the State Board of Agriculture advised three growers to sell their holdings when able to do so at a profit. He warned that waiting for higher prices could invite speculation, urging sale only under favorable local conditions to maximize yield and income.
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Kan
Adef
J.-C. Mobler
State Board of Agriculture
Mohflemands
Wheat receipts drop as car shortage hits Kansas City hubs
The Board of Agriculture notes that wheat receipts at Kansas City Houston and Wichita are about half normal due to a car shortage. Mr. Mohler adds that many growers hold wheat back because of the low prices paid by some local elevators.
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Board of Agriculture
Kansas City
Huitchisox
Wichita
Mohler
Campaign started to make Scotland dry in Scotland
Edinburg September 20 The National Citizens Council has begun a campaign under the Temperance Act to let electors vote on no license. Requisition forms requiring ten percent of electors in each ward will be signed to trigger a poll. If carried the vote will decide licenses in areas with no licenses or reduced licenses. Temperance enthusiasts expect progress in municipal wards. W E Pus tot Johnson to address meetings next month.
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Edinburg
Scotland
National Citizens’, Council
Temperance
Manu Mnicipal
Oheter
W. E
Pustot) Johnson
Destroyed war film shows invasion scenario cost
London reports a wartime government film costing 117000 dollars was destroyed after the armistice by order of the War Office. It was intended to depict a German invasion of England but was deemed unsuitable for exhibition and was never publicly released.
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London
War Office
England
Armiis
Better Hospital Service For Students At University
The University writes of free examinations and treatment for most diseases with free care for students. The hospital location moved to 1404 Tenney Isle Street. Day calls cost 1 dollar and night calls 2 dollars. The hike in fees enables better service for the student body. The current yearly fee is 36 dollars.
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E Statentst
Jiguisians Street
Tenney Isle Street
Adent
Time is why the greatest known Hoots purifier
Tiny Pain Germs describe Time is why, .S.S., as the greatest known Hoots purifier. It is praised as a powerful blood cleanser claimed to treat Rheumatism by removing the disease from the bloodstream. The text presents bold claims about health benefits and purity.
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S.S
Drouth Insurance in Pumping Plants in Kansas
In Kansas, five million acres are arid or marginal, with 80,000 acres under shallow water. Pumping plants could irrigate land for about 2 dollars per acre annually, making irrigation the cheapest insurance. J Knapp cites Arkansas River valley irrigation as progressing. Washington county records 1918 corn yields of seventy bushels per acre with irrigation versus nearby failures. Knapp will tour eastern and feather counties to assess irrigation potential.
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J. Knapp
Arkansas River
Knapp
Feather
More Homes Built in Pittsburg Despite High Costs
Pittsburg reports a surge in home building with three garages for every wall in the May June July period. High wages enable car purchases for workers while overall building costs deter some home projects. Carpenter rates at 1.20 per hour bricklayers and hodcarriers at 1 per hour laborers 80 cents per hour. Despite this, residence building permits rose in seven of the city’s 27 wards over the last seven weeks.
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Pittsburg
Bureau of Building Inspection
Fie
Waste of Public Funds Charged Across British Report
A British report from the Committee of Public Accounts highlights wasteful government spending. Nearly 5,500,000 involved in plans to fund a Russian financier and a Siberian State Bank, funds lost as the bank never materialized. The Ministry of Munitions spent 12,950,000 on a 1917 plant only half finished, yielding no benefit beyond stimulating steel trade. The Admiralty faces nearly 500,000 in losses from a scheme to train boys in pneumatic riveting.
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London
Committee of Public Accounts
Alesieff
Siberia
Butt
Wist
Ministry of Munitions
Admiralty
Bayer Aspirin Package Claims for Safe Pain Relief
Aspirin Bayer claim genuine tablets proven safe for over twenty years and prescribed by physicians. Accept only intact Bayer packages with proper directions for relief of headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and general pain. Handy 12 tablet tins cost only a few cents. Larger Bayer packages also sold by druggists. Aspirin is trademark Bayer Manufacture Monoacetic acidester of Salicylic.
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Bayer
Contractor praises Tantac and Trnine remedy
W ABT Collins, a well known carpenter from Lawrence, endorses Tantac and Trnine after severe illness left him bedridden with back pains, kidney worries, and sleepless nights. Four bottles of the remedy restored mobility, reduced head pains, and enabled full daytime work. Available at Round Corner Drug Company City Drug Store and leading town druggists.
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Tantac
W. Abt
Collins Avenue
Crippe
Newmania
Tate
Lawrence
Round Corner Drug Company
City Drug Store
Alfalfa Growth and Hoppers Reported in Kansas
Topeka reports that alfalfa has luxuriant growth and grasshoppers have not yet damaged the crop. J C Mehler of the State Board of Agriculture notes hoppers are present in numbers in parts of the state and may slightly affect fall seeding.
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Topeka
Edn
J. C. Mehler
State Board of Agvrieulture
Mehler
Girls Learn to Cook Classes Fill at High School
Lawrence youths show focus on home duties with full beginner sewing classes while interest in cars cinemas dances and parties wanes. The article notes strong turnout for domestic science reflecting anticipation of future household responsibilities.
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Lawrence High School
F H. Gincy
Lawrence
Bayonne Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs Anna Sieva Bayonne New Jersey reports before marriage suffering periodical pains dizziness and loss of appetite. After using Vegetable Compound she could work eat and became strong. She recommends the medicine to friends and notes others publish testimonials. Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co invites inquiries about women ailments.
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Bayonne
N. J
Anna Sieva
B. 17Th St. Baye
Lydia E. Pinkham
Marlix relief tale from Mrs. Huntley Nichols in Versailles Ky
A testimonial from Mrs. Huntley Nichols of Versailles Kentucky claims Marlix cured two years of stomach trouble after surgery. The ad touts quick relief from indigestion headaches and other gastric distress, with use before meals. Marlix costs 75 cents and is guaranteed by The Marlix Company with druggists carrying it.
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Marlix
Marlix Coy
Wayna, Ind
Round Corner Drug Co
The Journal World Item From The Printing Piece
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William A. Coffey
Ouglas County
PRY
K. U
Drouth Insurance
Hue
Alexieff
Just
Monica Taylor
Convent of Notre Dame
Glasgow
Ayer
Hoppers
United States
Gil News
Middle West
Arthur Caloper
H.W. Quaintance
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
India
Standand Qi Pont
The
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Public Dairy Sale
Six Corners
Tonpanoxie
Stanwix Bros
C. D. Thomas
H. ¥. Stone
W. C. Flory
McClung
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