Welcome for 35th Governor Allen plans for troop reception
Kansas news notes preparations for homecoming of troops from France with Governor Allen leading the state committee. Mrs. Cora G. Lewis and Miss Helen Ostertag coordinate receptions in New York and Kansas booths to aid soldiers and wounded servicemen. Plans include Camp Funston events and state-wide celebrations.
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Allen
Kansas
France
Cora G. Lewis
Kinsley
New York
Kansas Women's Club of
Charles Martin
Jefferson City
Plains of Missouri
Helen Ostertag
Atchison
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club
Funston
Washington
Camp Funston
Utilities Board Seeks Refund On Excess Gas Charges In Kansas
Kansas Utilities Commission says consumers on Kansas Natural Gas Company lines deserve a refund of charges above 28 cents per thousand feet. Judge Kinkel notes the Supreme Court opinion supports refund and commission jurisdiction over local gas distribution. The panel will issue a full statement after receiving an official copy. Also, 1919 legislature approves education funding totaling 5,200,480 for two years, with specific increases for the University of Kansas and state colleges. County officials back hard surfacing 112 miles in McPherson county using brick, with a ten year plan and strong property-owner support.
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Kansas Utilities Commission
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
John M. Kinkel
Supreme Court
Fred SJ Jackson
University of Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural College
Hays Experiment Station
Garden City
Colby
Tribune Experiment Station
Emporia State Normal
Pittsburg Normal
Iy Hays Normal
School For
McPherson
Alma postmaster Joseph Hill dies of pneumonia after flu
Joseph R. Hill former Alma postmaster died of pneumonia following influenza. He was born in Osage City thirty one years ago. A widow and four children survive him.
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Joseph, R. Hill
Alma
Osage City
Sippy resigns to take Montana health post
Dr J J Sippy epidemiologist of the state board of health resigns after legislature fails to grant a salary increase. He will move to Helena Montana May 3 to join the state health department with a 1200 year raise.
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J. J. Sippy
State Board of Health
Helena
Mont
State Health Department
Kansas
Doctor Sippy
Bureau of Communicable Diseases
Kansas Department
Kansas PUC Chairman Seeks Immediate April Hearing on Burleson Rates
John M. Kinkel, chairman of the Kansas Public Utilities Commission, says a supreme court hearing to determine the legality of Burleson increased telephone rates may occur in April rather than October. Attorneys for the Kansas commission have secured a joint request with the U S Attorney General for an early hearing due to the case's importance. Kansas will be joined by other states in the suit.
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John M. Kinkel
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Supreme Court
Washington
Kansas Commission
United States
Kansas
Boots Talk About Fame and Pride in a Boy's Photo
Eric's boots narrate their own tale as they recount a day when a boy asked to photograph them before wearing out. The right and left boots discuss humility, poetry, and the honor of being chosen over a portrait of the boy's face, emphasizing their special bond with Eric and Aunt Edie.
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Lello
Eric
Riehi
Jeff Boot
Kirie
Wei
Hhe
Corse
Powis
Verne
Edie
Spohn
Naughty Joseph Exchange Provokes Mother Comment
A light exchange features a mother scolding Naughty Joseph with a playful retort from Joseph about his mischief. The brief dialogue captures a humorous parent child moment centered on behavior.
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsule Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for backache kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick relief cleansing kidneys purifying blood and preventing ailments of associated organs with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after a few days.
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Haarlem
Ady
Gunner’s double barrel saves flock of blackbirds from annihilation
A hotel tale recounts a hunter’s lone shot at a 10 000 strong blackbird flock. He fired both barrels at four rods range and claimed no birds fell, yet later found four bashels of legs as the only remains of the mass.
Improved Surgical Device for Arm Injuries
A new splint is described as a ready to use mechanical device for treating broken and injured arms. It can fit either arm and adjust to any position, supported by metal rods with joints and hinges to properly protect the limb.
Where there's a will there's an argu ment
A proverb about determination and legal intent appears as a thought provoking line questioning resolve when plans encounter opposition. It emphasizes that intent alone may not guarantee success without action and proper execution.
Themes for the Novelist
A London Times advertising column offers satire and social jabs through capsule notices. Items mock wartime snubs, anonymous gifts, a unclaimed pet goat, and a social clash over a champagne spill at Cafe Royal all framed as lively curiosities.
The Frenchy and the Yank in a Trench Cigar Cigar Grenade
A humor caption from the Ontario Post depicts a trench scene where the French soldier asks the Yank to hold a cigar while he tosses a grenade toward the enemy. The Yank refuses and offers to hold the grenade instead.
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France
Ontario Post
Question on Honesty in Tax Statements Sparks Debate
A reader questions an official about the accuracy of a minor item in an income tax return, asking whether the person is honest. The exchange highlights concerns over tax reporting and trust in public figures.
Lady Advises Girls Against Marrying Loud Men
A columnist warns that girls should avoid marrying men who talk loudly, deeming the advice sound and practical for lasting harmony.
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Lndy
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