Oldest water in captivity found in Kansas salt chunk
Dr. S. J. Crumbine of the state health board reports a four by two by one inch salt crystal containing a few water bubbles. The sample, about two million years old, was found 1,000 feet underground in a Lyons salt mine after a blast. Geologists say the water and salt date from an inland sea, with no other water present in the mine.
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S. J. Crumbine
State Board of Health
Lyons
Crumbine
Prince Rupert planned as model city for Grand Trunk Pacific
A Boston landscape firm wins the contract to design the model city for the Grand Trunk Pacific terminus on Karen Island near Alaska. Prince Rupert will rise on seven to eight square miles with multi level docks parks and elevated commercial zones. The project includes bridges to Porpoise Island, a thousand foot dock, and land cleared for development at $220000 for 2000 acres.
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Boston
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad
British Columbia
Canada
Karen Island
Prince Rupert
Point Hays
Charles M. Hays
Montreal
Digby Island
Alaska
Vancouver
University of Kansas conducts state food drug analyses
Professors Henry L. Jackson and Adolph Ziefle lead the pure food and drug laboratories as they test samples for the Kansas state board of health. In four months the drug unit analyzed over 600 drug and liquor samples while the food unit matched that volume. Inspectors seal three samples, keep one on site, and send two to the laboratories for test.
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University of Kansas
Kansas State Board of Health
Pure Food Laboratory
Food Inspectors
Kansas
Adolph Ziefle
J. S. Crumbine
State Board of Health
J. F. Tilford
Kansas backs larger navy amid Roosevelt policy push
In Kansas support for a bigger more progressive navy grows with 24 cities holding mass meetings and adopting resolutions. Cities listed include Topeka Newton Hutchinson Peabody Manhattan Salina Paola Council Grove Chanute Fort Scott Iola Independence Pittsburg McPherson Lincoln Center Arkansas City Marion Cherryvale Baldwin Clay Center Wichita Garnett Sabetha and Parsons.
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Kansas
Roosevelt
Topeka
Newton
Hutchinson
Peabody
Manhattan
Salina
Paola
Council Grove
Chanute
Fort Scott
Iola
Independence
Pittsburg
McPherson
Lincoln Center
Arkansas City
Marion
Cherryvale
Baldwin
Clay Center
Wichita
Garnett
Sabetha
Parsons
Saloon Issue Quiet in Kansas City Elections
In Kansas this spring the dry or wet question did not influence municipal elections. Officials note this may be the first time since the prohibitory amendment was adopted that the saloon issue was not a factor.
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Kansas
Banks Show Strong Deposits In McPherson County
Official statements from 16 McPherson county banks report total deposits of 1 985 866 17 and cash and sight exchange of 1 018 920 55. Deposits exceed the December figures by over 400 000, signaling a substantial gain.
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McPherson County
The Crop Killers in Kansas Wheat Debate
Secretary Coburn condemns drought driven crop destruction by unnamed killers harming Kansas wheat. He notes reliance on dry weather rather than poisons and warns that rains could save the crop, reminding that Kansas usually produces a strong wheat harvest compared with other states.
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Coburn
Croker
Kansas
Time to Run Quote From Atchison Veteran
An old Atchison resident recalls the first Bull Run battle remark that “every man who didn’t run … is there yet.” The vivid quote captures Civil War memory and local commentary on courage and endurance.
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Bull Run
Atchison
Mrs Reid's fur display overshadows royalty at Bourbon wedding
Mrs Whitelaw Reid, wife of the American ambassador, avoided ostentation yet wore magnificent furs at the Bourbon wedding. London society noted her Russian sable ensemble outshone royal guests while her jewelry remained moderate, signaling deliberate display rather than economy.
A Cure for His Trouble
A worried wife begs a doctor to help her husband John who is nervous and cannot settle down or pay debts. The physician diagnoses a need to travel and suggests a long, discreet journey to reset his life. The tale emphasizes avoidance and clever remedies over confrontation.
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John
Living room color and lighting guidelines from a historic advice piece
A housekeeper should design the living room as a true living space using harmonious solid wall colors and durable materials. The alabastined wall is recommended over wallpaper while wall color choices affect lighting. warmer colors suit north rooms and darker tones may suit sunny rooms to modulate light.
Moving faith and the minister’s son in a brief vignette
A child named Bobby, son of a minister, recalls Heaven as the final place they will move to after eight years and four relocations. The piece weaves faith with a gentle, humorous insight into childhood beliefs.
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Bobby
Wife threatened to leave, wife changes mind in Kansas City Times
A brief item notes that my wife threatened to leave last week but decided to stay, prompting reflection on personal matters rather than legal action. No names or decisive public events are given.
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Kansas City Times
Spohn Medical CO
iSacterisisgists
Goshen
Ind
U.S. A
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Orange, Cal
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Alamo Plaza
Snake River
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Great Twin, Falls and Jerome Country
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Ellet Kendall Shoe. CO. Mfgs
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