Kansas Wheat Crop Falls Short This Year
Kansas wheat production will not reach 160 million bushels as of July 19 estimates. The board's figures show an average yield of 13.7 bushels per acre from 4,358,000 acres, with corn prospects better but acreage down. oats and barley also down from June forecasts. The report notes a historic misreading of prospects before harvest and cites the 1914 output as the only larger year. The article also notes Jess Willard's $100,000 prize for his fight with Jack Dempsey was paid as he secured a Kaw Valley ranch in Jefferson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
Department
J. C. Mohler
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Tokepa
W. A. L. Thompson
Jefferson County
Topeka
Willard
Topekes
Lawrence
Death of Thomas F. Keenan Reveals Rail Yard Career Times
Thomas F. Keenan, a railroad veteran, died in Atchison after a career as Santa Fe yardmaster in Leavenworth for fifteen years and Missouri Pacific switchman for twenty-five years. Dr R C Moore of the University of Kansas warns oil investors about self styled experts exploiting the Mid-Continent Field, noting many imposters work from Kansas City and tout prospects despite little geology knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Keenan
Atchison
Santa Fe
Leavenworth
Missouri Pacific
Kansas
R. C. Moore
University of Kansas
Mid-Continent
Tragic Vehicle Crash Near Lakin Claims Four Lives
Mrs. A R Elvin, daughter Opal 10, and son Henry die when a train hits their vehicle near Lakin. Five other children are severely injured. Husband in harvest near Larned remains missing. Ageing resident Aunty Black dies in Johnson County home near 115. Dr A D Carter a former Valley Falls physician dies in Atchison. Ralph H Bassett, KU Romance languages instructor, dies after falling into the Ohio River at Cin ofrinatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Elvin
Opal
Henry
Lakin
Larned
A. D. Carter
Valley Falls
Atchison
Rexal
Kansas
Ralph H. Bassett
University of
Ohio River
Cin‘ofrinatt
Lawrence
Bricks Prices Scrutinized by Kansas Attorney General
Kansas Attorney General Hopkins orders brick makers to publish brick prices for all road contracts. The rule aims to prevent favored quotes and ensure uniform bids. The case ties to prior action against cement manufacturers and seeks ouster proceedings. Governor Allen calls Roosevelt Memorial campaign meeting for Topeka on August 4 to mobilize statewide fundraising with children urged to donate from a penny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bric
Kansas
Richard K. Hopkins
State Highway Commission
Allen
Roosevelt Memorial Association
Topeka
Kansa
Roosevelt
Campaign to oust teachers who smoke in Kansas schools
Miss Lizzie Wooster state superintendent leads a campaign against smoking educators. She lists twenty professors at the University of Kansas and Kansas State Agricultural College and plans to question applicants about tobacco use. Local boards are directed to remove smokers from public school jobs as many may not teach this year. In Saline County, Mrs Bottsford and C S Riedel drown near Bridgeport after a failed rescue attempt. survivors include Mrs Riedel, Mr Bottsford, and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Wooster
University of Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural College
Miss Wooster
Carl Bottsford
Salina
C. S. Riedel
Bridgeport
Saline County
Smoky Hill
Riedel
Public utility declared for Golden Belt Highway and road news
County commissioners declare the Golden Belt Highway from Salina east to the Dickinson County line a public utility and seek federal aid for hard surfacing. Federal aid funds the Meridian Road north of Salina to Ottawa County line. A new route via Bennington shifts from farmer opposition to hard roads. Meridian Highway officers led the change as farmers paused harvest to sign. Additionally Pittsburg thieves link cars to hide them and a stolen car is recovered from a pond. Atchison plans passenger air service with Ralph Baer to operate a $3800 aircraft bought for staged flights from Toronto. Baer takes office immediately on the state welfare commission to replace Charles Hamlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Dickinson
Ottawa County
Bennington
Meridian Highway
Hang on to War Risk Insurance
Washington reports the Treasury Bureau of War Risk Insurance vast reach as demobilization grows. New government policies will replace old war risk plans with reinstatement options, premiums, cash and loan values, and protections for total disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Treasury Department
United States
Bureau
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Washington, D. C
Sam
Labrador Coast Swept by Death Describes Eskimo Sufferings
Rev. W W Perrett reports that Spanish flu smallpox and measles wiped out over one third of the Labrador Eskimo population in November and December last year. Epidemics at Hebron and Okak killed entire families while dogs ate the dead before burial could occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
N. F
Labrador
W. W. Perrett
Trppedale
Newfoundland
Harmony
Hebron
Okak
Textile Made From Plant Fiber Similar to Cat Tail
German researchers report a textile created from the fiber of a plant resembling the North American cat tail. The development showcases alternative materials for fabrics, with potential implications for sustainable production and new textile applications.
Quiet Kentucky Woman Sparks Topeka Waiting Room Smoke
Clouds from a clay pipe in the Rock Island depot waiting room drew a crowd as a calm elderly woman from the Kentucky mountains smoked unaware of the stir. The matron asked her to stop, she stepped outside to finish. She was en route to Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Rock Island Depot
Kentucky
Nebraska
Hair Marce led Charge Against Thelma Seelig
New York woman Thelma Seelig faced a charge for parking her automobile on a street while she explained she was undergoing a hair marcel treatment. The brief note outlines possible actions the judge might take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thelma Seeligman
Ten Americans to study in Sweden under foundation plan
The American-Scandinavian foundation of New York organizes an exchange with Sweden for 1919 20. Ten Americans will study advanced technology in Sweden with $1,000 fellows, while ten Swedish students will study at American universities. The chosen Americans include Samuel G. Frantz, Harry F. Yancy, Chester C. Stewart, Harry W. Titus, Robert S. Sessions, Clarence N. Ostergren, William Moir, Henry M. Meloney, Ralph E. Zetterstrand, and Thomas Fraser. They will pursue chemistry, hydro electrical engineering, forestry, and metallurgy, aligning with Swedish strengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sweden
American- Scandinavian Foundation of
Dinavian Foundation
Samuel G. Frantz
Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Harry F. Yancy
Urbana
Ill
University of Missouri
Chester C. Stewart
Wilmington
Del
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harry W. Titus
Laramie
Wyo
University of Wyoming
Robert
Sessions
Worcester
Mass
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Clarence N. Ostergren
Hoboken
Sheffield Scientific School
William 8. Moir
Boston
Yale Forestry School
Henry M. Meloney
Syracuse
N. Y
State School of Forestry
Syracuse University
Ralph E. Zetterstrand
Munhall
Thomas Fraser
University of Illinois
Trade Moral and Advertising Columns Support Trust
The paper emphasizes advertising pages as business news for the community. It says introducing buyers to merchants proves integrity and vouches for both sides.
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Commun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mohler
Susan Thompson
Johnson County
Attorney General
Pittsburg
Atchison Chamber of Commerce
North Wright
Marine Corps
Toronto
Canada
Ralph, Baer
State Welfare Commission
Charles S. Hamlin
Teavenworth
Baer
Martin
Perrett
Washington Monument
Scandia
Harry Hohman
M. W. Chas
Nordman
Adolph Nelson
Lebanon
A. R. Morey, W. M
F. W. Kreitzer
Sec’y
Clarence Albro
V. C
J. W. Plotner
John A. Freeburg
Boandla
Kaneas
W. N. UD
W.N.U
Jim Jones
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