Ottawa editors weigh new trash plan amid strong opposition
Editorial argues Ottawa should adopt a modern sanitary system despite overwhelming public opposition. It cites A C Richeson’s figure of 1900 against 3, urges petitions plus letters and personal outreach, notes past misinformation, and favors implementing the disposal plan now alongside flood control and landfill replacement.
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Ottawa
A. C. Richeson
League of Women Voters
The
Herald
This and That yeph Who's The Candidate?
A mosaic of remarks on politics and culture. The piece notes Democrats' talk and hints at Harry Truman as a potential candidate. It references the National League’s finish, West Texas dryness, camels for transport, school term debates, martial law, price stabilization via giveaways, Marie Antoinette, and a yo-yo of everyday observations.
Ottawa Quiets Inauguration Of White Way System
A retro Ottawa item notes C D Shipman visiting from Coffeyville en route to Kansas City Exposition with local agricultural and mineral displays. Local trades active as McDonald’s Lumber Yard expands stock. a good shotgun awaits at the Republican Office. Boots by T J Wilson gain renown. Edmonia Dyer visits from Williamsburg. Booster trips urge neighboring towns to join Ottawa’s lighting project. J W Shull visits Horton. S B Weidner sells a Chevrolet to A Aydelott of Wellsville. Charles Glass travels to Detroit seeking auto factory work. Payson Ripley of Santa Fe travels through en route to New York. Ira Baker from Topeka visits sister Mrs A A Schabinger in town. Peter Jacobs and Claude King head to Colorado for a month with Jacobs’ Lexington roadster, carrying luggage in a large box. C W Canfield buys a Warner windmill. H J Peterson advertises for sale two four-year-old roadsters weighing 2100 pounds each, ready for single or double harness.
After All Dish Washing Survey Notes Gender Split
A survey finds wide divergence in dishwashing methods between men and women with both sides split on who should put dishes away. Husbands vary on helping, wiping versus washing, and whether men should participate at all. Some men find washing hard on hands while others prefer wiping. The piece notes a near 50 50 split on putting away and reports differing opinions on shared chores and dish cleaning methods.
Old Time Carpet Sweeper Enjoying Its Biggest Boom
New York reports a surge in demand for the old fashioned carpet sweeper as a leading household item. Melville R. Bissell, 35, head of the Grand Rapids maker, predicts world output could reach 8 million units this year and possibly double by 1961. The device, invented by founder Melville Bissell in 1876 and popularized by Anna Bissell, endures alongside vacuums and brooms in homes. The firm reflects on past vacuum hesitation, noting sweepers rarely wear out and often outlive buyers, leading to a policy shift toward repair and reinvestment.
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Melville R. Bissell
Bisssell
Melville R. ‘Bissell
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bissell
Bissel
Lewd Jokes A Sign Of Impotence
Dr. George W. Crane discusses aging and vulgar humor in men over 45, linking lewd jokes to declining virility and wishful thinking. The piece urges readers to seek Crane’s booklet How to Prevent Impotence and notes sending a stamped envelope and 20 cents for his charts.
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Tom
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Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
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Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Carpet sweepers ride through history in daily use
Bissell recalls the evolution from wood and cast iron sweepers to lightweight metal models weighing about seven pounds. Modern units adjust to rug thicknesses and sell for around 12.95 dollars. A deluxe 19.95 model was sent as a wedding gift to Queen Elizabeth to help keep Buckingham Palace clean.
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Enat
White House
St. Andrew's
Scotland
Royal status of mute swan in England since 1482
The mute swan is recognized as a royal bird in England with the status dating back to 1482. The bird is noted for hissing but not singing, reflecting its historic regal role.
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England
Evening Radio Schedule Fragment From 1940s KMBC WDAF
A fragmented list shows a Friday schedule with KMBC and WDAF programs across sports news boxing and music slots. It includes multiple news segments such as KMBC News and WDAP Monitor and entries for local topics like Think and KC hour. The page reflects a busy regional station lineup with varying start times and program titles.
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K.C
Elvis Compared to Greek Gods by Tempe Professor
Arizona State College professor compares Elvis Presley to Greek gods in a humanities lecture. Prof Harry Wood notes similarities to Apollo and Hermes statues, citing Presley’s jaw, nose, lips, and eyelids, while placing the star in a broader art-history revival. He adds the comment is analytical, not a defense or attack.
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Harry Wood
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Arizona State
Delphi
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Caregory Peck
To Photograph Polar Ice Cap in Joint US Soviet Flight Plan
The United States proposed Russia join in making a photo map of the North Pole ice cap with flights by U S and Soviet planes between Nome Alaska and Murmansk in the Soviet Union. The piece also notes a comparison about cattle numbers between the United States and Africa.
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Russia
North Pole
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Alaska
Murmansk
Soviet Union
Ottawa Kansas Ordinance 208 Redistricts Zoning Map
An ordinance relating to planning and zoning in Ottawa Kansas revises redistricting of tracts and areas within the city and amends the zoning map pursuant to local legal requirements. The measure formalizes regulatory changes to land use boundaries and zoning classifications.
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Ottawa
Kansans
Pubiatier Advertising Manager Subscription Rates
The notice lists subscription options in the trade area. Rates shown include one month at 2.38 and other terms for three months six months and one year. The text is garbled but indicates pricing for different subscription durations.
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Mali
Mall
Housing for the Aged Social Security queries answered
A reader asks where to find up to date housing for the aged data. A Senate Banking and Currency report on housing for the aged is available by writing the committee in Washington DC. Other letters inquire about Social Security eligibility at age 62 and retirement payments, burial allowances for veterans, and paying Social Security tax. Details include start dates and payment amounts where provided by authorities.
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Ottawa Kansas zoning amendment relocates parcels between districts
Ottawa Kansas city council approves amendments to Ordinance 1763 redistricting several tracts within the city. Parcels including Lots A B C D in Block 126 and the Davis subdivision move from Apartment House District to General Business District, with sections detailing map changes and effective upon passage and publication. The action follows planning commission recommendations and public notices, dated September 19 1956.
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